Epilogue

A/N: Wow, I am so sad this is the final update. I'm happy to have completed a story, but it is really sad ending it. Thank you so sooooooooooooooooooooooooo much to all who have reviewed, even if it was only one chapter. I know sometimes my short chapters were hard to bear, but I really did try to make them good. I hope no one is disappointed with the ending or epilogue, and I am working on a sequel, just to give myself something to do until I get inspired for another story.

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It had been over a year since Voldemort's final downfall. Sometimes, at night, Hermione would close her eyes and scenes of the war would flash before her eyes. She couldn't imagine how the boys felt, being that they were actually in the battle. It seemed like only yesterday. Now, here she was, a year later.

"Ginny, come on, I don't want you to miss this! You've been in there forever!" Hermione called through the bathroom door.

"Almost done," Ginny yelled back. It never really was clear when the four hostages were released. After they had gone back in the castle, Dumbledore had already taken the four of them to the hospital wing. Apparently, they were found tied together near the edge of the forest, each one deeply affected by a Memory Charm. At least they didn't have to remember any bad things that happened to them. They were fine now, living normally.

"Ok, well, I have to go down and get ready. Find a front row seat!" Hermione called as she headed down to the Great Hall. When she got there, she saw all of her friends that she'd known for so long. Where the Head Table used to be, there were now five long rows of chairs. Instead of four long tables, there were now rows of seats facing forwards. She took her seat in one of the five rows at the front between Draco and Ron. Her stomach twisted a bit as the people started filling the seats in the Hall. She searched until she spotted her mother and father; she flashed them a smile. Sure enough, in the first row, sat Ginny smiling widely. Finally, everyone was there and Dumbledore took center stage.

"Welcome parents, teachers, students, and guests. We are here again to celebrate another successfull schoolyear. In a few moments, our valedictorian will give a speech. Then we will give out awards, and the diplomas. Please join us for refreshments in the courtyard after the ceremony," he finished. "And now, here is this year's valedictorian: Miss Hermione Granger!" A loud applause filled the Hall as she stood up behind the pulpit.

"Good afternoon, parents, teachers, and fellow students. I am honored to be my class's valedictorian. My years at Hogwarts have been all but boring." She smiled. "I have...quite the reputation as a bookworm, but everything I know, I owe to this school and its teachers. I'd like to thank Professor Dumbledore for truly being this school's foundation. Thanks to the professors who make each year more challenging than the last. But most of all, I'd like to thank my best friends, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley." She laughed and shook her head. "Being friends with them each year has been full of excitement. I'd like to say that last year, we had a particularly eventful year. I'm sure at last year's graduation, there was a tribute speech since it happened that year. But that specific event had alot of impact in my life and the lives of many of the students behind me. Three of them were hostages taken by multiple Death Eaters, and two became the family of victims of Voldemort's supporters. I, myself, was kidnapped and spent two nights and a day under the eye of Voldemort himself. Please excuse the name, but I think it's time to get over the fear of it. Because last year, my best friend ridded the world of that horrible wizard who ruined the lives of hundreds of people. I know I am dedicating all my efforts to those who fought against Voldemort and his supporters. We owe them our peace. Thank you," she finished. The audience applauded as Dumbledore stood up once again.

"Now we have a series of awards to give out before the diplomas. This first award goes to Draco Malfoy, Hannah Abbott, Hermione Granger, and Padma Patil, for the highest grading average in seven years." They walked up and accepted their awards, then sat down. This went on until the last special award.

"The final award is given, frankly because I believe fate put these three students in unfair and trying situations for seven years, even if they did do some of it themselves. Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger."

They walked up together to accept the gorgeous silver medallions offered to them. Hermione's eyes teared up as she realized this may be the last thing she did with her best friends.

Harry had a trophy for quidditch seeker to be put in the Hogwarts trophy box like his father. Finally it was time for diplomas.

"Hannah Abbot." Applause.

"Lavender Brown." Applause.

"Vincent Crabbe." Applause.

"Justin Finch-Fletchley." Applause.

"Seamus Finnigan." Applause.

"Dain Goyle." Applause.

"Hermione Granger." Her eyes teared up and she beamed with pride.

"Neville Longbottom." Applause. Laughter. Unfortunately, poor Neville tripped on his way to the pulpit.

"Ernie MacMillan." Applause.

"Draco Malfoy." Applause.

"Pansy Parkinson." Applause.

"Padma Patil." Applause.

"Parvati Patil." Applause.

"Harry Potter." The applause was deafening as Harry accepted his diploma. At least no one hates me anymore, he thought. To them, he was no longer "The Boy Who Lived," but now he was "The Boy Who Got Rid of Voldemort Forever."

"Dean Thomas." Applause.

"Ron Weasley." Ron's face turned the color of his hair at the sound of the applause.

"Blaise Zabini." Applause.

Finally, the diplomas were all handed out. They were officially graduated. Afterwards, everyone stayed to enjoy a small feast outside in the courtyard. It was one of the happiest and saddest days of Hermione's life.

"I can't believe we'll never be at Hogwarts again," she said sadly. Draco put his arm around her.

"Yeah. The place grew on me," he said fondly.

"We've had some good times here," Ron said.

"Like the three-headed dog that made you pee yourself?" Hermione joked.

"Or like the basilisk and Lockhart," Harry said pointedly, making Hermione blush.

"How 'bout them merpeople Harry?" Hermione teased.

"Ok, ok, enough," Harry said. "You didn't see them."

"Hey, I may not be seeing you guys again, and I wanted to say that I'm really sorry I was so nasty all these years," Draco admitted. It was so out of character for him, yet he really meant it.

"Yeah, we're sorry, too," Harry said, shooting a look at Ron. Finally, Ron smiled.

"Yeah, yeah, me too," he said. Hermione hugged both of them, tears streaming down her cheeks. "I don't want this to end!" she cried. Then she hugged Draco.

Too soon, it was over. Each student hugged good-bye and went their separate ways. Hopefully, this wouldn't be the last time they were together.

A/N: Well that's it. The very end of this story. I really hope no one was disappointed. Please, please, please review!!! This was so sad for me to write. It made me think about my own graduation and everything which will be happening in two short years. Thanks so much to everyone. I love you all!!!!!!!!!!! This won't be the last you hear from me. I'll be posting a sequel soon, and I hope you all stay to read and review!!!!! Muah!