An: sorry about the wait but i didnt want to just finish it with a crappy chapter. Part 2 shall be up in no longer then two weeks.

Chapter 22 – Epilogue

Exams for the 6th year students had quickly passed leaving them with three days left before they would leave Hogwarts for the summer holidays.

"So what are you guys planning for the summer holidays?" Katherine enquired.

"First couple of weeks I am off with my parents on vacation again" Hermione replied.

"Not sure yet whatever Sirius, Remus, Peter and Arabella have planned, I was going to see if you guys wanted to come over later in the holidays" said Harry.

"Bill and Charlie are coming round for the holidays... which mum is happy about" said Ron. Still no one made mention of Percy as his self proclaimed exile from the Weasley clan continued.

"Cool. Well I am sure we will all get together heaps on these holidays." She said as she kissed Harry. "Mmm... now that has to be the only draw back of summer holidays. I can't do that everyday." She said with a wink as she stole one more kiss.

The four Hogwarts students continued to walk around the lake once more before they would be packing once again to return home for the summer vacation.

It was final night the 6th years, would spend in their dorms the end of year feast would begin in an hour and then the Gryffindors had decided to throw a party to celebrate the end of the year; where most of the supplies had be acquired through the Gryffindor quarter with the help of Fred and George.

The school piled into the Great Hall for one last time this year, and for the 7th years students their last time as students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

"Next year's our final year here I wonder what is going to happen next?" Ron thought out loud.

"I hope to God it's nothing like this year I have lived through enough excitement for one year" said Katherine hopefully.

"We have NEWTS as well... we won't have time for all of that, we really should have been studding harder this year," said Hermione. The other three rolled their eyes.

"Well not everything this year was bad," Harry smiled and winked in Katherine's direction.

"Cant disagree with ya" said Ron as he glanced at Hermione.

"Boys" Hermione and Katherine said in unison as they rolled their eyes.

"Guys hush." Neville said as Dumbledore stood up.

"Another year has ended, and we are faced with having to wish our 7th year's farewell once again. Many different changed have occurred this year some for the better and others, which have allowed us to learn from our mistakes. Now as you all know the second war has begun, and as years progress their may be changes within out world to ensure your safety therefore do not be alarmed but we shall keep you informed. But enough with this I assume you all want to know who the winner of the house cup is for this year. Now over the year we have had some interesting developments, as you are all aware the Quidditch cup was one by the Gryffindor team. Now before I award the house cup there are a few last minute points, which we need to award. A few weeks ago three students from Gryffindor house risk their lives to save a friend, where they demonstrated loyalty courage, cunning, knowledge displaying the qualities in, which Hogwarts is known for. Therefore I award 30 points each to Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger. Therefore the points stand thus in fourth place on 30 points Hufflepuff, third place Ravenclaw with 70 points, now in second place on 110 points Slytherin house." And the Gryffindor table erupted into cheers. "Yes yes... well done Gryffindor well done. And in first place Gryffindor house with 140 points. Now let the celebration begin." He clapped his hands and the food appeared on the five tables. "Enjoy."

The train ride home was one filled with joy and sadness as well. Ron, Hermione, Katherine, and Harry had occupied the second last compartment on the Hogwarts express train. The last compartment was filled with teachers and the few order members that had remained at the school over the past week for its protection.

The train pulled up to platform 9 ¾ where it came to a halt. The carriages emptied and soon the platform was filled with excited children and their parents. Ron, Hermione, Harry and Katherine made their way through the barrier where they were met with the Weasley's the Grangers and Harry's guardians, which had already gotten off the train and exited the platform.

Katherine looked around to see if there was anyone there that had come to meet her. However as she scanned the crowd and she didn't see anyone she recognized so with a sigh she believed that once again she would be left to make her way home again.

"Kathy how are you getting home?" asked Harry as he saw that there was no one to meet her once again.

"Taxi," she smiled trying to wipe the sadness from her eyes.

"Katherine we could...."

"No Sirius its fine" she smiled a little more convincingly.

"You should be...."

"Remus don't ....."

"Katherine Summers" a familiar voice announced.

Katherine turned round and the first genuine grin spread across her face in days. "Anne... what are u doing here?" she asked excitedly.

"On holidays baby girl... your mum asked me to come and pick you up."

"How long are you staying with us?"

"At least a couple of weeks... so you going to introduce me to your friends or did you forget you manners at the new school of yours" She smiled.

"You know???"

"Yep."

"Excellent... well these are my friends Hermione Ron and Harry, and these are their parents Mr and Mrs Granger, Mr and Mrs Weasley... and these are Harry's guardians Sirius, Remus Arabella and Peter."

"It's a pleasure to me you." Anne shock hands with the Grangers and Mr Weasley.

"Mrs Weasley nice to meet you."

"Anne... how do you know Katherine?" Mrs Weasley asked with a facial expression which showed that she was unsure of how this woman was connected with Katherine.

"Oh I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself probably I'm Katherine's aunt, her mother's sister."

Sirius raised an eyebrow at this new information, thus meaning he had another cousin.

"Hi Sirius my sister told me about you nice to meet you... cousin" she smirked.

"Like wise" she quickly exchanged pleasantries with Remus, Peter and Arabella.

"Well I hate to cut this short but Kat where meant to meet your parents for dinner."

"Alright I'll see you guys later in the holidays." She smiled hugging Ron and Hermione then kissing Harry and saying goodbye to the adults.

Katherine and Anne began to walk back to the car. "So how was your year?"

"Pretty good, I deffinately think I like this new school." She turned around and glanced back at Ron Hermione and Harry, waving goodbye to them for a final time.

"Oh and what's going on between you and Harry?" Anne asked and she nudged her niece in the ribs.

"I'll tell you over ice cream."

"Deal.... chocolate or strawberry?"

"Vanilla" answered Katherine as the two departed from the train station.

The End

TBC in part 2 (title unknown)

An: Well that is it for part 1 of this harry potter trilogy (yet to be named) - the next chapter which shall be the first chapter of part 2 shall be up in the next two weeks. :D i know its a long time and this chapter took forever to come out but university has been ver hectic at the moment.

I just wanted to say thankyou to everyone that has review for this story especially Auntarctic, Aalikane cardiff bluebird who stuck with this story to the end and continually review. Thanks guys and this chapter was dedicated to you all.

Reveiw Responses:

Auntarctic: Just wanted to say thanks again for being a fantastic beta the story has improved greatly because of your input. :D

Lucky5: Glad to here you like it and hope you join us for part 2 in this trilogy.

aalikane: i know i was was hopeing ravenclaw would win as well just as a change from gryffindor, (even though i am a gryffindor at heart.) but the rules are the same for everyone so yes if you had submited 20 reviews ravenclaw would have one. But dont loose heart cos i am running the same thing for the next two part of this trilogy. I know its not a perfect system but its the only thing i could think of that would be completely fair. Thanks for all the reviews overs :D