Written for:
Hogwarts: Valentines Vs Single Awareness challenge:
(word) Romance, (word) Vigorous
Hogwarts: 365 Prompts
Prompt - Bend
Hogwarts: Insane House Challenge
Restriction: no characters under 60
Getting Ready for the Goodbye
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Hermione stared at her love before she stared at the blank piece of parchment. She sighed. She had so much to say but where to start?
She picked up her quill and began writing.
My Dearest Lucius,
Where to start? I have so much to say, and I know I'm running out of time to say it all.
Right now, you're sleeping. That's why I decided to write this letter.
We've been together for over sixty years, but it doesn't feel long enough. It feels like only yesterday when you were attempted to romance me and make me want to give you a chance. You first tried to get me enticed by your sexual prowess. You said you'd bend me over the nearest table and make me scream your name.
You quickly saw that wasn't the way to get to me and you began a gentler approach. I caved in embarrassedly easily, and the rest, as they say, was history.
Despite being much older than me, one would never know. You were so full of energy. Everything you did, you did with vigorous intent. You certainly kept me on my toes.
I have never once regretted saying 'yes' to you. You loved me in a way no one else could.
When we were together, everything else seemed to disappear around me.
I love you so much. I can't imagine my life without you. I'm not sure how I'll survive once you go onto the next great big adventure.
I know I have to think about it. You're getting sicker. Years and years of spell damage has affected your body, and you're weaker every day. It's only a matter of time before your body gives up the fight.
I want to beg you not to leave me, but that's selfish. You're in pain, and the sooner you leave this world, the sooner you'll be at peace. But for once, I want to be selfish.
I need you in my life. Please, stay with me as long as you can.
I love you.
I love you.
I love you.
Lucius groaned from the bed, and Hermione quickly put aside the letter that would be going through a rewrite.
Lucius opened his eyes and Hermione cupped his cheek and stared at him. "How are you feeling?" she whispered, tears glistening in your eyes.
Lucius attempted his best smile and put his hand over hers. He pressed a soft kiss to the hand.
"I'm here for you," she promised.
Lucius nodded, too tired to talk as his eyes fluttered closed once again.
Hermione closed her eyes. His exhaustion was very telling. He'd be leaving her soon. It was inevitable.
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