Shiver | By : valkyrie136 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 21256 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 2 |
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Three Years Ago…
I didn’t want to go to school, I didn’t want to make new friends, and most of all I didn’t want to see the empty seats. Victory is never absolute, and in our case it was bittersweet.
We grew old before we were ever really young.
Hey guys, I never told you this, but when you stood up for me I felt valued and loved. I was happy to stand by your side, even if I couldn’t do much.
A cool breeze ruffles my new hair cut: short. Because this is the beginning of a new chapter in my life. And part of that beginning is coming here, to where those who died two years ago now sleep.
I came here to say hello. To show my gratitude, my love, and mostly just to have a good cry.
'Crying is part of how we process things,' my doctor told me, 'It may be helpful to go to the places you wish to avoid.'
So I came here. The entire way I wanted to run away and return to my room. But when I saw how peaceful this place was, I somehow knew that it wasn't just about me coming here. It was about them, who were waiting for me as well.
I want to tell them so much more, but there aren’t enough words to express how I’m feeling. It's harder than I think, so I turn and face Ginny.
‘Did you tell them you’re going back to school?’ Ginny says from behind me.
And I laugh because the reason why I came has completely slipped my mind.
Shaking my head I sternly cross my arms and say aloud, ‘I am finishing up school guys. I know you must all be shocked, but I have been selected for a special trial program. The school is setting up a program for those who did not go back. Apparently I am not alone, and I am to be the guinea pig. So I will be a proud graduate and no longer a drop-out.’
This makes me laugh. I am probably the last person anyone imagines of when they think of drop-out. I imagine Ron rolling over in his grave and it makes me laugh harder.
God it feels good to laugh again. I am not going to let myself go back to that dark place again.
Ginny squeezes my hand and I feel lighter. As if weight has been taken off my shoulders.
‘Feel better?’
I squeeze her hand back, and say with forced optimism, ‘Much better. I feel like it’s going to get a lot better from now on.’
I don't tell Ginny how nervous I am. I don't want her to worry. So I smile. It is not a fake smile, but inwardly I cringe slightly from guilt. I know I am not being entirely honest, but I tell myself this is enough for now.
I can do this.
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I appreciate the reviews! I have an idea now of what I will do. Expect a lot of angst, and of course, a dreadfully twisted story :D :D I am feeling that this is going to be long, maybe as long as deception. Who knows. PLEASE REVIEW!!!!
And: Non preoccupatevi se è in italiano, apprezzo le vostre risposte! Io uso traduce quindi mi dispiace se non è un gran che!
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