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Keira, Harry, Draco, Luna, Tonks, and Kingsley were on their way to Diagon Alley one week later. Draco, Harry, and Keira needed to get some spell books for their Auror Training, and Luna, Tonks, and Kingsley were there to help them out. Luna was wearing dark blue wizarding robes and a black cape and her hair was pulled back into two twisted pig tails. Harry was wearing a black robe with an emerald cape, Luna had picked it out for him, saying it went nicely with his eyes. Harry simply rolled his eyes at this and pulled on the cape. Keira was wearing a pale yellow robe with no cape, she kept muttering something about it being the middle of July and no cape was needed. Draco, being a member of the Malfoy family, was used to dressing refinedly, so he wore a black robe and a silver cape. Tonks was wearing a purple fighting robe with a blue cape. He hair was a rich blue color today, and her eyes were electric yellow. Kingsley wore a red fighting robe with a black cape.

The six friends entered Flourish and Bolts and began to look around. They needed a bunch of books on defense, charms, potions, and transfiguration. Luna and Harry were standing in the back towards the transfiguration area when Harry suddenly looked up from the daily prophet that he was reading. "Dumbledore," he whispered, tears threatening to spill over, "They want to name an award after me and him." Luna looked up at him, her eyes also glistening with tears. Dumbledore was really gone, he was really, actually gone. Luna watched as Harry sunk to the floor in tears, he had just realized that Dumbledore was gone and that he really wasn't coming back. Luna looked down sympathetically at her boyfriend as she blinked back tears. She shakily apparated back to Grimmauld Place, knowing that Harry would quietly follow her.

Harry sensed Luna's leaving and tried to calm himself enough to think, fighting furociously to wipe away the incessant tears. He finally had enough control to apparate, and did so readily. He slowly opened the door and dropped down once he reached the couch in the Drawing Room. Luna was sitting there beside him, waiting for him to return. She cuddled up against him and allowed the tears to spill once more.

"He meant so much to me," Harry whispered through the tears. Luna and Harry were holding on to eachother, soothing eachother's pain. It was their bond that nothing would break, not pain, not sorrow, not even death.

"I know," Luna replied, "H-he m-meant a-l-lot t-to me t-t-oo." Harry glanced down at Luna, he had only seen her cry on the rare occasion. He held her in his arms as the tears continued to flow.

An hour or so later, Harry and Luna were still curled up on the couch when Draco came in, "Potter, you in here?"

"Yeah," Harry called out, he still felt miserable, but the tears were no longer falling, he had cried until they had ran dry.

"You had us worried sick," Keira cried as she ran into the Drawing Room. She looked at her two new friends, sympathy apparent in her eyes. Both faces were sad and tearstreaked. Luna was sleeping calmly and Harry was stroking her hair lovingly. "What's wrong?" Keira asked, sympathetically.

"Dumbledore," Harry replied, sadly, "They're making an award named after him and me, something called the Gryffindor Pride Award. It kind of...brought up old memories. I didn't want the whole store to see their 'savior' break down so we came back her to cuddle and soothe eachother's pain. We're sorry we didn't tell you."

"Oh," Keira mumbled, not knowing what to say, "That's alright, I'll just tell Tonks and Kingsley, you can get your books another day. Umm...I'm gonna...go. Bye." And with those words Keira apparated to Diagon Alley to inform Tonks of the current situation. Harry and Luna cuddled closer and Draco flooed to the nearest Wizarding Resturaunt to order takeout, they would all need some cheering up tonight.

Three days later, Harry, McGonagall, and Mad-Eye were standing on the large stage located inside the Ministry Ball Room. Harry and McGonagall were signing the document that would make the Gryffindor Pride Award legal. The award would take third place on the highest-awards-given-to-wizarding-kind list, right after the Order of Merlin First Class and the Order of Phoenix First Class, which Mad-Eye had just signed in.

At the moment, Minister of Magic, a Mrs. Amelia Bones, was giving a speech to the audience. Harry wasn't completely listening, his birthday was in one week, and he was very exciting at the prospect of having a real birthday party. In his sixth year there was an attack on July 31st, and last year the Order had been away, so it had just been a small get-together. This year, everyone was invited, and Harry couldn't wait.

"...And now, Mr. Potter and Ms. McGonagall will sign this document making the Gryffindor Pride Award a legal award. After which, there are a few people who will be recieveing various awards for their work against the defeated Lord Voldemort."

Harry grabbed the quill and quickly signed his name. The quill was a blood-ink quill, so it did hurt quite a bit, but a document signed in blood was forever legal. McGonagall quickly followed suit, they smiled at the audience, and made their way off the stage.

Madame Bones began her speech again, "At this time, I would like to ask the following people to come up to the stage to recieve the Order of Merlin First Class. Hermione Granger," the audience began clapping happily for Hermione, who accepted the award happily and publicly thanked Ron and Harry for getting her into this mess, saying that her life wouldn't be as great without them.

"Neville Longbottom," Harry and Luna clapped the loudest for their friend. Neville humblely accepted the award, saying that Voldemort deserved everything he got and the only reason Neville had helped to destroy him was because Voldemort was a menace to humanity and a disgrace to Wizards and Witches everywhere. Then he walked calmly down the steps and to the back of the hall.

"Luna Lovegood," Harry let go of Luna's hand, and Luna gave him a tight hug before walking up onto the stage. She accepted the award with a smile, and then thanked Harry and Ginny. She said that they helped her to open up, and that Ginny was the best friend she could have ever hoped for. May she rest in peace.

"Draco Malfoy." The hall erupted with cheers, especially from Mandy Brocklehurst and Keira. Draco and Mandy had become very close over the last month and a half, mostly thanks to Keira. Draco smiled at Mandy and Keira and then thanked Madame Bones. He said he was eternally greatful to Harry and Luna, who saw the real him and accepted him when no one else would.

"Harry Potter," the clapping and cheers were deafening, and it took some minor spells and a good two minutes before the Hall quieted. Harry shook hands with Madame Bones and then smiled out at Hermione and Ron. "I would like to thank my two best friends, Hermione and Ron. I would like to thank all who have believed in me. I would like to thank Dumbledore, may he rest in peace, for never letting me give up. And I would like to thank Luna, whose love has kept me alive."

"Ronald Weasley," was the last one called. Hermione and Harry clapped very enthusiastically for the other member of the Trio. Ron happily accepted the award. Then he looked at Hermione and Harry and thanked them for being his friends, for keeping him sane, and for helping him to graduate.

"The award will also be given to Mr. Severus Snape. Mr. Albus Dumbledore. and Mr. George Weasley for their help in defeating Lord Voldemort. Ms. Minerva McGonagall will be accepting the award for them." McGonagall came up on stage and accepted the three awards for her deceased friends. "And now," Madame Bones continued, "I would like the following people to come up to recieve that Order of Phoenix First Class." The awarding was much like the previous one. Hermione, Neville, Harry, Ron, Luna, Draco, Ginny, Lupin, Tonks, Sirius, Hestia, Kingsley, Mrs. Figg, Emmaline Vance, McGonagall, Mad-Eye, Hagrid, Dumbledore, and Snape recieved the award.

"And now, the Gryffindor Pride Award shall be awarded to the following," Amelia continued. She gave the awards to Susan Bones, Mandy Brocklehurst, George, Charlie, Arthur, Percy, Hermione, Neville, Harry, Ron, Luna, Draco, Ginny, McGonagall, Mad-Eye, Hagrid, Dumbledore, Seamus Finnegan, Keira, Dean Thomas, Lavender Brown, Parvarti and Padma Patil, and Snape. After the award ceremony, the friends left the ball room and made their ways home. Tonks and Kingsley were at Grimmauld Place with Remus and Hestia, waiting for the group to return. They were having a huge celebration party, which made Harry very happy. Two parties in one week!

"Hi everyone," Tonks said as she opened up the door to Grimmauld Place. Hermione, Ron, Molly, Fred, Angelina, Lee, Alicia, Molly, Bill, Fleur, Neville, Dean Thomas, Mandy Brocklehurst and Susan Bones were staying the night.

"Um, Tonks?" Keira asked calmly, "Where's Lupin?"

"Remus?" Tonks replied, nonchalantly, "In the kitchen why?"

"Is he, alone?" Molly asked with concern.

"Yes," Tonks replied, completely confused.

"YOU LET REMUS LUPIN IN THE KITCHEN ALONE?" Keira screamed in horror. Remus had flooed back earlier so he could help with the party preparations, he was not supposed to be cooking at all, let alone with no one in there.

Harry, Keira, and Molly all ran into the kitchen. Remus was sitting at the table attempting to peel an egg with a knife, and failing miserbaly. "Accio knife," Keira whispered. The knife flew out of Remus' hand and into Keira's.

"Are you trying to cook?" Harry asked innocently as he began to crack the egg to make the cake batter.

"Yes, that was the main idea," Remus replied, not ready to admit defeat. But then he saw Molly look into the batter-bowl and shake her head disapprovingly. What was supposed to be butter, eggs, and flour, was really a box of butter, a bunch of egg shells, and a bag of flour.

"Care to explain what you were attempting to make?" Keira asked as she started the dinner. The meat was already in the oven and she had the potatoes boiling on the stove.

"Ummm...No?" Remus prompted, he wasn't about to explain his disaster to two teenagers.

"Fine, go inside and set the table," Molly ordered. Lupin happily left the room, he didn't want to argue with anyone tonight.

The party was in full swing around eight o' clock. Dinner had just been cleaned up, and there was music playing for the younger generation. The older party-goers were in the Drawing Room playing some old games and talking. Harry and his friends were happily laughing and dancing in the Ball Room where Harry's party would be next week. At the moment, Lee Jordan was switching the cds from hip-hop to some slower songs. Mandy insisted they listen to some eighties stuff, and Luna second the suggestion. Lee was forced to play "Total Eclipse of the Heart," and "Saved the Best for Last." Harry and Luna were the first on the dance floor. They were soon followed by Bill and Fleur, Fred and Angelina, Lee and Alicia, and Hermione and Ron.

Keira was standing with her back against the wall. She had changed into black leather pants and a white camisole with a pale yellow cardigan. Keira's mother had been a squib, so Keira was brought up muggle. Susan and Mandy were sitting off in the corner talking and catching up. Mandy was wearing jeans and a black camisole with a black sweater. Susan wore a short jean minskirt and a white blouse. Draco kept on glancing at Mandy, not wanting her to know that he had fallen for her. Keira was watching as her two friends played a game of staring-tag, not realizing that Dean Thomas was watching her closely.

"Keira?" an unfamiliar voice asked from behind her. Keira turned around and smiled at the boy before her.

"Hey Dean, what's up?" she asked innocently.

"Um...I was just wondering..if you er, would er, like to dance?" Dean sputtered.

"Yeah, why not," Keira replied, leading him onto the dance floor. Dean smiled greatfully, and Keira couldn't help but smile back. Maybe this night would be okay after all.

Two hours later, Draco had still not asked Mandy to dance, and she was getting a bit impatient. Unlike her friends, namely Susan and Keira, she wasn't one to wait around for guys. If she wanted something, or someone, she would get it. Mandy said goodbye to Susan and walked over to Draco. She tapped him on the shoulder and smiled as he turned around.

"Hey," Draco said nonchalantly, eventhough he was grinning from ear to ear.

"Hey," Mandy replied, "I was wondering, do you want to dance?"

"Er...yeah," Draco replied, a bit embarrased because he was afraid to ask her. He stood up and led her to the dance floor, where they wrapped their arms around eachother and began to dance to the music.

Susan and Neville were the only two left that weren't dancing. Even though Neville had sworn never to fall in love again, he figured one little dance wouldn't hurt. He walked up to Susan and grabbed her hand, a pleading look in his eyes. Susan nodded, no words were spoken, and they made their way to the dance floor.

All in all, that night was a memorable one. People came out of their shells, people fell in love. For once in a very long time, everything was okay. Luna smiled up into Harry's emerald eyes and whispered, "It's all okay, it's really all okay."