One Moment in Time…
Author: Ohepelss Oramtnci
Spoilers: All four books
Category: Romance
Rating: Pg- Pg-13
Summary: Ron and Hermione broke up and Hermione is devastated. Harry stands by her and helps her pull through this time of difficulty. Would love eventually blossom between them?
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter related characters belong to J,K. Rowling. OC characters belong to me.
Author Notes: Hope that you will enjoy the story and please read and review.
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Tanochan of Eternal Babble, Hermione doesn't love Ron? Oh you wouldn't know… Lady Wolf Moon., Kara, Kenoko, Did I say that? E.C.R. Potter, you'll know what is in the parcel in this particular chapter. The only Emily, yes, yea! Wraith, Huh? I don't understand. Nigella816, glad that you liked it. Well, updating now aren't I? NAPPA, Thanks. Thanks to all of you who reviewed ~*~
Chapter 2: Ronald Weasley, you are mine!
"I, Hermione Granger, am not willing to take Ronald Weasley as my lawfully-wedded husband" Hermione said indignantly as she gathered up her skirts, ran down the steps, onto the walkway and out of the cathedral. The crowd immediately stood up and turned to look at Hermione. Mrs. Weasley went up to the altar.
"What exactly happened Ron?" Molly asked, obviously worried. Arthur on the other hand requested that the guests sit down.
"I don't know Mom, but I am going to find out." Ron said as he quickly run out and followed Hermione.
"Ron…" Molly was about to call back Ron when Harry tapped her on the shoulder.
"Mrs. Weasley, do not worry, I'll follow Ron and make sure everything's fine." Harry said reassuringly. Mrs. Weasley nodded and Harry ran out of the cathedral, leaving the Weasley family to control the situation in the cathedral.
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"Hermione, what's the meaning of this?" Ron asked, catching up with Hermione as he held on tightly to her arm. Hermione turned around and looked at him. Ron was taken aback. Hermione was crying.
"What's wrong Hermione?" Ron asked, loosening his grasp as he wiped away her tears. Hermione turned her head and looked at the ground, not willing to look at Ron in the eye.
"Nothing's wrong." Hermione said, choking back her tears. Ron wasn't about to give up.
"There must be something wrong. Otherwise, you wouldn't leave me at the altar and you wouldn't be crying now. What are you trying to do here Hermione?" Ron asked persistently.
"Why don't you ask yourself what are you trying to do." Hermione cried out, throwing a tape recorder onto the ground. Ron bent up and picked it up.
"What has a tape recorded got to do with our business?" Ron asked, waving the tape recorder in front of her face. Sniffing a little, Hermione wiped her tears and told Ron the reason.
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A package for me? Who would be so kind as to send one over here? Hermione picked up the parcel and walked over to the table and sat on the chair. There's no card. I wonder who gave it to me. Hermione tore the brown parcel paper gently. Inside this parcel set a tape recorder with a tape in it. A note read.
Play this tape and listen to it. You'll understand the meaning of my gift.
Setting the player upright, Hermione played it. The radio cackled for a while before a voice spoke.
"Hermione, you might not know who I am, but I do know you. I can't bear to see you being tricked by him over and over again"
Him? Who could that "him" be? Ron? Harry? But why would they trick me?
"You should know the truth. I feel obliged to tell you. If I do not tell you, I would feel guilty. After listening to this tape, you can decide what you want to do."
Guilty? Why should she feel guilty? Its not like she has done anything wrong to me.
"If you must know my identity, just remember me as Hailey. It all began back in last summer when I first met Ron."
Last summer? First met Ron? Wasn't that the time Ron proposed to me? What has this got to do with him?
"It was what you can call, love at first sight. Both of us fell in love with each other and started going out. Meanwhile, you and Ron were preparing for the wedding. I did know of you presence, but Ron disallowed me to say anything. So, we went out together for a year. I knew you guys were going to get married, but Ron promised me that no matter what happens, he will still stay by me."
Ron… Went out with another woman? This can't be true, this can't be.
"I know you find it hard to believe, but it's true. Hermione, I do not want to see you hurt, nor cheated, for you are a very nice girl. You are in the dark, while we are in the light. Hermione, I am sure you do not want a 2-timing guy for your husband do you? He's going to be with you forever and each time, he will lie. I do not really want to see you suffer in his hands. Hermione, you'll decide what you want to do. I won't nor can't stop you. Goodbye."
Tears rolled down Hermione's cheeks as she listened to the tape. She did not know what to do, neither could she believe that Ron would actually do this to her. She would never believe it, but this tape seems so real. Wiping her tears, she touched up her make-up, took the tape-recorder and walked out of the room.
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"Hermione" Ron exclaimed as Hermione finished her story in tears. "Don't tell me you believe her. I do not know anyone called Hailey. She's making it all up. It isn't the truth." Ron cried.
"This isn't the truth? Than what is? Who am I supposed to trust? I am so confused. Who's telling the truth?" Hermione said, crying out loud. Ron grasped her shoulders tightly.
"Believe me Hermione; I wouldn't do something like that to you. I would never bear to hurt you. The only woman I love is you." Ron said, trying his best to explain.
"STOP! I do not want to hear anything at all." Hermione said, crying as she covered her ears.
"Hermione, you have to listen. What I am telling is nothing but the truth." Ron said, trying his very best to remove her hands from her ears. Hermione just cried.
"Imperio." A small voice said from behind and Ron suddenly stopped. He released his grasp immediately and looked at Hermione.
"You are stubborn lady. Why should you mind how many girlfriends I have. You are just a woman. You should never bother yourself in the affairs of men." Ron said, pointing a finger at her. Hermione stared at him in disbelief. Never in her life could she believe that Ron would actually said that to her.
"Well, actually I do know this Hailey girl. But do you know that she's 10 times way better than you? What do you think yourself as? Some princess? Well, you aren't that's for sure." Ron said, looking at her. Hermione threw the tape recorder done.
"Have it your way than Weasley. From now on, it's over between us." Hermione said as she removed her headpiece and veil and threw it at him before running away. In the midst of running, she knocked into a few aurors, but left crying again. Ron suddenly snapped out of his trance and started to run after Hermione, but Harry, who had walked out from a corner stopped him.
"Ron, give her some time to cool down. After those words you said, she's affected." Harry said, trying to persuade Ron, but Ron wouldn't listen.
"It wasn't my fault; someone cast the Imperius curse on me." Ron said wringing his hands nervously. The group of aurors walked towards them.
"Harry, Ron, someone was using an unforgivable curse over here, do you know who cast it?" Jen asked. Ron said nothing.
"No, but it was obviously someone around here. Ron was the victim." Harry said. Jen nodded.
"Ron, please follow us back, and we will do some tests, and help find out who's the cause of this." Jen said as she led Ron away. Ron just nodded, and walked away, not smiling at all. Harry didn't know what to do. His 2 best friends, supposedly tying the knot that day, separated. Who could be so evil as to torture his friends? He didn't know. He had no clue at all. All that he should do know was to find Hermione. That was all he knew he should do.
I hope I would find her fast, before something terrible happens to her. Harry silently prayed as he rushed off after Hermione.
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Meanwhile, in a little back alley, a lady was seen breaking her wand into two. She smiled an evil grin as she took out another wand and incinerated the previous one. She looked at that scene before her and she gloated. Her big plan had finally succeeded and she has already accomplished her goal. No one ever took away what belonged to her. No one, not even love could. An evil glint shone in her eyes as she muttered.
"Ronald Weasley, you are mine."
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Well, this chapter is done, hope you all liked it.
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