We rise from the pensive. I don't understand. I look at Harry in horror. He gives me the same look. Then I start to really think about it. It slowly starts to make sense.
"Harry, I can't kill you." I whisper
Harry walks away and sits down. I give him space to process. This is crazy.
"So, it's my fault. I caused your scar." I say softly
"It's okay Holly, we were babies. Babies aren't supposed to be able to use magic." Harry says
"This just happened." Harry says and I sigh.
"I mean it, I can't kill you." I say softly.
Harry looks me in the eyes.
"I'm not giving you a choice. You have to do it" Harry decides
"What?" I ask
"Look I don't want to live with a part of him inside me. I will not live if he is inside me." Harry says seriously
"I'm asking you to make one final sacrifice, say goodbye to me so our friends stop having their families ripped apart." harry responds
I think back at everyone downstairs. I take a deep breath.
"I'm only doing it out of love." I say to him
"I know Holly." He says quietly
"No, you need to hear me. I love you Harry Potter, I'm about to say goodbye to the only person in the world who gets me, who understands. So, I need you to hear me when I tell you I love you." I say firmly
"Holly, I love you too. Even through the fights and the separations. When I was hunting Horcruxes I was missing my other half. So, I love you Holly Potter. I mean it, you can never be alone with me watching over you." Harry replies
I nod feeling better.
"Okay it's now or never." I say and Harry takes my hand, together we walk down through the rumble that was once Hogwarts. On our way we find Hermione and Ron holding each other.
"Where were you?" Hermione asks
"We thought you went to the Forbidden Forest." Ron says at the same time
"We're going there now." Harry says and continues walking
"Are you mad?" Ron asks "You can't give yourself up to him."
I tighten my grip. They're making this so much harder.
Harry stops and takes a breath.
"What is it? What is it you know?" Hermione asks
"There's a reason I can hear them, the Horcruxes. I think I've known for a while and I think you have too." Harry admits and Hermione starts tearing up.
"I'll go with you." She sobs
"No, kill the snake. Kill the snake then kill him." Harry demands
Hermione pulls Harry into a hug. Ron and Harry say a silent goodbye.
Together we walk through the forest. Harry stops for a moment. He pulls out the snitch he was given and stares at it.
"I'm ready to die." Harry says softly and touches it to his lips. The snitch opens to reveal a small stone.
"The resurrection stone." Harry whisper holding it in his hand
He closes his eyes and I gasp when I see familiar faces standing around us. Harry opens his eyes and smiles at them. He walks to Mum and tries to touch her but she's still just a spirit.
"Why are you here?" Harry asks
"Sweetheart, we never left." She smiles at him
Harry walks over to Sirius.
"Does it hurt? Dying?" Harry asks him
I put my head down feeing ashamed and insecure.
"Quicker than falling asleep." Sirius says with a smile
"You're nearly there, son" Dad adds
Harry studies all the faces supporting him.
"You'll stay with me?" harry asks
"Until the end." Dad confirms
"Holly please don't be so afraid." Mum says looking at me
I look at her with tears in my eyes.
"It's not your fault, I've never thought that." Mum smiles
"I don't think I can do this." I whisper
"Holly you are stronger than you know." Remus encourages
"It's alright now darling, we are here with you." Mum says and I nod
"Stay close to me." harry whispers
"Always" Mum says
I look at Harry and give him one last hug.
Harry drops the stone and we walk into the clearing.
Voldemort stands there with his followers.
"I said Harry Potter, not Holly and Harry Potter" Voldemort roars
"You took my parents from me; I deserve to be here when you take my brother from me." I say strongly
"Very well, then watch your brother die!" Voldemort shouts
Before he can cast the killing curse, I raise my wand and whisper
"Avada Kedavra" the blast hits Harry and causes a green explosion.
Harry and Voldemort fall lifelessly to the forest floor. I fall down beside Harry crying.
The forest is silent as they lay on the ground.
Voldemort regains consciousness and stands up.
A tied-up Hagrid lets out a painful cry. I hold onto my brother.
Voldemort has Narcissa come over and check Harry's status.
Narcissa leans over harry closely. I sniffle but sit back.
Her eyes shoot up at me in surprise and I realize Harry was breathing again.
"Is he alive?" she mouths
"Draco is he alive?" She mouths again
I put my head in my hands and subtly nod to her.
Narcissa stands and looks back at Voldemort.
"Dead." she says
Voldemort laughs with pure joy.
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Standing Alone
FanfictionMy first ever fanfiction! I wrote years ago but was too insecure to let anyone else see it. **Disclaimer** I do not own any of the characters, events, plotlines etc.. They belong to JK Rowling. My story line is completely based of the movies and...
