Chapter Six: Astounding Developments
"Harry, I'm………..I-I'm so s-sorry!" Hermione blurted out. Harry couldn't hear her, because he was wrapped in his own thoughts of the events previously. Wha……Did that just happen? Did it really, truly happen? Harry suddenly remembered that Hermione was standing in front of him crying and apologizing profusely.
"I-I didn't mean to! I'm sorry…………I'm soo sorry………" Hermione's apologies ended there as Harry lunged forward and pressed his lips to hers. For a moment, Hermione looked at him, shocked. Then after a few seconds she relaxed into the kiss. He had wanted to do this for a very long time, and thought that if at all, this was a wonderful time to do it.
Harry broke the kiss, and looked Hermione in the eyes. "Hermione, stop. Stop saying those things because your not sorry, and you meant to do it. Just like I did," Harry started to explain, "and you can't say you didn't mean any of it. Just stop. I meant it. I wanted it, and I'm glad you did it, because my courage failed me on the most important thing in my life."
Hermione stared blankly at Harry, still processing what he just spilled out. "R-really? D-d'you mean it?" she asked timidly. "Yes, Hermione! I mean it with everything I have in me. I love you, Hermione and I will forever." Harry finished, astonished at what he had accidentally let slip. Again, Hermione just stared blankly at him. Oh, great. Now I've just ruined everything. He thought.
Slowly she leaned into him so that she was a hand's breadth apart. "I love you too, Harry Potter." Then she diminished the space between them as their lips met, once again. It was a very meaningful kiss, on both parts. Full of love, and longing. After a full two minutes, they separated.
Harry spoke first. "Hermione, will you be my girlfriend?" he asked seriously. "Yes. I will." She pecked him on the lips. "I'm so glad to finally get it out. You have no idea how horrible it is to love someone and not have the guts to say something." Harry told her. "Yes, actually, I do. I've felt like this for quite a long time. I guess I just got caught up in the moment and blurted it out by accident. But I'm so glad I did!" she squealed.
Suddenly, Harry turned to Hermione and spoke. "Hermione, thank you for your courage. Thank you for your knowledge, and your brilliance. I love you, and I can't believe that I finally have you to myself. I thank you for everything you've ever done to save my life. Not just in my adventures, but in the life of a friend. You saved me, and I only hope I could to the same to you. There is no way in this world that I could ever repay you for what you've done for me. I thank you for being in my life, and refusing to let me give up.
"I can't express how much you mean to me. Just, thank you. That's all I can say to you. I love you." Harry spilled. Hermione's eyes glinted with shimmering crystals, but she refused to let them fall. Not just yet. "I love you too, Harry. Just always know, that no matter what happens I will be here. Even if I'm not here physically, I will always be in your heart. I helped you with your life, and you also saved mine. I love you, Harry James Potter, and nothing will ever change that, okay?"
"Okay." He agreed. Watching the sunset, holding the love of his life, he realized that everything would be okay. He would overcome his feelings of Sirius' departure. He would win the final confrontation. He would protect her with every fiber of his being. For the first time in his life, Harry felt like life could not get any better, and that he would win with his love and his best friend at his side.
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Readers,
I know this story wasn't that good or even exciting, but I tried! Thanks to all those who read and commented on this! I appreciate your support!
-KellyNicolette
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