Chapter 15 The Final Chapter

I was up. I could finally see. The light was harsh, it's all so clear to me now. The first thing I saw was Draco's face. His bright and shining face brought a smile to my lips. It had been so long since I had laid eyes on him, though I had longed to see him with every fiber of my being. I looked up at him, and he looked down on me, both with tears in our eyes. I had heard every word he had said since I had been stuck in this bed. I knew he was going to leave me.

I begged him to stay. It didn't take much to sway his opinion. He desperately wanted me safe, but neither of us could live without the other. He was my rock, he kept me sane. I couldn't help but to love this boy. He had come into my life with a pure hatred, but it had turned into a love so true that I could not believe what was going on. But there he is, and I know that this is all true. I found someone who loved me with their soul.

I didn't blame him for anything that happened. I didn't believe the incident was his fault at all. I didn't even blame Ron. Their tempers would flare sooner or later, once the truth came out, and my friends found out we were together. I just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. What bothered me the most was that Ron wasn't there for me. He never came to visit me. Of course, we made up. I forgive him now.

Draco scooped me up and held me in his arms. He looks deep into my eyes, and I can feel his warmth spreading through my weak body. He asked me to marry him. What could I say? I loved him. I said yes. I know it's crazy. Only 17 years old, and we decided to marry. But I can't help it if I know what I want. Draco was what I wanted.

It took a while to get used to classes again. Everyone talked, and of course, whispers followed us everywhere we went. I didn't notice anymore. I was immune to it. All I could see was Draco. After an experience like mine, you take stock in the things you have. Every time I looked in Draco's eyes I fell in love all over again. His once piercing and penetrating silver eyes, were now soft and comforting. His once aristocratic platinum hair was now adorable. I loved him with all my heart.

His hand always found mine in a comforting way. He made my life so much easier, always reminding me that he was there, and he was the only one that mattered. I found in him one more best friend to add to my collection. I found someone I could love, trust and depend on. He was someone special to me.

Draco helped me to climb all the way to Minister of Magic. He always put me and my ambitions first. He wanted nothing to do with the Ministry, after what his father had to do with that place. He had just had enough of it.

After the night he and Ron had found the book and my cure, they had forever been friends. They had worked together to save my life. Ron couldn't ignore the way Draco fought for my life. He knew it was love. It was a blessing in disguise. Draco fit in with our group. It never stopped expanding. We all lived close to one another, and all our children grew up together. They couldn't help but be best friends, and of course, all attended Hogwarts. My life was a fairy tale.

Now I lie in my bed. Draco passed away a few years ago. It saddened me deeply, but life must go on. And it did go on. I became closer to my remaining friends. But now it's my time too. That's why I write this story. I write it for future generations; I write it for my children. Know that love is blind. Don't try to stop it. You may fall for your mortal enemy, but let it happen. Follow your heart, because if you don't, you won't be happy. Even though it's hard, it does pay off. It will always make you happy.

Draco and I were married for 52 years. Believe it or not, it was not enough time together. I wouldn't have traded it for the world. If you had told me, when I was 12, that I would marry Draco Malfoy, I would have laughed in your face. I lay here now, at 72 years old, wishing that he was still with me. Isn't it funny the way life works? All of the trouble, fights, and drama was completely and totally worth it. It gave me a life of happiness, smiles, and laughter. I found a fairy tale life with my own worst enemy. I wouldn't have it any other way.

A/N: I hope this chapter is to your liking! I know, it ended fast. I already wrote another story. It's just one chapter. It's Harry/Draco slash. I thought I would try my hand at that. I think it's really great. It's a good story. Please check it out. It's called "The Looking Glass". It's not really slashy, it's dramatic. Anyway, READ AND REVIEW!!!!