"I don't know what to say, Mione." Harry sat on the couch, hunched forward. He handed the letter to Ron and fixed his gaze on Hermione. "When did this letter arrive?"

"Yesterday."

Ron frowned as he finished reading. "Why didn't he tell us about this before?"

"I don't know." Hermione took the letter from Ron's out stretched hand and placed it on the coffee table.

Dear Ms. Granger,

If this letter has been delivered then you already know of my passing. I'm sure that by now yourself, Mr. Potter, and Mr. Weasley understand why my death was necessary. I expect that by this time, Lord Voldemort's rein of terror has come to an end. Take some time to pay respect to those who sacrificed their lives to bring peace. But I regret to inform you that the threat is not yet over.

I wish I could tell you more in this letter but I fear the information may not be safe if put into written record. Seek out a man named Delix Forge. He will know why I have sent you. There isn't much time left. I place my trust in you, Ms. Granger.

Albus Dumbledore

Harry removed his glasses and rubbed his eyes. Hermione and Ron exchanged uneasy looks.

"I don't understand," Harry finally whispered. "It's been half a year since Voldemort's demise. The surviving Death Eaters have been sent to Azkaban. What threat could he be talking about?"

"I don't know." Hermione folded the letter and tucked it into her pocket. "But there has never been a reason to not trust Dumbledore. I send a letter to Delix Forge this morning but there is no telling how long it will take to be delivered to him. For all we know he could live in a different country."

"I guess we'll have to wait for now then." The three of them turned to see Ginny stepping into the living room, baby Teddy Lupin sitting happily on her hip. "Nothing more we can do until we hear back from Delix."

Harry nodded. "I wish we had more to go on right now, but Ginny is right."

Hermione smiled as she watched Ginny tickle Teddy's nose. "You two have really changed in the past several months."

Harry raised an eyebrow. "What?"

Ron grinned. "Acting like parents already and you two aren't even twenty yet."

"What did you expect?" Ginny playfully shot back. "Harry and I have been tasked with taking care of Teddy. Sure, we have help from our family and the Order but ..." She smiled as Teddy started to chew on his bib.

Ron stretched and walked passed Ginny into the kitchen. Hermione watched as Ginny sat next to Harry and placed Teddy on his lap. After a minute, she stood and followed Ron out of the room.

She found Ron by the refrigerator, a glass of water in his hand.

"It's hard to not be changed after what happened." Ron gazed out the window as he spoke.

Hermione nodded and sat at the table. "Harry and Ginny really care about Teddy. I wouldn't be surprised if they start having their own children soon."

Ron lowered the glass and grimaced. "They aren't even married yet, Mione. Besides, I'd rather not think of Harry and my sister like that."

"Ron, they share a bedroom."

Ron stuck his tongue out before chugging the rest of his water, refusing to continue the discussion. Hermione grinned.

Yes, much had changed since Lord Voldemort's demise six months previously. Kingsley Shacklebolt had taken over a Minister for Magic and worked diligently to restore the Ministry. He had created a special Aurors division made up of the members of the Order and assigned them the task of arresting the remaining loyal Death Eaters. Several of the students who had been part of Dumbledore's Army had been hired as part of the division, including Harry, Ron, George, and Seamus. Neville and Luna had been offered the job as well, but Luna declined in favor of traveling while Neville had taken the post of Herbology instructor at Hogwarts.

Several others from Hogwarts returned to finish their education, while others took up other positions within the reformed Ministry. Hermione worked with the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures.

Ron still lived at home with his mother and father, as well as Percy. Bill and Fleur had moved to France. George still lived in the apartment above his shop but was now joined his new roommate, Lee Jordan. Ginny and Harry had bought a house in a small muggle neighborhood and moved in together with Teddy after being declared his official guardians. Ginny had decided to stay home with Teddy for now while Harry worked so she could figure out what career she wanted to pursue. Hermione had tracked down her parents and restored their memories. They returned to London and moved into a new house close to where they had lived before.

As for Hogwarts, Professor McGongagall had become Head Mistress. She and the rest of the staff had spent the first three months after Voldemort's fall rebuilding the castle.

Ron cleared his throat. "Besides, I'd like to let myself believe that Harry and Ginny have the decency to wait until marriage." He grimaced again and added "Scratch that. Just let me pretend that even after marriage, any kids they have will be delivered by penguin."

"You mean stork," Hermione corrected with a laugh. Ron stuck his tongue out again and strode back into the living room.

Hermione tugged the letter out of her pocket.

"What didn't you tell us, Professor?" She gazed out the kitchen window, frowning.

"Hermione!"

She jumped and whipped her head around as Harry came bounding into the kitchen, a letter clutched in his hand.

"Delix sent a reply."

Author's Note: This is more than likely going to be the shortest chapter in the entire story. I will be posting the second chapter in the next couple of days. Please review and watch if you are interested so far! Thanks!