Epilogue: 15 Years Later

Both Cassie and Scorpius, along with their parents, younger sister Athena, brother Lucius Draconis, and 7 year-old sister Harmonia were on Platform 9 3/4. The twins were going into fifth year, whilst Athena was about to enter her third and Lucius a budding first year.

Scorpius who was sorted into Gryffindor, had the trademark Malfoy smirk plastered on his slightly pointy features with the infamous Malfoy platinum blond locks atop his head. Although, Scorpius has been said to have inherited Hermione's eyes, smarts and know-it-all attitude. He along with James Potter were the captains of the Gryffindor Quidditch team, as well as best friends. Also, as of last Christmas, Rose Weasley and Scorpius were a couple.

The Weasleys were standing next to the happy couple. Hugo was huffing about trying to get Cassie's attention, who was busy scolding James Potter for his child-like antics. Albus Severus was ignoring his parents warnings in favour of snogging his girlfriend, Maria Luna Zabini. Her older brother, Alessandro Zabini was beside his parents waiting for Ivy Nott to arrive.

Cassiopeia, however, was a carbon copy of her mother's appearance but her attitude was all Malfoy, it was only fitting that she was sorted into Slytherin.

Lucius Draconis, true to his name exhibited all Malfoy attributes and was sorted into Slytherin without a second thought from the sorting hat. Athena, was all Hermione, in her right hand she held 'Hogwarts: A History, before and after the Great War'. She was, to everyone's surprise, sorted into Ravenclaw. Harmonia, on the other hand, was looking very much like a mix of her mother and her grandmother Malfoy.

Within minutes the Notts and Puceys had stumbled elegantly through the barrier. As soon as Athena spotted Amy Nott, a first year suspected-Slytherin, she bounded over and gave her best friend a tight hug. Then she proceeded to whisper something into her ear which made Amy blush. Marcus Pucey, a sixth year Slytherin smirked at Athena, stood next to Chris Nott who was eyeing Lilly Luna Potter with lidded eyes.

''Is everything set?'' Hermione said over the laughter ok the children. A general nod or grunt of ascension echoed in their area. ''Now, Scorp, behave and no fooling around.''

A long suffering groan was heard from Scorpius whilst his sisters and brother laughed at his predicament, only to scowl deeply when Draco said, ''That goes for you as well Cassie, Athena and Draconis. I don't want to hear a peep from either of you four.''

''Think twice, children, before you decided to pull any pranks.'' Lucius drawled. ''I am, after all still the Head of Slytherin.'' Cassie and Draconis immediately stood straighter.

''No care packages if I hear your grades slip,'' Narcissa said in a deceivingly sweet tone. ''I also might change my mind about trying to convince your mother to order the newest Quidditch brooms for you lot.''

A sharp whistle was heard as a plume of smoke filled the platform. The kids scrambled around, just in time to grab their belongings and push and shove to board the train.

Meanwhile, on the platform each husband was consoling their teary wife, bar Lucius as he was on the rain having kissed Narcissa adieu. ''Love, we've done this for six years, you know they'll come back safe.'' Draco whispered into Hermione's ear whilst clearing the slow flowing tears with his thumb. ''Besides, Father will keep a firm eye on them when we can't.''

Hermione smiled up at her husband despite the tears rolling down her bronze cheeks. It would always be like this, family and friends. As Harmonia waved off the train, Hermione realised that everything was fine. Life was treating her well.