Prologue

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Fred couldn't stand to hear her scream-it killed him. He wished there was something he could do to switch places with her, just so she wouldn't hurt anymore. "Love, you're strong. I know you're going to get through this. I'll be right here helping you," he said rather frantically after Hermione screamed again.

"I can't, I CAN'T!" she couldn't understand a word he had just told her; all she could focus on was the pain. Hermione was now convulsing so violently that it shook Fred as he held her hand. "IT HURTS!" she sobbed.

Fred was pleading with her now, as if that would make a difference. "I know, love, I know, but you have to get through this," he squeezed her hand, hoping he could give her strength as tears rolled down his face. "Please, love, stay with me..."

Hermione had suddenly stopped thrashing. She was still breathing heavily, but slowly turned to Fred and whispered, "Always."

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