Harry Dies And Hermione Gets Depressed

Listen little child, there will come a day
When you will be able, able to say
Never mind the pain, or the aggravation
You know there's a better way, for you and me to be

"I know Harry's gone. It's a very hard thing to take when your best friend dies. He was my best friend too," Ron said. 

Hermione looked downcast. Ron took her left hand in his right. "I know you can be strong and get through this," he said, stroking her cold hand. "We can--we can get through it, together." He swallowed. Oh no, he thought. I'm not helping matters very much, am I. Katie and Angelina thought I would be able to comfort her in the right ways...oh, I've messed it up even more.

But Ron kept trying. "I'll understand if you don't wish to talk right now. So I'm going to keep on talking. Hermione. You are so pretty, so smart, so wonderful. Please don't let this get to you. Please. I don't know what I'd do without you. You are so appreciated in this world. So loved. Come on, Hermione."

Look for a rainbow in every storm
Fly like an angel, heaven sent to me

"Harry will always be with us," Ron went on. "Always in our hearts and minds. He will never be forgotten. You see, Hermione? By staying strong and alive, we can keep him alive in us."

Hermione looked down at the ground. "I can't," she whispered. "I can't go on. I never told him. He never knew I loved him. I just want out, Ron. Out of this world. Out of this mind. I want to be with Harry again."

Ron squeezed her hand. "That's not how he would have wanted it," he said gently. "This is hard for me too. I am ready to release and let go of sad feelings...Hermione, you've got to go on too. We just have to accept it and live our lives to the fullest, like Harry never got to."

Goodbye my friend
(I know you're gone, you said you're gone, but I can still feel you here)
It's not the end
(gotta keep it strong before the pain turns into fear)

So glad we made it, time will never change it

At this, tears appeared in Hermione's eyes. Ron took her other hand in his other hand, so now both hands were occupied. Hermione made no move to pull away, but let Ron rub her hands and plant a soft kiss on each.

Still squeezing Hermione's hands, Ron looked straight into her eyes. "You've got potential, Hermione. You're going to go far in your life. You're at the top of our class, you can grow up and be anything you like. Come now, doesn't that sound better than being dead? Everyone dies, but not all of us need to leave this world so soon. Stay. Stay here with me."

Just a little girl, big imagination
Never letting no-one take it away
Went into the world, what a revelation
She found there's a better way for you and me to be

Hermione nodded slowly. "I know, Ron," she said. "It's just. So. Hard. To. Let. Go." Tears spilled down her cheeks.

Ron felt like his heart was breaking. He hated seeing Hermione cry. It was so sad. Ron felt his own throat getting tight.

Ron put his arms around Hermione's back as she cried. He rubbed it softly. "Good girl," he said comfortingly. "Good. Just cry. I'm here for you. Don't ever forget that."

Look for a rainbow in every storm
Find out for certain, love's gonna be there for you
You'll always be someone's baby

Hermione started responding to Ron's affections. She put her own arms around Ron, holding him tight. She could feel him shaking with sobs like her own. Ron was still muttering comforting words to her with a shaky voice. The realization that, Yes, she was loved here, dawned on her in a powerful force, making her weep harder.

Then she heard it. The familiar voice of her affections.  "Hermione, "  she heard Harry's voice say. Hermione and Ron both looked up.

Goodbye my friend
(I know you're gone, you said you're gone but I can still feel you here)
It's not the end
(gotta keep it strong before the pain turns into fear

So glad we made it, time will never change it 

Harry's ghost was floating right there. "Harry!" Hermione gasped.

He nodded, his face grave. "I'm but a ghost. Hermione, listen to me. It is time to let go. Get back to your life. Get top grades. Be the bright light of life that you are.  You can do it, Herm. And one day, we will be together again." 

You know it's time to say goodbye 

"Oh, Harry!"  Hermione sobbed. "I just miss you so much! I...I love you, Harry! And I never told you...now it's too late." Waterfalls of tears cascaded down her smooth cheeks.  "I just never...I never knew that you would leave me so soon. I thought I had my whole life to tell you.."

The times when we would play about
The way we used to scream and shout
We never dreamt you'd go your own sweet way

"It's just like Ron said, Herm. Live every single day to the fullest. You never know what the next day will bring." He floated over to her, till their faces were almost touching, granted that they could. He reached out a hand and cupped her chin the best he could, since his hand would go right through her. To Hermione, the touch felt like ice-cold water on her face.

Harry looked Hermione in the eyes. She stared right through his lifeless grey ones. "Stay with Ron," Harry said. "Ron will be here with you." He looked down at Hermione's bloody arms, which by now the blood had dried and turned brown. "And don't ever try that again. No matter how far a downpoint you may seem to be at. There is always a bright side." 

Look for a rainbow in every storm
Find out for certain love's gonna be there for you
You'll always be someone's baby

Harry let go of her chin and backed off. Hermione nodded slowly. "OK," she whispered. "I'll try. I'll try for you, Harry."

"That's my Hermione," he said. "I have to go. It will be better if I don't visit you too often."

"Goodbye, Harry," Hermione said understandlingly, finally letting go of her pain.

He cast one last look at her and Ron, and faded.

Goodbye my friend
(I know your gone, you said you're gone, but I can still feel you here)
It's not the end
(you gotta keep it strong before the pain turns to fear)

So glad we made it time will never never change it

Ron stood and hugged her shoulders. "Are you alright, Hermione?" he asked. 

She nodded slowly. "You know, Ron," she said. "I think I am. I am going to be OK. I think that visit from Harry....and you, running after me....thank you, Ron. Thank you for saving me from doing something very, very stupid."

"That's what I'm here for," Ron said. "I'll always be here for you. Just remember that. I'm always willing to talk, OK? You could come into my dorm at three in the morning for all I care if you need to talk about something."

Hermione smiled. "Thanks... Now how bout we get back? It's breakfast time."

Ron took Hermione's hand, and they walked back together.

you know it's time to say goodbye
and don't forget you can rely
you know it's time to say goodbye
and don't forget on me you can rely
I will help, help you on your way
I will be with you every day