𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 ; 𝒹.𝒽

fifty-nine

Harry peaked his head into the Great Hall, and nodded at Aurora. 

She looked to George, "I have to go," she quietly said. 

"Aurora..."

She cupped his face, "last time. I promise."

He ran a hand through her hair, kissing her softly.

"Come back. I can't lose you too," he said quietly. 

"I'll try."

"You will."

She nodded and stood up, looking to Augustus and Celestina. 

Augustus looked at Lucas, "I have to go," he sadly said. 

Tears fell from Lucas' eyes as he brought his palm to Augustus' face, "I'm sorry."

"We'll meet again."

Augustus kissed him firmly and hugged Lucas tightly. He held back his own tears as they stood up, "I wish things could be different," Lucas whispered. 

"I want you to find someone, Lucas. Don't dwell over me, yeah?"

Lucas looked down at the ground and then back up to Augustus, "I'll spend my entire life getting over you," he said, his voice shaken. 

Augustus kissed him once, twice, and one last time. 

"I love you. I hope you know that," Augustus said. 

Lucas cupped his face, "I love you. Thank you."

Augustus smiled softly and stepped away, turning his back and walking out of the Great Hall with Aurora. Darren stood up and followed them out. 

"Augustus!"

He turned to Darren, "Yes?"

Darren stared at him for a few passing moments before walking to him, taking him in for a hug. 

"I'm grateful for you. Always have been, always will be."

"Me too," Augustus responded, "You'll be okay."

They pulled apart and Darren took a deep breath, "I know."

Celestina walked out, "Is it time?"

"Almost," Harry answered. 

"What happened? Where'd you go?" Aurora asked as they began to walk out of the castle. 

"I'm a Horcrux," Harry finally said after they were away from people. 

Aurora stopped in her tracks, "No... Harry, I can't–"

"I'm not asking you to kill me, Aurora. I have a plan."

"And what is that?"

"I'm going to face him."

"That's mad."

"It's the only way."

Aurora sighed as they walked towards the Forbidden Forrest, "why are we going with you?"

"There's something you need to see."

They stopped when they were fully in the Forbidden Forrest. Harry reached into his pocket and pulled out the Golden Snitch, the one he first caught. He looked down on it and brought it up to his lips, kissing it carefully. 

He brought it back down and it opened, a stone floating out of it. 

"Resurrection Stone," Harry said. 

Aurora stepped forward to it as Harry carefully took it in his hands. He closed his eyes for a few seconds before opening them again.

He saw James and Lily, Sirius, Remus, and Zoya.