This MAY be the last chapter, unless I decide to write an epilogue. I dunno though, but this ending is SO SUPER ANGSTY

I almost hate myself for cutting it off so sadly.

I won't say I hope you enjoy this, but I will say, I hope you are as much touched by this as I am.

I don't own the song, 'how can I not love you'

I don't own anyone that doesn't actually exist in the seven books of Harry Potter.

"Belle, talk to me!" Rose begged, picking up her pace. "There isn't much to say."

"I have no choice!" Rose said. Belle looked at her angrily. "No choice? You could refuse! It was a choice, Rose; you had it! And you chose to leave me out of it."

Belle was uncharacteristically furious, for the first time, intimidating Rose with a venomous glare. "I don't WANT to leave you, nor anyone for that matter. I HAVE to."

"Fine. Go." Belle said almost unemotionally, leaving Rose behind before the latter could say another word.

Rose broke down right there, sobbing her heart out without anyone to hear her. She was losing everything.

She left a last letter in the tree before she had her things brought to the carriage that would take her to a part of Hogsmeade where they'd apparate her to the Ministry of Magic.

Rose knew that her heart was being hardened, and she needed to be ready for any more pain she had to endure. Only Severus knew, and Belle. Sirius would just have to read the letter. She felt terrible.

"Mare!" She stopped in her tracks and swiveled around swiftly to catch a powerful hug from Belle. They probably looked really dumb at the moment, sobbing so much, but Rose felt such relief that she and Belle could work things out before…

"I'm leaving."

"What about Sirius?" Belle asked.

Rose simply shook her head sadly.

"Before you go, I need to give you this." Belle said, handing her a folded paper.

"Don't read it until you're away from Hogwarts." Belle said anxiously.

Rose would have questioned her, or at least have acted stubborn, but this was the last request she could grant her friend.

Last…

Cannot touch, cannot hold
Cannot be together

"Whatever you say."

Cannot love, cannot kiss

Cannot have each other

Must be strong, and we must let go
Cannot say what our hearts must know

"Remus, have you seen her?" Remus looked up. "Who, may I ask are you looking for, Sirius?"

"Harper. Rose. Ever since last night, I haven't seen hide or hair of her anywhere." Sirius said.

"Come to think of it, I haven't seen her either. What happened last night, Sirius?" Remus asked. "I don't know. She came in late and just started crying. I don't know why."

"Did she say anything?"

"Something."

"What?"

"She apologized to me, Remus. I don't know what about, but there was something wrong with her." Sirius said gravely.

How can I not love you?
What do I tell my heart?
When do I not want you here in my arms?

Belle watched the carriage go away, tears coming down her face. If you're reading it right now, Rose, you'll get why I never told you before. It would've ruined our friendship. I'm so sorry, Rose.

How does one waltz away from all of the memories?
How do I not miss you when you are gone?

Rose unfolded the letter, and she read it slowly.

Hi, Mare.

I'm sorry, this is really awkward for me, but I guess it's best. We parted as friends, and that makes me so happy, but… We were friends, Mare, but I loved you as more than just a friend. I wanted you to be happy, but I felt a bit hurt when you were so happy with Sirius.

I love you.

You must hate me right now, but how could I not love you? I knew that I'd die with regrets if I didn't tell you. Now that you're gone, I suppose it's pretty unfair of me, for keeping this from you. I'm so sorry.

Well, anyway… G'bye. Take care. Don't die before me.

-Belle

"Professor, we can't find Rose Harper. Have you seen her?" Remus asked. McGonagall's eyes widened, as though she was dreading something like this.

"Might as well tell you, there's no harm in it, I suppose. Not after she's gone anyway." Sighed their house head.

"What do you mean, gone?" Sirius demanded.

James and Peter stood behind, listening intently.

"These are hard times. She was asked to help with the Ministry, if you must know, but I'd rather you not repeat it to others." The professor said.

"Why? Why her?"

"Because she is an asset. I advise you boys not to think on it any further, because from today, Rose Harper will stop existing. Her identity will no longer be public." McGonagall said gravely.

"WHY?" Sirius demanded.

"Metamorphmagi are very rare, Mr. Black. I also trust you four not to spread this news either. Good day." The professor said, before they could interrogate her any more.

"Metamorph- Sirius, wait! Where are you going?" James exclaimed, but Sirius was gone from their sight in a matter of seconds.

Cannot dream, Cannot share,
Sweet and tender moments

He got to the tree as fast as he could, and found the paper there. His hands were shaking as he unfolded it.

Sirius,

I Bet you're really angry at me right now. Why? Because I lied to you. Well, maybe not, but I didn't tell you the whole story. I am Rose. MareRose Harper. I am a metamorphmagus. And by now, I'm probably gone. I'm sorry I never told you. You know I love you. I was just afraid. Maybe when everything is finished, you and I will never see each other again. Actually, if I ever see you again, you probably won't see Mare or Rose. I can never be any of those again. And I can never come back to you. I'm sorry, Sirius.

Cannot feel how we feel,
Must pretend it's over

Must be brave, and we must go on
Must not say what we've known all along

How can I not love you?
What do I tell my heart?
When do I not want you here in my arms?
How does one waltz away from all of the memories?
How do I not miss you when you are gone?
How can I not love you?

Belle looked around and sighed, finding herself alone again. She had a life before Rose. Why not now?

Maybe she took my life with her. She mused.

"Hey."

Sirius stood there. "You probably know by now as well." Belle said.

"Did you?" Sirius said askance.

"I suppose. It doesn't matter anymore, though. Mare is gone now." Said the female.

They stood in silence.

"She still, and always will love you, I bet. You've got something to live for." Belle murmured, walking away.

Must be brave, and we must be strong
Cannot say what we've known all along

How can I not love you?
What do I tell my heart?
When do I not want you here in my arms?
How does one waltz away from all of the memories?
How do I not miss you when you are gone?

She stood in front of the wall, hardly even thinking anymore. Then she sighed.

I don't want to feel such pain anymore.

The wall opened. It turned, and… fluttered? A veil quivered in front of her.

I want to go to a place where I don't have to feel pain anymore.

Belle stepped forward.

She was welcomed by the voices.

How can I not love you when you are gone?

"I still love you." Rose and Sirius murmured.

OMG That was so tragic... If you didn't understand the last part with Belle, she committed magical suicide with the room of requirement. She got brought right to the veil. Creepy, huh?

Wow, it finally ended. I think... sigh I hope people still read it. I really appreciate those who still continue to read my story, I love you all.

Now it's time for me to go. T.T

Salamat, thanks, bye XD

-Billie