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Chapter 19 – The Future
(A/N) This is a foreword of the next few chapters...
Five years had passed since Harry graduated from Hogwarts. After leaving Hogwarts, the first place Harry stopped by for a job interview was the Ministry of Magic. Handing in his application form was not necessary, as the head of the Auror's department in the Ministry was none other than Nymphadora Tonks, newly promoted...
For the next two years, Harry, together with his good pals Ron and Hermione started their Auror training. Just last week, all three of them became full-fledged Aurors, achieving the highest marks ever seen.
After five years of hush-hush dating, Ron and Cho Chang finally got married. Even Ron's twin brothers, Fred and George didn't know a thing. However, everyone, even Fred's former teachers knew that he and Angelina Johnson, Harry's former Quidditch captain were an item. They got hitched too. Now, Mrs Weasley was pestering George to get married too. He replied cynically that the joke shop was his wife. The Weasley twins joke shop in Diagon Alley was the most popular in the wizarding world, even overtaking Zonko's. George, being the chief creator of the products, spent much time in the shop, experimenting on different types of charms.
Coming back to Cho, she had quit her job in the Ministry of Magic's Sports Department to play for her childhood team the Tornadoes as a Seeker (of course!). Now known to be one of the promising young seekers in the Quidditch world, she got herself a call-up to the England team, the first woman in over 160 years!
Neville had returned to Hogwarts, taking over the old Professor Sprout as Herbology teacher. Seamus and Dean also worked in the Ministry, in the Magical Law-Enforcement Unit.
However, something horrendous happened in the 2nd year after Harry left Hogwarts. During the Quidditch World Cup, there was an apparent lack of Muggle-repelling charms all around the venues, thus many Muggles saw what happened. All the brooms flying around, all the magic that was used were seen by many people. A red-faced Cornelius Fudge had to make a public statement on national television revealing the well-kept secret of hundreds of years. Yes, there was a wizarding world out there. Many wizards called for his resignation and he was eventually replaced by Ameila Bones (ring a bell?)
The revelation of a wizarding world actually generated much interest in the people. Many Muggles wanted to send their kids to Hogwarts. Diagon Alley was opened to everyone (to the delight of the twins.) Quidditch became one of the most-watched sports in Britain.
However, the dark secrets of the wizarding world were still not known to many. The massacres of people by Voldermort, the killing of Ginny still remained fresh in Harry's mind...
Harry and Hermione had stayed in Ron and Cho's new apartment in London. With Grimmaud Place in pieces, Harry didn't really have much of a choice, right?
(Story resumes here)
Harry woke up with a yawn. Another day began as the sunlight shone through the window. Harry stumbled of bed and looked over at the other bed in the room. Hermione was missing. Harry limped over and saw a note pasted on the door.
"Harry, me and Ron have gone to the Ministry to do something urgent. Looks like we have to go and get at some Death Eater again. I think Cho has some sort of a breakfast. Cya soon!
Hermione
Harry stifled a yawn as he read that. "Another stupid Voldermort supporter." Harry mumbled as he opened the door. He clambered to the kitchen and saw a plate full of toast and sausages on the table. On it was a small note.
Enjoy your breakfast! I did it myself!
Hermione
Harry smiled. Although he knew that Hermione's cooking was only average at best, what other choice did he have?
As he was eating, the door behind him opened with a bang. Harry turned around and saw Cho walk out yawning.
"Morning." Harry said between gulps of food.
"Morning." Cho replied, stifling another yawn.
"Rough night?" Harry asked.
"Err..." Cho hesitated, "Not bad." She answered quickly.
Harry smiled. He could guess what happened.
Harry arrived at his office about an hour later. Walking down the aisle, he saw Ron and Hermione struggle over piles of work.
"Having a fun time?" Harry taunted at Ron.
"Fun times are not here to stay, man." Ron said. "Take a look at your desk.
Harry glanced over at his table. True enough, it was stacked full with files, files and more files. He gave Ron a smirk and returned to his desk.
Hours flew by. Finally it was 5pm and all his work was done.
"Whoops, look at the time, gotta run!" Ron said. He grabbed his bag and disapperated.
"What's up with him?" Hermione said. "We were supposed to go get a beer."
Harry shrugged his shoulders. It was better anyway. No one to spoil his date...
Soon enough, Harry and Hermione were at the bar just below their apartment. The owner, Sam was one of Harry's best Muggle friends.
"Hey Harry," Sam said, "Could you help me fix the brewer? Something's cocked up in there."
"No problem." Harry fished out his wand. "Reparo." He muttered.
"Thanks a lot, pal." Sam said. "That magic sure is helpful. Wish I knew a bit."
Harry smiled. He knew how fortunate he was to be able to learn magic...
"Hey, where's Ron?" Hermione said. He came back earlier than us!"
Harry knew where Ron was. He crept to his room and put his ear on the door.
"Come on, Ron!"
"I'm trying! I'm trying!" Ron said.
"Come on, deeper!"
Harry pulled away from the door, with a smile.
"So where is he?" Hermione asked anxiously.
"He's... err... trying to have kids." Harry said.
Something interesting is coming up... Won't tell you of course! Please R&R...