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THE HIDDEN PROPHECY

21. Celebrations.

Two months after the battle Harry's appearance had returned to normal, but oddly enough the powers stayed. He was now literally the most powerful wizard in the world. He didn't need a wand anymore, and he could control the elements easily. He had proposed to Ginny right after the battle and they were now happily married.

Ron Weasley, oddly enough, was on more than friendly terms with Pansy Parkinson, Neville and Luna had also paired up, and Luna was writing a book at the moment. 'The Golden Trio-The untold story.' In that book, of course, were the explained every year at Hogwarts, from first year to the epic battle in detail.

Draco and Hermione had had a small ceremony and were currently living at Malfoy Manor. Narcissa was the best grandmother, and Lucius…well, Lucius spoiled Leo worse than he had spoiled Draco. Lucius had invested in a broom making company, and at one year old, Leo was riding the latest broom. Of course, Hermione wasn't a bit pleased by that, and Draco had to agree. He didn't want his son to become the prat that he had been. Snape was currently dating professor Sinistra. A pair that shocked the others honestly. They never expected to see Snape dating, or smiling or laughing for that matter. But Sinistra's name wasn't for nothing, she had a bit more sense of humor, but she was right for Severus in every way.

The days were becoming happier and happier.

15-th July was a day for celebrations. The fall of the Dark Lord had become a holyday. Hogwarts was holding a ceremony for the heroes, and were expected to give a speech.

''Ginny…I'm not going.'' Harry said crossing his hands over his chest.

''Harry, be reasonable…this is mostly for you…for Merlin's sake, stop acting childish. Hermione's going to kill you if we're late. You may have these great powers now, but I bet my wand you're still scared of her.'' Ginny laughed.

''Don't tell her that.'' Harry said pointing a finger at his wife.

''I won't if you go get dressed. We have to be at the Manor in fifteen minutes.''

''Why do we have to go there anyway?''

''Because the Golden Trio has to make an appearance and go together. Draco has a carriage ready.''

Harry rolled his eyes and walked towards the bedroom to get changed. Twenty minutes later, the fireplace in Draco's study at Malfoy Manor glowed green. Ron and Pansy were already there, and so was all the Malfoy family.

''Gin…how are you?'' Hermione asked, pulling Ginny in a hug.

''Trying to get Harry to live another year.'' Ginny laughed.

''What do you mean?'' Draco asked puzzled.

''Well…'' Harry was looking at her with pleading eyes, ''…Harry, honestly, do you really think that Hermione would kill you for refusing to go?''

The room was silent for a few seconds, and then everyone laughed. Harry had turned a lovely shade of crimson. ''Thanks Gin.''

''You better go…'' Lucius said, ''…have fun.''

''Yea…sure…you have fun here, we have to hold a speech and everything.'' Ron mumbled.

Hermione of course had written speeches for everyone, and she was as pleased as ever when the boys fell to their knees in front of her and kissed her hands. The girls giggled.

''I knew I married a goddess.'' Draco whispered in her ear.

The minister of magic greeted them just inside the Great Hall and lead them to his table. Hermione had suggested that they hold the reunion at Hogwarts, afterall it was the place where it all started, and the place where they become friends.

''Ladies and gentlemen…'' the minister said, ''…I present to you…the Golden Trio.''

The hall roared with applause and cheers. They didn't particularly like the title, but anything they did, they couldn't stop the people from calling them that.

Harry and Ron each offered a hand to Hermione and walked to the stage.

''Good evening everyone…'' Harry said, ''…we're glad to see everybody tonight. This day…for the wizarding nation…is a day of celebration. But everybody seems to think that we three are the only ones that need to be congratulated for the victory. I may have defeated him in the last battle, but I wasn't alone. I believe that each and every one of you have a member of your family that was there. We three do not have all the glory. We all fought. You were all with us, side by side fighting. And the one true thing that really won…was the love that you all hold in your souls. The love that you hold for your families. Love was the power that saved me the first time Voldemort tried to kill me, and love was always there to help me fight him…well, that besides Ron's strategies, and Hermione's spells. If it weren't for them…I may as well have been dead in my first year. I'll never be able to thank them enough for what they did. They are my best friends, and will always be.''

The hall roared with applause once again, and the boys each hugged a teary Hermione.

''Thank you all for being here tonight, and thank you for your support. I hope there will never be another time….'' Hermione had been cut off by a loud crash coming from entrance doors.

Draco was at Hermione's side in an instant, wands at the ready.

Suddenly, the main doors came crushing down, and dark cloaked figures marched inside. Some of the Death Eaters were never found after the battle, but it seemed that they decided that the best time to attack was at the reunion. Afterall, their target was there.

Harry, Hermione and Ron started running towards the scene in a heart beat. Draco rolled his eyes. ''Bloody Gryffindors.'' he muttered and started running after them.

Hermione, Harry, Draco, Pansy, Ron and Ginny were fighting side by side. Of course the Death Eaters had no chance, but one of them managed to get to the minister of magic and he was holding the man hostage, with a wand pointed at his throat.

''Harry Potter…you will come with me or he dies.''

Harry narrowed his eyes, but Hermione was the one who acted. Without saying anything she waved her wand and a long, black whip sprung from the tip. First she snatched the wand from the Death Eater's hand, and then, waving it once again, it went around the man's neck.

''Haven't you learned your lesson yet?'' Hermione said, pulling the whip a little causing the man to loose his breath. ''I hope this will be enough of a lesson for the rest of you. You don't mess with us.'' She said and released him from the grip. One more quick wave and the masked man was bided.

''You said I didn't have a reason to be scared of her?'' Harry whispered to a wide-eyed Ginny.

''At this point…I'm not sure what to think anymore.'' She said.

Draco was as proud as ever. He pulled Hermione in his arms and kissed her. ''Mother has rubbed on you huh?''

''She is my mother-in-law after all.'' Hermione laughed.

''I love you.'' Draco whispered against her lips.

''I love you more.'' Hermione said and leaned into the kiss.

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