**The song is Walk on by U2
Her Everything
And love
It's not the easy thing
The only baggage
That you can bring
Not the easy thing
The only baggage you can bring
Is all that you can't leave behind
She woke up that morning, the deepest dread in her stomach. She dressed quietly, putting her pajamas in her already packed trunk. She looked around, hardly believing soon she'd be leaving her home for the past 7 years forever. She walked out of her room down to the Common Room, where she saw Harry sitting in his favorite chair, staring blankly into the fire. She walked over to her chair and sat down. He glanced up at her, a smile formed on his face. They sat in silence for awhile, while the room slowly filled with other Gryffindor.
And if the darkness is to keep us apart
And if the daylight feels like it's a long way off
And if your glass heart should crack
Before the second you turn back
Oh no, be strong
"Hey guys," Ron said, sitting down next to Harry. Harry looked up, apparently startled.
"Should we go down to breakfast?" Hermione asked. Ron shrugged and Harry merely nodded. They all got up and walked out through the portrait hole together. They walked silently until they reached the Great Hall, where they were met with a great chatter. Ron set off to the Ravenclaw table to talk to his girlfriend, Luna. Harry and Hermione continued to the Gryffindor table. Harry was still silent.
"Harry, are you okay?" Hermione asked a worried look upon her face. He didn't say anything for a couple minutes, and then finally he spoke.
"It seems like only yesterday doesn't it?" he said distantly. He was looking towards the front of the room where the teachers table was situated. Hermione gave him a quizzical look.
"I remember standing up there, knees trembling." He gave a little laugh. "I remember you being called up, me and Ron thought you were mental." Hermione finally understood what he was talking about. On their first night at Hogwarts, they were waiting their turn to be called up to be sorted in to their houses.
"We all ended up in Gryffindor, and I'm so glad we did," Harry said, finally looking at her. His beautiful green eyes looked so sad. Hermione could hardly stand seeing him like this. They both sat down at the table. Hermione took some bacon and eggs, and looked over at Harry, noticing he wasn't eating.
"Harry, please eat something. You need your strength."
"Yeah, I guess you're right," he said, but still didn't take anything. Hermione watched him a little longer. He was still staring up at the teachers table. She had an inkling of what he was thinking, but wasn't sure exactly. "All of these memories…" he trailed off. Now she knew what he was talking about. It had been an interesting past 7 years. She looked back down at her plate, not so hungry anymore. They sat in silence for a couple more minutes.
"Wow, don't look so cheerful you guys," said a voice from behind them. Ron sat down on the other side of Harry, who was still staring off in to space. Ron shot Hermione a quizzical look. She merely shook her head.
"You know, I'm not all that hungry," said Harry, "I think I'm going to go for a walk. I'll see you guys later." Harry got up and walked through the doors of the Great Hall.
Walk on
Walk on
What you got, they can't steal it
No they can't even feel it
"I guess I know why he's so sad to be leaving. This was his home for 7 years after all," said Ron, dishing up a plate of eggs. Hermione said nothing. All that they had been through together at this school, you'd think one of them would have died by now. Even through all the stupid stuff and the most dangerous things, they stuck together. She couldn't imagine it any different here. She had found two of the greatest friends she has ever had, and she had even fallen in love. She didn't want this to end either. After a couple minutes of pushing food around her plate, she glanced at Ron and noticed he was doing about the same thing.
"Do you want to go find Harry?" Hermione asked. Ron nodded, and the got up from the table.
Walk on
Walk on
Stay safe tonight
They walked out of the Great Hall together in silence. They headed back to the Common Room. As they stepped through the portrait hole they looked around. No sign of Harry. Hermione walked over and sank down in to her favorite chair by the fire. Just then the door to the boy's dormitory opened and Harry walked out.
You're packing a suitcase for a place
None of us has been
A place that has to be believed
To be seen
"Just finished up packing," he said, walking down and sitting next to her. All of a sudden Ron got a panicked look on his face.
"I haven't finished packing yet!" He bolted up the stairs. Hermione chuckled slightly. Harry stared at her for a moment.
You could have flown away
A singing bird
In an open cage
Who will only fly
Only fly for freedom
"Do you want to go for a walk? I have to go get Hedwig from the Owlry and I'd like some company." Hermione agreed, and they left. They walked silently for a minute or so, but then Harry stopped. He turned to her, a single tear falling down his cheek. Hermione was confused and worried at the same time.
"What is it Harry?" she asked. Another tear escaped and trickled down his cheek.
Walk on
Walk on
What you got
You can't deny it
Can't sell it or buy it
All of a sudden he threw his arms around her and pulled her in to an embrace. Hermione wrapped his arms around him. He was trembling slightly. They stood there holding each other for awhile, until finally Harry pulled back. There was a steady stream of tears issuing from his eyes now. A single tear now fell down Hermione's cheek. She stared in to his eyes, trying to figure out what to make of this. She usually loved his eyes; they were so warm and loving. She hated to see them like this, full of sorrow and tears. She wanted so much to tell him, but she just couldn't, not like this. It was almost as if he read her mind.
"Hermione…" he started, "I love you." As he said this, another tear slipped down his cheek and ran to his lips. It happened in a split second. She tasted his warm, salty tears on her lips. He pressed his soft lips harder in to hers. She could hardly believe this was happening. She pulled away from him and pulled him into an embrace. A tear trickled down her cheek as she whispered in his ear, "I love you too."
Walk on
Walk on
You stay safe tonight
They stood there holding each other for a minute more, until breaking apart and walking towards the Owlry again. His hand found hers as they walked, and a gentle shiver ran up her spine. They retrieved Hedwig and made their way back to the Common Room. Hermione walked up to her dormitory to get her belongings. She looked around. Silent tears began streaming down her face. She was leaving for good, she wasn't coming back. She looked around and said her silent goodbye. She dragged her trunk back down the stairs. A smile appeared on her face as she saw Harry waiting for her, along with Ron. They made their way to the carriages that would take them to the train. They were all silent as they walked out of the doors to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. They were finally leaving.
And I know it aches
How your heart it breaks
You can only take so much
Walk on
Walk on
Home
Hard to know what it is
If you never had one
Home
I can't say where it is
But I know I'm going
Home
That's where the heart is
And I know it aches
And your heart it breaks
You can only take so much
Walk on
Leave it behind
You've got to leave it behind
On the train ride home, Hermione, Harry, Ron, Luna, Ginny and Neville found a compartment to their selves. Harry had his arms wrapped around Hermione, and she leaned into him. Ron and Luna were holding hands, not speaking. Everyone was pretty silent on the way home. When they finally pulled up to the train station, they all took their times getting off the train, not wanting it to end.
All that you fashion
All that you make
All that you build
All that you break
Ginny and Neville got off first, followed by Ron and Luna. Harry and Hermione finally emerged onto platform nine and three quarters. There waiting for them was Molly Weasley. This was typical, considering she was only there to pick up Ginny this time, considering all the others could apparate home if they wanted. They all walked through the barrier in pairs. Harry and Hermione were the last to go through. She was dreading this moment more than any other moment. This is where she had to say good bye to the only person she has ever loved before. Ron and Luna were standing off to the side, saying their good byes. All of a sudden Harry pulled Hermione into a gentle embrace. They stood there holding each other until Ron finally walked over.
All that you measure
All that you feel
All this you can leave behind
"So, what now?" Ron asked. They all looked at each other, none of them quite sure what to say. Hermione's eyes filled with tears. She knew what was coming.
"Harry, I'm going to miss you so much," she said, her voice barely audible. Harry's eyes filled with tears also, and a tear made its way down Ron's cheek. "You have to go on your journey. I don't know when you will be back, but when you return …" she paused, "I will be here waiting for you." She kissed him swiftly on the cheek and turned away. Harry turned to face Ron, who now had a steady stream flowing from his eyes.
All that you reason
All that you care
It's only time
And I'll never fill up all my mind
"You were the best friend I could ever ask for," Harry whispered. Ron looked at him, and brought him in for a hug. "Please be careful Harry. When you get back, we have to be Aurors together. Don't go and forget about us either." Said Ron, a slight smile forming on his lips. Harry turned back to Hermione.
"I love you Hermione, I always have, and I always will." He drew in and kissed her soft lips. She could have melted right there. She threw her arms around his neck, willing this moment to never end. Because when it did, that meant he would have to leave. They stood there holding each other for awhile, until Hermione broke apart. "Harry," she whispered, "You have to go. Just remember, I love you." She kissed him again, and turned away, a new batch of tears forming in here eyes.
All that you sense
All that you scheme
All you dress up
And all that you see
Harry clapped Ron on the back, kissed Hermione softly, and then turned and walked away. Hermione couldn't stand it. She was standing watching the person she loved more than anyone in the world walk away from her. He was her everything. She didn't even know if she'd ever see him again. She couldn't let him leave, she'd go with him. She didn't remember saying it, but it came out of her mouth.
"Harry, wait!" Only her voice wasn't the only one who said it.
Walk on
Walk on
You stay safe tonight
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