Disclaimer: No I don't own the Harry Potter series, just this story.

Epilogue

The sound of her voice became less frequent over time – I was beginning to wonder if she was truly gone, if she had left me here forever, stuck in an endless void, no sight or feeling, just the sound of her sweet voice echoing in my head. I begged that she hadn't…she was what had kept me from letting myself go…slipping into oblivion. I tried to imagine the future with her…if there is anything left of it…I have no clue as to how long I've been in this state, forever seemed to have passed, will there ever be a chance for me to see her beautiful face again?

I just wish to see her shining golden eyes again, her unruly chocolate curls, her cute smile…the softness of her skin on mine…it feels so long since we danced that night…the feeling in my heart could not be compared to anything I've ever felt before...

Sometimes I feel myself wanting to wish that night never happened, but just being in her presence like that for even that short while was worth it…so much worth it that I would endure the pain all over again, just to be graced with that emotion once more.

Jealousy was probably what sparked that attack, pure jealousy. I hate to think that the curse would of hit her too…she wouldn't of deserved it. I guess I did though. Things shouldn't always be changed, I know that, but some things are meant to be…it just saddens me that he disagreed with said change…everyone knew that he had feelings for her…it was obvious she didn't though…surely if he liked her that much, he would respect her feelings…and mine for her?

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Strolling slowly over to the bed, Hermione sat down, sighing deeply. It's been ten years…I can't believe I'm still here…



Stroking his soft hair, she took hold of his hand, a sad smile on her lips.

He still looked the same, except lines were beginning to appear on his face, and he had slight stubble on his chin, enhancing his aristocratic features. His skin was still quite pale; his hair still fell over his eyes…

"Still so handsome…" She whispered, a tear escaping from her eye, falling onto the linen sheets of his bed. The memory of that night was still lingering in her mind; the anger from that curse was immense. No one had spoken to Ron since that night, he ran away, and had not been seen since. Some say he's hiding in the mountains, some say he killed himself. We'll never know…she thought forlornly, why do things have to be this way?

Hope was the only thing that had kept her coming back to see him, the frail glimmer of hope that flickered in her heart, that maybe one day he will awake – his stormy eyes alight with the same delight as they were so many years ago.

Letting go of his hand, she reached into her handbag, pulling out a small Muggle cassette player. Sitting on the bedside table, she pressed the play button, and took hold of his hand, her eyes shimmering with tears threatening to fall.

I do swear that I'll always be there.
I'd give anything, and everything. And I will always care.
Through weakness and strength, happiness and sorrow.
For better for worse, I will love you
With every beat of my heart.

From this moment life has begun
From this moment you are the one
Right beside you is where I belong
From this moment on

From this moment I have been blessed
I live only for your happiness
And for your love I'd give my last breath
From this moment on



I give my hand to you with all my heart
I can't wait to live my life with you, I can't wait to start
You and I will never be apart
My dreams came true because of you

From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment on

You're the reason I believe in love
And you're the answer to my prayers from up above
All we need is just the two of us
My dreams came true because of you

From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment on
I will love you as long as I live
From this moment on

Once the music stopped, Hermione placed her head on his chest, her tears flowing freely. It felt like hours that she lay there, the tears still falling heavily, her eyes sore.

Squeezing her hand softly, Draco blinked open his eyes, tears trickling slowly down his cheeks.

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