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Summer Writing Series Challenge (July 20)
Challenge: Musical week: Love/Romance
Title: In whatever time we have.

Based on Whatever time we have from Children of Eden!

Act I, Scene 1

At night, on a path leading from the grounds to the courtyards of Hogwarts castle. Light is given off from the windows of the castle; distant voices can be heard coming from the castle. Harry and Hermione are alone together. Harry stands with his back to Hermione as they become increasingly angrier.

Enter Harry and Hermione

Hermione

How can you just turn your back? Ignoring this as if it isn't even there?

Harry

[Shouting.] Because I don't have a choice, Hermione!! [Pushing his hands though his hair, becoming solemn.] And neither do you.

Hermione

We all have choices, Harry.

Harry

We can't control this, Hermione. [Turns to face her.] They'll come after you, they'll target you and it'll be my fault.

Hermione

[Angrily.] And you don't think they are already targeting me, Harry? I'm the mudblood best friend of Harry Potter, as if that isn't enough.

Harry

Well then let's not give them any more reasons, Hermione. [Walking away from her slightly.] I couldn't take it if anything happened.

Hermione

Have you even thought about what I feel? Do you think I haven't thought about these consequences, Harry? Do you honestly think I would just forget? I know the risks I'm running and whether you like it or not, Harry. I can't just ignore this. [Sighing at his silhouette. A short silence.] Harry, they already know; everybody does, they'll come after me whether or not I'm at your side and I don't care, I really don't. Let them come, I'm a big girl, I can take care of myself.

The grounds are silent, nothing is heard except breathing. He stands with his back still facing her, she looks around in frustration.

Harry

[Quietly.] I can't take that risk

Hermione

[Angry.] I'm not asking you to, I'll take it for you. Come hell or high waters, whatever happens. [She pauses, takes a deep breath and walks towards him silently.] How could I live in a world without you Harry? [His silence spurs her to continue.] Don't you see that none of it matters Harry, not so long as we're together and I know you anxious about what will happen but it shouldn't matter. I love you, and I know you love me Harry. [Silence. Turning away from him facing left.] I can do this on my own Harry, it'll hurt, but I'll survive. Please tell me that I don't have to. [Wiping at eyes.] If at times we are afraid, we can keep each other tough, Harry, we can do this together, we're stronger this way. I'll hold you when you when it's dark. It's alright to be scared.

A soft violin can be heard by the audience, playing a slow and romantic composition.

Harry

[Placing a hand on Hermione's shoulder and pulling her into a hug.] I do love you, Hermione, I love you more than anybody or anything in this world, but I could be gone from this plane at any moment. [Pulling back, stroking her cheek] The world could end tomorrow……

Hermione

[Interrupting.] Or we could live a hundred years! We can be together in whatever time we have left. It would hurt just as much no matter how you might be taken from me. We need to be together, Harry, in this precious time.

Harry

[Pulling her hands into his, gazing intently.] Okay. [Nodding his head gently.] You're right, we should be together. I love you so much.

The couple embrace fervently and share a passionate kiss. The music become dramatic. The atmosphere darkens as the light from the windows start to die out one by one, the couple are left stood in under the stars holding on to one another compassionately.

Hermione

This won't be easy Harry; we know it will be tough. But don't you think it's worth it just being together?

Harry

[Nodding.] We can face it now as one. But you have to promise me you'll be careful Hermione; promise me right now.

Hermione

I promise, Harry, and I assure you it'll be easier this way, together, you and I.

Harry

I know. [Sighing.] How do you do this? Every time I'm afraid you comfort me, sometime without knowing it. Just a look or a simple touch and I feel better. As much as I hate to admit you were right, just by holding my hand and being by my side right now you're giving me an unbelievable strength. How do you do it?

Hermione

[Smiling] Magic!

Harry

We're in for rocky months, Hermione. Are you sure this is what you want?

Hermione

I have never been surer of anything in my life Harry. From this day forward I will never ever regret my decision, I will never look back. I've wanted this for so long.

Harry

Me too.

Hermione

[Smiling.] So we are in agreement then. So this is it, you and I together

Harry

In whatever time we have.

The couple kisses once again smiling brightly as they pull apart. Harry wraps his cloak around Hermione's shoulders before leading her off to the right, towards the castle.

Exit Harry and Hermione.

The music fades out slowly and the lights dim into darkness.

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Whatever time we have Lyrics

JAPETH
I don't give a damn for the thunders of fathers
Come hell or high water whatever they do
I could not live in a world without you

In whatever time we have
For as long as we are living
We can face whatever comes
If we face now as one
I could make on my own
Let me know that I don't have to
No one really wants to be alone
In whatever we time have

If at times we are afraid
With so little to believe in
It's alright to be afraid
I will hold you in the dark
All we know for sure is this
Though the world could end tommorow
You and I will be together
In whatever time

YONAH
In whatever time we have
For as long as we are living

JAPETH
We know life can be a battlefield

YONAH
We can face it all as one

JAPETH
But we won't run and we won't fear
You'll be my fortress and I will be your shield

JAPETH and YONAH
No one really wants to be alone
In whatever time we have

YONAH
There are time I've been afraid
In a world that's so uncertain
Then I feel your hand in mine
And there's courage in my heart

JAPETH
We could live a hundred years

YONAH
Or the world could in tommorow

YONAH and JAPETH
But we know we'll be together in whatever time

From this day forward lights don't seem so black
From this day forward we will never look back
In whatever time we have
We will make the most of time
And at least we'll be together in whatever time
We have

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