Disclaimer: lyrics belong to David Bowie and the characters to J.K. Rowling. The plot however is mine.
All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed
Sean O'Casey
Let's spend the night together.
"Hermione, you can open your eyes now," said Ron.
"Did it work?" asked Hermione her eyes still closed.
"Yes dear." said Ron patiently.
"Oh." was all Hermione could say. When she opened her eyes she saw Ginny's crystal ball was now blood red, Alexandra and Lee's rings had reformed into a single ring and Hermione's runes spelt out Life reborn.
"Well now that is sorted we had better get back to business don't you think?" Alexandra said brusquely.
"I whole heartedly agree. But first I think that a goodnight sleep is in order." said Ron as he guided a dumbstruck Hermione towards the door.
"Yes that sounds like a good idea. Come on Draco." Ginny said as she took Draco's hand.
"You mean..." Draco started.
"Draco Malfoy you have a lot to learn about witches haven't you?" Ginny cut him off.
Draco just smiled as followed his girlfriend.
"Oh young love," commented Fred as he watched his sister leave.
"You have no romance in your soul have you?" asked Lee.
"Nah mate can't afford it." Laughed Fred. "Come on Brother of mine. Time is Gallons."
With that the twins departed.
Lee walked towards Alexandra. "Alex..." he began tentatively.
"Tinker were are you?" asked Alexandra cutting Lee off.
"Mrs?" replied Tinker appearing from behind a chair.
"Clean this up in the morning would?"
"Certainly Mrs I can do it tonight if you wants."
"No tomorrow will be fine. Now of to bed with you I can lock up."
"Certainly Mrs." replied Tinker disappearing.
"Harry hadn't we be getting off?" asked Remus as he eyed Lee. Before Harry could protest Remus had bundled him out of the door.
"Alex." Lee repeated as he reached out to touch her.
"Don't." whispered Alexandra tearfully as she turned away.
"Alex I..."
"Please don't say it Lee. Please I couldn't bear to hear you say it."
"But I..."
"I know you do." she turned to face him ad Lee wrapped his arms around her. "I know what you want to say but if you say it again I won't be able to leave you."
"Why do you have to leave now? We sealed the rift."
"Yes but the curse still remains."
"How can that stop you from..."
"The curse stops a lot of things. I can't stay here with you and not say it."
"So I will go with you."
"You would have to give up everything here."
"You don't think that I am more then willing to do that to be with you?" asked Lee.
Alexandra answered him with a kiss. "I know we don't have a lot of time but we have tonight and that's all I can give you Lee."
Lee nodded and kissed her back.
Alexandra woke up and slipped silently out of bed and got dressed quietly as she watched Lee. Lee remained fast asleep. Alexandra tiptoed to the door. "Tinker." she called under her breath.
Tinker appeared, before he could say anything Alexandra clamped her hand over his mouth.
"Tinker I have to go, Look after this place for me. It reverts to Draco but I am sure that he will keep you on. If not my penultimate command is that you are to remain in the property and look after it. I ask you a favour though, please look after him for me Tinker."
The house elf nodded is agreement.
"Don't you have some cleaning to do?" asked Alexandra as she removed her hand.
Tinkey smiled and disappeared to his work.
Alexandra walked over to Lee and kissed his forehead. Lee woke up and looked at her.
"Good morning." he said as he sat up to kiss her.
Alexandra pulled back. "I have something for you," she said quietly as she took ring from hr pocket. "This is the ring from last night, I want you to ave it to remember me by."
Lee looked deep into Alexandra's eyes. "When will you be back?" he whispered.
She smiled and whispered, "I love you Lee, I always have and I always will."
Lee closed his eye, when he opened them she was gone. All that was left was the scent of her perfume and a few memories.
Lee closed his eyes against the pain. One thing was for certain true love lasts forever. It survives through death and beyond. Lee knew that no mater what happened he would always love Alexandra and she would always love him. Lee also knew that when he saw her again it would be forever and he would welcome her into his open arms.
A/N
As to what exactly Lee and Alexandra got up to you will have to use your imaginations.
That's it then. This story is finished, as to whether there are anymore well that's up to you my faithful reviewers. Requests, challenges etc are welcome.
