Chapter 12: You Can't Leave Again
Hermione didn't hear from Harry at all over the next week. Apparently he needed a lot of time to think and Hermione understood that. She had given him a lot to think about. But as patient as Hermione was willing to be her plane left on Sunday. She couldn't wait longer then that, if Harry wasn't going to be a part of their lives then she needed to get her children home - back to their normal life.
Hermione awoke the Sunday morning her plane left to the smell of pancakes and the sound of her children laughing. It was a very good way to wake up. She pushed the heavy comforter off of herself and got out of bed.
"Ginny?" Hermione called from the doorway of her room.
"We're down in the kitchen." Ginny called back.
"I'm going to need to go into town later." Hermione said continuing the conversation as she walked down to the kitchen.
"Why?"
"Because I need to get a couple of things before our flight this afternoon. I guess Harry decided her didn't want a family after all."
"I wouldn't be so sure of that."
"Come on Ginny it's been a week and he hasn't even called." Hermione said walking into the kitchen and stopping dead. Harry was sitting at the kitchen table with Lily in his lap staring at Hermione. "Harry, I didn't know you were here."
"Obviously." Harry said putting Lily back into her seat and standing up. "I think I'm ready to talk to you."
"Alright," Harry walked towards her and felt four pairs of eyes following him.
"Maybe in the living room," Hermione nodded and followed Harry down the hall to the living room. Harry stepped over to the fireplace and stood leaning against the mantle piece for a minute before turning back to Hermione who was still across the room from him. "Okay so I've listened to you and now I want you to listen to me."
"That's fair." Hermione said taking a few steps towards him. She didn't want to be standing to close to the doorway - just incase people were listening from the kitchen.
"I was mad, when you first told me, I was mad because I felt like you had betrayed me.
"You had every right to be mad." Hermione said though she knew he wasn't asking for her to justify his anger.
"Yes I did, but then when I started thinking about it I was more hurt then mad. Hurt because you kept them from me," Harry paused here not sure how to continue what he was trying to say without brining the pain back. Hermione nodded her head showing she understood what he was saying and encouraging him to keep going. "But no matter how I was feeling I shouldn't have left you in the dark this past week. I should have talked to you."
"Well, you're here now - talk to me." Hermione crossed the room completely now and was standing just in front of Harry.
"I don't really understand what I'm feeling - I mean what you did with the Pensive, that was great I really, really appreciated that because at least now, in some small way, I've shared in those memories."
"Uh-hu." Hermione nodded - that had been the idea.
"And I love them - I don't know how I can love them so much, but I do."
"I felt the same way when they were born."
"And I don't want to lose them now that I know I have them. I also don't want to lose my best friend again."
"So what are you saying Harry?"
"So I'm saying you can't leave again Hermione. I want to be a part of their lives. They're my children too. You can't just take them away. I want to have a family Hermione and you and me and those two are a family - we may not be much of one yet, but we are one and that's something I've always wanted."
"I don't want to take them away Harry - they are great kids I want you to know them."
"Well I want you and the twins to stay. I want you guys to come and live at number twelve with me. That way I'll be able to spend as much time with them as possible."
"That sounds great Harry."
"But I want you to understand something going into this. I'll probably never get over you not telling me, but you were young and doing what you think is best and I understand that. I know you Hermione and I know you'd never intentionally hurt me. I'm still your best friend, but it's going to take time for me to fully forgive you - to fully trust you again."
"I understand Harry."
"Good because I want to be honest with you."
"Oh, but what am I going to do about the shop and my house?"
"Sell the house."
"And my shop?"
"Give it to Meredith to run, she loves the place and has been working there as long as you have."
"I guess I could do that, but it'll take time."
"Do it, take all the time you need, just come back this time." Harry said cupping her cheek in his hand and smiling at her.
"I will Harry, I promise I will." Hermione said nodding her head and smiling at him.
Chapter 10 reviews: izzieq - Hermione is not trying to be the martyr she's trying to explain to Harry how hard it was oh well - you'll see how it goes if you keep reading Mani12191 - : ) spaz141 - I'm glad you liked Harry's reaction - it actually took me a while to get it to where I thought it was right Mistress Desdemona - yeah I do add movements with the dialog when I see them move around - like when I picture it in my mind you know, but hey I'm glad you liked it and I'll work on adding more movement. Alorkin - well maybe, but I think Harry's temper in OOTP has a lot to do with his mental connection with Voldemort and the fact that Harry is a hormonal teenage boy so I would think he might grow out of most of that by the time he's twenty-eight. But that's just my opinion
Chapter 11 reviews: Tay - I'm glad you liked it so much izzieq - he didn't forgiver her - he just finds it hard to stay mad at her - there is a difference Mani12191 - : ) spaz141 - I could have gone the other way with the pensive, but I think Harry would understand it as a sign that she is trying to give him back a little of what she had taken - but I have to tell you I have no intention what so ever of making Harry a schmuk he'll be a bit of a sap at times but that's to be expected div - you shouldn't cut onions while reading - it's just not smart people will think the story had touched you or something - lol - no Harry and Hermione wont be getting together just yet - Hermione hasn't even realizes she likes him yet Austenlover - well no Hermione hasn't married, but she doesn't realize she loves Harry so she has to get over that hurtle first - as for how they're going to get together I'm not going to tell you so : P sertad - yes they have Harry's last name, but Hermione always told them their name was Granger and that's the name that they went by with doctors and school ect. So the kids didn't know that was their last name if that's what you were thinking and eventually Harry and Hermione will admit they love each other - I am posting the story on portkey after all : ) Tomlove01 - : ) traydr vic - well now he didn't forgiver her he just can't stay mad at her - he's still upset and hurt, but he's gotten over the anger part ginnymalfoy21 - I didn't think it was all that fast tracked, but hey I'm glad you like it anyway Alorkin - yeah I was thinking that it would mean a lot to him - help make up for what he had missed out on Lajo1013 - thank you very much - I'm trying laila - so what you liked it? Lol - I'm just kidding I'm glad you like it so much : ) Shadow Star Dragon - : ) Chancellor - : ) LinNicole - : ) Harry&Hermione4ever - ever so soon JayaMioneDurron - I don't know what your talking about *looksinnocent* hehehe - I'm glad you like it Blueeyes - did you get my email? Oh well - I'm glad you like it Ravaran - : ) Beppo - well no it's not that Hermione and Ginny didn't think Harry would want it Hermione just thought it would be easier for Harry Jillian84 - : ) star hh5 - : ) Lauren-Daniel - I'm glad you like it, but how am I supposed to let you know when it comes out? Oh well I guess I'll figure it out MooMooAshley - : )
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