Harry entered the boys' dormitory and approached Ron who was already packing his trunk.

"Ron," he began, "I have something to tell you."

"Ok," Ron said. "Shoot." He sat on his four-poster bed and looked at Harry.

"Ok, I really hope you take this well," Harry said. "Today I asked Hermione to marry me... and she said yes." Harry waited for Ron to say something, anything. He was silent for a moment before a giant grin spread across his freckled face.

"Congratulations," he smiled. Harry was surprised.

"Really?" he said stupidly.

"I said I wanted Hermione to be happy, didn't I?" Ron asked. "There would be no point in me causing a fight over this on our last day at Hogwarts. Congratulations."

"Thanks," Harry said, still surprised at Ron's reaction. "Well, hey, we're still gonna be best friends."

"Absolutely," Ron agreed, standing up. "Just you and Hermione are gonna be... extra close." Harry laughed.

"Well, I didn't mention anything about this to Hermione yet, but I'm sure she'll be ok with it," Harry went on. "Do you want to be the best man at our wedding?"

"Yeah," Ron answered. "Of course."

"Good," Harry said. "Well I gotta pack up and then we should go say goodbye to Hagrid for the last time."

"Harry," Ron said, looking him in the eyes, "Do you realize what that man put me through earlier in the year? He's a monster!" Harry laughed.

"But do you remember everything he's helped us with over the years?" Harry pointed out. "We wouldn't have known of the Sorcerer's Stone if it weren't for his lack of being able to keep a secret. He helped us figure out the Chamber of Secrets, unintentionally again. He was always there for us whenever we needed him, like when you were puking snails or when Malfoy called Hermione a mudlbood. We have way too many memories with him to just leave and not say goodbye."

"You're right," Ron agreed, watching Harry close his trunk. "Let's go."

Ron and Harry carried their luggage down into the common room to meet Hermione who was standing with luggage of her own.

"Let's go drop this off and go see Hagrid," Ron said. The three seventeen year olds went to drop off their trunks and then crossed the grounds to Hagrid's hut. Harry knocked on the door before entering.

"Hagrid?" he said when he opened the door. Hagrid turned around, looking surprised to see them.

"Oh, it's not time for the train to leave yet is it?" he asked.

"No," Harry replied. "We just wanted to say goodbye before we left Hogwarts."

"Oh," Hagrid said. "Yeha, it's yer last year, innit." Hermione nodded. "Welp, I'm gonna miss you three."

"We'll miss you too Hagrid," Hermione returned the gesture. Ron rolled his eyes, receiving an elbow in the ribs from Hermione.

"Yeah," he then agreed, rubbing his side in pain. Hermione smirked at her ex boyfriend.

"I 'member meetin' you three when was only 11 years old," Hagrid tearfully recalled. "You plan on staying in touch? After all, you's three was the best friends I think I've ever seen here at Hogwarts."

"Yeah we're gonna keep in touch," Ron replied.

"Hagrid," Hermione began, "Harry and I are getting married." Hagrid's eyes grew larger than any of the three had ever witnessed before.

"Really?" he asked. "Well, I shoulda knowd you two was gonna end up together." Harry and Hermione smiled.

"Same here," Ron muttered quiet enough that no one heard him.

"Harry, I think it's quite safe to say that after everythin' you've accomplished... Quidditch wise, school wise, and what you did the other day... you're parents would be mighty proud o' you if they were here," Hagrid assured him, tears refilling his eyes. Harry felt a lump rise in his throat so he said nothing, only smiled.

Ron checked the time and noticed it was time to leave. Harry, Ron, and Hermione said their goodbyes to Hagrid one last time before exiting his hut. They looked up at the castle that held so many memories, and they knew it would always hold a special place in their hearts. They would never forget their seven years at Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Taking a final look at the school, Harry, Ron, and Hermione boarded the Hogwarts Express for one final time.

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A/N: Oh my God, my eyes got teary just writing that! lol. Well, stay tuned for the epilogue. Let me know what you thought of this chapter though. RR!