Author's Note: It's in the description of the story, but since I haven't stated it since, I thought I would make it really, really clear. So here goes: Disclaimer: All things in bold belong to J.K. Rowling, characters included. I wish I could write something as epic as her. She so awesome that she doesn't own an umbrella- rain knows better than to fall on her head. Anyways, back to the story...

"Holy sh-"

"Harry James Potter, you had better not finish that sentence," said a voice, and Harry opened his eyes and sat up, alarmed.

"What the bloody-"

"Or that sentence," said the same voice. He looked to his right and saw two angels. They had to be. Because they looked just like his parents.

"Mum…Dad?" Harry whispered.

"Hello, son," said his father, and Harry shot to his feet and sprinted across the room, launching himself at the two. They caught him and pulled him into a hug, laughing along with Harry. His parents were here, and he could hug them. But that meant…

"Oh crap. I'm dead, aren't I?" asked Harry, pulling slightly back.

"Err, sort of," said James Potter, rubbing the back of his neck. Harry smiled.

"I do that," he said, his voice coming out hoarse. He felt tears prickling his eyes, and he cleared his throat.

His mom and dad smiled at him, and he pulled them in for another hug. Harry pulled away again after a while.

"Wait. What do you mean, sort of?" he asked, confused.

Lily took his hand. "Come along Harry, we have a lot to discuss," she said, and pulled him towards a tree. It was a familiar looking tree. It was the same one he sat under almost every day, overlooking the lake. They sat down, with Harry in between his parents for the first time ever.

"We are so proud of you, Harry. My little boy. My brave, brave son," said Lily, tears in her eyes. She cupped Harry's cheek with her hand.

James placed his arm around Harry's shoulders. "You have gone above and beyond what we ever expected," said James, giving Harry a squeeze. "You have been so brave."

"Harry, honey," said Lily, and Harry turned to look at her.

"We do have the same eyes," murmured Harry, emerald green meeting emerald green. He had heard it several times: he was the spitting image of his father, but with his mother's eyes. To see it himself- he was happy.

Lily gave him a smile and nodded. "Harry," she began again. "Listen to me, because this is very important. You aren't completely dead."

"What?" asked Harry, thoroughly confused.

"The night Voldemort came to our home and tried to kill you, something happened," said James. "The curse rebounded and hit him."

Harry nodded; he had heard the story before. "What does that have to do with me being sort of dead?"

"A part of his soul latched on to the only living thing the room in an attempt to stay alive," said James. Harry started to understand, and he was sure his face showed a horrified look. James nodded and continued. "It latched on to you, Harry."

"But-it's…does that mean a part of his soul…is in me?" asked Harry timidly.

"It was in you," said Lily. "It's gone now. Destroyed when Voldemort hit you with that killing curse."

"By the way, sacrificing yourself to save your godfather- very noble of you, Harry," said his father, ruffling his hair.

"Noble," scoffed Lily. "It was brave to the point of stupidity," she scowled, but still had a smile on her face. "A true Gryffindor," she said, giving Harry a soft smile.

"A true Potter, you mean," said James, grinning the same smile that Harry saw every time he looked in the mirror. The Potter grin.

"So, if his soul is destroyed that was in my soul, does that mean that only my soul remains?"

His father nodded his head.

"But you're both dead…and I'm here talking to you so I must be dead…" said Harry. I still don't get it.

Lily smiled at him. "We are dead, yes," she said. "But you have a choice."

"What kind of choice?" asked Harry.

"You can choose to stay here or you can choose to continue on," said James.

Harry thought about it. He stared at his parents, drinking them in. He had wished for 14 years that he could see his parents again; to talk to them, and hug them, and just be with them.

"If I stay here…I would be with you guys?"

"Yes," said James.

"But you would also be leaving behind all those who love you," said Lily, smiling sadly.

"I know you'll make the right choice, son," said James.

Harry stared at them. "I love you both. So much. But Fleur," he said. "Fleur. And Hermione and Ron and Katie and Sirius and Remus and-"

"Harry," said Lily, cutting him off. "We would love nothing more than to be with you forever. But you're needed back home."

James ruffled Harry's hair again. "And we'll be together again someday."

"I love you guys," said Harry, launching himself at them again, breathing in their scent. "I miss you every day. I wish we had more time…"

"As do we, Harry," said Lily, her eyes watering. She smiled at him. "You take good care of that Fleur. She's the one for you, Harry."

Harry grinned. "Don't I know it."

"And take care of Padfoot and Moony," said James. "God knows they need someone to keep them in line," he joked.

Harry smiled at his father. "They're the best," said Harry. "But you're absolutely right."

James laughed and Lily chuckled. Harry hugged them again. "So this is goodbye then," he whispered, tears coming back to his eyes.

"This is a see you later," said his dad. "We are so proud of you son."

"We love you so much. Never forget that," said his mom, and they all stayed in the embrace until Harry eventually pulled away.

"Head back to the castle," said his dad, and Harry nodded, giving his parents one last Potter grin, mirroring his father. He turned and started the trek back up the familiar castle. It was time for him to go home.

What?! Another Author's Note?!: Short chapter, but you didn't think I would leave you all hanging, did you?! …actually, that's something I would probably do because I'm evillll. Muahaha. Just kidding. I just haven't had time lately to update, and since you all have been so patient (and because I accidentally fell asleep around 5 pm and took a three hour nap) I'm full of energy tonight. And it's spring break! Which means the story will probably be wrapped up sometime next week! Hope you've enjoyed the story so far! Thanks for sticking with me!