The love of two...
Hermione opened her eyes as Ron held her close to him. "It's okay Hermione." He said putting her face up gently with his fingers. "He loves you. I'm sure he hasn't given up. We've known him for years. Have you ever seen Harry give up at anything?"
Hermione put her head down. "Yes. I have. I have seen him give up and I'm afraid he will do it again."
Ron shook his head. "He won't. I don't think he will again. Could you imagine having that happen to you. What would you do?"
Hermione looked into his eyes and while he looked sad he looked at her with compassion and love. Hermione knew what he meant. "I know. I guess I couldn't handle that. And now he's out there all alone and I can't do anything to help him. At least I could before."
Hermione stared at the letter and Ron took it from her. "You can't think about the negatives. Either he'll be back or he won't. I think it's his choice, not yours. If he gives up it isn't your fault. I love you to death, and I do not want you to get hurt."
Hermione smiled, but backed away from him. "Ron. I cannot be with you. I love Harry. I could never imagine living without him."
Ron looked at her so sadly that Hermione could feel his sadness washing over her. "Hermione. I don't want to see yoiu hurt. You read the letter. He was giving up. He said to find someone else."
Hermione felt a tear in her eyes. "I know.But I think he'll be back. He knows how much I love him."
"If he loved you as much as you think, do you think he'd leave you like he did. Didn't you say he was about to leave without saying goodbye."
Hermione nodded. "Yes. But if YOU were in his place what would you do?"
Ron placed a hand on her belly. "I wouldn't leave you like this not letting you know where I was. I don't think I could stand not seeing you. I guess Harry's not wrong in giving up, but I wouldn't be able to."
Hermione smiled and looked into his eyes. "I'm so happy that you understand. You know I still love him, don't you?"
"Of course Hermione. I love you enough to know you need Harry. Write him using Pig, she'll find him. Write him and tell him you support him."
Hermione smiled and gave Ron a hug. Then she went to the table and grabbed one of Rons pieces of parchment. Ron went over to his trunk and grabbed her his quills and ink. Hermione grabbed them and sat down. It took her a while to think of what to write. Hermione grabbed Harry's letter and reread it to see what she could say to encourage him.
Hermione,
I love you so much, but I am so scared. I believe that by trying to love
you and wanting to come back to you is distracting me from the task
hand. It is not your fault, but I need to forget all that I have eve known.
While most of it is bad memories, many of them are good. All the ones
with you.
I miss you, but I'm afraid to say I can't be with you. You've seen that
anyways with how I've been gone from you. You should know. I do not
want to be away from you. I feel so lonely without you. I need you to
find someone else.
Don't get rid of that ring. It can be a friendship ring. I love you more
than you will ever know. I know I've said that before, but I mean it. I am so, so sorry that I may have led you on with my feelings. I didn't mean to.
Maybe I should have just left when I got to your house. I did not mean to lead you on. I am so, so sorry. I have to keep saying it. I should not have been so dumb when I left. I'm sorry if I hurt you.
I don't know if I'll see you again. I'm going against a force I don't know
if I can beat. I'm going to try. If I do succeed and live I will come back
to you. That is, if you still want me.
I guess I'll see if I make it out alive.
Your loving friend,
Harry.
Hermione picked up Ron's quill and began to write.
Harry,
If you are trying to say that you're giving up I won't let you. I love you
way too much. If I could be there with you I would be. I have a surprise
for you if you do come back. I was not trying to distract you. That was
not my intentions.
If you do love me I'll be here waiting for you. I love you and I will not
find someone else until I can find you. I want you and only you.
Love you more than a friend,
Hermione
Hermione handed the letter to Ron for him to read. He looked at the letter and although he looked a little saddened he nodded and gave it back. "That's great. I hope it will strengthen him."
Hermione smiled and hugged him. "Thank you. I'm glad you understand."
Ron smiled with a smile that mimicked her own. "Although I may never be with you, I still want you to be happy. I want you to be happy with whoever you end up with. I want you to have a long and happy life. I just want you to be happy, like you are now."
Hermione blushed. "You shouldn't be so sweet. You may end up with someone who really likes you someday. At least I hope you do."
Ron smiled. "I'm sure I will. I just hope she's as beautiful as you."
"I'm positive you will." Hermione said and took his hand. "Probably someone better looking."
Ron looked shocked. "Is there a such thing. Can there be anything more beautiful than beauty itself. You are beauty incarnate. But I hope to get someone pretty."
Hermione blushed a deeper shade of red than she had before. "Ron, I...
Ron put a finger to her lips. "Don't say anything. Let me have my own views."