I'm really sry this took so long guys! A 19 credit course at school plus work doesn't give me a lot of extra time to write. I'm really thankful that someone gave a review to prompt me to crank this one out. It was already half written... I just had to finish it up. I'll try to do the rest in time... there shouldn't be too many more chapters to go . I'm thinking two more.
Here's another in Ginny's POV. This story should have a couple more chapters tops then it'll be over. Hope you guys are enjoying it.
Disclaimer: I don't own HP.
A few days had passed in Paris and Ginny was feeling good. There were a couple things that made her wonder about Hermione's true feelings but her doubts would always be reassured whenever they kissed or held hands. She felt like she could feel Hermione's heart beat quicken. Despite knowing that she does affect Hermione, she seemed really distant. As if she was afraid of something. Ginny didn't think too much of it though.
Today they were going to visit Hermione's parents and see if anything had changed yet. Ginny almost always knew when Hermione was thinking of them because she'd fall quiet and have a distant feel. Her heart reached out to her and hoped that her parents would remember her. She has a family with us though. But I guess it's a little different. My mom treats her like a daughter already. It was already afternoon and Hermione was still sleeping. They had stayed up late last night watching movies. It was a Saturday so they were in no rush. Hermione's parents didn't work today so they'd just see what they were up to.
I should wake her up. Ginny smiled gently at Hermione's sleeping form. She looks so peaceful. I'm so glad we got this figured out. She couldn't believe her luck when they started dating. She was basically perfect. Ginny reached out her hand and gently shook Hermione.
"Hey, Hermione," she whispered. "Wake up." Hermione moaned a little and rolled over. Ginny smiled and shook her again. "It's time to get up. It's already two in the afternoon." She moved her hand to Hermione's hair and stroked it. Hermione slowly opened her eyes and blinking sleepily.
Embarrassed at her morning face, Hermione pulled the covers over her head. "Morning, Ginny," she mumbled from underneath.
Ginny chuckled. She's not going to hide from me! She reached over and pulled the covers off of her and leaned in for a kiss before Hermione could respond. Ginny opened her eyes to peak at Hermione's face and smiled at her expression. She looked like she was in heaven with her eyes closed. Almost just as Ginny saw this, he face hardened and she pulled out of the kiss and opened her eyes.
With an unreadable expression, Hermione sat up on the bed. "I should get ready so we can go to my parent's place." That said, she walked to the bathroom and closed it firmly behind her.
What's going on with her? It's frustrating sometimes… I don't know why she pulls back like that. I mean... I saw with my own eyes how much she enjoyed that. Pondering that, Ginny stayed sitting on the bed as she waited for Hermione. She couldn't understand why Hermione kept pulling back. However, today probably wasn't the day to be talking about it. There was also the party that Harry and Ron were doing that she was supposed to bring Hermione to. I'll mention that to her today, Ginny decided.
Hermione came out of the bathroom ready to go. She had almost a determined look on her face. "Come on," she motioned for Ginny to follow her as she grabbed her purse on the way out the door. "I want to see what they're up to." Ginny jumped up from the bed and followed after Hermione silently. She felt the tension and worry rolling off of Hermione as they walked and Ginny felt sad for her.
As they neared Hermione's parent's place, Ginny reached over and took Hermione's hand. She squeezed it reassuringly and Hermione tossed her a small smile. "It'll be okay," Ginny said. "No matter what happens."
Hermione nodded. "We should talk about something else. Distract me or something."
"Well," Ginny said. "Harry and Ron are throwing a quidditch get-together in a couple days actually. They want you to come." They walked for a bit before Ginny continued. "To be honest… I think they want us to come back reconciled."
Hermione laughed. "Well, they won't be disappointed. In fact, they may be quite happy with how things turned out." She gave Ginny a loving look, "I know I am." Ginny looked away and blushed. Things like this that Hermione said always got to her. She couldn't believe it took her this long to realize her feelings. "But I don't know if I want to go," Hermione continued.
Ginny looked over at her a little confused. "Why not?"
"I mean… if my parents were getting better and they remembered me, I kinda want to be here when that happens, ya know?"
Ginny nodded understandingly. "I guess we'll find out soon." Right as she said that, they turned onto the street that Hermione's parents lived on.
Hermione fell silent and Ginny didn't bother talking to her. She knew that Hermione was just worried about what she would see. I really hope that it's something she's okay seeing.
Before they got to her parent's place, they saw Hermione's parents walk out of the driveway and along the sidewalk away from them. Hermione and Ginny looked at each other, curious, before following them at a distance. They seemed to be discussing something with great intensity but it definitely wasn't a fight. It felt like they were just having a very important conversation.
Hermione's parents walked for a while before coming to a stop in front of a building. The two girls stopped a ways behind and looked at the building sign. "Paris Orphanage". Ginny turned to see Hermione's expression. What she saw broke her heart. She seemed to have been torn in two.
"It… It didn't work…" Hermione began. Her tone was close to disbelief but Ginny knew it was just all that sorrow that made her sound that way. "No way….." Hermione sniffed and Ginny could tell that she was going to lose it soon. "I guess they felt that they were missing a child… but didn't remember that they actually had one…" with that, Hermione broke and sobbed. Ginny reached around her and pulled Hermione in for a hug. It didn't seem like Hermione could take anymore. She began to cry into Ginny's shoulder. Tightly hugging her, Ginny didn't say a word.
Oh God… Ginny cried out inside even though she was in no way religious. Why did you have to have this happen to her? Why couldn't you just let her parents remember her? That was all she wanted! Was it that hard to give it to her? Watching her is just breaking my heart…. Ginny patted Hermione's back soothingly.
"Do you want to go?" Ginny asked softly while rubbing Hermione's back.
Sobbing, Hermione shook her head. "I... I just want…to see… I... if it's all true. Ma... maybe I'm just rea... reading into things." Ginny nodded and stood there with Hermione in her arm. She didn't think waiting was a good idea. It's prolly just gonna break her heart even more… but I don't want to make her do something she doesn't want to right now.
It wasn't long till Hermione's parents came out and began walking towards them back to their house. They seemed to be talking excitedly. Ginny didn't even care at this point that they were walking towards them. It wasn't like they knew who they were anyways. True to her thoughts, Hermione's parents walked past the two of them without a second glance.
"… We never had any kids. I mean, I can't believe we've lived without one for so long." Hermione's mom said as she passed them.
"Yea, it's kinda strange…" the dad agreed. "But I feel like we've had one before…" He shrugged. "Which isn't possible." Hermione's dad laughed. "I think we made a right choice adopting…"
They parents had walked out of hearing range and the two girls were quiet. Hermione's suspicion was correct. They remembered that they had a child but didn't remember who the child was. In order to fill that hollow feeling they got, Hermione's parents had decided to adopt.
Hermione's sobs had stopped and she just seemed to be in shock. She didn't say a word and just clung to Ginny. Ginny cursed the gods for doing this to this perfect, innocent girl. She had done nothing to deserve any of this. I'll make sure my family is enough to make up for hers too.
Finally after standing there for quite a bit longer, Hermione untangled herself from Ginny and wiped her face. "I've decided." She declared. "Let's go to the get-together that Harry and Ron are throwing." She turned and started walking back to the hotel. "There's no point in staying here any longer… I just want to get out of here." Ginny trotted after her to keep up.
"Hermione…" Ginny began. "It's okay to let it out, you know? You can cry if you want…." She trailed off, unsure of what to say.
"No," Hermione replied curtly. "I already did enough of that." She slowed down and paused for a second. Her voice softened when she spoke again. "Honestly, I've already considered this as an option to how things would turn out. I was prepared for it to happen. There was just that hope that it might go the way I want, you know? I mean... it'd be nice to have parents again."
Ginny nodded. "You have a family, Hermione." She took Hermione's hand and brought it to her mouth. "Mine." Gently, Ginny kissed her hand. "And when we go back, I'm going to introduce you to everyone as my girlfriend!" I can't wait to go back home to the party and introduce Hermione again to everyone!
Hermione smiled shyly and nodded. "Yea, let's do that." They linked hands and walked towards the hotel, leaving the bad memories of the day behind and looking forward to what they would have with each other.
So what do you guys think? The next one will be taking place back at the Burrow. Hope you guys weren't disappointed with what happened with Hermione's parents but I thought it would work nicely. I'll be updating again soon! I promise! :)