Note: Sorry for the short first two chapters. I'm giving brief reminders of the battle. But we start here, this is just after Voldemort is defeated and Harry has thrown the wand. I also wish to encourage you for reviews. Enjoy.
Harry looked over the land, sighing in relief. It was over. He looked towards the Whomping Willow, and his eyes widened. "Snape." He nearly yelled. Hermione and Ron turned, and they turn gasped, then hastened towards him. He limped out, holding his back. In a moment of pure madness, Harry rushed forward, and embraced Severus. Severus flinched, then patted his back.
"Its okay, Potter. Bring yourself together." He drawled. Harry stood back, glancing to Ron and Hermione.
"Sorry, Professor. We thought you were dead." Harry muttered. Severus stood tall, his eyes brimming with tears.
"Well, I had chanced a healing spell as you left. It… kept me alive." He explained. Harry's eyes lit up, and Ron and Hermione nodded.
"I was wondering…. Professor Snape…. If you would join us at Grimmauld. We plan on keeping up the Order, to protect further generations." Harry muttered. Severus was taken aback, but looked to think on it.
"As a place of residence for myself, or for visits?" Severus questioned softly. Harry's lips twitched as he tried not to smile.
"Whichever pleases you…. I would very much like for you to be a part of my family." Harry replied just as softly. Severus' wiped away a tear.
"I would be honored, Harry." Severus exclaimed. Harry held his hand out, and Severus shook it.
"Then it's a deal." Harry smiled warmly. Ron and Hermione let out an audible sigh of excitement. They turned towards the school, and walked slowly, relishing in their new found companion.
"Harry!" Professor McGonagall called out. Harry embraced her as she eyed Severus.
"We had him all wrong, Professor. He just had to play his part." Harry explained, and she took his word. They turned inside to prepare the removal of their fallen comrades.
The mourning feast they had prepared at Hogwarts was held in the Great Hall, as well as outdoors on the grounds. Thousands of Witches and Wizards came. From purebloods like the Malfoys, the Longbottoms, and the Prewetts, to Half-Bloods and Muggle Borns.
Harry sat at the head table, with Ron, Hermione, Tonks, Remus, Severus, and Professor McGongall. The hall was covered in the banners of each house, intermingled above the tables. It was a work of pure magic, and it lit the hall, as well as the hearts all around. Slytherins sat with Gryffindors, as well as Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs. Hogwarts was changed. Professor McGongall stood.
"Welcome back to Hogwarts. It is a sad day, but we must rejoice. Our fallen would not want us to be sad. We have overcome a difficult obstacle. We can only rise from here." She called out in a clear voice. "We would like to honor Harry Potter, one last time, he has shown great courage, even in the face of such obvious danger." Harry stood. He looked about the room as the doors of the hall burst open, and a cloaked woman rushed forward.
"My son! My Harry!" She cried out. Harry looked up into the face of his Mother.