Hello Everyone! Here is the last chapter…please enjoy! Contains Slash...read at your own risk.

Harry slowly woke to a bright light. For a moment he didn't recognize where he was or what had happened to him. He vaguely remembered meeting someone at a place that suspiciously looked like King's cross but then he had been slammed back into reality.

His hand twitched and he opened his eyes even more, suddenly realizing that he was in the infirmary of Hogwarts. He slowly turned his head to see his mum sleeping in a chair beside him, her head laying on the bed.

At his movement, she woke and seeing that Harry was awake, her eyes filled with tears. "Harry…you're finally awake." She leaned forward and kissed his forehead, "we were so worried."

Madame Pomfrey bustled in, "Mr. Potter…I would advise you to never do something like that again. The three of you boys are going to be the death of me…I'm sure of it."

She waved her wand and Lily gripped Harry's hand. "Is he alright?"

Madame Pomfrey gave a brisk nod, "he's fine. He's good to go." That said, she bustled back to her office and shut the door.

Harry blinked and looked over at his mum, "how long have I been asleep?"

Lily frowned, "almost a week."

"Mum…what happened?"

Lily bit her lip, "no one is sure. Alex won't say anything until you're awake and Aries is in no condition to speak, but somehow Voldemort is gone."

Harry sucked in a gasp. "Gone? You mean…"

Lily nodded, "the aurors were called out to this place called Little Hangleton and found the body of Peter Pettigrew along with other known death eaters and the remains of Voldemort. He's truly gone."

Harry closed his eyes in relief. He wasn't sure how, but someone defeated Voldemort. It was then that his brain registered what his mum had said. "Where's Aries?"

Lily gave a sad smile, "Aries was too hurt to be treated here…he was taken to . He still hasn't woken up." She wiped a tear away, "it was horrible. He'd been under the cruciatus curse at least once a day, had multiple knife wounds, bitten by some kind of snake, he was malnourished and…and somehow was exposed to fiendfyre. The healers are still in wonder on how he was able to survive."

Harry knew that Aries had been tortured but he didn't realize it was to that extent. Suddenly Harry wanted to see his friend, it was urgent. "Mum. I want to see him."

Lily nodded as if she knew Harry's reaction would be like this. "Come on…everyone is already there."

She grabbed his hand and gently led him over to the fireplace, "St. Mungo's." With his mum's help, they made their way to the wizard hospital. The minute Harry stepped out of the fireplace, he could tell all the eyes were on him.

"Harry!" Elara Black was the first to notice him and ran, wrapping her arms around his waist, crying into his stomach. He patted her on the shoulder, "hey now…it's alright. I'm alright."

Jamie was next. "Harry…don't do that ever again. I just got you back…I don't want to lose you."

Harry smiled at his sister, "I promise…it won't happen anymore." He kissed her on the cheek and she hugged him, burying her face in his chest. It was nice to finally be able to show the love he's always had for his family.

His eyes landed on Alex. Alex was shifting his weight from side to side and seemed to be nervous. Harry opened his mouth to speak when Alex suddenly rushed forward and wrapped his arms tight around Harry's neck. Harry followed suit and the two brother's simply basked in each other's presence. Alex finally pulled back, "I've been such a jerk. I treated you like dirt and yet, you still cared for me." Alex sniffed, "when I saw you die, it was like my whole world stopped. At that moment I realized that I had ruined any chance to know you. I'm sorry and I hope that you can forgive me, because I want to be the brother you can be proud of."

Harry had stayed silent throughout the entire exchange. "There's nothing to forgive. I've always loved you and would want nothing more then to finally be your brother."

Alex nodded and the boys hugged again. Harry was pulled away by none other then his father. James locked eyes with his oldest, relishing in their beautiful green color before pulling Harry flush to his chest and wrapping is arms around the boy.

Harry stiffened but relaxed and buried his face in his father's chest. He closed his eyes as his father began to speak, "Harry…I'm so proud of the man you've become…this whole experience has shown what a fool I've been…I love you, son."

Harry let out a breath, he hadn't been realized he was holding. He hadn't heard those words out of his father's mouth for a long time. It was like a balm on his soul and it calmed him. "I love you too dad." He felt his father kiss his head, and then he pulled away from his father, "I want to see Aries."

James nodded and led Harry down a hallway. Both Sirius and Marlene were waiting by the door and both of them wrapped their arms around him, the minute they saw him. Sirius cuffed his shoulder while Marlene gave him a kiss on the cheek as Harry slowly entered the room.

The room was a single and Aries was restfully sleeping on the bed next to the window. There were flowers and cards placed around his table but Harry only had eyes for Aries.

It seemed that most of his wounds were healed, and gauze covered his eye while his body was covered in gauze as the healers worked to heal the burns of the cursed fire and nutrient potions were hooked up to his body. Harry made his way to the chair and sat down, gripping his friend's hand. He let the tears fall, "Aries…I need you to come back…I miss you."

Aries gradually came to awareness. His eyes slowly opened and landed on a head of black hair. Harry seemed to be sleeping, so Aries moved his hand to gently brush back his friend's hair.

The movement caused Harry to wake. "Aries?"

Aries gave Harry a smile, "Hey."

Harry closed his eyes as the tears fell. Harry leaned forward and rested his head on Aries's chest, "…please don't ever do that again. I don't know what I would do if you died. These last few mouths have been torture."

Aries smiled, "it's alright Harry." He closed his eyes, "I should have told you your fate a long time ago and for that I'm sorry."

Harry shook his head, "that doesn't matter anymore." He gripped Aries hand, "I was so worried that I would never get the chance to set things right," he took a deep breath, "I'm sorry. Can you forgive me?"

Aries moved so that his forehead touched Harry's and met those green eyes, "there's nothing to forgive…you're my best friend…never forget that."

Harry swallowed and nodded. There was a sudden beeping sound and soon the door was pushed open to revel a healer and Aries family and Harry slipped out. Aries grinned at his father, who came over and buried his face in Aries hair, "promise me…you'll never do that again."

Aries nodded. "How long was I out?" His mother came over and kissed his cheek, "we were so worried and you've been here for almost two mouths." She turned to the healer, "what's the status?"

The healer was looking over his charts, "it seems that young Lord Black will need to spend a few more days in the hospital as we work on those burns, but after a few days he should be good as new."

Marlene held Aries hand while Sirius kept his hand in his son's hair, "what about…the you know what?"

Aries rolled his eyes. "Dad…it's a tattoo…it won't go away."

Sirius frowned at his son's statement. The healer coughed, "well, it's like your son says…the magic used made it permanent…there's really nothing that can be done." The healer excused himself, shutting the door behind him.

Sirius sighed, "do you know what carrying that mark means?"

Marlene rolled her eyes, "Sirius-"

Aries cut her off, "I know dad…it's fine."

Sirius opened his mouth about to say something when he must have thought better about it and just shut it. He leaned down and kissed Aries on the forehead, "we'll come back in a few days. The aurors are going to want to see your memories."

Aries nodded. He had figured they would need to see them. "What's being done? Are the death eaters-"

Sirius held up a hand, "take it easy Aries. You're still in the hospital. I'll tell you everything once you're all healed."

Aries pouted but accepted his father's answer. Sirius stopped at the door, "now, there are a few people who have been waiting patiently." He opened the door and leading the front was Blaise, who didn't look happy. Blaise turned around and held up a hand, "alright you little heathens…the boyfriend gets to go first."

Aries snorted into his hand as he heard Elara, Regulas, Jude, Jamie and Teddy all moan about the unfairness. Blaise simply shook his head, "nope…that's not being unfair…it's being truthful."

Sirius rolled his eyes. Marlene smiled and the door shut behind them. Aries was quiet as Blasie stalked forward. Blaise practically grabbed him to his chest, "what were you thinking? Do you have any idea what you've done to me?"

Aries pushed Blaise away, "it's not like I planned on getting captured. That was a total bump in my plans."

Blaise snorted. "But that didn't stop you from achieving the ultimate goal, now did it?"

Aries raised an eyebrow, "true, but really? Can't you cut me some slack? I'm the one that's injured. Now come and give me some love."

Blaise merely smirked but obediently bent down and claimed Aries lips with his own. Aries moaned and Blaise used it as a way to gently take control. Merlin, Aries had missed this…Blaise was something else. His hands started roaming and Blaise pulled away with a chuckle, "oh no you don't. Not any of that until you're healed."

Aries pouted. Blaise laughed and kissed him on the cheek, "you look so cute when you pout. Now let's let the little heathens in."

Aries laughed as Blaise opened the door and the room filled with his family. It was something he wouldn't change for the world.

A few days later found Aries, Harry and Alex all sitting in their father's offices at the ministry of magic. The magical world was going haywire because Voldemort was gone but no-one really knew what had happened. The only people who had been available to provide the details were injured and unavailable to comment.

Aries was in the middle, between Harry and Alex, who to Aries surprise where actually getting alone. A smile played on his lips as he watched the two banter back and forth. They still had a long way to go but they were making progress.

James coughed. "Now…you three are all here so that we can go over your memories." He looked at Aries, "now, we've already gotten Harry's and Alex's so all we need now are yours, Aries."

Aries bit his lip. He wasn't sure where to begin. Sirius sensed his hesitation and sighed, "James…before you dive into Aries memory…there's something you should know."

James looked perplexed. "Alright. What is it?"

Sirius glanced over at Alex and Aries shook his head, "it's fine dad. Alex has a right to know as well."

Sirius gazed at Aries before closing his eyes, "very well." By the time that Sirius was done with his tale both James and Alex were looking over at Aries with double expressions of shock.

Alex tapped his finger on his chin, "so that's why you always get so misty eyed with mum…you never knew her, didn't you?"

Aries nodded. "Yeah…all my life, I'd only heard stories about Lily Potter and so when I was finally able to meet her…it was like a dream come true."

James was having a hard time holding back tears. What Aries had gone through in his old reality was enough to break even the strongest of men. The fact that he still remained strong made James proud of the man his pseudo-son had become. He coughed, "let's get those memories…shall we?"

Aries nodded and closing his eyes, held his wand up to his temple. He thought of his stay at casa Voldemort and more. He pulled out a glowing blue string and deposited it into the vile.

James took it and led the boys down to the courtroom. Aries could hear voices, so that meant that the full Wizenmagot had been called. James opened the door and Aries stepped into the room. The purple robed lords and ladies of the Wizenmagot were all seated around the room with Dumbledore sitting in the center. His mum, and aunts were seated a little to the side next to Remus Lupin and Severus Snape as well as the children. Daphne, Hermione and Blaise were next to his family all looking between worried and anxious.

Madame Bones rang a gavel, "order in the court. We are here today to witness the events leading up to the destruction of Voldemort." She peered down at James, "do you have the memories?"

James nodded. "Yes, Director Bones." He waved his hand and someone scurried forward carrying a pensive and James dumped Aries memories into the swirling liquid. "This pensive now holds the memories from all three boys. Now be warned that this might be highly gruesome." With a wave of his wand, the liquid in the bowl spread out and grew large enough to let the whole room view the memory.

The lights went down and they began to play. The first memory was from Aries. Aries closed his eyes as it started to play. He could hear the gasps from the audience as certain things were reveled, like his parselmouth ability. He could hear women crying as his torture played out in real time. It finally ended with Aries summoning the fiendfyre and barely escaping from the old mansion.

There was a tense silence, and the next memory started to play. This one was Harry's and began with the third task and ended with his death. Again, he could hear the women crying as Harry selfishly gave his life for his friend and brother.

The final memory was Alex's and it told the same story of Voldemort's rebirth, showcasing Harry's sacrifice, Aries pleas to finish Voldemort off and finally ending with Alex's duel with the dark lord.

When the lights came up, no one dared to speak. All eyes were trained on the three young boys who had endured more then what was humanly possible. Madame Bones cleared her throat, "well…I think we all know and are eternally grateful to what these young boys have done for the wizarding world. I think the order of merlin, first class will be enough…all in favor?"

Her eyes roved over the entire courtroom and every hand in the courtroom was raised. Madame Bones nodded, then started clapping and soon everyone was clapping and shouting their thanks.

Harry blushed and ducked behind Aries, who laughed. "Come on Harry…you're a hero."

Harry stuck his tongue out, "only thanks to you." He suddenly smiled, "I couldn't have done this without you."

Alex rolled his eyes at their display. Sometimes, Aries and Harry acted like they were in a relationship. Aries smirked, "I do believe Mr. Potter that your brother is laughing at us…why don't we," he leaned down to whisper in Harry's ear. Alex saw the grins starting to form and slowly started backing up. "Hey…ganging up on me isn't fair."

It was no use. Both Aries and Harry had identical grins on their faces that promised Alex a world of pain. Alex suddenly turned and ran out the courtroom with Harry and Aries close behind.

James and Sirius merely gaped before they laughed. "Well…I wonder what they're going to do?" James turned to Sirius, "should we go find out?"

Sirius smirked, "nah…I've got something better."

James raised an eyebrow in question and Sirius simply waved his wand. A smokey vapor formed in front of the two marauders and James could see Alex just ahead of Harry and Aries, when all of a sudden they all three tripped curtsey of a trip jinx.

Sirius waved the image away and James couldn't help but laugh. "How long did it take you to set that up?"

Sirius winked, "I'd tell you but then I'd have to kill you. But just between you and me…it took me all day to configure it to their signatures."

Harry shook his head. "I changed my mind. I don't want to do this."

Aries laughed and pushed Harry through the door of Gringotts. "No can do, Harry. Remember what Godric said? It's time to do this." Aries pushed Harry all the way to a free teller, "we'd like an inheritance test done today."

The goblin stared at Harry, who swallowed. Finally the goblin pushed away from the desk, "follow me."

He led the two boys deep into the bowls of the bank and Harry was getting more and more creeped out. Aries placed his hand on Harry's shoulder, "relax. It will be fine."

The goblin stopped in front of a door and Harry gingerly followed the goblin. Aries quietly shut the door behind them. The goblin turned to Harry, "alright," he held out a piece of parchment, "all we need is your blood."

Harry raised an eyebrow, "that's it?"

The goblin smirked, "were you thinking of something else? If you'd like, I can certainly arrange for-"

Harry quickly shook his head, "no, it's fine." He slashed his hand and let a drop of blood fall on the parchment. It only took a few minutes for inky black writing to slowly appear on the page. Harry's eyes grew wide as his heritage was reveled and fainted.

Aries rolled his eyes and glanced at the parchment. It looked like Godric was right. He knelt down next to Harry, "enervate!"

Harry opened his eyes, "Aries…it…Godric was right."

Aries smirked at his friend, "well, this just got interesting. What are you going to do now, Lord Gryffindor?"

Harry glared at Aries at the use of his apparent title. "Nothing," a gleam came into his eyes, "Lord Slytherin."

Aries narrowed his eyes, "hey now…"

Harry shrugged his shoulders, "if I'm Gryffindor then that makes you Slytherin, especially since you can talk to snakes."

There was a thud.

Aries glanced over at the goblin, "I think you broke him."

Harry cringed, "well…what should we do?"

Aries shrugged his shoulders, "we should just leave."

Harry was incredulous, "Aries! We just can't leave him there."

"What do you want us to do?" Aries asked, "he's a goblin. I'm sure that he would not appreciate us using wizard magic on him to wake him up."

"Right you are."

Both boys turned to see the goblin getting up. The goblin snorted, "you can leave. I'll make sure that this is taken care of." The goblin snapped his fingers and handed a bag to Harry, "this links directly to your vault and this," he then pulled a ornate box from the desk, "is the heir's ring." He opened it and Harry could see the ring of Gryffindor. It featured a red griffin on a black background with a deep gold eye.

He swallowed and slowly placed it on his finger. There was a flash of light and it re-sized to fit Harry's finger.

They turned to leave when the goblin called out, "Lord Black…this is for you."

Aries turned around and the goblin was holding out another ornate box. Aries took it and opened it to see another ring. This one featured a large black snake on a silver background. Aries swallowed and placed it on his finger. As with Harry's it re-sized to fit his finger.

The goblin gave him another sack and bowed, "I look forward to seeing what you young lords are able to accomplish."

The goblin shut the door behind them. Harry turned to Aries, "did that really just happen?"

Aries smiled with a nod, "well now you only have one last thing to do. Are you prepared?"

Harry grinned and nodded, "I've been ready since our third year."

Aries laughed and clapped Harry on the shoulder, "then it's time for a family dinner."

The boys appeared back to Potter Manor where a family gathering was taking place. Lily, Marlene, and Alice had taken charge and were cooking up a storm that smelled divine. James and Sirius had gotten a pick-up game of quidditch going by the time Harry and Aries had returned. Hermione was currently in conversation with Juliet about going into Healer training and possibly working at Hogwarts. Blaise and Daphne were sitting underneath one of the trees quietly talking about what to do after Hogwarts.

Harry gave a slight nod to Aries, who winked at Harry before heading to the fire to make a floo call. Harry wiped his hands on his pants, as he walked over to his girlfriend. He plopped down next to her, "hey babe."

Daphne grinned at Harry, "Harry! Where did you go?"

Harry smiled and grabbed Daphne close, "that's for me to know and you to find out." He kissed her ear, "but right now, I have something to tell you."

Daphne smiled, "ok. What is it?"

Harry was aware that everyone's eyes were now on him and Daphne and Blaise slipped away. Harry took a deep breath and held her hands, "Daphne…I've loved you from the moment that I met you and I know that I will love you until the day I die."

Daphne's eyes started to fill with tears as Harry moved to get down on one knee. Daphne gasped and clasped a hand over her mouth as he went on, "you're the only girl I can even think about spending the rest of my life with…" he pulled a ring box from his pocket, "will you do me the honor of being my wife?"

Daphne was crying in earnest now. She nodded through her tears of joy and Harry slipped the ring on her finger and stood up, gathering her in his arms as his lips bent down to reach hers. When she finally pulled back, she took a look at her finger. The ring was simple and classy just like her and it was perfect.

"Congratulations!"

Daphne turned in surprise, "Astoria!" She turned to Harry, who smiled, "I wanted your family to be here." Daphne was struck again with how much she loved Harry and kissed him before running towards her little sister. Her parents were there as well and she couldn't be happier.

Lily came over and kissed Harry on the cheek, "that was so sweet. She's a lovely girl."

Harry smiled down at his mum, "thanks mum."

Lily smiled, "I guess I should take this time to meet the in-laws." She started to walk off and Harry was filled with warmth as his parents began to make the Greengrasses welcome.

"I didn't think you had it in you to propose in such a public place. Well done."

"I agree. Aries didn't tell me this was happening."

Harry's eye twitched as both Hermione and Blaise spoke up from beside him. He crossed his arms, "for your information this is really just family and Aries didn't tell you because I promised him pain."

Blaise laughed, "yeah..I bet." He slung his arm around them both, "let's go be social."

Later that night, Aries crawled into bed and smirked at the lump that was there. "Blaise…what a surprise."

Blaise grinned, "oh you know…just your usual kidnapping."

Aries raised an eyebrow, "kidnapping? I don't think my parents will take to kindly to that word."

Blaise smirked, "well…they already know."

Aries laughed, "merlin Blaise. Where are we going?"

Blaise's answer was to just lean down and capture Aries mouth with his own. Aries wasn't even aware that they had been port-keyed out. When he opened his eyes, he could see where they were.

He wrapped his arms around Blaise, "well my sexy Italian…how did you know that a vacation in Italy was just what I wanted?"

Blaise smirked, "you'll never know…can't give away all my secrets."

Aries laughed and kissed Blaise's chin, "you Slytherin."

Blaise smiled, "of course." His hand started moving and slowly Aries's shirt was discarded. Aries hissed, it would be the first time that Blaise would see that mark and he wasn't sure what he would think.

Blaise grew quiet as he regarded the dark mark. Aries couldn't breath. Slowly, Blaise bent down and Aries shivered as he felt Blaise's lips gently touch the mark. "You're so beautiful…this only goes to show that my lover is strong and I couldn't be prouder."

Aries let go of his breath, "Blaise." He was filled with love for Blaise and wanted nothing more then to fill his lover inside of him. "I want you so bad."

Blaise smirked as if that was his plan and soon Aries was lost in a haze of passion and love as Blaise sought to give what Aries wished for.

When Aries returned to England he had one more issue to take care of. He was making his way to the headmaster's office at Hogwarts. He stared at the gargoyle and hissed a command. The gargoyle slid open and smirking, he walked up the stairs.

He opened the door and carefully regarded Dumbledore with his arms crossed. Dumbledore sighed, "what can I do for you Lord Black?"

Aries pursed his lips, "I think you know why I am here. It is time to give it up."

Dumbledore slowly got up and made his way to a cabinet behind his desk. "I never would have thought that you were the master of death. I must say it was certainly a surprise."

Aries snorted, "don't play nice headmaster. I know your games." Aries stepped close to Dumbledore and leaned down to whisper in his ear, "the next time you decide to play god with people's lives…remember that you almost destroyed this world. If it wasn't for me, then Harry would have destroyed you all." He pulled back with the wand in his hands and after a curt nod, he was gone.

Outside, he gripped the wand and glanced down at the small piece of wood. Throughout the years this small piece of wood had caused many lives to be lost and it was time to put an end to it's story. He closed his eyes with a smirk and snapped the wand in two. He then slowly engulfed it in flames and he watched as the most powerful wand in the world, slowly burned away into ash.

"Well done Harry Potter. Enjoy the rest of your life and don't come to quickly." A voice whispered in his ear and he knew it was Death.

He put his hands in his pocket, his work was done.

So that's it…this has been a joy to write and thank you to everyone who has reviewed, favorited and liked it. It means a lot to me.