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Chapter 13 - chapter 13: The Heart's Lament

As the final confrontation with Lord Obsidian reached its climax, Harry found himself facing the dark wizard in a battle that would determine the fate of the wizarding world. With every spell and incantation, he fought with a courage and determination that knew no bounds, his heart filled with a fierce determination to protect those he loved.

But amidst the chaos and turmoil of battle, tragedy struck with a devastating blow. In a moment of selfless sacrifice, Harry threw himself in front of a deadly curse aimed at Hermione, taking the full force of its impact upon himself.

Time seemed to stand still as Hermione watched in horror, her heart shattering into a million pieces as she witnessed the love of her life fall to the ground, his body limp and lifeless. With a cry of anguish, she rushed to his side, her hands trembling as she cradled his lifeless form in her arms.

"Harry," Hermione whispered, her voice choked with tears as she pressed her lips to his forehead, willing him to wake from the nightmare that had engulfed them. But no matter how desperately she prayed, Harry remained still and silent, his spirit slipping away into the ether.

In that moment, Hermione's world collapsed around her, the weight of her grief unbearable as she mourned the loss of the man she loved with all her heart. With each breath, she felt the ache of his absence like a dagger in her soul, the pain of his loss threatening to consume her from within.

But even as darkness threatened to engulf her, Hermione found solace in the memories of their love, a beacon of light amidst the shadows of despair. With every heartbeat, she vowed to carry on Harry's legacy, to honor his sacrifice by fighting for the world they had dreamed of together.

Through tear-stained eyes, Hermione watched as Harry's body was laid to rest, his spirit soaring free into the endless expanse of the heavens above. And as she whispered her final farewell, a single tear fell from her eye, a silent tribute to the love that had transcended time and space.

In the days that followed, Hermione found herself grappling with the emptiness that consumed her, her heart heavy with grief and sorrow. But amidst the darkness, she clung to the memories of their love, finding comfort in the knowledge that Harry's spirit would always be with her, guiding her through the trials that lay ahead.

For in the end, it was love – pure and true – that would endure, a bond that could never be broken by the hands of fate. And though Harry may have been taken from her in body, his spirit would live on in her heart forevermore.

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