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Rating:  Only PG-13 for language ((will only change if reviewers request it))

Pairings:  H/D/Hr (main pairing, but won't be till near the end…), Hr/R, H/OC, GW/BZ, SS/RL, SB/RL (mentioned…), D/Hr ((you all don't like the pairings, don't read.  other wise, I encourage you!!!))

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AN:  Don't really have one.  Just that sorry this chapter took a little longer to get out.  My beta and I had a little trouble with one of the scenes in here that I really screwed up on.  But it's fixed now, so it's all good. :p

Ps Note:  The song in here is called "I'll Miss You" by Josh Groban.  The actual version of the song is in another language ((don't remember what exactly, so don't ask…)).  If I remember what language it is, I'll tell you all.  But I'll have the actual translation of the song at the end of the chapter.  Then maybe someone can answer me on what language he is singing in, k?  Thx everyone for being patient with me and I'm glad you like the story so far!  *smile*

Note for last chapter reviewers:  I know, you all want to go on with the story and I'm doing nothing to help you guy with that at this moment.  But someone reviewed me, stating a really good point about Dumbledore.  Kasey (who was the one that mentioned this to me) asked that "couldn't Dumbledore see through Harry's invisibility cloak?"  Well, I don't know if I actually said this or not in the story.  But Dumbledore, when Harry arrived, was not in the room and was taking care of a few things left for the Order and Ministry to fix up.  I don't really think I said that Dumbledore had done that, even though it was my intention to do so.  I was just having a small Wimberley-blonde moment.  It happens often with me.  So I'll forget these things every so often.  But if I stated that Dumbledore was still in the room, sry bout that and I'll go back and change it.  I seriously don't mean these things.  And if I confused anybody, SRY!!  But I'm gonna let you all get on with reading this chapter.  Remember, please review when you're done so I know what you all think!  Thx for reading!  *hugs everyone*

Still Have All of Me:  I'll Miss You

//Harry's PoV//

I sighed as I finished with my last entry in the journal that I've held since the beginning of the war.  Since the war was now over, I had to real use for it, right?  Sure, if I really wanted to, I'd continue to write in it.  But for right now, I don't see any point in the matter.

As I was putting my journal away in my bag, I heard someone calling for me.  When I looked up, I saw what looked like a soccer ball head my way; which I caught with no hesitation.  The small children who owned the ball looked at me as they stood there, almost shocked by the fact that I had caught it. 

"Um, is this your ball?" I asked tentatively to one of the small girls there.

"Oh, um… Actually, it's my friend's."  She bravely walked up to me and grabbed the ball from my hands, a smile lingering across her face.  "She's just too afraid to get it, I suppose.  But I don't really blame her."

"Why's that?" I ask her as she returned the ball to a smaller boy who continued to look at me strangely.

"Well, for starters, we've never seen you before.  Any child will be afraid of a stranger.  Secondly… What are you wearing?  I've never seen anything like it before?"

"Oh…"  I look down at my clothes, realizing that I still had my wizarding robes on to keep me warm from the cold.  "This is just something that I was wearing for a costume party for a friend of mine," I lied.

"In February?"

I smiled at her.  "You'd be surprised."

~*~ I'll miss you, if you go away
I'll miss your serenity
Your words like songs in the wind
And Love, that you take away. ~*~

Suddenly, someone called out for the children.  The kids of course, turned and ran for the voice.  But the small girl stayed, probably from curiosity.  "What's your name?"

I saw the person who was calling the children approach us.  "Harry.  And yours?"

"My name's Keri.  Keri Wilson."  She stuck out her hand for a handshake, which surprised me considering the fact that this girl had bravery for introducing herself to a stranger.

"Oh, well then.  I suppose I should introduce myself fully.  My name's Harry Potter.  It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Wilson."

"Just call me Keri.  I don't like all of the formal stuff that Miss. Tatsukoi does when people come over to take one of the kids back to their homes." ((AN:  Alright ppl, you want to know what Tatsukoi means, read added note at bottom of chapter…))

I looked at the small child in sympathy, conveying the same feeling.  "You kids live in foster care?"

"Yea."  The small child looked up behind her to the woman who was now pretty much standing behind her.  "This is Miss. Tatsukoi, the person who takes care of us.  She's really sweet."

"Nice introduction, Keri," the woman replied with a soft smile.  "Now, little miss tell-it-all, why didn't you come with the other children when I called?"

"I'm sorry.  I was just talking to Mr. Potter, here.  He gave us back our ball."

Miss. Tatsukoi looked over at me, a curious smile lay across her lips.  "Sweetie, why don't you go back by the other children so I can talk to Mr. Potter by myself for a moment?  Alright?"

"Ok.  I'll see you around, Mr. Potter!"

She waved at me as she ran off in the other direction, where the other children were waiting for her.  "I'm sorry about that," began Miss. Tatsukoi.

"About what?"

"If you were doing something.  The kids don't really mean to disturb people who come around here.  They just can't help it sometimes."

"Oh, that's just fine.  I like kids, so it doesn't bother me a bit."

This seemed to please the woman as she smiled.  "The name's Jimena Tatsukoi, by the way.  But you can just call me Mina.  Most people, including the kids, do."  She held her hand out to me, which I quickly took.

"Harry Potter."

~*~ I'll miss you, if you go away
Now and forever I don't know how to live
And joy, my friend, goes away with you ~*~

I saw something flicker in her eyes; which, just as quickly, died down.  "You seem to be introducing yourself often today.  You mind if I ask you something, Mr. Potter?"

"Please, just Harry.  And no, ask away."

"Alright, Harry.  What are you doing around here, anyway?  Not many people come by unless they have a good cause.  Usually to see the children."

"Oh, that.  I was just taking a rest after a rather stressful and tiresome trip."

"Oh, well… Where are you staying then?"

"Truthfully… No idea.  I didn't really have another place to live at in my life other than my school."

"Oh… Well, if it helps any, and since you were nice to the children, I can give you an extra room for the night.  I'm sure that Keri wouldn't mind since she seems to like you."

"That's kind of you.  But I don't want to be a burden."

"No, really.  It's the least I could do.  And besides, if I send you off, I just know I'll hear it from the kids."

I smirked at this.  "Alright."

Jimena smiled and turned around, indicating for me to follow her.  I was surprised that when she took a good look at what I was wearing, she didn't seem to even notice; or like she was intrigued as though she had seen robes like mine before.  'That's just weird…' I said to myself as I just shrug it off.  As we began to walk back towards the kids, something about Jimena caught my eye.  It wasn't until she turned around, probably to make sure I was still following her, that I finally noticed.  Her eyes…

They were a silvery-blue color.  Her hair even portrayed a platinum blonde color; the only real difference was the brunette color that spread around here and there.  And that's when it hit me… She reminded me exactly of Draco Malfoy, except without the "high-superior" attitude.

But how?  Draco, to my knowledge, didn't have any living relatives outside of the wizarding world, so how could this be possible?

~*~ I'll miss you, I'll miss you, because you go away
Because the love in you is dead
Because, because...
Nothing it's gonna change, I know
And inside of me I feel you ~*~

I pushed that thought out of my mind, thinking it as nothing more than a coincidence, as I was led into the kitchen.  "Please, Harry, take a seat," Jimena gestured to one of the chairs at the table, "I'll show you to your room in a moment.  Would you like anything to drink?  Tea, coffee, water?"

"Tea, thanks," I smiled to her as I sat in a chair.  It was silent for a moment as I heard Jimena set a kettle of water on the stove.

"So," I hear her begin, breaking the awkward silence, "Where do you come from, Harry?"

"I'm a traveler," I lied.  "I don't really come from anywhere."

"By choice?" she asks as she sets to cups down on the table.

"Preferably."

"Why don't you settle down?  Have kids?  Things like that.  Not as bad you might think it is."

I smiled at her.  'Only if she knew…'  "I plan to, eventually.  I'm attempting to find some work, somewhere.  But from what I've seen, not many people seem to be hiring."

"I have an opening here if you're interested.  I can't take much more of just working by myself with all these kids anymore.  It's getting rather hard."

"Why's that?"

"Well," she got up to get the kettle as it whistled loudly, coming back to pour some in both of our glasses then placing it on a piece of cloth in the middle of the table and taking a seat next to me, "I have fundraisers I'm trying to take care of, plus I have all of these children that I need to watch and take care of.  But if I don't get the fundraisers in order, I won't have enough money to get food for the children, nor for the bills to keep this orphanage in order, or for any of the other necessities we're going to need."

"I see your point… I don't want to be a burden, but if you're willing to give me a job here, I'd be more than happy to help you out."

Jimena smiled.  "Trust me, you won't be a burden.  And since Keri seems to like you, the other kids will warm up to you nicely.  And besides, it would be nice to have a little company."

I smiled at her.  "Alright, then I guess I'll stay."

I watched as her smiled widened as the load full of kids seemed to storm in.  Questions like, "Who is he?", "Is he nice?", "What's he like?", and "Is it true he's staying?" was heard throughout the loud noises.

Jimena laughed at them as she got up to get enough glasses for all of them and got out, what looked like, some homemade juice.  This seemed to calm the kids down as they all bombarded around the table as Jimena and I passed around their drinks.

"Hey, Mr. Potter, are you going to be staying?" asked Keri as she climbed up onto my lap.

"Yes, Keri, I'll be staying here with Miss. Tatsukoi to help take care of you all."  I could feel Jimena's eyes watching me as I explained this to Keri.

She was quite the cute little girl.  Her silvery-blonde, curly hair reaching just past her shoulders.  Her emerald eyes shinning with the youth that any child should hold.  And if I didn't know any better, I'd say she was Jimena's daughter.  And if she wasn't one of the orphaned kids, I would've suggested it.

"Hey, Mr. Potter, what should we call you?" another child asked me.

"How about 'Harry'?"

They all seemed to think about this for a moment, looking at their longtime caretaker for reassurance.  When she smiled at them and nodded her head, they all looked back at me; some proceeded to hug me so fast that I almost lost my balance, as well as my grip on Keri.  But I laughed at this, returning their hugs.

"Told you they would warm up to you."

~*~ I'll miss you, I'll miss you, because you go away
Because the love in you is dead
Because, because...
Nothing it's gonna change, I know
And inside of me I feel you ~*~

I looked up at Jimena, finding the mocking laugh in her eyes, but only finding a smirk across her lips.

"Yes, well, if they don't run while they still can, I'm gonna start ticking them all!"

This made the kids scream in excitement as they began scattering away around the house, laughing with each other as they attempted not to run into each other.

I stood and walked up next to Jimena.  "So, where can I put my things?" indicating to my robes and bag that I laid on the table.

"Just leave them here; we'll take care of it later."  I heard her laugh gently.  "But right now, we have kids to chase."

"Ah, yes!"  I quickly deposited my things on the table, then ran behind Jimena to chase after the kids who were, by now, laughing so hard it was hard for them to get away as we gently tackled them and tickled who we could.

//at Hogwarts; Hermione's PoV//

It has been about five weeks since the final battle, and still no one has fully recuperated to the way things used to be.  Although, who could really blame them.  I lost my fiancée, Draco lost Harry, everyone lost friends and family… But hey, we gained something in the process, right?  Our freedom!

… But right now I just wish I could say "Screw Freedom!  I want Harry and Ron back!!!"  But I can't.  Damn fate!  Damn war!  Damn the wizarding world!  Why couldn't things, for once, turn out the way people wanted them to be!?  Just once!!!  But now, we have to suffer because of some Dark wizard who thought he was better than everyone else.  So in the process of destroying him, we lost the people we loved most and now have to deal with the loss and consequences.

I just want Harry and Ron back.  I want the man I loved and my best friend back by my side so that way I have something to live for other than just… this!  Whatever "this" is!  Sure, I have Draco.  He's become one hell of a friend after the war.  But he's not Ron.  I loved Ron, more than anything!  And I lost him because he had to take the shot for me!  Why Ron?!  Why did you have to do that?!  I loved you, and you left me here with nothing!... I just want them back… I miss them so much!

I want Harry here to laugh with me when I need someone.  And I want Ron here to hold me like he used to, and tell me he loves me and would always be here for me when I need him…

~*~ I'll miss the immensity
Of our days and nights, us together
Your smiles when it's getting dark
Your being naive like a little girl ~*~

Damn Voldemort!  If he wasn't already dead, I'd kill him.  He destroyed so many lives.  Even Draco lost more than he can seem to handle at the moment.  I mean, every single day since Draco could finally stop crying over Harry's death (which is a real shocker considering you never see a Malfoy cry…), all he ever seems to do is keep to himself and sit by the window in our room.  Just staring out towards the sky, that is when he wasn't looking down at the spot where Harry was said to be found.  Sure, he's starting to open up to us again, mainly only me and Ginny since we both lost people so close to us.  But even now, he'll sit there at that windowsill and just silently cries to himself until he would finally break down in sobs, and either me, Ginny, or both would go over and comfort him.  And he would return that back to us when we needed it.

And I think that throughout the whole time we've been together, we've slowly learned to let go of the past and move on.  Even if it does hurt more than anything…

And now I sit here, crying to the sadness that has wilted the pieces of my heart that both Ron and Harry have held.  But yet, in the process, another piece is being forged as I become close to Draco and Ginny.  And even though they aren't the two who have been there for me since the beginning of everything… they're still there.  And I think that because we have gone through the same things, we'll always be there for the other.  Even if we were enemies from day one.

But I think all that really matters right now is having the other there for as long as we possibly can because we finally did learn that the saying "Hold on to what you have while you can, because you don't know what you've got till it's gone" really is true.  Because we lost the things we loved, and we didn't even know how much we truly did love them… until we lost them all…..

~*~ I'll miss you, my love
I look at myself and I find emptiness inside of me
And joy, my friend, goes away with you ~*~

~ TBC~

AN:  There you all go!!!  Yeah!  I updated!!!  *throws confetti* Like I said, sorry it took so long to update.  And sorry that this is such a short chapter.  But I didn't want to have nething else happen just yet.  But there will be more of what life is like for some ((just not everyone yet)) now that the war is over in the next chapter.  K?  Promise!  Please review and tell me what y'all think!!!!!  Thx!!!!!!

Here's the translation to Josh Groban's song, "I'll Miss You".

Mi Mancherai (I'll Miss You)

Mi mancherai se te ne vai
Mi mancherà la tua serenità
Le tue parole come canzoni al vento
E l'amore che ora porti via

Mi mancherai se te ne vai
Ora per sempre non so come vivere
E l'allegria, amica mia, va via con te

Mi mancherai, mi mancherai, perchè vai via
Perchè l'amore in te si è spento
Perchè, perchè...
Non cambierà niente lo so
E dentro sento te

Mi mancherai, mi mancherai, perchè vai via
Perchè l'amore in te si è spento
Perchè, perchè...
Non cambierà niente lo so
E dentro sento te

Mi mancherà l'immensità
Dei nostri giorni e notti insieme noi
I tuoi sorrisi quando si fa buio
La tua ingenuità da bambina, tu...

Mi mancherai amore mio
Mi guardo e trovo un vuoto dentro me
E l'allegria, amica mia, va via con te

Added Note:  Alright, to all of those who were curious… Tatsukoi is Japanese for "Of Bad Faith".  I was trying think of a last name to give Jimena, and Malfoy popped into my head, so I used "Of Bad Faith", just in a different language.  What do you think?  Was that a good idea or a bad?  But just thought that I'd tell you so y'all knew.  Ttylaterz!!!

~~~  Blue Rosed Dragon  @};-