EPILOGUE
The sun had returned after a long time.
There was nothing like a good summer vacation.
The story of Albus catching Ebenezer Bernhardt had spread all through England.
The reality of what had happened that night had been twisted into so many forms that some thought Albus was a seer who could use his powers without a wand.
Albus received an overflowing amount of mail asking him to predict random people's futures.
Others believed that Albus would soon become a top Auror who'd turn the whole department around like his father.
The world now knew about Voldemort's daughter.
Xena had never been used to such attention. Her identity had been so well-hidden for years that she suddenly felt opaque rather than the transparent person no one cared about.
She had become a show piece for the local newspapers and reporters were tripping over their robes to get even the slightest glimpse of her.
After a long hard discussion at the ministry of magic, it was decided, Xena would hold on to the Bedowin name and could give it up if she wanted when she turned seventeen.
She would live the life of an ordinary citizen and the law would protect her from the due discrimination she was sure to receive from some sects of society.
On the other hand Wolf Carrow's situation was a little stickier.
Having worked for Bernhardt under the cover story of his being dead meant he deserved punishment. But by helping Xena and giving inside information on Bernhardt, to some extent he had atoned for his sins.
Having not been of age at the time of his false death, he couldn't possibly be sent to Azkaban for his want to live.
Therefore, the ministry came to a conclusion, he'd be cleared of charges but would be watched by the ministry and if it turned out that he was in any way breaking the law there would be consequences.
All in all, the wizarding world was at peace again.
There was hardly a reason not to smile.
That is why Xena sat on the branch of the tall tree overlooking the lake.
She swung her leg back and forth in monotony smiling unto herself.
She finally felt human, complete and happy.
There was nothing more she could have asked for.
Dream child dream
Until the morning light
Before the end of the night
Let your dreams take flight
Let them guide you
Show you what you want
Let them take you
Put you out of this misery
A beautiful world awaits
You stand at its gates
One step further
Listen to your fate
It's all for you and only you
No one can steal it from you
It's all you need it's all you want
It's your dream come true
Hesitate no more
Go on go forth
Don't be shy
Don't be meek
Dream child dream
Until the morning light
Before the end of the night
Let your dreams take flight.
I saw her sitting there and didn't feel the urge to disturb the scene.
But she was smiling and I could tell that she was happy, that's all I really wanted.
Everything was over and everything was back to normal in the most abnormal of ways.
I had a purpose now, I had some meaning and so did she.
All was well.
THE END
AN: Dream and keep dreaming!
But remember "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live" ;)
Thanks for reading everyone!
