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Chapter 2

Harry was standing in the forest in front of Voldemort who was laughing devilishly as a green light hit him. He was dead. Voldemort and his followers entered the school Ginny was crying crazily. Death eaters started throwing curses and hexes in all the direction hitting everyone they could. Harry tried to stop them but he could not move. He tried to shout but no voice came out. He was dead and death eaters were torturing everyone.

"Harry, Harry!" Ron was shouting. "Harry wake up it's just a dream." He took a jug from side table and threw the water on Harry. As the cold water hit him, he woke up with a strangled cry. Looking at his best friend Ron could see he looked pale and disorientated. It took a few minutes before Harry realised he was on the floor.

Hearing the shouting all the Weasleys had arrived in the bedroom. Harry tried to get up but he did not have the energy to stand Bill and Ron helped Harry to stand but as soon as he was up right, he passed out. Ginny was crying on Hermione's shoulder. Someone must have informed Professor McGonagall as moments after Harry passed out she appeared in the room. They took Harry to hospital wing.

Madame Pomfrey examined him for half hour. Ginny was sitting in the waiting area of the hospital wing resting her head on Hermione's shoulder. Mrs Weasley was pacing back and forth around the room. When door opened, Mrs Weasley asked, "How is he?"

"There is a black scar on his chest and he has consumed a lot of energy. I recommend him not to use any magic for the next two weeks. I've also sent a message to St Mugo's; a senior healer will come tomorrow morning for check-up." She finished with a sigh; although her words relieved them, all the tension was still thick in the air. "The boy has suffered a lot more than anyone else in the world."

Mrs Weasley agreed with madam Pomfrey "Can we see him?" She asked hopefully.

"I do not think you should at the moment. He needs rest." Madam Pomfrey replied sadly.

"I understand Poppy do not worry." Mrs Weasley told her and she turned to her children. "And you lot go to your bed and sleep. You all can see him tomorrow morning."

"I am not going anywhere." Ginny protested.

"Listen dear you can't help him right now; he needs rest and you too. Now go I will let you meet him first." Mrs Weasley told her softly. Ginny agreed reluctantly with her mother and headed off to the dormitory.

In the morning Harry woke up and found himself in the hospital wing "Hello anyone there?" He called with heavy voice. He was so tired.

"Ah... Harry you're awake." Madam Pomfrey came with a man who looked like he was in his mid-forties. "How are you feeling?" She asked him.

"Dizzy." Harry replied.

"This is healer Albert from St Mugo's." Madam Pomfrey introduced the man stood next to her. "He came for your check up."

"Hello Mr Potter nice to meet you." Albert said.

"Hello sir." Harry replied.

"What happened to you last night? Would you like to tell me about it?" He asked in a kind but professional voice. Harry described whole event of last night. Albert listened to him very patiently and after he finished his tale, Albert examined him thoroughly. "Mr Potter I assumed you would like to attend the ceremony."

"Yes sir." Harry replied.

"Madam Pomfrey I think there is no problem if we discharge him at noon." Albert said to madam Pomfrey.

"Sir Can you tell me what had happened to me yesterday." Harry asked politely.

"Oh it's nothing to worry it. After using so much magic and going through something such a traumatic attack, it takes time to recover. Take these potions and visit me at St Mugo's in two weeks." Albert said handing him few small vials of blue potion.

Before Harry could have said anything else, the doors opened. Ginny came running in towards him and threw herself on him, hugging him tightly. She had tears in her eyes. Albert took it as his cue and left them alone.

"I am fine Ginny." Harry said consoling her.

"I was so scared Harry I thought I'd lost you again." Ginny said her voice was weak.

"Do not worry Ginny I won't leave you ever again. I love you very much Ginny. I won't ever leave you." Harry promised her and she smiled at him. Ron and Hermione walked in at that moment, having followed Ginny on her way out of the dormitories.

"How are you feeling mate?" Ron asked.

"I am fine." Harry replied. "I will be discharged at noon."

"That's good." Hermione said cheerfully. "So now what you are going to do since the war is over?" She said trying to get everyone's minds onto something else.

"I think I will go to Girmmauld Place after funeral for some time and I'll ..." Before Harry could have continued both Ron and Ginny interrupted him

"HARRY JAMES POTTER YOU ARE COMING TO THE BURROW WITH US." Ginny was glaring at Harry. "I am not going leave you on your own in this condition." She said in such a way that she sounded like her mother.

"Looks like I do not have any choice." Harry said chuckling.

"Yes you do not have choice." Ginny said bossy tone.

"So what about you Ron, Hermione since Ginny still has one year left of school." Harry asked.

"I am thinking of going to Australia to bring back my parents." Hermione said but there was something in her mind, that was bothering her and Harry noticed it.

"So what's the problem with that?" Harry asked sensing there was something she wanted to say.

Instead of Hermione, Ron spoke. "I do not want her to leave since a few death eaters are still on the loose out there."

"It is not just that Harry, the real problem is I do not know where my parents are in Australia." Hermione told him.

"I do not think we should stop her." Ginny interjected causing Hermione to look at her gratefully.

"I am not stopping her I was just thinking that I will come with you Hermione." Harry said.

"No Harry you are not coming with me especially in this condition." Hermione said but she was saved from an argument by madam Pomfrey who came bursting from her office.

"Visiting time is over you lot, now out all of you he needs rest."

Not more than half hour has been passed since she had kicked Harry's friends out when Kingsley and Mr Weasley came in the hospital wing. They talked with madam Pomfrey in a whisper so low that Harry was not able to hear what they were saying to each other. After they finished they walked towards him.

"Hello Harry." Kingsley greeted him. "I know this is not the right time to talk but these matters can't wait."

"No worries Minister what is the problem?" Harry asked politely.

"First Harry it's about your future. You see you can come back here to Hogwarts for your last year or you could take us up on our offer and join our auror department. We will arrange special training for you to help you to clear your N.E. and you can play professional Quidditch too."

"But minister I have not thought about it. Will it be okay for you if I take some time to think?" Harry asked in apologetic tone.

"Do not feel sorry Harry I can understand why you have never given any thought about the future. It's okay, take your time and one more thing Gringotts have asked you to visit on this Thursday to discuss some matter at half past one in afternoon. I would like to discuss some other things too on that day if you could visit me at the ministry at eight in the morning." With that and without waiting for a reply from Harry Kingsley left the room.

"Harry." Mr Weasley spoke for the first time since he had arrived. "I know you are not my son but I always thought you as one of mine and what happened to Fred is not your fault. In fact, do not feel guilty for all the deaths of your friends and family. They died because they fought and they fought for the right thing and they are heroes of the war feel thankful and proud for them."

"Yes sir." Was all Harry could say? If he tried to say any more then he feared the tears he was fighting back would fall down his cheeks.

"And I want is for you to come home with us after funeral." Mr Weasley said standing up. "I'll see you at the ceremony Harry." He left the room quickly. Harry was sure he had seen tears in his eyes for the first time.

At noon, Harry was discharged from hospital wing. Ginny had been waiting for him outside hospital wing and Harry walked with her to Gryffindor tower. After ten minutes, he was changed into school robes and was sitting in his dorm. There was still an hour until it was time for the ceremony.

"Kreacher" He called and with a pop Kreacher was standing in front of him.

"Master Harry called for Kreacher." Kreacher said bowing to Harry.

"Yes Kreacher I called you. I want to ask you something but first you sit down." Kreacher sat on the bed but he was feeling uncomfortable. None of his previous masters had ever asked him to sit. "Kreacher I am going to live at Burrow in this summer will you come and live with me there? I do not want you to live alone again." Harry asked looking hopefully towards Kreacher.

"Kreacher will do as master asks Kreacher to do. Though Kreacher wish, he could go back to black house but it is not safe to live there now. Kreacher will come and live with at Burrow." Kreacher said.

"Thank you Kreacher." Harry hugged him happily before a thought came to his mind." Kreacher has any house elf died or gotten injured? Where are those who have been injured? Are they being treated properly and do they need any help?" Harry asked him.

"No house elf is dead but many are injured. Some have been treated and some are under supervision of madam Pomfrey." Kreacher told him. Harry heaved a huge sigh of relief.

"Thanks Kreacher I must go it's about time for the ceremony. I will feel good if you will come to the ceremony." With that, Harry stood up.

"Kreacher will come with Master Harry." Harry walked out of his dorm, meeting up with Ron, Hermione and Ginny in the common room. Together they walked to the grounds. The chairs were already arranged and Harry sat with Weasleys. A few seconds later Mrs Tonks came and sat down next to him Teddy was sleeping in her arms.

"Hello Mrs Tonks." Harry greeted her.

"Hello Harry. How are you?" She greeted him back.

"I am fine. How are you and Teddy?"

"He is ok at the moment, at least he does not know what has he lost but I am sure that he will be proud of his parents." She said with tears in her eyes.

"Mrs Tonks do you know Remus made me his god father?" Harry asked her.

"Yes they had told me that they have made you Teddy's god father." She told him

"Would mind if sometimes I come and visit him?" Harry asked hopefully.

"Of course not Harry you can come whenever you want to." She replied him smiling. Before Harry could say anything else, Kingsley came onto the small stage set for the ceremony to begin the proceedings. He pointed his wand and muttered 'sonorus'.

"Ladies and gentlemen we have gathered here to honour our friends and family members who have died fighting against he who must not be named." Everyone was crying Ginny was holding George who was looking miserable; Ron and Percy were staring into space with tears were leaking from their eyes. Bill was holding Fleur while Mr Weasley was sitting with Mrs Weasley giving her comfort. Charlie was sitting next to Harry. He had not spoken a word since the battle. Dennis was sitting three rows ahead from Harry with his mother holding her and consoling her. Harry felt stab of guilt enter into his chest again. He was brought back from his thoughts by Kingsley's words.

"We must remember every war has its price and this was the price of the war we fought for so many years." Kingsley paused for few minutes then spoke again. "If anyone would like to share their emotions please come forward."

Harry waited for few minutes and when nobody stood to go to the stage, he slowly stood and walked to the front of the aisle. He nodded to Kingsley who pointed his wand at Harry and muttered 'sonorus'.

"Hello everyone." Harry began not knowing what to say. "I want to say thank you to all of you who fought at the battle alive or dead. I want to say sorry to those whose friends and family members have died but I would like to say that they fought for all of us whom they loved. They had a choice to leave and live but they decided to fight and die so that all of their friends and family members can live peacefully. I would like to thank the centaurs, goblins and house elves, as without their help we could not have won this war. As Minister Kingsley has said, war has its price and we have paid a big price to win this war. At last I will just say that I am proud of everyone who fought in this war." With that, Harry walked from the podium. Kingsley pointed his wand at Harry and muttered 'queitus'. When nobody else got up to speak Kingsley started again.

"I would like to present you the war memorial in the memory of our friends and family members who have sacrificed their lives for us." Kingsley waved his wand pointing towards his left side and a faceless statue was revealed. When Kingsley started reading names, they started appearing on the plaque at the bottom of the statue. When the name of Tonks, Lupin, Colin and Fred's came, Harry could not help feeling as he could have stopped all this if he had surrendered earlier. When the last name was called, everyone stood from his or her places and all the bodies were buried. After many long moments, everyone started leaving for their homes. Harry left with the Weasleys for The Burrow.

A/N 1: I know some part of the story looks familiar with other stories I have read so many stories that I do not remember what and from where I have picked it. So all the credit for those parts goes to their original writers and I do not own any of those

A/N 2: I am seeking a Beta Reader if any one is interested please PM me.