Harry Potter and the Return of James T. Kirk

Chapter 9:

"Honours and Remembrances"

As the Starfleet honour guard brought the Hogwarts flag-draped torpedo tube into the Enterprise-A's torpedo bay, Captain Kirk and the Starfleet crew stood at attention, while the Klingons, Romulans and Hogwarts people offered their own salutes. Harry stepped forward at Captain Kirk's gesture and prepared to lead the service.

"We are gathered here in remembrance of our honoured dead: Commander Bianca Finch, executive officer of USS Titan... Pok, son of Torghn and captain of IKS Azetbur... Commander Donatra, captain of IRV Valdore...and Professor Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. These four individuals gave their lives to ensure that Voldemort and the Suliban would no longer have a chance to threaten the bonds of friendship forged among us," Harry said as the Starfleet honour guard removed the flag from Dumbledore's coffin.

"This battle has finally ended the animosity that existed between the Federation, the Klingons, the Romulans and the Dominion. So, to Commander Finch, Commander Pok, Commander Donatra and Professor Dumbledore, I offer our sincerest thanks and hope that whatever their next lives offer them will give them as much satisfaction as this one," Harry said. "Honours, hup!" Ron called.

Scotty began to play "Amazing Grace" on his bagpipes as the torpedo tube began its final journey to the launch tube. After it closed, Hermione tapped a few keys on the panel she stood at. On her monitor, a gold spark lanced out from the Enterprise-A's torpedo launcher and disappeared behind the Bajoran sun. "This service is concluded," Kirk said. "Dismissed."

As the crew and observers began to disperse, Harry saw that Ginny was starting to cry. Harry moved over to stand at her side and put an arm around her shoulder. "Ginny, he's really not dead, as long as we remember him," Harry said.

A few hours later, on Deep Space 9, Harry stood on the second floor of the Promenade as Ginny approached. "Harry, I just got a mysterious text message asking us to report to the Wardroom in thirty minutes...in dress robes," she said. "Well, whatever it is, we'd better hurry," Harry said.

In the Wardroom, Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione stood in dress robes along with Kirk, Spock and Scott in dress uniforms. Captain Sisko walked in, dressed-not in a Starfleet uniform, but in Bajoran robes. Draco and Cho walked in, similarly garbed in Bajoran robes. "Mister Malfoy, Miss Chang, do you understand what this ceremony means? Do you understand that this ceremony will join you as husband and wife in the eyes of the Prophets and under the laws of the Federation?" Sisko asked.

"We understand, Captain," Draco said. "Yes, Captain," Cho said. "We love each other." "Very well," Sisko said. "Boray pree hadokee. Tolata impara bores. Preeya Draco, preeya Cho, abrem varo atel," Sisko said. "You may kiss the bride."

Draco turned to Cho and kissed her as her husband for the first time. Harry led a round of applause for the new Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy.

A few hours later, Ron and Hermione had returned to Bajor to supervise the repair of the Enterprise-A saucer. Harry and Sisko were watching a baseball game on the Holosuite when the comm sounded.

"OPS to Captain Sisko." "Go ahead," Sisko said. "A flotilla of five starships led by the Starship Voyager is on approach, with Voyager requesting permission to dock. President Bacco wishes to speak to you," the voice from OPS said.

"Tell Voyager that permission is granted. Give me fifteen minutes and I'll be ready to receive her," Sisko said. "The message also requests the presence of Mr. Harold James Potter at the meeting," the voice from OPS said.

Fifteen minutes later, the doors to the commander's office opened, admitting President Bacco, with her Starfleet escort waiting outside. "Madam President, welcome to DS9," Sisko said. "Thank you, Captain," Bacco said. "I have come to meet the man who saved the Galaxy. Is this him?" Bacco gestured to Harry. "Yes, Madam President," Harry said. "Harold James Potter, at your service."

"I'll get right to the point of why I am really here, Captain," Bacco said, reaching inside her satchel and pulling out a PADD. Clearing her throat, Bacco began to read. "'Let it be known that on Stardate 57588.4, the Governing Council of the United Federation of Planets has voted in favor of admitting planet Gamma Germanicus 7 of the Gamma Quadrant into the United Federation of Planets. Furthermore, said Council has unanimously selected Harold James Potter to serve as said planet's Federation Council representative.'"

Bacco pulled another PADD from her satchel and handed it to Harry. Harry read: "'Let all present at the reading of this document know that, in honour of the brave deeds of her crew in the recent Battle of Sagittarius IX, the Federation starship USS Enterprise NCC-1701-A has been granted special dispensation allowing said ship to retain its current name and registry number unless her master and commander wishes to change it. Signed, Rear Admiral Kathryn Janeway, Chief of Operations, Starfleet Command.'"

Handing the PADD back to President Bacco, Harry smiled. "I doubt Captain Kirk will want to change it," he said. "I hope not," Sisko said. "Two Enterprises in active service at one time would be something to behold."

Sisko turned to Harry. "Speaking of which, how's the repair coming along?" Sisko asked. "We're just finishing the repairs to the saucer now," Harry said, moving towards a nearby monitor. "May I?" Harry asked Sisko. "Be my guest," Sisko said.

Harry tapped a control. "OPS, this is Ambassador Harold Potter of Gamma Germanicus VII. Put me through to the Enterprise-A saucer repair camp on Bajor." "Yes, Ambassador," Lieutenant ch'Thane said.

The face of Ron Weasley appeared on the monitor. "Hey, Harry. I heard about your new rank. Congratulations, Ambassador," Ron said. "Thanks, Ron," Harry said. "So, how's it going?" "Surprisingly well," Ron said. "We've got engineers from both Enterprises, the Titan and some members of the DS9 crew working to get the repairs finished before we have to depart for home in order to get Hogwarts admitted to the Federation and for you and my sister to get hitched."

"Hold on," Bacco interrupted. "You're getting married, Ambassador?" Harry nodded. "To his sister, Ginny," Harry said, gesturing to Ron's image on the monitor. "I'm sure that I can pull some strings and get some of your fellow ambassadors to attend the ceremony. After all, more than a few of them will be coming for the admittance ceremony," Bacco said.

"Thank you very much, Madam President," Harry said. "It'll mean so much to Ginny and myself."

To be concluded...