Epilogue
I was really bored and I stumbled upon this story in my mounds of files as I was checking through my computer. Reading through it I decided to write a short epilogue so hopefully everyone likes this. Warnings are DxH, AU, sap, and my own character. Enjoy and please review. Thanks. ^_^
Epilogue
~Many Years Later~
Harry sighed as he closed his eyes savor the quiet calm of the country around him. He smiled as the wind whipped through his now white-streaked hair and pulled his robes tighter about him. Winter was on the way from the chill in the air and Harry soft smile told of his memories of many years that he had spent at Hogwarts both learning and teaching at this time of the year with Draco.
Draco. . .his husband. After they had graduated, the Slytherin had automatically asked Harry to marry him and of course the emerald-eyed man couldn't refuse him. Together they started a new life as professors at Hogwarts with Harry taking the position as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher and Draco filling in the Arithmancy position. They had only retired a few years ago and immediately the couple had moved out into the country.
"Love?" The sound of his husband's all too familiar voice broke Harry from his reverie and the ebony-haired man turned, his eyes sparkling at the sight of Draco.
"Hey Drac." Harry gave Draco a gentle kiss and leaned into his lover's embrace.
Draco smiled into the other's neck. "What are you thinking about?"
"Just about Hogwarts and Rai. It's been so long since we've last seen him." The Gryffindor mumbled in a hushed whisper.
Draco nodded knowingly and unconsciously reached up to his necklace where his wore the portkey from their elven friend. "Do you think it's time to go Harry?" He moved back slightly as the man in his arms twisted around to face him. "I mean, most everyone we know here has already. . .passed on, even Ron and Hermione are gone [1]. Perhaps it's time for us to leave too."
Harry bit his lip as he considered the gains and consequences. Finally, he looked up and locked eyes with Draco. "I do admit that I've been thinking a lot about this lately and I can see your point that we really don't have ties holding us here. It's just that I want to make sure that neither of us regret the choice when we get to Valinor."
The platinum-haired man's features relaxed with agreement. "I know I won't. I've also thought a lot about this and I truly believe that we will be happier there where we have at least one of our old friends with us."
Emerald searching through beautiful silver gems, Harry at last smiled and nodded. "Then I agree. I know I've settled everything here."
Draco tenderly took his husband's hand as they slowly made their trek back to their cozy cottage. Quietly, they went about collecting a few sets of clothing, their brooms, and wands before meeting again in the living room.
"I wrote a note to explain everything to whoever comes to look for us." Draco said as he set an envelope on the coffee table. "Are you ready?"
"Ready as I will ever be."
Removing the chain from about his neck, Draco tentatively opened his palm to reveal the pendant of the dragon and the lion. Meeting Harry's comforting gaze, the blonde smiled and together they held onto the crest and spoke the command word. "Mellon."
Minutes passed but it only seemed like seconds to the two before they were standing on the edge of a lush forest. Harry and Draco exchanged confused glances which suddenly switched to surprised gasps.
"You're. . ." Harry stuttered.
"Young again." Draco finished, his eyes wide. Indeed, both wizards were no longer the visage of old age but rather they were as they appeared when they had been seventeen. The Slytherin was about to speak again when a voice interrupted him from behind. Both turned and gaped at the person before them.
"Welcome to Valinor." Rai said as he offered a gentle smile and moved to guide his friends. "I believe that we have a few issues to catch up on as I have things to explain."
"Damn right." Draco murmured in good humor as the trio vanished into the forest. Somehow, the couple knew they had made the right choice as they caught the glimmer of warmth in Rai's eyes and the peace of the world around them and in their hearts.
They had finally completed their tasks for Valinor.
The End
1. I know it's a little mean but in this story just suppose that Harry and Draco are two of the last living of their group of friends from their time at Hogwarts.
Hmm. . .well I know that it's short but it was just something that I had on my mind. Tell me how it is and thanks for any feedback.
I was really bored and I stumbled upon this story in my mounds of files as I was checking through my computer. Reading through it I decided to write a short epilogue so hopefully everyone likes this. Warnings are DxH, AU, sap, and my own character. Enjoy and please review. Thanks. ^_^
Epilogue
~Many Years Later~
Harry sighed as he closed his eyes savor the quiet calm of the country around him. He smiled as the wind whipped through his now white-streaked hair and pulled his robes tighter about him. Winter was on the way from the chill in the air and Harry soft smile told of his memories of many years that he had spent at Hogwarts both learning and teaching at this time of the year with Draco.
Draco. . .his husband. After they had graduated, the Slytherin had automatically asked Harry to marry him and of course the emerald-eyed man couldn't refuse him. Together they started a new life as professors at Hogwarts with Harry taking the position as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher and Draco filling in the Arithmancy position. They had only retired a few years ago and immediately the couple had moved out into the country.
"Love?" The sound of his husband's all too familiar voice broke Harry from his reverie and the ebony-haired man turned, his eyes sparkling at the sight of Draco.
"Hey Drac." Harry gave Draco a gentle kiss and leaned into his lover's embrace.
Draco smiled into the other's neck. "What are you thinking about?"
"Just about Hogwarts and Rai. It's been so long since we've last seen him." The Gryffindor mumbled in a hushed whisper.
Draco nodded knowingly and unconsciously reached up to his necklace where his wore the portkey from their elven friend. "Do you think it's time to go Harry?" He moved back slightly as the man in his arms twisted around to face him. "I mean, most everyone we know here has already. . .passed on, even Ron and Hermione are gone [1]. Perhaps it's time for us to leave too."
Harry bit his lip as he considered the gains and consequences. Finally, he looked up and locked eyes with Draco. "I do admit that I've been thinking a lot about this lately and I can see your point that we really don't have ties holding us here. It's just that I want to make sure that neither of us regret the choice when we get to Valinor."
The platinum-haired man's features relaxed with agreement. "I know I won't. I've also thought a lot about this and I truly believe that we will be happier there where we have at least one of our old friends with us."
Emerald searching through beautiful silver gems, Harry at last smiled and nodded. "Then I agree. I know I've settled everything here."
Draco tenderly took his husband's hand as they slowly made their trek back to their cozy cottage. Quietly, they went about collecting a few sets of clothing, their brooms, and wands before meeting again in the living room.
"I wrote a note to explain everything to whoever comes to look for us." Draco said as he set an envelope on the coffee table. "Are you ready?"
"Ready as I will ever be."
Removing the chain from about his neck, Draco tentatively opened his palm to reveal the pendant of the dragon and the lion. Meeting Harry's comforting gaze, the blonde smiled and together they held onto the crest and spoke the command word. "Mellon."
Minutes passed but it only seemed like seconds to the two before they were standing on the edge of a lush forest. Harry and Draco exchanged confused glances which suddenly switched to surprised gasps.
"You're. . ." Harry stuttered.
"Young again." Draco finished, his eyes wide. Indeed, both wizards were no longer the visage of old age but rather they were as they appeared when they had been seventeen. The Slytherin was about to speak again when a voice interrupted him from behind. Both turned and gaped at the person before them.
"Welcome to Valinor." Rai said as he offered a gentle smile and moved to guide his friends. "I believe that we have a few issues to catch up on as I have things to explain."
"Damn right." Draco murmured in good humor as the trio vanished into the forest. Somehow, the couple knew they had made the right choice as they caught the glimmer of warmth in Rai's eyes and the peace of the world around them and in their hearts.
They had finally completed their tasks for Valinor.
The End
1. I know it's a little mean but in this story just suppose that Harry and Draco are two of the last living of their group of friends from their time at Hogwarts.
Hmm. . .well I know that it's short but it was just something that I had on my mind. Tell me how it is and thanks for any feedback.