This Last Dance
Chapter 07 - Remember

The end is here. Sorry amigas/ amigos. Perhaps I'll write a sequel to this? Or shall I leave it like it is. Anyway this is the final chapter to 'This Last Dance'.. Thanks! If I choose not to make a sequel, I'll write an epilogue, but if I do continue keep a search for the sequel. XoXo, Angela Graham.

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Two days after the 'Ex-Voldemort' incident, everyone was buzzing with admiration. One side was all for Harry Potter, the "Boy who Lived". Yet, the other side was for Draco Malfoy, Slytherin's Heir and who was what everyone once thought of pure evil. Harry sighed, as he lay down upon the comfy couch of his to-be past. Today was graduation day, a day they all dreaded and dreamed of. They would break into a dance shortly after, and then tommorow would depart for home.

Sitting next to him, adorned with silence was Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. They had indeed survived the blast that killed nearly fifteen people and injured twenty more. Lord Voldemort was no more. Only the ashes that were swept away when the breeze blew through the Great Hall. "I can't believe this is the end." Hermione murmered, still looking down at her french-manicured nails. "It seemed like yesterday that we all met on the Hogwarts Express seven years ago." Harry nodded his head. Ron looked up, gazing around the Common Room.

"I know what you mean. I mean..." He paused thoughtfully, and continued. "Well, since I'm the eldest Weasley at Hogwarts I guess I have fulfilled some of my goals. I've accomplished one thing my brothers will envy me for." He paused, as if questioning them if they knew what it was. "Can you guess what that thing is?"

"I don't know.. You were able to see the death of Voldemort?" Harry mused, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. Hermione just stared down at her nails in silence.

"I was able to spend my years with the famous Harry Potter, in addition to seeing him defeat you-know-who with the enemy I despise the most in the world. Yet I think that Malfoy has had a change of heart since his father's death.. or murder. Whichever you put forth, suits this sad situation." Ron ruffled his hair, stood up and walked over to Pavarti Patil who was just walking down the Gryffindor Girls Dormitory staircase, wearing her maroon graduation robes.

"Shall we walk to the Great Hall now?" Harry stood up, offering his arm to Hermione which she accepted and they stutted out of the Gryffindor Common Room, a step toward their destiny.

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"Seven years have gone by, and the death of Voldemort has finally avenged the many who have died during his reign of terror." Albus Dumbledore was giving his infamous graduation day speech. " Everyone leaving Hogwarts tomorrow morning, will have left leaving a legacy for future generations to come. Whether it be good or bad, you will have left your own handprints in this ancient place. I would like to announce my retirement from Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and pass down my legacy to Professor Minerva McGonagall, who I believe will do a fantastic job on teaching."

"Do not remark about my decision, for it was the death of Voldemort who caused me to leave this school, which I love dearly. If anything happens that causes the Dark Forces to arise, I will be back in power as Professor McGonagall has requested." He cleared his throat. "Now it is with my extreme pleasure to announce this year's graduating class, Hogwarts Valedictorian of 2002. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you, Hermione Granger, who scored perfect on the NEWT exams and placed first in the school competition. She is also the Hogwarts Prom Queen, and beloved head perfect. "

Hermione stepped up the podium to give her speech. "Our time here at Hogwarts has come and gone like the wind. It seems like yesterday I met everyone on the Hogwarts Express bound to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Like yesterday, that I met Professor Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall along with the other mentors that I have come to respect and admire. This place will forever hold my memories as well as those of other generations to come. Thank you, and it is my extreme honor to behold to you the marble statue of Albus Dumbledore that the Ministry of Magic has generously donated in honor of his retirement."

Applause filled the Great Hall, as the white cloth covering the statue was removed and the statue of Dumbledore was shown. "Now, I would like to present the graduating class with their certificates."

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The Great Hall was once again decorated even more spectacularly than the day's decorations before. "Hey party peoples!" The DJ shouted into the microphone. "Let's get this party started by the awards ceremony voted upon by the teachers themselves."

Minerva McGonagall came up to the stage, her face was flushed because Professor Severus Snape had taken her hand and escorted her up to the stage. Whistles were heard from around the Great Hall, and Severus Snape looked around glaring at whomever he had thought that gave them the whistle of approval.

"Quiet down. We have four seperate awards to present with four nominees each so calm down and find a seat." She cleared her throat, before setting down the first trophy on the podium. "The first award is Best Dressed, in which the judges have looked around at the whole three days and looked at the best-dressed. The Nominees for Female Best Dressed are - Hermione Granger, Pansy Parkinson, Lavender Brown, and Pavarti Patil." There was a sound of ripping paper. "Well.. No surprise here! Ms. Pavarti Patil!"

"The next award is Best Dressed - Male are Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Neville Longbottom." Professor Severus Snape looked down at the paper, rolling his eyes he proclaimed - "Ronald Weasley!"

"The next catagory is Most Likely to Succeed Pair - Hermione Granger & Harry Potter, Harry Potter & Cho Chang , Pavarti Patil & Ron Weasley, or Ginny Weasley & Neville Longbottom." Minerva struggled to rip open the ballot. "Well I.. It's Harry Potter & Hermione Granger!"

"The final catagory is Best Couple in which the judges looked at you dancing. No nominees, just one straight-off winner... And the winner is.. Draco Malfoy & Hermione Granger. Thank you ladies and gentlemen."

"Enough with the couples! Grab a guy and let's get dancing!" The DJ screamed, and began to play Angel - By Shaggy.

Draco Malfoy wandered off toward Hermione Granger, and took her hand. He gave it a soft kiss and asked, just as gently as his kiss . "May I have this last dance?"

"No.." Hermione grinned, before adding. "You can have the first."

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Author's Note : Alas the end. I am considering to write a sequel to this :) Hehe. Anyway a long list of thank you's.

Sanna, Malfoy's Girlfriend, Vanessa Alexandra, Casey B, Lauren D, Blob, Nehelenia, Mandy, Elyssa, Al, Kris, Me, Pez, The Forbidden , Stara10651, and all those who got deleted with the stupid chaptered thingy :( My apologies. Anyway for those H/H people don't despair. Hoplessness & Desperation will be placed shortly under this account and it's to be better than the original :) Hehe. Thanks! Buh bye for now people!