**Disclaimer- The song is "I'll be there for you" by the Rembrants. Also, the characters and such belong to JK Rowling.
This one is Ron's PoV, and it goes a little more in depth of what happens. I hope you enjoy!
Another quick note, I wrote this like a year ago, so HBP hasn't been taken into account. Also, people have asked about his journey. There is no specific, that's left up to the reader to imagine =]
His Bestfriend
So no one told you life was gonna be this way.
Your job's a joke, you're broke your love life's D.O.A.
He awoke with a start. He rolled over on to his back and sighed, not opening his eyes. He still had the memory of his dream etched in his mind. He'd had the dream a thousand times before, only this time it was slightly different. In all of his dreams before, it had been him and Hermione sitting on the couch in the common room. Their best friend was sitting in the chair next to them, staring off in to the fire. In those dreams, he and Hermione would usually be holding each other close, indulging in the occasional snog. Now, he and Hermione were still sitting on the couch, but not together. She was leaning against the other arm of the couch, reading. His best friend was still sitting in the chair next to them, staring in to the fire. Only now he noticed that Harry would occasionally switch his gaze, his stare landing on Hermione. Ron noticed the look in his eyes. His green eyes had a look in them, a look Ron knew all to well. That was the look Ron had used so many times before with Hermione. The look in Ron's eyes was gone though.
Ron opened his eyes. The sun was streaming in through the window next to Neville's bed. Ron glanced at Harry's bed, but he really didn't expect him to be there. He knew his best friend all to well. Harry's bed was empty, the sheets slightly wrinkled. After knowing Harry for seven years, Ron would have to know that whenever something was on Harry's mind, he always got up early and went somewhere to think. He would have a lot on his mind today, Ron was sure of that.
It's like you're always stuck in second gear.
When it hasn't been your day. your week your month or even your year,
His thoughts shifted to Luna. After he and Hermione had broken up in their 6th year, they had realized that they had feelings for each other, and have been together since. He truly loved her, more than he could ever love Hermione more than a friend. The next thing he had to do was get Harry and Hermione together. He knew Harry loved her more than life its self. He proved that a mere two weeks ago. Voldemort used the Imperious curse on Hermione to get her to leave Hogwarts and go to Hogsmeade. Even though Harry had mastered Occulemency, Hermione could still break in to his thoughts, due to a forged connection that had come about in their 6th year. Because of this, Voldemort made Hermione send images that she was in trouble to Harry.
I'll be there for you (When the rain starts to pour)
I'll be there for you (Like I've been there before)
I'll be there for you ('Cause you're there for me too)
When they found Hermione, she was still okay. Voldemort was going to kill Harry, but not before he killed the two most important people in Harry's life. Just as Voldemort raised his wand to kill Hermione, a gold fog came up around them, and there was an ear-splitting scream. The fog cleared, and Ron saw Hermione and Harry hugging each other, and a crumpled Voldemort on the ground. Voldemort was gone. Dumbledore knew what happened, but he didn't want to tell them yet. What they don't know is that it was Harry's love for Hermione that saved them all and forced Voldemort's wand explode back in his face, casting the `Avada Kedarva' curse on himself.
You're still in bed at ten and work began at eight,
you burned your breakfast so far, things are going great.
As Ron lay there reflecting on the past, he realized the others in the room were stirring. Ron got up and got dressed. Today was their last day here, ever. He padded down to the common room to find Harry and Hermione sitting there in silence. "Hey guys," Ron said, sitting down next to Harry. Harry looked deep in thought, and was startled at the presence of Ron.
"Should we go down to breakfast?" Hermione asked. Ron shrugged, and Harry 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, while Harry and Hermione continued to the Gryffindor table. Ron spotted her immediately. He went up to her and put his arms around her. She turned around, startled, but smiled when she saw his face.
"Hey there, wanna sit down?" she asked, moving over on the bench. Ron sat down next to her and they talked for a little bit about nothing at all. Ron decided he had better get back over to the Gryffindor table. He got up and gave Luna a quick kiss before leaving. He walked back over to the Gryffindor table, only to find a somber looking Harry and Hermione.
Your mother warned you there'd be days like these.
But she didn't tell you when the world has brought down to your knees.
"Wow, don't look so cheerful you guys," he said. Ron sat down on the other side of Harry, who was staring off in to space. Ron shot Hermione a quizzical look. She 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.
"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. Ron couldn't imagine it any different here. He had found two of the greatest friends he has ever had, and he had fallen in love. After a couple minutes of pushing food around his plate, Ron glanced at Hermione and noticed she was doing about the same thing.
"Do you want to go find Harry?" Hermione asked. Ron nodded, and the got up from the table. Ron knew this has to be really hard on Harry. 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 chair by the fire. Just then the door to the boy's dormitory opened and Harry walked out.
"Just finished up packing," he said, walking down and sitting next to Hermione. It dawned on Ron that he wasn't even close to be finished with all of his packing. Ron started to panic.
I'll be there for you (When the rain starts to pour)
I'll be there for you (Like I've been there before)
I'll be there for you ('Cause you're there for me too)
"I haven't finished packing yet!" He bolted up the stairs. It wouldn't take him that long to finish packing, but he figured he would leave Harry and Hermione alone for awhile. He took this as a perfect opportunity. As Ron shoved things in to his trunk, he was thinking about all the times they had together. It was always the three of them; they were now referred to as `The Trio,' and that's what they were. They were always there for each other, and that's what Ron loved about them. He finished packing everything safely in to his trunk. He sat down on his bed, staring off in to space for awhile. Ron sat there for awhile longer, and then decided to get up and double check that he had everything. Just then the door opened and Harry walked in. His eyes looked red, but he was smiling. Ron took this as a good sign. They gathered their trunks and walked out of their dorm for one last time.
No one could ever know me,
No one could ever see me,
seems you're the only one who knows,
What it's like to be me.
They made their way down to the common room together. They stood there waiting for Hermione. When she finally appeared, Ron glanced at Harry. A huge smile had overtaken his face. The trio 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.
Someone to face the day with,
Make it through all the rest with.
Someone I'll always laugh with.
Even at the worst I'm best with you
On the train ride home, Hermione, Harry, Ron, Luna, Ginny and Neville found a compartment to their selves. Ron was sitting next to Luna, holding her hand, soaking up the last minutes on their train ride away from the place that they had come to call a home. Just being in the presence of Luna made him feel like nothing in the world could ever go wrong. Everyone was pretty silent on the way to Kings Cross. When they finally pulled up to the train station, they all took their times getting off the train, not wanting it to end.
Ginny and Neville got off first, followed by Ron and Luna. Harry and Hermione finally emerged onto platform 9 and three quarters. There waiting for them was his mother. 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. Ron and Luna walked through together, hand in hand. Ron pulled her off to the side. He looked in to her eyes. They were glistening over, and a single tear trickled down her cheek. Ron reached up and brushed it away, and then gently kissed her on the lips. They broke apart and Luna threw her hands around him. He pulled back from her.
"Luna, we live in the same town. We will see each other soon enough. I promise I'll keep in touch. I have to go see Harry off." Luna nodded and kissed him one more time. Ron walked over to where Hermione and Harry were standing, hugging. They broke apart when they noticed Ron standing there.
It's like you're always stuck in second gear.
When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month or even your year.
"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.
"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. Ron drew in a breath. Had Hermione and Harry already professed their love?
Harry turned to face Ron, who now had a steady stream flowing from his eyes. "You were the best friend I could ever ask for," Harry whispered. Ron looked at him, and brought him in for a hug. Tears were streaming down his face; he couldn't bear the thought of not having his best friend with him. He pulled apart.
"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 threw her arms around his neck. They stood there holding each other for awhile, Ron just stood there, happy his two best friends were finally together. Hermione broke apart.
"Harry," she whispered, "You have to go. Just remember, I love you." She kissed him again, and turned away.
Harry clapped Ron on the back, kissed Hermione softly, and then turned and walked away. Ron couldn't bear this. Ron had been by Harry's side through everything he had ever done in his life, or at least his life in the wizarding world. Ron decided he had to do something about it, it was now or never.
I'll be there for you (When the rain starts to pour)
I'll be there for you (Like I've been there before)
I'll be there for you ('Cause you're there for me too)
"Harry, wait!" He called. He realized it wasn't only his voice saying it. It was Hermione's too. Ron was slightly puzzled by this, but he kept going. "Harry wait!" he called again, running up to him. Hermione followed. "I'm coming with you Harry. I know you are supposed to do this yourself, but I can't let you go. I've been by your side for the past seven years, and I am not about to stop now." Ron realized how desperate his voice sounded, and his voice had cracked slightly while he was saying it. Another tear escaped Ron's eye.
"I'm going with you too, Harry. I love you, and I couldn't imagine going a day with out you. If you get killed, I will bet there next to you, praying to be killed too. You can't go alone, you just can't," said Hermione, her eyes welling up. A smile broke out on Harry's face.
"Are you guys sure? I'm not completely sure myself what is going to happen," Harry said, frowning slightly.
"Whatever happens, we will be by your side, mate," Ron replied, smiling. Harry smiled back, and Hermione grabbed both of their hands. Together they turned and walked away, their silhouettes illuminated by the beautiful reds and oranges that filled the sky as the sun set.
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you ('Cause you're there for me too)
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