Epilogue
Harry paced outside the Hospital Wing, Sirius sitting in a plush chair on the side of the door watching as his godson created a hole in the floor. For once, he could think of nothing to say to make him feel better. He couldn't lie to the boy and say that everything would be alright, no one was sure what would happen.
A scream resonated through the hallway and Harry was tempted to run into the room…But Sirius was up off the chair, holding him back.
A few tense moments later, the door opened to reveal a tired looking Grandfather. He smiled gently at Harry, holding the door open for the boy to enter.
Harry practically ran to where Mia was laying on the bed, holding something in her arms. As Harry got closer Mia smiled up at him, "Harry," she said tiredly, "Meet you daughter…"
Harry smiled down at the bundle sleeping in his wife's arms, wisps of brown hair sticking up through the pink blanket she was wrapped in. He leaned over, placing a kiss on Mia's forehead. He had only ever felt this relieved one other time in his life. Five years ago, when Mia lay in this same bed after Malae had attacked the school…he hadn't known if she'd live…
(Flashback)
Harry had sat on a plush chair just outside the Hospital Wing, not staring at anything in particular…he couldn't. If he looked up and saw what wing he was in, it would just confirm that what he had just witnessed did actually happen…and Mia was in there fighting for her life…and he hadn't done anything to help her…
He clenched his hands into fists on his lap, it was his fault.
Just then the doors opened and Sirius stepped out, solemn expression on his face. Harry could feel tears welling up in his eyes once again. He bowed his head, not wanting Sirius to see him cry. The older man simply knelt next to the devastated boy, and hugged him as he cried. He had never seen Harry this way before, so hopeless and scared…he had promised James that he'd protect Harry…fine job he'd done…
After a few minutes, once the boy's tears had subsided, Sirius brought his face up, wiping the tears from his eyes. "I'm going to be honest with you Harry. It looks pretty bad. Not even Dumbledore knows what will happen at this point. Mia's lost a lot of blood, and something called Life energy." Seeing the confused look on his godson's face, he continued, "Life Energy is like the energy that keeps you alive. It's like a last resort for a wizard in battle…to tap into life energy to fuel your magic. Once that runs out…your life is over. Mia's ran out, but Professor Snape used a new sorcerous potion meant to help revitalize one's life energy. Too many wizards were dieing in the war with Voldemort, we needed some way to save the last lingering remains of the Energy. The potion basically doubles the energy to the point where the wizard can live. If Mia pulls through, it will take her a while to build up her energy again." Sirius sighed, rubbing his face. "You can go see her…"
Harry stood slowly and made his way into the Hospital Wing, and over to Mia's bed. He sat there and waited. That was all he did, he talked to her and held her hand, but mostly waited and watched, and hoped for the best.
A week went by with no dramatic change in Mia's condition, and Harry was beginning to lose hope. Graduation came, but Harry refused to go to the ceremony, he refused to leave Mia's side. He could hear the music for the graduates, and some of the speeches, but he was more concerned for Mia.
He listened as the names were called off; he turned to look at the doors of the Hospital wing as they called his name. Then he heard it…
"Congratulations Harry…"
The voice was weak and hoarse, but just the fact that he heard it drew Harry's attention back to Mia, who looked up at him tiredly and smiled…
(End Flashback)
A soft whimper brought Harry out of his memories, to see his little girl's eyes start to open, green like his.
"What should we name her?" Mia asked, trying for the life of her to think of a name.
Harry thought, when a name hit him, "Emma Lily…Emily…"
Mia smiled, "Perfect…"
Harry smiled as well and leaned down to kiss his wife. "Should I let Ron and Hermione in?"
Mia nodded, cuddling Emily.
Harry laughed as he got up to go invite his friends in. He remembered, the day of graduation, Ron and Hermione had come to check up on him and Mia, bringing their diplomas with them. Upon seeing Mia awake, Hermione burst into tears and hugged her, apologizing profusely for everything. Ron came over as well, apologizing in his own word stumbling way. Mia forgave them, and it was the start of a beautiful friendship for all of them.
Harry and Mia had gotten jobs at Hogwarts, Harry as the Defense against the Dark Arts teacher of course, and Mia as the Potions teacher, they both took over for Professor Dumbledore and McGonnagal as Headmaster and Mistress when they retired. Sirius even got a job there as well…teaching Animagus techniques to the 7th year students.
Ron became an Auror, married Hermione the new Minister of Magic, and had about three children already.
Harry smiled…this was the life…
The End
A/N – Sorry if the beginning confused anyone, I wanted to try to surprise everyone. I was on vacation with my family a few days ago to Niagara Falls. The six hour ride was enough to finish this story. Hope you liked it!