Crazy Love

Disclaimer: I own nothing. Not the song, not Harry or Hermione.

Song Credits: Aaron Neville

A/N This really is a songfic. LOL Just bear with me through the first part and you'll see what I mean.


Harry stood at the altar waiting for Hermione to walk down the aisle. Dressed in a Muggle tuxedo under an open black cloak he looked at his best man and best friend Ron Weasley. Ron smiled and gave him a thumbs up to let him know it would be all right. They'd all come so far. He looked out at all the people in attendance. The Weasley family sans Arthur, Bill and Percy. All of whom had been lost in the final battle against Voldemort. His professors from Hogwart's were also there, minus Professors Albus Dumbledore, Rubeus Hagrid and Sybil Trelawny. All of whom had given their lives for the cause. Hermione's mother was also missing from this joyous occassion and Harry's breath caught as he thought back to the circumstances that surrounded that.

The battle was raging hard. Aurors, civilian wizards and Muggles alike were running for cover. And being torn down as they did. The sound and smell of death was all around them as the Trio stood back to back sending curses flying at the approaching Deatheaters. Sereverus Snape ran past them shouting.

"Move you fools! You'll get killed if you stay!"

They didn't move except to intercept a curse sent towards their old Potions Professor. They turned their heads in unison and merely watched him and he knew they would not leave these innocents behind not even to save their own lives. For a moment he looked as though he was going to take points away the way he had back in Hogwart's days not so long passed. But he shook his head and joined them in their fight. He hadn't dubbed them the Dream Team for nothing.
For hours they fought together and began to get the upper hand. Until Wormtail showed up. He had two Muggles behind him. Lucius Malfoy showed up at his side with his son Draco in tow. Harry felt ill when he saw he knew thses Muggles. Mr. and Mrs. Granger. Hermione's parents. How did the Deatheaters get them? For that to happen could mean only one thing, The Aurors and Professors who had stayed with them were dead. Harry's heart constricted when he thought of Hagrid, and Dumbledore and even Trelawny. Harry made a move towards the group but Snape caught his arm and held him fast. No one was able to stop Hermione, however, as she rushed forward and caught Wormtail with a stunning curse and turned to Lucius Malfoy. They stared dead into each others eyes and raised their wands. Each shouting a curse that sent the other flying. Hermione's out of control emotions made her curse more efficient and Lucius was on his feet long after she was. Harry rushed at them but Snape caught his arm again. Harry rounded on the man and was about to question him but Snape answered before he could.

"It's her battle. Her family. The same way Crouch was Weasley's battle after his-"

Snape seemed to think better of finishing that. But Harry got his message none the less. He turned back to watch as Malfoy got to his feet just as the three observers were hit with a stunning spell from behind. So they really could do nothing but watch. While Malfoy was down Hermione had turned to untie her parents so that they could run. When Malfoy was within three feet of her she turned at his presence and raised her wand just as he did. But something was off as Harry caught a whisper from Malfoy and Hermione was pulled to him. Directly on to the dagger he'd pulled from under his cloak. The dagger plunged into her stomach as Malfoy's lips touched hers. Then he pushed her away. Hermione's eyes were wide and her hands went to her stomach staunch the blood. Lucius raised his hand once more, the dagger smeared with Hermione's blood. He thrust downward and the dagger sank deep into the flesh of her chest staying there. He let her fall where she was. Turning he found Draco standing over a newly dead Pansy Parkinson. the one who'd stunned Harry, Ron and Snape. Casting the Finite Incantum spell on them they were all able to advance on Lucius. He raised his wand, but it was not at them he shouted the killing curse. He turned his wand on Hermione's parents and as the green light surrounded and nearly blinded them, the Grangers fell. And here it was that Hermione, barely holding on, let loose with a cry that made everyone stop and take in this situtation. Hermione got to her knees, bleeding heavily and trying to crawl to her fallen parents. She picked up her mothers head and cradled it in her hands as she wept. Blood spilled from her mouth and Harry knew that if they didn't do something fast she was going to die with them. He couldn't allow that. Apparently neither could Draco. He turned to Harry and whispered harshly to him.

"You need to go to her. I'll distract my father."

Harry stared at him. He couldn't help but wonder at this seemingly sudden change of heart and sides.

"Why are you helping us?"

Draco looked Harry directly in the eye. It was then that Harry understood. Malfoy loved her. THough he was with Ron's sister Ginny, and he had been raised to hate all Muggles and Muggleborn witches and wizards, he'd let that one feeling penetrate his heart. Harry nodded and Malfoy turned to his father.

"Father! Surrender to us now. You can't win."

Lucius merely sneered and turned to Hermione again. As she was breathing her last and raised his wand, only to meet Harry's. As Malfoy's lips formed the words to the killing curse he was tackled from behind by the other three. Snape and Ron held his arms as Draco stunned him. Harry picked up Hermione in his arms and began to carry her to safety.

They reached the Marauders Mansion where they found Sirius and Remus already there. They took one look at the bedraggled fighters and at the wounded girl in Harry's arms and they knew not to ask questions. They just took Hermione to a room and began the process of trying to save her life. As Harry, Ron, Snape and Draco all waited Harry turned to Draco and held out his hand.

"I owe you. You saved our lives."

Draco smirked at him. "Guess that means Weasley owes me to. Well I'll tell you what Potter. You take care of Hermione, love her with all I know you feel for her and make her happy, I'll consider us even. As for you," he turned to Ron. "Stay out of my face about Ginny and we'll be even."

Draco walked past them onto the veranda and Harry followed him. Draco's shoulder shook for just one second and then he seemed to compose himself. He spoke without looking at Harry.

"She'll be all right Potter. She's too smart to die now."

Little did Draco know how right and how wrong he was. Hermione survived her wounds and began the long slow healing process, during which Harry was forced once more to fight Voldemort, this time defeating him forever. But when Harry came back he found Sirius, Ron, Snape, Remus and Draco looking quite haggard and worried. He questioned them on this.

"What's the matter? Is it Hermione?"

Sirius nodded. "Yes, it's Hermione." He raised his hand to silence Harry as he began to speak. "She's not hurt. Not physically anyway. But she's in a bad place right now. She blames herself for her parents' death. All she wants is to die. We've had to put a sleeping spell on her to keep her from harming herself."

Harry listened silently then walked into Hermione's room. Shutting the door and locking it with a complicated spell he went to Hermione's bedside. He removed the sleeping spell from her. Watching her eyes open Harry felt his heartbeat quicken. SHe looked at him and tears coursed down her cheeks.

"Harry. I can't take it any more. I can't take the pain."

He just looked at her. He felt her pain as though it were his own. She moved to grab something under her pillow but Harry was faster and caught her wrists tightly in one hand as the other reached under the pillow to get what it was she wanted. Silver glinted in the sunlight. A razorblade. He threw it across the room ignoring Hermione's cry of rage and anguish. She fought against his hold on her but Harry caught her head in his hand and brought his lips down to hers. She still struggled against him. Harry leaned forward causing Hermione to have to lay back, he then used his body to pin hers. He let go of her wrists and buried his hands in her hair. His kiss did not let up and Hermione finally gave into the kiss and the desire it evoked. Harry knew she loved him, knew that his own heart belonged solely to her. As the kiss grew more heated Harry pulled back, knowing where it would lead if he didn't.

"Hermione I think we should stop."

She pulled him back to her and kissed him fiercely.

"I want this Harry. I want you."

They made love that night and as Harry held her he knew that he would never let her go. That was by no means the worst night they had. Harry had to stay her hand many times after that, until he was finally able to get her to believe that she did all that she could to help her parents. A few months after she ahd accepted this Harry proposed to her and now here they were. Together and about to get married. He caught Draco's eye in the audience. Draco winked and then turned as they heard the doors to the chapel open. In walked Hermione on the arm of, believe it or not, Serverus Snape. Hermione had asked him to give her away, not as a father figure but as a man whom she respected and felt she owed a great deal to. Harry couldn't believe his ears when she told him. But here she was with Snape walking her down the aisle. And for once, he was not wearing his customary grimace. No, he was smiling and he looked fondly down at Hermione as he placed her hand in Harry's.

"Take care of each other."

With these parting words he left them to go to his seat. Harry then took this time to take in her appearance. Dressed in a flowing white gown, with pearls lining the edges and lace along the ends of the sleeves. It's neckline showed off her tanned neck and she wore the ruby necklace he'd given her on her last birthday. Harry was breathless as he took her hands and looked into her eyes. He barely heard as the minister began speaking, barely knew when to say his vows and when to say "I do." And then it was time for the kiss. With that kiss he sealed her to him forever. Body, mind, heart and soul theywere now joined as one and Harry was never letting her go again. They left the church and made their way to the reception hall. they took the usual pictures and some wizard ones as well. They cut the cake and then they had the traditional dance. It was here they played the song that Harry would most liken to his relationship with Hermione. From their days as best friends at Hogwart's to their time as lovers and now as husband and wife.

I can hear her heartbeat from a thousand miles
And the heavens open up every time she smiles
And when I come to her that is where I belong
And I'm running through her like a rivers song

Harry knew her like no one else did. And she knew him the same way. He knew when she walked in a room even if his back was to her. He could feel her presence all around him. And when she smiled it sent his heart racing beyond anything he'd ever known. When they lay wrapped in each others arms, Harry felt peace and felt a sense of belonging he had never known until he met her.

She gives me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She gives me love, love, love, love, crazy love

She's got a fine sense of humor when I'm feeling low down
And I'm coming to her when the sun goes down
Take away my troubles, take away my grief
Take away my heartaches in the night like a thief

There was no one who could life his spirits the way Hermione could. All those nights at Hogwart's he would wake from nightmares only to find Hermione sitting by his bed and she would rush to his side and hold him as he cried. She would rock him gently and whisper in his ear as her soft hands smoothed his hair off his brow.

She gives me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She gives me love, love, love, love, crazy love

And I need her in the daytime ( I need her)
And I need her in the night ( I need her)
And I want to throw my arms around her
Kiss and hug her, kiss and hug her tight

Every minute he spent breathing he wanted to be with her. When his feelings for her had gone from friendly to that of a lover he wasn't sure. It just happened one day and he knew she was the one he was destined to be with.

When I'm returning from so far away
Gives me some sweet loving, brightens up my day
And it makes me righteous and it makes me whole
And it makes me mellow right down to my soul

She gives me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She gives me love, love, love, love, crazy love

Harry remembered how recently he had had to leave her to testify at Luicius and Wormtails trials. He had come home later than expected and found Hermione curled up on the sofa crying softly. He walked over to her to see what was the matter. As soon as he was close to her she looked up. Her eyes got wider and she flung herself into his arms. As she held him he knew what was wrong. She thought something had happened to him. He held her for a moment and then walked with her to the bedroom. He laid her down on the bed and held her for a long time, just comforting her. But comfort wasn't what she wanted. She wanted to make sure he was really here with her. She pushed at him until he was on his back and she proceeded to snog him senseless. Afterwards, they lay basking in the afterglow of lovemaking and as Hermione was falling asleep Harry made a promise to her.

"I swear to you Hermione, I will never leave you. Not now, not ever."

She'd turned to him and wrapped her arms around his waist.

"I love you Harry.

Harry kissed the top of her head. "I love you too Mione."

They had fallen asleep holding each other, both of them comforted by the other's presence. So much love between them, it couldn't be expressed in words.

Harry looked down at his wife as the music came to a halt. He tilted her head up with his hand and gently touched his lips to hers.

"I'm yours forever Mione."

She responded by kissing him back just as gently and whispering, "I'm yours forever too Harry. And by the way, so is your child."


The End