Time

Time

There is always a time in your life when time stands still and every memory runs at the speed of light, the moments that make the movie of your life. You do your best to reflect and focus on each face, so glad that you had the privilege of knowing these individuals. The experience last only a few seconds, but these few are vital to producing every ounce of courage within your body.

You slowly raise yourself from the ground and look at your opponent, your sworn enemy. The one who has taken the lives of so many wonderful people, whose only duty was to protect you. Your enemy seems taken a back by your sudden determination, but then laughs when you wince in pain. This only gives you more reason to wipe him off the face of the earth. You notice the pain has subsided, and you stand tall and poised ready to strike. His back is to you at the moment and you realize this could be your only chance. Wand raised and spirits rising you prepare yourself for what comes next. The words fall off your tongue, so simply that you don't even realize you've said them. He hears you, but it's too late, as he turns around the spell hits him square in the chest. He falls to the ground in a loud thump. You fall too. Not from the pain but from pure exhaustion.

You consider falling asleep right then and there. But then you hear her voice. So soft and angelic, filled with endless worry that is always saved for you. You open your emerald green eyes to meet the deep chocolate browns ones you have always loved. As you drown yourself in her eyes you realize you have always loved her. She knows you best. Not in the what's your favorite quidditch team sense, but in knowing what's hidden in the depths of your soul. Things that you miss in yourself and she somehow finds so effortlessly. Suddenly, all your emotions build up inside you. Brushing a piece of hair behind her ear, you lift your head and kiss her gently. Time stands still once again. It's just you and her, the world around you unnoticed. As you slowly pull apart, you find that she's smiling. The words fall off your tongue, but this time you realize you've said them and the impact they'll have. She surprises you by saying the words too. As she stands up pulling you with her, you notice she's still smiling. You can't seem to hide the one appearing upon your face either. "Harry, look the sun is coming up." The sky is filled with colors only visible in a sunrise. Morning sunlight illuminates her soft features. You look down at your clasped hands, and give her a small squeeze. Reassuring her that you're there and will always be. As you stand watching the sun brighten the sky, you realize that the worry you have since you were eleven has suddenly lifted. You can truly live now. Happy and free to plan the future. Time is no longer of the essence. In fact you have all the time in the world.