A NEW BEGINNING

36 year old Harry Potter walked through the atrium of the Ministry of Magic, deep in thought. It had been 19 years since the downfall of Voldemort and the Battle of Hogwarts. A lot had been lost, it was a difficult time after the war and there was not even one person in the Burrow who did not roam around the house without handkerchiefs in their hands to suppress their tears.

But finally, they had moved on. The rays of light filled with encouragement had finally shown upon them and at last all of them had carried on with their lives, in a world hey all dreamt, free of Voldemort and his darkness.

Harry and Ginny were now married and had 3 children, the eldest one being James Sirius Potter, already in his 3rd year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, middle one being Albus Severus Potter in his 1st ever year and Lily Luna Potter, who would start from next year itself. Harry was a repected and a well ranked auror who had 1st and 2nd year aurors under his command. Ginevra Molly Weasley, now a Potter was a well celebrated quidditch player even after giving birth to 3 children and wizards and witches all over the country loved her display of talent as a chaser in the quidditch pitch.

Thinking about how his life had changed from the hell it used t be earlier, Harry got out of the lift when the cool female voice brought him back to his senses-

"Level 2 - Magical Law Enforcement and Auror Department".

He just reached his cubicle when a sharp voice came from behind him. "Potter ! Where have you been ? The file I had asked you was due till today. Has Weasley completed it ?Where the hell is he anyway ?" barked Gawain Robards , the head of the Auror Department. The file was an important one as it had the record of all the death eaters who have been caught and of those who were still roaming around freely. Harry really hoped that Ron had completed it. "He might just be coming sir, he had the file and was finishing his part. I assure you that he has completed it sir" Harry answered confidently. He however didn't actually know if Ron had done it or not. With a swift nod, the head auror moved away swiftly, his his black robes billowing behind him.

As soon as Harry turned, he found Ron running towards his own cubicle, a horrified expression on his face as he saw his wrist watch, realizing that he was whole 5 minutes late.

Chuckling to himself, Harry moved towards Ron's cubicle to find him darting all around the cubicle sticking photos of murderers and death eaters on the bulletin board, file lying forgotten on the desk.

Ronald Bilius Weasley, Harry Potter's best friend apart from Hermione, without both of whom Harry could have never survived. Harry already knew that Ron and Hermione were perfect for each other, but they themselves realized this a little later when they were snogging each other's faces off in the Chamber of Secrets while a big war was going on. Ron was co-auror working alongside Harry while Hermione worked in the Department of Care of Magical Creatures on the 4th floor. She was quite successful in her job of notifying the world about endangered hinkypukes and house-elf rights. They had two children,Hugo Weasley, who was one year older than Lily and Rose Weasley who was the same as Lily.

Sighing, Harry took the file from the desk and walked in front of Ron. When Ron finally finally sticked all the photos he thought important, he looked up and saw Harry grinning at him. When both started laughing idiotically, Harry finally regained his composure as he asked, "Have you completed your research through the file Ron ? Tell me that you have."

"Yes I have, I reached late though."

"That's not a problem. Robards wants the file ,all completed, at his desk NOW, so just go and give him."

"I will Harry. I have to, before he sucks the life out of me."

When Harry went back to his own cubicle, he could not help but think that it has been 19 years, but still some death eaters managed to hide away and they had not been able to track them. Some of them were rather dangerous, like Fenrir Greyback, the evil werewolf, Rodolphus Lestrange, husband of late Bellatrix Lestrange, Lucius Malfoy and Dolores Jane Umbridge. Umbridge was not a death eater but was no less than that in her actions.

Harry immediately started on his reports which the 3rd year aurors had sent him and scanned every case closely, which might give any kind of an important detail that aurors may have previously missed.

It was nearing the end of the day when all the work had been assigned to all the junior aurors and Harry and Ron were waiting for Hermione to emerge from the lifts after which they could go home together. Ginny would already be at home and would be waiting for him to peck on her cheek, Harry thought grimy. After saying goodbye to his best friends, he moved towards the apparition area to go back home, thinking of the mouth watering dishes waiting for him at home. He apparated happily thinking of the weekend tomorrow.

But he was not aware of the fact that he was being followed by someone for almost a week now.

A/N: Hey everyone, this is my first ever fanfiction , so please review and tell me ifyou liked it or not, or if you found out any mistakes. I am sorry, I know it's short , I'll try a longer one next time. I would appreciate whatever response you give. I have big plans for this one. Thank you so much :D