A/N: Surprise! I had a review requesting an epilogue and I decided to deliver that request. I hope you all have enjoyed this story as much as I have writing it! Have a great weekend!
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter
September 1st, 2011
Kings Cross Station
The train station was as busy as Harry remembered. Families from all over Scotland, Ireland and the United Kingdom were rushing about, trying to say their last goodbyes before reuniting in December for Christmas break. Harry held Lily by the hand, quickly disappearing behind the platform followed by his fiancée and Hailey. Hermione had been a mess since the time they woke up that morning, sobbing at the thought of not seeing her daughters for several months. Harry had told her over and over that the months would pass quickly, and the girls would be home in no time.
"You have everything you need? Your trunks, pets, wands?" Hermione asked her daughters as she fiddled with the Hailey's bag.
"Yes, Mum." Lily told her, rolling her eyes. "The answer is the same as it was two hours ago!"
"Lily." Harry warned. Lily apologized to her mother, who once again pulled her into a bone crushing hug. A few moments later Ron and Luna, Draco and Ginny and the children appeared at their side, the wives sobbing. The Hogwart's Express tooted its horn, signaling it was time to embark.
"Now you two be sure to make time for your studies." Hermione told them, placing a kiss on each of their heads.
"Don't worry, Mum. I've already gotten a head start on some of the reading." Hailey told her, causing Hermione to smile proudly. Out of her daughters, she knew Hailey would be the one to keep the other in line.
"Good girl."
"But keep in mind it's alright to have fun as well. Right, 'Mione?" Harry said as he wrapped an arm around his fiancée, looking down at her as he nodded in the girls' direction.
"Of course, having fun is just as important."
"Just make sure you lot don't have too much fun. I don't think we need to give your mums a heart attack within the first week you hear?" Ron joked as he patted his son on the shoulder.
"We wouldn't dream of it." Jenna said mischievously, as she wrapped an arm around her cousin's neck.
"Have fun, Jen." Ginny told her as she kissed her daughter on the cheek.
"Mum!" Jenna said as she quickly wiped the kiss off her cheek. "You're embarrassing me."
Once more the train tooted, warning that departure time was near.
"Alright, you four best get a move on." Draco said as he waved at all the children.
The Six parents watched as their children embarked on their first journey to Hogwarts, praying that the dark times were in the past so their children wouldn't have to grow up as fast as they had. Hermione watched her daughters' step onto the train, taking one last look at her before disappearing into the crowd of students.
Harry took hold of her hand, squeezing it gently. "They'll be fine, love. We'll see them in December."
"I know. Luckily between starting my new job at St. Mungo's and planning the wedding, my mind will be focused." Hermione told him. Harry leaned down and planned a chaste kiss on her lips before turning towards the locomotive, waving goodbye one last time before leaving with his friends.
The following morning the six children had written to their parents, explaining how exciting it was to journey across the lake in the row boats with Hagrid, who the children had come to adore. They were in awe as they stared at the luminating castle. The children admitted they were rather nervous when it came to the sorting of their houses.
The first of the four children to be sorted was Jenna. She out of all the children, were the least nervous. Once her name was called, she walked up the steps proudly, then sat upon the stool. The sorting hat took less than a minute before deciding she was a Gryffindor, much to her surprise. Next was Hailey, whose nerves had gotten the best of her. She was shaking with each step she took up the marbled stairs. She looked out into the crowd, her nerves easing as she saw her older sister giving her a thumbs up. The hat stalled for about three minutes before deciding her house for the next seven years would be Ravenclaw.
Lily was next, walking in stride as she took her place on the stool. No sooner did the hat touch her raven black hair did the sorting hat call out, "Gryffindor!" Jenna roared loudly as her best friend made her way to the table, clapping her on the back. Dylan, the last to be called out of all the students, anxiously walked up the steps and onto the stool. After debating for three minutes, the sorting had finally decided on Hufflepuff as his house, along with Hailey's best friend, Grace. Dylan had been a bit worried his family would be disappointed that he would be the first of the Weasley children to break tradition, but his mother had written him back, telling him how proud they were
Within the first week, Hailey had discovered she had a knack for potions. Professor Slughorn was so pleased that one of Lily Evans Potter's granddaughters inherited the gift of potion making, he had sent her an invitation to join the SlugClub, much to everyone's surprise. Lily, on the other hand, was exceptional in Defense Against the Dark Arts. Professor Valentina was impressed with how well Lily had picked up defensive spells. As for Jenna and Dylan, Jenna had come to love transfiguration the most out of all her courses, while Dylan seemed very interested in Herbology.
Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months and before they knew it, December had finally arrived. Harry continued to work as Head Auror, while Hermione had been working at St. Mungo's for four months, absolutely loving her job working in the Pediatrics Department. Ron and Draco still worked under Harry as Aurors, while Luna worked as Head Editor in Chief of The Quibbler, and Ginny worked as a quidditch correspondent for the Daily Prophet. Christina had recently turned five this past October when Luna began to homeschool her, thankfully working from home had its perks.
During the evenings and weekends Harry and Hermione weren't working (which Harry made sure he was home by six in the evening) they had been aimlessly working on the intricate details of their wedding. Granted this one wouldn't be as big as the last one, but it was rather special since this time they would have their daughters joining in on the ceremony.
December 17th arrived quickly. Harry, Hermione and their group of friends arrived at Kings Cross station, excitedly awaiting the arrival of the children. Once the four children stepped off the scarlet train, they were showered with hugs and kisses from their parents. The girls spoke of reiterated the last four months at Hogwarts, even though they had written to their parents weekly on everything happening since they had been there. For the rest of the week, Harry and Hermione continued to work at their jobs, while the girls and the other children were looked after by Molly until three in the afternoon when Hermione returned from work. She and Molly would discuss the final wedding preparations, along with Karen Granger.
Christmas at the Potter Manor started out wonderfully. Lily had been the first one awake that morning, excited to spend Christmas with both her parents and younger sister for the first time in a decade. Lily shook Hailey awake, repeatedly telling her it was Christmas! Hailey, glared at her sister playfully before taking Lily by the hand, rushing out of their room.
The girls quietly pushed open the door to their parent's bedroom before jumping on top of the bed, squealing with delight.
"Mum, dad get up!"
"It's Christmas!"
Harry groggily rubbed his eyes as laughter filled his ears. He reached over to the night table, plucked his glasses off it before placing them on his face. "Good Morning, girls." He greeted as he suppressed a yawn. "Why don't the two of you wait downstairs in the living room while I coax your mother out of bed, eh?" Hailey and Lily nodded excitedly as they dashed out of the bedroom and raced downstairs. Harry turned over onto his right side, gently shaking his sleeping fiancée.
"'Hermione, love. Wake up, it's Christmas." He kissed her on the cheek as she stirred awake.
"H-Harry? What time is it?"
"Looks like it's half past six. The girls are waiting eagerly downstairs, what do you think about joining them?" Harry looked at her, his eyes filled with joy. Hermione smiled at his, kissing him on the lips.
"Sounds like a great idea love."
The couple joined their daughter's downstairs, and told them that before any presents were opened, they were to finish all their breakfast. Harry had whipped up eggs, bangers, bacon and toast for not more than an hour later. The girls scarfed down their breakfast within ten minutes, causing Hermione to lightly chastise them while Harry laughed at how eager the girls were to open their gifts.
The girls had each been given a new Cleansweep broom from Harry while Hermione had given Lily and Hailey new books on Defensive Spells and Potions respectively. Lily was also surprised with a new Wizard Chess set while Hailey was given a Junior Wizards Chemistry set.
That afternoon, they spent time with Hermione's parents who were overjoyed with spending the holiday with their grandchildren, whom they spoiled rotten. That evening the Potter family found themselves at the Burrow, which was filled with every member of the Weasley family. Molly, as always, had prepared a feast for two days straight.
On December 31st, 2011 everyone gathered around the Burrow once more for the wedding of Harry and Hermione. The wedding resembled much of the first, snow had fallen on the ground the night before, giving a soft blanket to walk on. Out passed the garden, trees glistened with twinkle lights as they were strung between the branches. A white arch way stood underneath a giant oak tree, while a red aisle runner separated the two lines of chairs that were placed on both sides of the arch way. Harry stood at the front of the aisle, wearing green dress robes. Ron of course stood next to him as his best man, while Draco stood next to him as a groomsman, both wearing dark blue dress robes.
The music began once Ginny, Luna and the kids came in sight. Luna was Hermione's Matron of Honor while Ginny was a bridesmaid. Both women walked down the aisle with a bouquet of white, Christmas Roses, their dark blue gowns flowing with each step they took until they took their place on the right of the arch. Next came Teddy and Lily, who walked with their arms linked with one another, Lily carrying a single, white Christmas Rose as she took her place next behind Ginny and Teddy next to Draco. Hailey and Dylan were next, followed by Jenna and her cousin Louis. Once they took their place in the wedding party, the music shifted. The guests stood up, turning their gaze upon the beautiful bride.
Harry's smile widened as he watched the love of his life walk graciously down the aisle. Hermione was stunning. Her brown, chestnut locks hung loosely around her shoulders. She wore a sleeveless, white mermaid dress, with two-inch-high heels to match. Karen Granger sobbed silently as she and her husband walked their only daughter down the aisle for the second time. She was so happy that her daughter and Harry had found one another again, even if it took them ten years. Hermione's eyes locked with Harry's as soon as she stepped onto the red aisle runner. Her heart fluttered with so much joy, her smile plastered across her face.
This was it; she was about to marry the love of her life for the second time. Not once did doubts cross her mind. She knew deep in the pit of her soul that she and Harry would last for eternity. Her father placed his daughter's hand in Harry's as they reached the front of the altar.
"Take care of my little girl, Son."
"I Will." Harry promised. Hermione handed her bouquet to Luna to hold for the time being before placing her free hand into Harry's. They looked at one another with so much content, love, and passion. No words were spoken between the pair, their eyes did the talking for them. Once again, Kingsley Shacklebolt welcomed everyone to the wedding of Harry and Hermione. Lily and Hailey looked at one another, smiling happily as their eyes focused on their parents. Kingsley asked Harry to please recite his vows to Hermione, giving him the floor.
Ron went to hand Harry the vows, but Harry and placed up a hand indicating they were not needed. He looked straight into Hermione's beautiful brown eyes and spoke from his heart.
"Hermione, you will always and forever be the love of my life. You inspire me to be a better man, a better father to our children. Being together again with you has been the best thing that's happened to me over the last ten years, minus the time you agreed to marry me once more. I know there will be times where you and I will have disagreements, but I promise to work them out as a team. I promise to love you until my last dying breath and to celebrate the little things in life that you hold dear. You will never be alone again. You have my body, mind and soul. I love you Hermione Jean Granger and I vow to be the husband you deserve."
Tears of happiness trickled down Hermione's cheeks as she absorbed the loving words Harry had spoken to her. Kingsley nodded to Hermione signaling her to recite her vows.
"Harry, where do I begin? These last few months with you have been a blessing. With each passing day, my love for you continues to grow. You have blessed me with two wonderful daughters whom I love with all my heart and soul. You are my best friend, my lover, my soul mate. I couldn't ask for a better man to spend the rest of my life with, to grow old together as we watch our children grow up. I may not know what the future has in store for us, but I plan to embark on the journey with you as your wife. I promise to love you, encourage you, and go anywhere it is that you go. I promise to always work out any problems we have, rather than run away. Your problems are my problems, your burdens are mine. You make me the happiest woman in the world, and I am forever grateful to have you in my life. I love you, Harry James Potter. And I promise to show you how much I love you with each passing day."
The minister looked between the two of them, watching as their love for each other blossoms. He bent his head towards Harry and whispered, "You may now kiss the bride."
Harry bent his head down to Hermione, capturing her lips with his own. Hermione wrapped her arms around his neck as she savored the taste of him. They broke apart from their kiss, Hermione's cheeks flushed.
"I now pronounce to you for the final time, Mr. and Mrs. Harry James Potter!" The crowd applauded as Harry and Hermione made their way down the aisle, welcoming the new year to come. A few days later, Lily and Hailey once more boarded a train back to Hogwarts while their parents embarked on a trip to Paris for their honeymoon.
Two months later, Hermione had found out she was indeed expecting her and Harry's third child. Harry was over the moon with joy and love as Hermione told him the news. Harry laid a hand on her small bump, caressing her stomach as he told their unborn child how happy he and Hermione were, and how excited the girls and Teddy would be to have another sibling.
Harry watched Hermione as she slept soundly on the couch as he stroked her hair. He drifted off onto his thoughts, thinking of how perfect his life had turned out. He knew that no matter where life took him next, as long as Hermione was by his side everything would fall into place.