A/N: When I first began writing One Last Time I only planned for it to be an Oneshot piece of writing, as I'm usually not that good at writing extended story lines. But the more I thought about it the more different story lines fell into place so here's chapter two. Please note once I decided to make One Last Time into an actual story I changed the first chapter. What used to be Harry saying "I'm leaving the day after tomorrow for the last horcrux…" is now "I'm leaving the day after tomorrow for the horcruxes". Sorry.

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or the Judy Garland lyrics that are included in this story.

Chapter two Smile – by i.wish.i.had.your.angel

It was his leaving party. Mrs. Weasley had invited at least a hundred people to the Burrow, some people of which Harry had never meet before. He was being dragged here and there, finding himself being introduced to one ministry official after another. Then of course there was the Weasleys relative from around the country, all with flaming red hair.

"Very nice to meet you Mr. Hingston," he said as politely as he could. He turned his head slightly, seeing a bushy haired girl standing about three feet from him.

The hair on the back of her neck prickled up. Ever since she could remember she had had an uncanny ability to sense if someone was watching her. This time she knew exactly who it was. She didn't turn around, tears welled in her eyes. She forced them back.

He stared at her a moment more. He dropped his gaze, knowing she could tell he was staring. He felt a small hand on his shoulder and turned to find himself being thoroughly kissed by Ginny.

"Ginny," he said breathlessly.

"I haven't seen you all night; I was beginning to think you were avoiding me." She smiled. He knew she was being sarcastic, but what she had said was true. He had been avoiding her. After last night with Hermione, he had finally decided to break off his relationship with Ginny. She was such a sweet girl, but that was the problem. She was a girl, not a woman. She still had her little tantrums and was for her age, very immature. He thought he had loved her. But after being with Hermione and knowing how much happier he could be he realized he'd made the wrong choice. He'd wanted some sort of sense of normalcy in his life; he had thought Ginny could help him with that. He was wrong. Hermione was the one that could do that, Hermione and no other.

"Ginny, we need to talk. Come out-" She cut him off.

"Oh Harry not now, Uncle Artimes is here! Come on I'll introduce you."

He stole one last glance at Hermione standing with Angelina Johnson and Katie Bell. Their eyes met he smiled. Tears welled in her eyes, she smiled back.

Smile though your heart is aching

Smile, even though it's breaking

When there are clouds, in the sky, you'll get by

She wiped her eyes. Oh, how she loved him and resented him at the same time. He had put her through so much emotion anguish. But she couldn't hate him, she just couldn't. She turned back to Katie and Angelina as Ginny pulled Harry out of sight. Katie made some joke about Harry and Ginny probably going off to find a 'private spot'. Angelina laughed and Hermione smiled politely. She hated being here knowing Harry was with Ginny, but a few feet away.

If you smile, through your fear and sorrow

Smile, and there'll be tomorrow

You'll see the sun come shining through

Ginny pulled Harry away from Hermione stare, not noticing Harry's reluctance to follow her. She rushed after Artimes and introduced him to Harry.

Artimes was an eccentric character. Had Harry's mind not been else where he might have actually thoroughly enjoyed Artimes' company. But unfortunately that was not the case. Harry smiled at the occasionally joke and civilly answered any questions. After fifteen minutes of conversation about schooling, friends and living under a muggle roof (Artimes seemed as - if not more- interested in muggle things then Arthur) Harry excused himself, whispering to Ginny to meet him on the veranda in twenty minutes.

He pushed his way through the crowed smiling to people along the way. Finally after much shoving and excuse me's he found Hermione. She was still standing with Katie and Angelina. Listening to their conversation about Quidditch, but not joining in. Harry placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Hermione…" They stepped away from Katie and Angelinas conversation, unnoticed.

She smiled, sadly.

If you'll...

Light up your face with gladness

Hide every trace of sadness

Although a tear, may be ever so near,

That's the time, you must keep on trying

"Hi Harry. How are you?" she said, holding her voice steady. He lead her outside, he placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. She shrugged him off. His touch made her weak at the knees his voice made her heart beat faster. They stepped out side he turned to face her.

"'Mione…" he said softly. He cupped her face in his hands. She couldn't bring herself to pull back. She stepped closer to him. Her heart racing. Her face took a neutral expression.

"I've invited Ginny out here to talk" he said. She smiled.

Smile, what's the use of crying?

You'll find that life is still worthwhile,

If you'll just...

Light up your face with gladness

Hide every trace of sadness

"I'm going to end it with her," he looked into her loving eyes. "I love you too much."

Tears threatened to spill onto her soft, smooth cheeks. She pushed them back.

"I love you too, but you breaking up with Ginny isn't going to make everything better."

"What do you mean? We can finally be together. How is that not better?"

"If we announce our relationship as soon as you break up with Ginny, everyone is going to be... well lets just say very upset. Plus you're going away…"

"That won't stop me loving you."

Although a tear, may be ever so near,

That's the time, you must keep on trying

Smile, what's the use of crying?

Hermione glanced inside and saw Ginny heading towards the door.

"I'll go…"

"I love you 'Mione" she stepped inside.

"Hi Hermione" Ginny said cheerfully. "Were you out there with Harry?" Hermione nodded. "Did he say what he wanted to talk to me about?"

"No."

"Okay," she smiled mischievously. "You're still staying tonight aren't you?" Hermione nodded again. "Well you'll be stay in my room so I'll tell you what happens with Harry," she giggled and skipped outside.

Hermione smiled sadly.

You'll find that life is still worthwhile,

If you'll just...

Smile

A/N: The song I used in this chapter is called 'Smile' by Judy Garland. For those who don't know who Judy was, that's just sad. She was a beautiful woman, who was best known for her role a Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. She is a person I deeply admire.