Departure by Luvscharlie

Going back to Hogwarts is the right thing. I need to finish my education. I'm a strong, independent woman. I need to do this.

I stood there on Platform Nine and Three-quarters with my trunk in hand, that litany of words playing over in my mind. But our relationship is still so brand new… at least this part of it is.

"You'll be home for Christmas. The days will pass so fast. It'll be here before you know it." Ron put on his brave face, and I wiped away a tear.

"Keep saying it until I believe it," I whispered.

A/N: The challenge in writing this piece was that it be exactly 100 words and be based on the prompt "time".