Chapter fifteen: But I don't swear I'll always love you
The last day at Hogwarts, a day I always dreaded. No matter how much I loved being home, Hogwarts was like a second home and I didn't want to leave. Especially not now, not after all Colin and I have been through. I wanted to stay with him but I knew I would see him again. Maybe not right away but I would see him again.
At the train station I looked out the window at all the kids, young and old. Some were crying because they'd never be returning while others were talking about the next year ahead. Next year meant a lot for me. I was graduating and didn't have a clue what I wanted to do with my life. Suddenly the door slid back and Colin entered carrying both his and my trunks. Putting them down he bent over to catch his breath.
"You know Colin, I could have gotten that myself," I said to him.
He waved his hand. "No, no, it's alright. You sit and relax, I got it." I never saw a guy who wanted to do everything for his girlfriend. Stepping forward Colin tripped over his trunk and fell into the wall. I got up and knelt down next to him.
"Still got it?" I asked.
He coughed; apparently he knocked the wind out of himself. He waved his hand as if to say no problem. I smiled and giggled, brushing back his curly blond hair from his forehead. Staring into his blue eyes I asked, "What would I do with you?" I kiss him. "I love you."
"I love you too," he replied.
Suddenly we were interrupted. "Awwww, how cute." I turned and saw Hermione standing in the doorway/. I stood up and walked over to her to give her a hug.
"Hermione! How have you been?"
We pulled apart. "Good, good."
"How strange that we're in the same house yet I haven't talked to you for about half the year?"
"Well, after the whole Harry thing and your brother acting like my keeper we just haven't hung out as much. But we have to hang out this summer."
"So long as you can keep your lips off my brothers otherwise, you won't be able to hold a decent conversation with me." I laughed as she blushed.
Peering over my shoulder Hermione said, "Hope to be seeing you too, Colin." H didn't look at her, he was busy placing out trunks on the racks above the seats, but I saw him blush and smile. I looked back at Hermione and smiled.
"Well, I better be going. Duty calls," Hermione said pointing to her head girl badge and she left. I turned and saw Colin sitting down with his eyes closed. I sat down next to him and cuddled up to him.
"Sleeping?" I asked.
"Hmmm…just resting my eyes," he replied.
"Here," I moved further away from him and he laid his head on my lap. As I played with his hair I asked, "Colin, do you think our relationship will last?" He was quiet for a long time; I thought he had fallen asleep so I asked, "Colin?"
"Yes," he said suddenly. "I do think we'll last."
I smiled, "Good cause I like being with you."
"I like being with you too."
