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Chapter Uno ;)

Harry woke up with a start. It was the same old nightmare that he had been having ever since the battle. Pictures flickering in is mind,Voldemorts laugh and worst of all, the sinking feeling that he was going to die.

Harry sat up, and looked over at his companion. Ginny was still fast asleep, not awoken by nightmares like Harry. Mrs. Weasly hadn't minded that Harry was now sleeping in Ginny's room, and Hermione in Ron's, Harry would even be surprised if Mrs. Weasly had realized what was happening in the Burrow. Ever since Fred died, a week before, it has been like everyone's world was falling apart….

That reminded Harry, today was the day. Today, he and countless others would travel back to Hogwarts, for the mass memorial of all who had died, not just in the Battle of Hogwarts, but in all the time of Voldemorts reign. Harry knew that even his parents would most likely be mentioned, though they had died over 16 years ago.

Harry once again turned to Ginny, this time though, he was met with her intense stare, not one of fury, but one of concern, compassion and of course, love.

"Good Morning, I didn't know you were up Ginny," Harry said.

"I guess when you wake up, I wake up," Ginny replied with a smile, "You know what day it is right?"

"Yea, it's the memorial today…"

"It'll be hard, but at least we will all be together,"

"Should we go down for breakfast?" Harry asked trying to change the subject.

"Sure," Ginny said with a confused look on her face.

Harry and Ginny arrived in the kitchen of the Burrow to a solemn family. George wasn't downstairs yet, but Hermione, Ron, Charlie and Mr. Weasly were all eating silently. Harry and Ginny took a seat across from Ron and Hermione without a word and started to eat. Finally, Ginny broke the silence,

"When are we leaving for Hogwarts?" she asked.

"In about an hour, so be ready," Charlie replied.

An hour later and everyone, including George and Mrs. Weasly were out on the front lawn, and a minute later, they all apparated.

The scene at Hogwarts was almost undescribable. The memorial was being held outside partly because the castle was still destroyed and partly because it seemed that the whole wizarding population came. Harry wasn't surprised, he knew that many people had died during both of Voldemorts reign, and those deaths still hurt deeply.

"Harry!" A loud masculine voice called. Harry turned around and behind him stood Kingsley Shacklebolt, newley appointed Minister of Magic.

"Do you have everything ready?" Kinglsey asked.

"Yea, I mean, I think so." Harry replied nervously. Kingsley had come to the Burrow the other day and asked if anyone was going to say anything at the memorial, and of course, Harry had volunteered.

"Good. We're starting in a few minutes, seeing as almost everyone is here. I'll be speaking first, I'm just going to say a few words and go through the list of people who have… passed on. Then I'm sure, you can speak," Kinglsey said before he was called away by some people from the Daily Prophet.

A few minutes later everyone was seated, and Kingsley began to speak.

"There is much that I would like to say to you all today," said Kingsley, "but first I must acknowledge the losses of very fine people, who should be with us. The people who have died during the two battles against Voldemort were hardworkers, wizards and witches united together for common causes. They were fathers, mothers, daughters and sons, aunt, uncles and grandparents. Their lives were lost so that we could at last have peace in this world. The people who passed on, wizards, witches and muggles alike, deserved to be thanked, from the bottom of all of our hearts, for giving up their lives for us. Every guest here,"continued Kingsley, and his eyes lingered upon the numerous wizards, "will be welcomed back here at any time, should they wish to will be a memorium statue created, as a a tribute to our fallen comrads. At last, I am honored to tell you that I have been chosen as the new Minister for Magic, by the Wizengamot. I would now like to ask Mr. Potter, to come up, as he would like to say something."

Harry rose, and walked up to the podium where Kinglsey promptly stepped aside.

"The main thing I'd like to say today, to all of you, is thank-you. Some of you had fought this battled once before, and came back again with more courage and bravery then was asked of you. You may have fought this battle for yourself, you're family, or just because it was the right thing to do. Whatever the reason, you have allowed hundreds-no- thousands of people to live again, me amongst them. Voldemort killed my family, and he has killed some of yours too, but he will not kill anyone else." With that, Harry stepped down from the podium and walked swiftly back to his seat.

"That concludes the official memorial service. You may stay here as long as you want, and by all means take your time." Kinglsey said, stepping down from the podium too.

Harry was soon the centre of a very large mob. With him in the centre of course, was Ginny, hugging him very tightly, and of course, sobbing. Ron was beside him too, still holding onto an also crying Hermione. Somewhere close to him Harry could here the violent sobbing of Hagrid.

Still holding onto Ginny, Harry made is way through the crowd, stopping every few steps to shake hands, give hugs, and whisper words of comfort to the witches and wizards that surrounded him. Finally he made is way to Mr. and Mrs. Weasly, George, Neville and his grandmother, Luna and her father, and surprisingly, Andromed with Teddy Lupin.

"You are welcome to come for tea Andromeda, Neville, Ms. Longbottom, Luna and Xenophillius are coming too," Harry heard Mr. Weasly say.

"Thank you for the offer, but I must be going after I have a word with Harry," Andromeda replied, glancing at Harry.

Andromeda swiftly pulled Harry to the side, grasping his elbow with much urgency.

"'Ello Andromeda. What's going on?" Harry asked uncertainly.

"As you know, Remus, Tonks and my husband Ted are all dead. That leaves me raising Teddy by myself. As you also know, I am not a young woman, as I once was, which leads me to ask you this. When you are settled, in a house of your own, with a plan of your own, would you mind taking Teddy once in a while. I am only asking because I fear I cannot handle raising this child by myself, and also, I want you to have a relationship with your godson."

"Of course I would! It might be a few months though, before I am settled and such, but once I am, I would love to take him once and a while!" Harry exclaimed with excitement, he was already racing through all the things that he could do with Teddy.

"Thank-you so much. But I must be going, Teddy is in dire need of a nap," and with that, Andromeda started walking away.

Mr. Weasly, Mrs. Weasly, Ms. Longbottom were all in the kitchen, drinking tea and eating biscuits, whilst Harry, Ginny, Ron, Hermione, Neville, and Luna were all gathered outside, around a large fire that Hermione conjured. Nightime had fallen, but still, the 6 friends sat, talking. It was only until Mrs. Weasly had called them and Neville's grandmother told him that it was time to leave, did everyone go into the Burrow, up the stairs and into their beds.

Authors Note: Kay, so this is my FIRST ever fanfic, so if it is bad, just move on and stop reading, or give me a chance and keep reading. I love Harry Potter a lot, and have read a lot of fanficitons about the series, so I am really excited about this. =)

Kinglsey's speech was inspired by Dumbledores speech at the end of G.O.F. I used some word for word, but I also used some of my own ideas. =)