"GRYFFINDOR!" the Sorting Hat called out. David grinned running to the table, sitting next to Teddy.

"Congrats Dave!" Teddy smiled.

"Thanks Ted...I can't wait to tell mum!" the two continued to listen to the sorting, waiting for Victorie to be sorted.

"Weasley, Victorie!" the Headmistress called out. Victorie calmly walked to the stool and placed the hat delicately on her head.

After a few minutes the Sorting Hat called out, "GRYFFINDOR!"

Teddy and David cheered for their other best friend. Victorie smiled and walked to the table.

"Looks like we're all in Gryffindor!" Victorie laughed. "Uncle Ron will be please..."

"I'm planning on writing to them tonight. My mum will be happy that I got sorted into her house." David grinned to himself.

Teddy looked at his friend, a hint of sadness and envy in his eyes.

"Now that the sorting is finished...my name is Minerva McGonagall and I am your Headmistress...for the first years and a REMINDER to the rest of you that the Forbidden Forest is, as it's name suggests, Forbidden. Class will begin tomorrow after breakfast. After the feast, Prefects...escort the first years to the common rooms...now... tuck in everyone." She waved her arms and the food appeared.

Everyone began to eat and talk to one another.

*With Hermione and the gang*

"Thanks again Molly...I'm sorry you have to take care of Amy while we go out..." Hermione said watching Amy bounce towards Ginny's two sons.

"It's alright dearie...you all need a break...Arthur and I can handle the kids...go have fun now..." Molly smiled sweetly rocking baby Lily in her arms.

"We will mum... we'll be back soon!" Ginny called out. "Come on then.."

Hermione had planned a small get together with Harry, Ginny, Ron, Lavender, Luna, and Neville...and of course her husband. It had been quite some time since they talked to one another.

"Leaky Cauldron?" Harry asked.

Hermione nodded, "I told Ron, Lav, Neville, and Luna to meet us there..." they apparated away...appearing in front of the Leaky Cauldron.

"Hermione! Guys!" a voice called out to them. They turned and saw Ron and Lavender sitting next to Neville and a very pregnant Luna.

Ginny and Hermione gaped at her torso and ran towards them.

"Oh my gosh Luna!" Ginny said. "You look radiant! How far a long are you?"

"Eight months..." she smiled.

"Oh that's wonderful!" Hermione clapped. "Congratulations Neville!"

He blushed, "Thanks. I know they'll be happy..."

"They'll?" Harry asked looking at him.

"We're having twins..." Luna answered dreamily.

"TWINS?" Ginny and Hermione exclaimed in unison.

The couple nodded.

"Oh wow! Twins!" Hermione smiled. "We have LOADS to catch up on! How is Rose and Hugo Lav?"

"They're doing wonderfully! Rose asked why I have this scar on my neck..." she said pointing to the scar.

"Oh...I'm sorry Lav..." Hermione said, memories of the final battle flooding her head.

Lavender shook her head, "I told her that 'Momma got this because she was trying to help protect the world...like daddy.' she smiled at me and said that I was brave and beautiful." she smiled.

"You are to me...always." Ron kissed his wife.

The group began to talk, catching up on everything they had missed.

Halfway through the night...the one thing they hoped didn't happen again...had returned...