This is officially the final chapter of this fan fiction. I want to express my deepest thanks to every one who read even just one chapter of my work. It means a lot to be appreciated by so many people. This is just my first story and all of you guys have been unbelievable. Thanks.

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Epilogue:

Harry and his friends' lives went on much as what we muggles live through after the documented events you have read. Yes, they have suffered their share of loss and regret but, as we humans are good at, they moved on with the new lessons they have learned. Maybe it is these kinds of human qualities in everyone that binds us all, even if we are wizards, witches, or muggles.

Harry had a one week vacation with the Dursleys and after passing initial awkwardness, got along pretty well with them. Harry even helped Uncle Vernon fix a broken tire but of course, in the muggle way—no magic. Petunia told Harry everything about herself when she was just a child with Lily. Petunia thought that if she shared Harry her experiences with his mother, it will somehow comfort him. A certain special closeness developed between Harry and his aunt which will probably grow bigger and deeper in the future.

Dudley visited them and acted civil with his cousin. He was now thinner and was married. Everything was going well in the household of four Privet Drive, as every family have that bond that sticks them together.

About Harry's love life, well, he broke it off with Cho. He felt that she has been distant lately and besides, she was such a vain and shallow girl that Harry wanted to strangle her every time she told him how fat she thinks she is. A chance for another love for Harry? Well, he isn't seeing anyone lately since he is giving his all in teaching at Hogwarts, which is truly where his heart lies.

Hermione is now senior undersecretary of Muggle Relations and is on her way to become chairman of her department. She is also not serious with anyone but that may change since Viktor Krum is coming to town.

The Weasley's are also doing really well. Their joke shop has expanded, having branches in Spain, Canada, the Philippines, China, and the States. Charlie now owns a dragon conservatory in Romania and Bill is now on his way in establishing his own bank. Ginny is working at the Ministry and has just passed a law to the Minister of Magic on the protection and further study of Muggles, which made her father extremely proud.

Dumbledore was buried days later with a simple ceremony. Everyone attended and most people wept. Yes, Albus did touch many lives, especially Harry's.

Ironically, Harry did not shed a tear. This was not a real burial, not to him anyway. It's actually a celebration of a special man who shared himself with others. Why should Harry cry? The people who leave us don't really go away. They stay with us, living in the very air we breathe. It just takes time to realize that they are really there, watching and guarding us. In the case of James and Lily, Harry's parents were not dead, no, not at all. They live within Harry, keeping them alive in him.

The end.

I've started another story in the time frame of Harry's seventh year. Chapter one is done and can be read now! It's called "Harry Potter and the Hogwart's Four." I hope you take some time to read and review it.