I decided to add something else to this story. Well, actually, I re-read it and this chapter just appeared in my head. Note: The tone is much much different than the first chapter, but I think it works nicely. This takes place right after the Final Battle.

Disclaimer: Not JKR. Sorry.

Enjoy!

He lay on his four poster bed in his dorm at Hogwarts. After the ordeal he had gone through, he needed a place to seek refuge. This bed held so many memories for him – happy and sad, funny and serious. This bed had been his home for 6 years. He needed that security, even if I was just for another day.

He heard the door open and footsteps making their way towards him, but he didn't move.

He felt someone get into bed with him, but he didn't move.

He saw arms circling his chest, holding him close, but he didn't move.

"Harry, turn and look at me," said a voice he knew from what felt like a long lost dream. He slowly rolled over, and finally looked at who had come in to protect him.

"Harry, look at me," the person said tenderly, in a voice he could remember from many, many years ago.

He raised his eyes and looked into two pools of chocolate. He quickly shut his eyes, whispering to himself, "No, it can't be real, it just can't."

"But it is Harry. It's really me. I'm here. I waited." He didn't open his eyes. "Harry please," she begged. "I'm here for you. You don't have to be strong any more."

After hearing that, the dam broke. Tears soaked his face, and sobs wracked his body. "Why should I live? So many loved ones are gone. Why is life worth it?" he cried, once he gained enough breath.

"Because I'm here, and I love you. Ron, Hermione, Mum, Dad, Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fr-" she stopped and checked herself. "Georgre, Minerva, Hagrid. Then there is everyone who's gone, but still love you; Lily, James, Remus, Tonks, Sirius, Dumbledore, Fred and Dobby they will always be with you in your heart, and you know it. And as Dumbledore always said, 'You think the dead we loved ever truly leave us? You think that we don't recall them more clearly than ever in times of great trouble?'. Harry, whether physically or in your heart,they're all here, and they will always be. Always. Forever." She said, stroking his back, burrowing her face into his neck.

"Forever is a long time." He whispered, knowing at last that he was safe, and he had a family that was full of love.

I know, it was short. Short, but sweet. Hope you liked. Reviews are appreciated. ~mangotango101

PS: The italicized quote is from Dumbledore, Prisoner of Azkaban, page 427 in the American version.