Chapter 17: The Day No One Expected Begins
Chapter 17
The day had arrived. The day no one had ever expected to happen had arrived in a few short hours Harry and Hermione would be known as the king and queen of all magic throughout the entire magical communities expanding into international communities. No pressure at all.
Both had just woken up in each other's. Christmas had been the most fun that they have had in a long time. It turns out that Luna's present was baby clothes. Sometimes having a part seer as one of your best friends really takes the surprise out of things. Still she didn't see Neville proposing for her so not all was lost in the aspect of surprises.
"Morning Husband" Hermione whispered
"Good Morning Wife" Harry said kissing her good morning
"So are you ready for today?" Harry asked
"Nope not at all you?" She replied smiling
"Oh yes I can't wait I didn't think the attention I received before was enough now i will finally be satisfied" he said sarcastically. Hermione slapped his arm but was laughing at the same time.
"Come time to get up we've got too much to do today to spend the day in bed" Hermione said getting up but Harry pulled her back down again
"That's a shame because I wanted to spend today in bed with you making sweet love to you over and over again" Harry replied as he began kissing her neck
"Oh Mr. Potter play your cards right and I'm certain that we can arrange that. But as much as it kills me to say this you have to get up" Hermione said pulling away from Harry who pouted in response playfully
Sure enough of some more playful pouting Harry got out of bed. Before anything happened however he wanted to see how George was progressing with the runes and ward protection. He found him outside waving his wand in a complicated manner
"Ok then George dazzle me what have you managed to do?" Harry asked
"Well your majesty being the rather impressive wizard that I am I've managed to reactivate all of the old wards that good old Godric Gryffindor set up the manor is now fully protected by the enchantments I don't think even you could break through these barriers" George replied smirking
"Well hopefully I wont have to try now will I?" Harry replied laughing
"Ok now as for runes well ive designed a few that siphon the power of the enchantments but at the same time strengthen them. I've created the enemy detector rune an alarm tone will blare if anyone who has the dark mark is within a mile radius of the house. I've also created a healing rune. If you or Hermione were to get injured then all you would need to do would be to activate the rune and the magic will begin to heal your body 50 times faster then what any healer could do. So far they are only tuned in for you and Hermione but anyone else that you would want to be tuned in would be able to easily be added by yours truly" George finished looking quite proud of himself
"Your right George you've out done yourself this is all really impressive and I thank you from the bottom of my heart that you have managed to do this for me. Do me a favour though add you, Neville, Luna and the rest of your family excluding 3 members so that you will all be protected. Oh and could you ask Neville if he would come see me when he turns up with Luna please I need to run something by him" Harry said as he clapped George's back.
He turned and went back into the manor and began to get ready for the coronation.
An hour later and Harry was showered and shaved. He and Hermione were required to wear their royal white robes today as what they had worn to the wizengamot trials a few days before. So after casting some light weight charms on them he put them on. 10 minutes later he was interrupted by a knocking on the door.
"Come in" He said and Neville walked through the door
"Hey Harry George said you wanted to see me" Neville said walking in
"Hey mate yeah a few things I wanted to make sure that you were ready for today for starters and I also wanted to give you my congratulations on your engagement to Luna" Harry said smiling proudly at his friend
"Yeah everything is set all people except the Minster will be required to turn in their wands and we've added extra security around the room so we will be able to see everything that happens. Thank you for your kind words. It's actually a good thing that you asked to see me because I was going to ask you something later on but now that I'm here I may as well do it now. I was wondering if you might do me the honour of being my best man?" Neville said nervously
"Neville nothing would give me a greater joy. I know that this is going to sound really soppy and un man like but I'm really proud of the person that you've become. You're a lot different to the 3rd year who's Bogart turns into Severus Snape. I have absolutely no doubt that your parents would be proud with the man you have become" Harry finished. A quick man hug later and Neville left to let Harry finish getting ready. A few doors down Hermione was speaking to Luna
"Thank you for the Christmas present Luna I should have guessed you would know about mine and Harry's little secret" She laughed
"Oh that's quite alright I only saw a vision I was just glad that it wasn't false now that would have been embarrassing" she said in her dream state
"Are you excited about being married to Neville?" Hermione asked
"Oh I can't wait Neville is such a gentlemen I've never loved anyone so much before" she said smiling
"I'm glad you found your happy ending Luna I really am" Hermione smiled as she hugged her friend
"Hermione I was wondering if you would consider being my maid of honour I know it would make me happy and I know for a fact that Neville is asking Harry to be his best man" She said
"I would be thrilled to be your maid of honour! How do you know that Neville is asking Harry did you have another vision?" She said hugging Luna again
"No he told me he was going to ask him on our way over" Luna said. The two looked at each other and then burst into laughter
Chapter 18: So That Went Well
Chapter 18
It was a few hours later. The ministry of magic officials and the entire wizengamot were starting to arrive via floo. Neville Luna and George couldn't help but cringe as the former head of Hogwarts and all around masochistic bitch that was Dolres Jane Umbridge walked in. Neville went over to George
"How is she still on the wizengamot?" he asked disgusted
"Remember how the greatest defence to doing Voldy's work was to claim you were under the imperious? Well if you have enough power and pull over ministry officials scum bags like her manage to have that defence accepted" George said
Neville couldn't believe that even with the downfall of Voldemort the ministry was still housed corrupted officials. That would be something he would pitch to Harry and Hermione to change
45 Minutes later the ceremony was ready to begin. Kingsley Shacklebolt stood at the front to begin the proceedings.
"On this day the 26th December 2010 we appoint the champions of light as the new King and Queen of magic. Here on this day a centuries old prophecy is to be fulfilled. Here on this day. We see a new age of glory begin"
At that moment the doors to the hall swung open and Harry and Hermione walked in together hand in hand wearing the royal robes. They headed towards the two thrones which were placed at the end of the room. Harry held the fused elder and phoenix wand whilst Hermione in her other hand held the staff that was given to her through birth right. They stepped up onto the platform and each in front of a respective throne. Kingsley began to speak again
"As Minister for Magic I must asked if there is anyone in this room who is opposed and wishes to challenge the coronation of one Harry James Potter and one Hermione Jean Granger nee Potter"
Harry and Hermione looked at each other and smiled. They were interrupted however by a distinguished attention seeking cough. Both Harry and Hermione's hand where there scars from 5th year lingered twinge at the sight of Dolres Umbridge
"I wish to oppose this coronation on the grounds that Miss Granger is a muggle born and hence forth cannot be allowed to ascend to such a new title" She said stepping out of the seated crown. Harry wanted to tear her throat out but Hermione beat him to a response
"For your information you are only partially correct Dolres. Yes you are correct that I am a muggle born witch however Gringotts bank have carried out extensive heritage test on me and it has been proven and shown that I am the direct descendant to Merlin. As further proof of this I carry the staff of Merlin. Awarded to me through a birth right. You have no power or authority to suggest otherwise" She said. Everyone in the room was smiling but Dolres was spitting nails.
"But you are not pureblood!" She yelled venomously
"Umbridge you will find that I am not a pureblood either are you suggesting that you wish to oppose my ascendance also? Before you answer you should note that I am the direct descendant to King Arthur of the house of Pendragon"
Umbridge was left in shock they had her beat there was no way she could oppose their authority. But even so they were not pureblood it was not acceptable! Feeling like she was doing only what was right for the world she moved closer towards them
"You know I really hate children" She said before pulling her wand and pointing it at the two of them. She sc reamed "CRUCIO!"
Luna didn't think before she jumped in front of Harry and Hermione and took the curse in the chest she fell to the ground writhing in agony. Neville was furious. Before Harry could even raise his wand. Neville wordlessly summoned Umbridge wand into his hand lifting the curse from Luna. Hermione was knelt next to her friend
"George quickly help her!" She yelled. George leapt into action activating the healing wards that he had set up. Neville lifted her into his arms and moved her to where George directed. Harry had secured Umbridge and was holding off to see if Luna was going to be ok
Hermione ran back over to Harry
"She's going to be find the spell didn't do any extensive damage and the wards are repairing any damage that had been done" Hermione said hugging Harry who breathed a sigh of relief. His attention turned to the bound witch
"You have committed an act of treason against me and my wife. By using one of the unforgivable curses against us we have the authority to throw you through the veil of death" Harry spat at her. One glance at Hermione though and he knew that he couldn't do that.
"Luckily for you Umbridge I do not share that passion for justice through the means of death, so instead I hereby strip you of all your ranks that you hold in the ministry and I also sentence you to have your magic stripped from you forcing you live your life as a squib. You will be forced to live as the thing you despise the most" Harry sanctioned. Kingsley ordered her to be taken away and regained order in the hall once again
"Now that the disruption has passed and no one wishes to oppose this ascendance I do hereby proclaim that these two are now and shall be forever known as the king and queen all magic. Rejoice!"
Harry and Hermione sat on the thrones as the hall erupted in cheers. Every person in that room knew that they were going to led the magical world into a new age of prosperity and happiness and now that the last threat had been taken care of all that was left was to fix the broken community. First things first though. Harry and Hermione went back to where Luna was in the healing wards. She was awake and responding well
"Luna why did you do that?" Hermione asked
"You and Harry were my first friends and I promised I would always be there to look out for you so this is just me fulfilling that promise" Luna said smiling
The ward deactivated meaning that Luna was fully recovered. Harry and Hermione embraced her in a bone crushing hug
"Thank you Luna, you truly are a great friend and an even greater person" Harry said smiling at her. After they let go Luna walked over to Neville and embraced him with hugs and kisses
"Never ever scare me like that again Luna I thought history was going to repeat itself" Neville said tears in his eyes
"Don't worry Neville I'm absolutely fine and I'm never going to leave you" She smiled at him
The coronation was finished and after some catching up with Hagrid and making sure everyone was ok and home safely Harry and Hermione went up to bed.
"So that went well" Harry said as he and Hermione both started to laugh
Chapter 19: Fault
Chapter 19
2 Months later
Life has settled down, the changes were slow but happening and the new age of peace was slowly becoming reality.
Harry and Hermione had really come into their own over the last few months. A slight adjustment period was always expected. Harry and Hermione had decided that because of Hermione's pregnancy Harry would handle the political aspect of their new responsibilities and Hermione would handle the development of new magic and new potions.
Harry returned from the ministry one night after a long and tedious day of meetings and reviews. Walking through the door he called out to Hermione. But there was no answer. Harry thought it weird that Hermione never answered. So he called out again. No answer.
Harry began walking round the manor in search of his wife. Sure enough after a few minutes searching he found her in a common area sitting on a settee holding the letter that Gringotts had sent her during Christmas. Harry immediately noticed that she was softly crying. He sat down next to her and wrapped his arms around her.
"Are you ok my love?" He asked
Hermione let out a soft sob and tried to say that she was ok.
"Hermione you forget I know you better than anything in this world. Come on tell me what's wrong"
Hermione turned to face him
"I sent a letter to Gringotts asking them to send a representative out to Australia to find my parents. He found them. In the local cemetery, they were murdered Harry last month. They were robbed and my dad tried to stop the thief but he didn't see him with a gun. The thief shot them Harry, in cold blood"
Hermione was balling her eyes out now. Harry held her tightly and tried to comfort her. He knew all too well the pain of losing loved ones
"Hermione I'm so sorry" He whispered kissing her forehead
"If I had gone to get them sooner they would still be here, it's my fault Harry it's my fault that there dead" She whimpered
"No Hermione this is not your fault. You had no way of knowing what was going to happen do not blame yourself for something that you had no control over. If you start to blame yourself you will fall into a dark pit and it's not easy to get out of. You are not to blame here Hermione it was not your fault" Harry said embracing her tighter.
Harry held Hermione there for the next few hours. The two of them drifted into sleep without even realising it.
Hermione dreamt
She was at home, not home with Harry home with her parents. She was just sitting there in the front room watching the TV when her parents walked into the room.
"Mum, Dad" She said hugging them
"Hello dear" Her mother said returning the hug with as much passion and love as she could muster
They remained hugging for a few more minutes before they sat down. Dan Granger grasped Hermione's hand
"Sweetheart what happened wasn't your fault. It was some low life scum in Australia who wanted money for drugs; you're not the blame here"
Hermione was shocked this dream was real?
"I'm not dreaming am I?" She said
Emma laughed "Oh you are dreaming dear but we were granted access to your dream to see you one last time. You see when we died, we were greeted by some old man called Emmrys, and he told us that you were blaming yourself so we wanted to see you to assure you that it wasn't your fault"
Hermione began to cry "But if I had got to you sooner than I could have saved you"
Dan faced his daughter "Hermione do you remember what I said to you the day you got your Hogwarts letter and you were scared to go?"
Hermione smiled
"Everything that happens in life happens for a reason"
"Exactly, Hermione our time on the earth had reached an end but know this we will always be watching over you and your daught... Woops" Dan covered his mouth and Emma slapped his arm
"I'm having a daughter?" Hermione said fresh tears in her eyes
"I'm sorry I wasn't meant to say that Emmrys told us that you were pregnant with a daughter"
"Don't be sorry dad I'm not, I'm having a daughter" Hermione smiled as she hugged both her parents.
After a short while they both stood up
"Hermione I'm sorry but our time has come to an end. Don't mourn us sweetheart celebrate our lives with you and just remember we will always be watching over you and that we love you dearly" Emma said as she hugged her daughter
Dan then embraced his daughter "And tells Harry that if he ever hurts you in anyway he'll be getting the haunting of his life!" Dan laughed as he let her go
"Bye dear"
"I love you both so much!" Hermione said as they left the room. Hermione sat on the settee again and closed her eyes.
Hermione woke with a start she saw Fawkes on his stand singing a peaceful melody upon seeing her awake he flew over to Hermione who began to softly stroke his skin
"Oh Fawkes I wish you could have met my parents, you would have loved them as much as I do"
Fawkes only trilled quietly as Hermione continued to stroke him
She then placed a hand on her stomach
"My Daughter" She said smiling
Hermione then lay back down onto a sleeping Harry after smiling some more she fell back into a peaceful sleep dreaming of the future.
Chapter 20: She Knows
Chapter 20
Change was slow but it was always going to be tedious. Hermione was slowly dealing with the death of her parents true Harry and his parents were helping her as well. Merlin had given Hermione the entire knowledge of magic which included every book ever written so true to say that she was keeping herself preoccupied. Harry had taken over the re-workings of the magical community. There was now a mandatory magical background check set in place with the ministry of magic to check to see if there was any dark magic checked in their roots. If anything was found then a extensive investigation was to be launched.
Harry had also helped raise the magical community financial aids. For one the ministry officials were paid by how much work they completed not by their status in a community. This alone brought the community into a new age of financial stability.
The new age is in full swing but this was not important to Harry sure he was helping the community and keeping everyone happy but to Harry there was only two things that Harry cared about. His wife and his unborn baby.
Arriving back at the manor he found Hermione in the library curled up on the settee with a book.
"You know I'm almost certain I fall in love with you all over again when I see you in your element" Harry said walking over to her
"And hello to you to" Hermione said kissing him
"How are you?" He asked
"Better, after the dream I had things are getting better Lily is a god send she's been helping me through it all so much" She replied taking his hand
"Yes my mum has that effect of helping people. Dad says that she was always like that trying to help everyone even when they didn't ask for it but needed it"
"That explains where you got your hero trait from" Hermione laughed
Harry laughed at kissed Hermione's hand
"How's our baby doing?" Harry asked changing the subject
"She's ok I'm certain she's moving in their" Hermione said rubbing her stomach with her free hand
"Wouldn't surprise me I'm certain she's like you never able to get comfortable until she has a good book" Harry laughed rubbing his hand along her stomach. As Harry moved along the now noticeable bump on Hermione's stomach he suddenly felt something push his hand. He jolted his hand back and Hermione burst out laughing
"Looks like she knows who her daddy is" She said between fits of laughter
Harry had no choice but join in the laughter as well. He was sure to face some ridicule for this in the near future.
They were interrupted by the arrival of Neville and Luna.
"What's the joke?" Neville asked
"Harry got scared because the baby kicked" She said
"Seriously Harry you can take on Troll's, Basilisks, Acromantula, Dragons and Voldemort but your own child scared you. Dude that's bad!" Neville said laughing
"ANYWAY! What can we help you with?" Harry said trying to get his ridicule off the topic of conversation.
"Well we've set a date for the wedding and we wanted you to be the first to know, the date for the wedding is going to be September 3rd" Luna said smiling
"Hey ill only have a week to go before the little one is born" Hermione said smiling as she hugged Luna
"Speaking of the little one when are you going to announce it to the world that the royal couple are expecting?" Neville asked
"Well we were thinking about this a few nights ago we want to tell the world on our times and so were going to release a story to the Quibbler and Daily Prophet with strict orders to print exactly what we say. Were planning to send the statement tomorrow" Hermione said with nods with Harry
A few hours later and Neville and Luna returned to their home. Harry and Hermione set to writing the statement
These words come from Harry James Potter and Hermione Jean Potter
We are optimistic with the current situation of events. Everything that has happened so far will lead to a brighter future. We want to stress that we are not trying to lead a dictatorship we believe in democracy and seeking your opinions in all current and future decisions you will find that soon you will receive new voting rights to vote on new bills to be made law and other political aspects.
However this is not the reason as to why we are sending out this statement. The one thing we always said is that we wanted to share news on our terms and on no one else's terms. So we are writing this statement to inform you all that the queen of magic Hermione Potter is with child.
We will not disclose any more information as it is not necessary for you to know. We will tell you that she is expecting a little girl.
We ask you to respect our privacy with not only this piece of news but all private matters which we have or may have in the future.
Sincerely
The King and Queen of Magic
"Perfect" They both said at the same time
Authors Note: hey guys and girls I'm sorry for how short this chapter is but I'm suffering with writers block and its affecting all my stories progress.
Ok here's what I'm going to do.
My next chapter will be the epilogue of this story. It will round everything off and will jump six months into the future. Date- September 1st (anyone care to guess why)
I would once again like to thank you all for your continued support on this story you know how to make me blush Keep your eyes open because the epilogue should be up in the next few days.
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Chapter 21: All The Power Of Emmrys
Epilogue Part 1
September 1st
Preparations were in full swing for the wedding, it had been decided that it would be held in Gryffindor manor at Harry's and Hermione's delight. Harry was helping Neville write his vowels whilst Hermione was out with Luna.
"Why is writing vowels so hard?" Neville sighed putting his quill down
"I don't know what to say mate" Harry said laughing
Neville couldn't help but laugh but he was clearly frustrated it was then that James who had been listening decided to give his two cents to the situation
"Want to know the secret to writing vowels?"
Neville looking up nodded
"For your sake James this better be some good advice or Lily will ring your neck" Sirius laughed. James punched his arm and smiled turning back to Neville he began
"Stop trying to say something utterly amazing and spell binding the secret to writing vowels is to say what you feel each time you are around each other. If you can express that that Luna will know for certain that you truly love her"
Neville looked to have found a new found sense of motivation as he began writing straight away
"Where did you learn the secrets of the trade dad?" Harry laughed
"Ask your mother" James laughed.
Harry was about to respond when Hermione sent a message through his mind
"Are you busy?"
"No I'm just helping Neville write his vowels why what's up?"
"Oh nothing much Luna picked out her wedding dress my water just broke and we picked out the flowers"
"What! You water just broke ok stay calm where are you?"
"Honey I am calm I think you might be freaking out don't worry me and Luna are already at St. Mungo's"
"I'll be there in 2 minutes"
Neville saw Harry go into a state of panic
"What happened is Luna ok?"
Harry gave a brief smiled
"She's fine she's with Hermione who just went into labour"
"Well what are we waiting for lets go now!" Neville quickly answered picking his and Harry's wand up handing it to Harry. The two of them then apparated to the hospital
"So how did Harry take the news that you're in labour?" Luna asked making Hermione comfortable
"Oh you know Harry he panicked and tried to tell me to calm down but he's on his way and I'm sure Neville will be on his way with him as well"
Sure enough 90 seconds later Harry arrived in the private room that Hermione was in Neville not far behind.
"What's happening is she ok how far along is you?" Harry asked in a mad rush
"Harry come here" Hermione motioned with her hand. Harry walked over and Hermione took his hand
"Calm down she is doing fine the healers said I'm only 3 cm along so it will be a little while to go yet stop panicking and relax. Mother to be and daughter will be absolutely fine"
"Sorry I guess I am going a little bit crazy" Harry said looking slightly embarrassed with himself
Hermione laughed
"Don't worry my love its one of the reasons why I love you"
Hermione was about to continue when a healer walked into the room
"Ah your majesty you have arrived, I'm happy to inform you that your wife is doing well and she should be delivering hopefully in the next few hours. Now do you want the magical version of an epidural Mrs Potter?"
"Oh sweet heavens yes, and please call us Harry and Hermione" Hermione smiled
The healer smiled and walked over to Hermione with her wand she whispered an incantation and Hermione's stomach glowed golden before returning to normal.
"Ok Hermione I will be back to check on you in an hour" The healer said leaving the room
Harry moved to sit next to Hermione and took her hand
"So how do you feel?" Harry asked
"I'm ok for the time being but I'm sure as the contractions get worse the pain will get worse and ill become a lot more intolerable so be warned" Hermione smiled
"Don't worry I'm sure I can handle it" Harry laughed
"Famous last words my love famous last words"
An hour later and Hermione's prediction came true her contractions were a lot more frequent her patience was dwindling she was clearly annoyed
"Ok enough is enough get this baby out of me now!" She screamed
Harry knew better than to challenge Hermione when she was feeling normal so he wasn't going to challenge her in her current condition. As if by a miracle the healer walked in.
"So how are we doing?" the healer asked
"If this baby does not come out of me in the next 5 minutes I swear by all the powers of Emmrys I will curse you into oblivion!" Hermione spat venomously
The healer knew it was going to be tough so he check to see how far Hermione was
"well you got your wish Hermione I think your about ready to give birth" this made Hermione stop in her tracks all rage vanished
"What?"
"You're about to become a mum"
The healer charmed the bed to move towards the delivery room Harry by Hermione's side every step of the way
Inside the delivery room things were under way. Harry was supporting Hermione but through all the exhaustion she was struggling
"I can't I can't do it" she sobbed
"Come on Hermione you can do it" Harry supported
"No I can't I can't" she sobbed harder
"Hermione on the next contraction I need you to push it should be in about 20 seconds"
Harry grasped Hermione's hand "Ok baby I know how tired you are but I promise your nearly there one massive effort and it's over one more big effort and we will be parents"
This speech filled Hermione with a new sense of motivation and sure enough the contraction came and Hermione pushed harder than she had ever pushed before then the room went silent. A babies cry filled the room. Their daughter was here.
"Any thoughts on names?" the healer asked
"I was thinking we could name her after our parents?" Hermione asked
"I love it, welcome to the world Emma Lily Potter" Harry said as he cradled his daughter in his arms.
Chapter 22: Epilogue
Epilogue
September 3rd
"Oh good you made it on time!" Luna said as Harry and Hermione walked into the house
"We weren't going to miss this Luna" Harry said
Luna smiled and then approached Hermione with little baby Emma.
"So beautiful" She squealed as Hermione let her hold her.
"We think so too" They both said in unison
"Ok let's get this show on the road" Luna smiled as she led Hermione away with Emma
Harry went to find Neville who was currently with George and Hagrid getting ready for his wedding
"Harry yer here'!" Hagrid yelled as he went to hug Harry
"Hey Hagrid long time no see" He replied returning the hug
"Hey mate how's the little one?" George asked
"She's perfect, an exact replica of Hermione except she has my eyes" Harry smiled
"Ah jus like you with lily Harry" Hagrid smiled as great tears began to stream from his face.
"Exactly" Harry smiled
"Ok enough of this lets focus on the couple of the day! Neville you ready for this?" Harry asked changing the subject
"Oh yes!" Neville replied laughing.
"She looks just like you Hermione" Luna smiled as she got ready
"Yeah she does but she has Harry's eyes. Those brilliant green eyes" Hermione smiled holding her sleeping child
"Does it feel weird being a mum?" Luna asked
"I thought it would but in all honesty it all felt so natural after I heard that cry. I was worried before but now I just think how much I love this child and how lucky I am to know that she's mine" Hermione said with tears in her eyes
"I hope I'm one day I'm as good a mother as you are" Luna replied
"Don't worry Luna I'm certain you will be the greatest mother anyone could ask for" Hermione replied
Luna smiled "Thank you"
The two hugged and Hermione couldn't wait any longer to ask the question her and Harry had agreed on
"Luna would you do me the supreme honour of being Emma's God Mother?"
Luna responded by hugging Hermione being careful not to disturb Emma
"I would love nothing more than you so much for this honour!"
After some more hugging the two got ready for Luna's wedding.
An hour later and everyone was ready for the ceremony to begin. Professor McGonagall was performing the service again. The music began and Harry and Hermione walked down the isle
"I asked Luna" She whispered
"Do I even need to ask what she said?" Harry smiled
Hermione shook her head and the two shared a private laugh before reaching the end of the isle to wait. Luna and Neville had chosen to walk each other down the aisle as Luna's dad had passed away shortly after the war. The music began and all the guests stood.
Neville was wearing his black Dress robes whilst Luna had gone for a traditional white dress. Nothing Fancy nothing to extravagant just simple and elegant. She had a veil over her face and she held a small bouquet of white lilies.
The service was in full swing when it came to the two exchanging vows. Luna went first
"I Luna Lovegood take you to be my lawfully wedded husband. Your my best friend and your one the greatest and kindest people that I've ever known. You've always been full of compassion and love and you were always there for me. So today on this day I pledge myself to you. Forever"
Neville had made a point of letting no one reads in vows.
"I thought this was going to be one of the hardest things to say but then a very wise person told me that Vows weren't about writing something completely amazing and dazzling they were about writing how I truly felt. So Luna Lovegood I take thee to be my wife because I can't think of anyone else that has the personality that you do. I love you Luna and I pledge myself to you always.
The ceremony was completed and the two were married. The reception was in full swing; Harry took Neville to one side
"So how does it feel to be a married man?" Harry asked laughing
"Oh man it's fantastic it's like vie been made whole"
"You soppy git! But anyways that's not what I came to ask you. What I wanted to ask you is if you would be Emma's godfather. I can't think of anyone else better suited for the job"
Neville agreed and hugged Harry.
Everything was right in world again.
15 Years Later
Kings Cross station was as busy as ever on September 1st. A middle aged couple and their 3 children made there was to platform 9 and 10. They reached the platform and a 14 year old girl ran straight through a pillar. A 13 year old boy followed. The woman then smiled at her husband and walked through the barrier. Only an 11 year boy remained with his father. He looked terrified but his father placed a hand on his shoulder
"Come on son we'll do it together" The two ran at the barrier and crossed onto platform 9 and 3 quarters.
Emma Lily Potter was talking to her mother
"Listen I want you and James to keep an eye on Sirius ok?" Hermione smiled
"Course we will!" Emma replied
James walked over to Sirius who had just crossed onto the platform with his dad
"Ready for this Sirius?" James asked
Sirius only nodded.
The two young lads walked to wards the train to drop their trunks off. They then returned to their parents who were waiting with Emma.
"Ok kids try and behave this year. James talking in particular to you there!" Hermione spoke ruffling James hair.
"Oh come on Hermione we can't really talk about behaving. I mean did we ever have a year at Hogwarts were we didn't get into some kind of trouble?" Harry asked
"No but even so. (Facing her kids) Do as we say not as we do!" Hermione smiled at her children
"We'll write you soon. Now go on get on the train I expect that Alice is already waiting for you on the train!"
"Speaking of which where are Aunt Luna and Uncle Neville?" Sirius asked.
"Right behind you kiddo" Neville replied
"Uncle Neville! Aunt Luna!" All three exclaimed as rounds of hugs were shared
Soon enough it was time for the train to leave so after hugs goodbye. The clocked chimed 11 and the train left. All the parents were leaving the station until on Harry, Hermione, Neville and Luna was left.
"Think it will be a quiet year?" Neville asked
"It's Hogwarts what do you think" Hermione replied
Up in the sky following the train on its way to Hogwarts was the unmistakable red and golden phoenix.
Things had never been better
End!