The True Meaning of Love
Authors Note: Ok, this chapter focuses on Ron and Harry. I hope you like it- thank yet again to everyone who reviewed last time- let me know what you think of this chapter!
Chapter 5- Central Park- but no Lavender?
Harry and Ron stepped out of the taxi.
"Well, here we are mate, Central Park!'' said Harry as he payed the driver. Ron was far from happy. His once excited mood had turned into quite the opposite.
Why am I here? He thought to himself. What's the point in speaking to her and begging her to take me back when I really couldn't care less? I really don't want to live a lie all over again, and she's better off without me.
"Ron? You ok mate?''
Ron nodded half heartedly.
"Look, I know it's not going to be easy, but it will all turn out ok. You'll see.''
"Yeah, you're right. So, should we start asking around then?''
"Yeah, what's Lavenders mum's name?''
Ron paused. He had absolutely no idea!
"I dunno! I've only seen her once and I called her Mrs Brown. I only know that she lives here.''
Harry sighed heavily and gave Ron an exasperated look.
"Ron, how exactly do you expect to find Lavender without knowing anything?''
"I told you already, I didn't think that I'd have to look for her! I just imagined her coming to me!'' said Ron sadly.
"How you made it as an Auror and lasted this long I'll never know! Anyway, we'd better start asking around. We'll head back to the hotel at around three. Is that ok with you?'' asked Harry.
"Yeah, let's just get this all sorted. Excuse me? Do you know anyone going by the name of Brown around here?'' said Ron asking a rather large woman.
"No, sorry I don't.''
"Ok, well thank you for your time!''
Ron gave Harry a look which said: It's gonna be a long day!
This carried on for about an hour and a half. Harry was tired, annoyed and cranky. Why is it always me? He thought to himself. He'd only been here a day and he hadn't spent any time with Ginny or Sirius. He wondered what they were doing. Probably spending all my money on pointless things that they'd never use!
"Harry, what's the point in this? We'll never find her, and even if we do, it's a one in a million chance that she'll take me back.''
"Ron you can't give up now! We're probably a lot closer to finding her then we were this morning. Look, let's head back to the hotel and see Ginny, and we'll try again in the evening.''
Ron nodded in agreement, thankful to finally be able to take a break.
Harry and Ron opened the hotel door and were shocked by what they saw. All of their empty suitcases which they had just dumped were gone. They checked in every room but couldn't find anything.
"What the hell is going on?'' demanded Harry, as if Ron knew.
"I have no idea! Y, you don't think anything's happened do you?'' asked Ron quietly.
Harry didn't answer. He collapsed in one of the white leather sofas and sighed. Ron saw something on the mini fridge bent down and picked it up.
"Harry! Look, it's a note from Ginny!''
Harry ran to where Ron was crouching and took the note from him.
To Harry and Ron,
Don't be worried! Nothing's happened, Sirius and I are fine! You will never guess who we bumped into today, Hermione! We're at her place now and she's invited us to stay with her! Her address is on the back of this note. She can't wait to see you both! Anyway, we'll see you soon!
Love Ginny
Harry let out a sigh of relief and the paused. Hermione? Hermione Granger was here? He hadn't seen or spoken to her in years! He'd missed her so much! He took the note and headed for the door. Ron, who had read the note over Harry's shoulder, seemed frozen. He couldn't face Hermione, especially if he was there with her. Harry looked at Ron.
"Come on then! Let's go see them!''
Ron slowly got up and followed Harry. He didn't know what to do! In just a couple of moments, he was going to come face to face with Hermione Granger!