Note: I do not own 'Harry Potter' but do own Neci...Hope you enjoy the story...

Severus and I were ordered to stay at St. Mungo's for a few days under observation. There was nothing wrong with either of us but the healers couldn't account for why he got younger. They estimated he was now around 29.

Our first day out was spent being interrogated by Aurors. They wanted to know how Severus was taken by Bellatrix, how I got him back from the veil, and how I cast the killing curse wandlessly. One Auror wanted to test my wandless abilities but Minister Shacklebolt nixed that idea. Instead he wanted to give me Order of Merlin First Class. I talked him into doing something else.

"Thank you all for coming to this special ceremony. After careful deliberation, several awards need to be given out to several special wizards and witches.

"For their continuous help and support, I award Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley each an Order of Merlin, Second Class. It was with their help that we caught several Death Eaters on December 21st. Being as young as they are, they didn't need to do what they did."

The crowd went nuts for the two of them. They walked up to the stage and Kingsley placed their metals around their necks. I clapped for them as they headed back to their seats.

"For their ultimate sacrifice, I award Frank and Alice Longbottom each an Order of Merlin, Second Class. Would their son, Neville Longbottom, come up to receive their medals?"

I looked over at the boy and clapped as hard as I could. Neville blushed and he approached the stage. His grandmother was crying as he accepted the medals. He caressed them as he took his seat.

"For his work as a spy and his disregard for personal safety, I award Severus Snape Order of Merlin, Second Class."

I squeezed his hand as he got up to accept it. Everyone knew of his de-aging because of an article in the Daily Prophet the day after it happened. Severus accepted the medal from Kingsley before coming back to me. He kissed me and grabbed my hand.

"You and I will have to talk, witch," he growled lovingly.

"I had been prepared to award Albus Dumbledore another Order of Merlin but he kindly refused. He stated he was doing his duty to protect the wizarding world from another Dark wizard."

The crowd clapped anyways for the Headmaster. The old wizard stood and bowed slightly before sitting back down.

"Four months ago, our next recipient was brought into this war against Voldemort to only lose her mother hours later. That was when she vowed to help rid our world of Voldemort. Neci Spencer did more than what was expected of her, even if it meant bodily harm. It was her spell, blood and protection wards, and distraction that facilitated in his destruction and the protection of several Hogwarts students.

"For her bravery, courage, and selflessness, I award Neci Spencer an Order of Merlin, First Class."

I got up and walked up onto the stage. I smiled at Kingsley as he put the medal around my neck. I looked out at the crowd and smiled. I sat back down next to Severus and rested a hand on my stomach.

"We all know Harry Potter and what he's had to endure at the hands of Voldemort. Because of his actions, no one will have to be afraid anymore. While he had been referred to as the Boy Who Lived, a friend would like to suggest the new title of 'just Harry'.

"For his bravery, courage, and destruction of Voldemort, Harry Potter is awarded an Order of Merlin, First Class."

"Yah, Harry."

"Good job, Harry."

The room was filled with yelling, clapping, and courtesy of the Weasley twins mini fireworks. Harry made it up to the stage and took the medal from Kingsley. He turned to the crowd and looked like he wanted to say something. It took a minute before it was quiet again.

"This award is for everyone who helped with the destruction of Voldemort. I want to share this award with everyone who has lost their lives at the hands of him and his Death Eaters. Cedric Diggory, Tamara Spencer, Frank and Alice Longbottom, James and Lily Potter are among many who are not here with us today. We shall never forget them."

Harry went back to his seat as we had a moment of silence. Kingsley ended the awards ceremony and photographers rushed to us to take pictures.

"Neci, thank you," Neville said.

"For whatever do you mean? Your parents deserved those awards. Neville, why didn't you tell anyone?" I asked as I pulled him to the side so we were alone.

"About that night. About what you probably hear if a Dementor is near. Harry hears his mother scream. Neville, do you hear your parents' last words of love after they scream?"

A tear fell down his cheek and he wiped it away. He didn't look at me but he nodded.

"They pleaded for your safety. Their last words should show you how much you mean to them. Cherish those words. I knew my mother loved me but I never got to hear them from her. Neville, promise me that when you have kids you'll tell them you love them everyday."

"I promise. Thank you."

Neville hugged me and went over to his grandmother. Severus appeared beside me and wrapped an arm around my shoulders.

"You OK?"

"They tortured his parents in front of him. No child should have seen that. Like Harry shouldn't have seen his mother being killed."

"But it's over, Neci. No child will experience that again."

"Promise me that. If it does, we'll stop it before it goes too far, right?"

"Of course."

Note2: I have finally finished this story and I will be spending the rest of the night editing so I can get it up tonight...look forward to at least 5-7 more chapters before the end...