Author's Notes: The song here is from the movie "Raising Helen". I love that movie. And I just felt that this song is something I should add to make the moment right.

I would like to thank those who are reviewing. I really do appreciate it. :D

Chapter 9: Thinking Over…

Harry lets Hermione go. What will happen to the Boy-Who-Lived?

Disclaimer: I do not own the song (because Dana Glover owns it) and the characters (because J.K. owns them)… all I own here is the plot.

Hermione went home by three. Draco took her home because she was starting to look pale.

"Are you sure you'll be alright?" Draco asked.

"Yes. I can manage." Hermione smiled. "Dray, thanks for being there for me today."

Draco answered, "It's nothing. If you need me, you know where to go."

Hermione waved. She took out her house keys and opened the door. The halls were unusually silent. "Harry should be home by now."

She decided to clean up last night's mess and tried to remove it from her memory. She used her wand to put the sofas back. But every time Hermione tries to forget, she kept remembering every nice memory she and Harry had.

I've been searching for a reason
And I'm running out of time
I can feel that it's the season
It's time to make up my mind

And I can't really tell you what I'm gonna do
There are so many thoughts in my head
There are two roads to walk down and one road to choose
So I'm thinking over the things that you've said
Thinking over the things...

I'm thinking over
Thinking over
Thinking over
The things that you've said
And I'm thinking over
Thinking over
Thinking over the things...

FlashBack

Harry and Hermione were running around a garden. Hermione was smiling and laughing while Harry tries to catch her.

Harry said, "I'm going to get you."

Hermione answered, "No you wont!"

Finally, Harry caught Hermione and wrapped his arms around her. Suddenly they stumbled and Hermione was over Harry. She kissed him in his lips and made Harry's smile wider.

End FlashBack


Am I ready for forever?
Oh, God, show me a sign
'Cause if we're to be together
Then it's got to be divine

And I can't really tell you what I'm gonna do
There are so many thoughts in my head
There are two roads to walk down and one road to choose
So I'm thinking over the things that you've said
Thinking over the things...

I'm thinking over
Thinking over
Thinking over
The things that you've said
And I'm thinking over
Thinking over
Thinking over the things...

Then, Hermione stared at the ceiling. Tears started to fall from her eyes.

FlashBack

Harry's hands were over Hermione's eyes. "Why does this place have to be a big secret, Harry?"

"It's a surprise." Harry answered. They kept walking.

"Can you remove your hands now, Harry?" Hermione asked.

"Not yet." Harry said. A few moments later, Harry removed his hands from her eyes. "Surprise."

Hermione opened her eyes. They were in a new house. She looked around the living room and the dining room. "Is this our house?"

"This is where we'll live from now on." Harry said. "Do you like it?"

Hermione wrapped her arms over Harry's neck. She kissed him. "I love it."

End FlashBack


He wants to marry me
Carry me far away
He wants to love me for life
He wants to be with me
Every morning I awake
He wants to hold me through the night

Then, Hermione remembered a memory which hurts the most.

FlashBack (Memory from "It is Really Love" Chapter 12 by angelraine (Me))

After dropping his memory from the pesieve, everything turned sepia-colored. Hermione recognized the person standing in front of the Hospital Wing. It was Draco.

'This was the time I was still unconscious.' Hermione thought. She entered the Hospital Wing when Draco did. Draco approached her bed.

"I'm so sorry, my angel." He said, touching her face. Then, after a few minutes, he left the room. Hermione followed him.

Draco entered the Room of Requirements. There were spell books scattered everywhere. Even the Prince's book was laying there.

"I must find the spell to get her memories back." Draco said.

He flipped every book one by one. On the Prince's book, there was a note:

"To restore a memory: Evoquer Lepasse" Draco read. "This is it. I found it. I can give your memories back now."

End FlashBack

Then, Hermione recalls last nights events which made her sob a little more.


Father, which way should I go?
I cannot clearly see
Oh, I love him so
But only you know if he's the one for me

Thinking over
The things that you've said
I'm thinking over
Thinking over
Only you know if he's the one for me

I cant really tell you
What I'm gonna do
There are so many thoughts in my head
There are two roads to walk down
And one road to choose
So I'm thinking over
The things that you've said

Thinking over
Thinking over

When Hermione finished cleaning the living room and the dining room, she went to an altar in the second floor. She kneeled and prayed, "God, tell me who should I choose. Only you can give me the answer because I am so confused."

Author's Notes:

I knew it. The song is so appropriate for this chapter. Please review.

I have a few questions for you guys before I write the next chapters:

1. Just in case Harry commits suicide, who do you want to stop him: Luna or Iris?

2. Do you think that Iris should have a twin sister?

3. Do you think Draco should have a sister?

4. Do you guys want Iris and Ron to end up happily ever after?

I really appreciate it if you answered these questions. :D