1A/N: This is a sequel to "In the Rain". You don't really have to, but it might be easier to understand this if read that first… I think that's it. On to the stori!
Harry Potter watched his wife of six years, Hermione Granger-Potter, be lowered into the ground and felt his throat constrict for the tenth time that day. He felt a tug on his trousers and reached down to pick up their three-year-old son, Darien. A pair of arms wrapped around his waist as their daughter, Ami, looked up at him with a tear-stained face.
"Why did Mommy have to go?" The dreaded question finally escaped the lips of the five-year-old. "Why did the mean man take her away?"
Harry swallowed. He had to be strong for his, no, their children. He crouched down and looked Lily right in the eyes. "The man that took your mommy away from us was confused. He didn't want to take your mommy away. But if he hadn't, he would've been killed."
She looked puzzled for a moment, but the arrival of Ron, his wife, Luna Lovegood, and their son, Sammy, soon distracted her.
"Hi, Ami," he said, putting his arms forward. Ami bit her bottom lip and ran into his arms. They enveloped each other into a hug and he patted her on the back, as she started shaking and sobbing.
Harry, seeing Ami was in good hands, turned to Ron. "How are ya doin', mate?" Ron asked, concerned for his friend.
"I've been better," said Harry, setting down Darien to let him go play. Luna faded into the background as Harry turned back around. Ron clapped him on the back as they walked toward the parking lot.
"I would think so," said Ron, trying to make Harry feel a little better. Harry pulled up one side of his mouth, attempting a smile.
The drive back to Ron's flat was quiet, with things wanting to be said thickening the air so much, that nothing could cut it. Later that night, Ron showed Harry that, no matter how bad his temper is, he was one of the best friends in the world, just by listening to what he had to say.
Ron walked into his study to find Harry staring into the fire. He sat in the chair across from him, and waited for Harry to begin. Finally, he did. The silence was suddenly broken by Harry's tone.
"I guess I kind of knew she was unhappy. Even when we started dating, I could tell she was a little too distant... And when I asked her to marry me, I knew, if she had even a little shred of hope that he would come back, she would've said no… I guess I just thought I could make her love me," Harry looked Ron in the eye.
"I mean, when she kissed me, I could tell she was seeing someone else in her mind. The happiest she's ever been, that I know of, was when she was with Ginny and Luna, trying on dresses and getting their nails done. I never made her happy the way the other guy did. The guy she met before me was the one she was in love with."
Harry's voice broke. "I swear on my wife's grave that I will find him and put him through just as much pain as he put Hermione through. He will wish he had never left her and made her endure so much pain. Because in result, everyone is suffering.
Ron saw the glimmer in Harry's eyes from the thought of torture, but thought nothing of it at that moment… He squinted his eyes and made a decision.
"And I will help."
A/N: Okay, so it came a little faster than I thought. Lol. But now you can tell me what you think[(It's also a little shorter than I would've liked) But my computer crashed, so my e-mail is down. [(SUCKS!) And all my previous work is gone. I know, right[(TRAGEDY!) But anyways, here's the first chapter to the sequel of "In the Rain". And those people who actually read these things and pay attention to detail, can you find the reference to an old-ish "Japanese" "media franchise" [(as said by Wikipedia, lol.) Those who can? Review me! Those who can't? STILL REVIEW ME! Lol.
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