Chapter 18: Finally
Colleen Lily Potter started at her coffee mug that early June morning. Her body was at her house in Godric's Hollow, but her mind wandered else where, she was thinking of that day back in March. He brother had faced that man 6 out of 7 years at Hogwarts, and she only faced him one. That's not including the first time they ever encountered the Dark Lord, as babies.
"He's dead," James said kissing his wife, and smiling.
"Finally," Matt whispered, grabbing Colleen's trembling hand, "I'm so proud of you."
Colleen smiled, and snuggled into Matt's embrace, looking for comfort. They walked back to the school in silence. Harry then draped an arm around his sister. She was still shivering.
"Baby Girl you ok?" Harry asked, looking into her eyes.
"What? Oh, Harry. I'm fine...really. I'm just in shock you know? This past year was really different. I find out that I have a twin brother. Not just any brother, Harry Potter," she smiled at him "the best damn brother a girl could ask for. Then you propose to Hermione, she's pregnant, with that I'm gonna be an Aunt. I find out that the dead guy over there, that Voldie dude, is after you and me, because of some stupid prophecy, and its hard on a girl."
It suddenly occurred to Harry how hard it must have been for her. She moved from to a different country, met her brother, someone that was left out her life for 16 years, she was tough, but, like him, she was a Potter and she was brave and could get through anything.
"I love you, Col-Bear," Harry said giving her a squeeze.
"Ugh. . . I love you too Harr,"
She smiled at the nickname that he had for her. As long as he was the only one to call her that, she was O.K with it.
"Col-Bear? Is that you?" a familiar voice said from the stairs, she knew who it was from the moment he said the first syllable.
"Yeah Harr, it's me. Do you want some hot chocolate?" She said summing another mug from the cabinet.
Harry sat down across from his twin. He was clad in only boxers, but she didn't care.
"Where's 'Mione?" Colleen asked
"She stayed at Ginny's, its bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding." Harry explained
"Harr, can I tell you something?" Colleen asked
"Sure anything…I promise I won't laugh," Harry said before she could ask
"When I was little, and living in Salem, I felt as if I didn't belong. Like I was meant for somewhere else. I never felt complete. Like the moon without the stars. When I came here I knew this was where I was supposed to be. When I met you, you were the other twin. A packaged deal. Ya know? Or do I sound totally crazy," Colleen said getting up to put away her mug. Harry started to laugh, "You promised!"
"You're not crazy…well you're a Potter, but I know what you mean. I'm glad you're complete. I'll always be there for you, remember that," Harry said hugging her.
"Thanks…Now lets get you ready for this wedding!"
Clock struck 6. As scheduled the doors to the Great Hall opened. Harry lifted up his head. There was Ali and Carrie, George's little girls. They were 4 years old, and the flower girls. Then came Andi and her escort Thomas, Fred's kids. Andi stood in her spot as Jr Bridesmaid & Thomas stood near Harry. Then Shea & Ron, Bree & Sean, and Ariana & Kevin. Harry smiled, they looked wonderful. Then came Colleen and Matt. Colleen saw her dad and smiled. She smiled at Harry, and he winked at her.
The music Started & everybody stood up. Hippogriffs were flying around in Harry's stomach now.
'There she is, as beautiful as the day I met her' Harry thought.
"I Do" Harry said.
"With the power vested in me by Merlin, I now pronounce you Husband and Wife. Harry you may kiss your bride," the minister said and Hermione smiled. Harry gently kissed her lips to seal their vows.
"Finally," Colleen whispered
I know it was kinda short. All my chapters are short. Thats because their sorted into ideas. Each chapter was hand selected for you enjoyment. Keep checking in for the next chapter. Chapter 19: Double Double Toil and Trouble
Love always,
MustangSally02
