After The End
Chapter One
Harry and I had just dropped off James and Albus at Platform Nine and Three Quarters. Lily held my hand tightly. I knew she wanted to be there with her brothers as badly as I wanted to go. Even though I knew there was nothing to worry about, the battles that I had faced would never leave my head, and I didn't want my children to ever have to experience what my family and I had experienced nineteen years ago.
As we left King's Cross station, Lily ran in front of Harry and I, singing to herself. I looked at Harry and he grabbed my hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze. We both smiled at each other. Even though we existed in the muggle world, Ron and I still couldn't get used to the fact that we had to drive cars. I was glad that Harry and Ron had decided to buy houses next to each other. It was nice at times to just go next door when I needed Hermione or Ron. It gave me a sense of security for myself, my children, and Harry.
When we pulled into our driveway, I turned around in my seat to check on Lily. To my uttermost horror, she was gone. It was all I could do not to let out a scream. Harry turned to look at me. "What's wrong Ginny?" then he glanced in the back seat. We had just lost our daughter. And we had no idea where she could be.
I rushed out of the car and ran into the house. Through the window, I saw Harry run into Ron's house. Almost immediately Hermione ran out, with Ron and Harry close behind her. Hermione burst inside and opened her arms. I rushed into them beginning to sob. I could hear Harry and Ron discussing what to do. Their voices were rushed and whispered so I couldn't understand what they were saying. I did however, catch the word Lucius. The only image that crossed my mind was of Draco Malfoy's father, one of the most trusted death eaters of You-Know-Who.
