Bigger Than Us

Chapter 50

Final Chapter

June 6th, 2021

When Alex finished his first year at Hogwarts, a family dinner was announced to welcome him home. Draco had an Olympic sized indoor pool built for the boy and upgraded the Quidditch pitch in the backyard. He loved Charms and Hermione presented him with the newest edition of Achievements in Charming. After dessert, Jill proudly announced that she was pregnant.

"That's why you had 2 slices of pie," Jess teased.

Hermione and Draco, quite caught off guard with the news, were silent for only seconds then engulfed their daughter in hugs and well wishes. They stepped back to let the rest of the family congratulate the prospective parents, gazed at each other and thought the same thing: We're too young to be grandparents!

Nine months later, Katherine Rebecca Noonan (after Jill and Adam's grandmothers) made her debut. Hermione and Draco marveled at the baby girl who looked remarkably like Jill. They honestly never thought that their practical, studious, quiet Jill would be the first of the girls to take the steps of falling in love, marrying and having children. After the birth, she decided to resign her position at the Ministry and stay home with her baby. It was an easy choice for her.

June 5, 2027

Proud parents watched Alex Malfoy, Ian Snape and Viv Malfoy cross the stage, receive their scrolls announcing proclaiming them "fully qualified Wizards and Witches" and toss their pointy hats into the air. Half of Merlin's Heart was reserved for the large party of Malfoy and Snapes celebrating the achievement of the kids. Hermione held seven year old Rebecca in her lap and they shared a piece of cake. Kathy leaned over and chucked her great-grand daughter under her chin. Jill and Adam held their 2 year old twins, Chris and Connor, in their laps.

"Congratulations to the Tutshill Tornado's newest chaser!" Draco declared and saluted his son with a champagne goblet. Alex had been drafted out of Hogwarts to start as a second-string Chaser on the team.

"Not quite Dad, but soon," Alex said and guzzled down his champagne.

"Not every sister can boast of having a professional Quidditch player for a brother," Julie said, playfully punching him in the arm.

"When do you start?" Patrick asked.

"Training camp doesn't start until August, so I'll just relax and goof-off until then," he said.

"I wish I could just relax and goof-off," Viv said. "School starts next week for me, again."

She was headed to study Law, in the hopes of one day becoming a licensed barrister and pleading her Dad's case so that he could live out the rest of his days in freedom. The day last year when Viv told Lucius of her plans, he was brought to tears.

What did I do to have such wonderful children? He often wondered.

"Well, I don't get to goof-off either," Ian declared.

"Hey cousin, that's your choice," Alex said with a shudder.

To the absolute delight of Severus, Ian wanted to become a Potions Master like his Dad. He would be attending a summer Potions program at Durmstrang for potentials before formally starting his apprenticeship under Severus. Between having Severus for a father, his love and study of the craft while at Hogwarts and the vast amount of time spent at the apothecary, there was no doubt in anyone's mind that he would achieve his goal.

July 2027

This year would also be the 500th British Conference of Magic to be held July 10. Hermione was invited to be keynote speaker- a first for a Muggleborn. She was also asked to give a presentation and lecture for the Muggle Studies portion of the conference. She was sent a copy of the conference program to ensure her biography was correct. It was, but she still thought it was a bit much.

"Love, look at this- it makes me look like the second coming for Pete's pete's sake," she said and handed it to Draco.

The 500th Annual British Conference of Magike welcomes Hermione J. Granger-Malfoy, Keynote Speaker

Hogwarts School of Wizardry & Witchcraft

1991-1998, Head Girl, Gryffindor

Professor of Muggle Studies,

Hogwarts School of Wizardry & Witchcraft

Gryffindor Head of House

Master of Muggle Studies

Master of Arithmancy

Order of Merlin First Class (Battle of Hogwarts)

Order of Merlin Second Class, Three Awards

Nine Time Winner of the British Grand Mistress of Dueling

Professional Associations:

British Magical Educators

Vice-President, Muggle Parents Outreach

Arithmancers Society

Honorary Member, British Barristers Society

Secretary, Tutshill Tornados Fan Club

Author of Muggle Technology: A Case Study

Hermione J. Granger-Malfoy was born in London on September 19, 1979 to John and Katherine Granger. At the start of her seventh year, she was critically wounded at the Battle Of Hogwarts, her actions earning her the Order of Merlin First Class. Shortly after leaving Hogwarts with history making grades, she wed Draco Malfoy and bore only the nineteenth set of triplets in English Wizarding history. She is currently the Professor of Muggle Studies at Hogwarts and is the mother of Julia, Jill, Jessica, John and Alex. Additionally, she is the proud grandmother of three. Her hobbies include reading, cooking, dueling and football.

"What's wrong with it?" Draco asked. "You should be proud of your accomplishments, not many witches can say that. You're only 48 and look at all you've done."

"48, don't remind me," she grumbled.

Draco pulled her close and they sat on the parlor sofa. "Come now, you're still the sexiest witch in Britain. Look at your mum, she's what, 69? Severus is still crazy about her."

Hermione sighed, that much was true. Because Kathy was a witch, she would live longer, which Hermione and Severus were supremely grateful for. Wizards and Witches weren't considered middle age until 80 or so, so Kathy was still relatively young at 69.

"And I bet you will still be stunning when you're McGonagall's age," he said.

Hermione snorted when she thought of herself at 102, Minerva's current age.

"Don't make me take you to the bedroom and show you," he teased and pulled her into his lap.

"What if I want you to take me to the bedroom?" she asked huskily and nuzzled his neck.

"It's bad enough I walked in on Jill and Adam this morning, now you two as well?" Julie asked lightly from the doorway, her husband Pat grinning at her side.

They rolled their eyes at their sarcastic daughter. "So why do you grace our doorstep this morning?" Draco asked, Hermione's bedroom invitation still on his mind. She was lightly scratching under his ear with her fingernail, his favorite tease spot.

"Oh, we just wanted to tell you that I'm pregnant," Julie said casually and looked at her nails. Pat kissed her cheek. Hermione jumped from Draco's lap, romance temporarily forgotten. Grandchild number four was on the way!!


September 1, 2027 was the thirtieth anniversary of the defeat of Voldemort. A ceremony was to be held at Hogwarts with Albus as the keynote speaker. At 187, he would not live much longer. Albus, knowing that now each day was a gift, vowed to make his best appearance ever.

When the clocks chimed noon September 1, 2027 the gathering in the Great Hall watched with bittersweet joy when Albus entered. His rumored lover of over fifty years, Headmistress McGonagall, gently pushed his wheelchair to the podium. With tears in her eyes, she kissed his cheek and took her seat. His body frail, mind still vital and sharp, he looked out among the gathering. Eyes twinkling, he spotted the front rows of Potters, Malfoys, Snapes and Weasleys. He cleared his throat and began:

"Thank you one and all, friends and loved ones, as we gather to remember that fateful day thirty years ago. As I prepare to embark on the next great adventure, I urge each and every one of you to think of why we fought that day. It wasn't for fame, power or riches. The power that defeated the Dark Lord that day was love, love for each other, love for the world we hold so dear. I see the result of the love we hold so dear sitting here today. Love is bigger than us, bigger than all of us."

He stopped, sighed and closed his eyes. Minerva stood and laid a hand on his shoulders. He patted her hand and continued.

"I see here today a generation of Wizards and Witches ready to lead our world into an era free of fear and uncertainty. I am confident that you will surpass all the expectations and hopes of my fading generation; in some cases, you already have. In closing, I thank my dearest friends for the love and support given throughout the years and I urge each and everyone of you to do the same. Good day to you all, Blessed Be."

The End