Graduation day had come so quickly that Hermione couldn't believe that she was standing on the stage in front of the class of '98, about to give her speech as valedictorian.

She had stayed up all night, pacing around Cho's rooms, trying to figure out what to say. She had finally decided that she would merely wing it around four in the morning.

Cho had fallen asleep waiting for her lover to make a decision, and Hermione couldn't help but croon at the woman's cute, sleeping face.

"Good afternoon, Hogwarts class of 1998." Hermione started off.

There was cheering from the students and polite clapping from the parents.

"It has been an unforgettable seven years. We have had our victories; we have had our losses. We have had times of triumph, and we have had times of grief. And yet we have persevered and are, in my most honest and humble opinion, the best damn class that Hogwarts has seen!

"When I first came to Hogwarts, I was a stuck-up bookworm. Now, I am still a bookworm, but I lost a little of that "I'm better than you" personality that I am so well known for over the past years.

"It was here at Hogwarts that I learned to like, and eventually, love myself. It sounds corny, but I used to think that no one truly liked me for me besides my parents. It wasn't until my first Halloween which involved myself being attacked by a troll and being saved by a scar head boy and freckled redhead that showed me that I was wrong, and that I did have friends, despite what I told myself.

"So, Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley, you two have been my lifesavers, sometimes quite literally, and I'd like to thank you for that, because I know that I'd never have gotten here if it wasn't for you two."

Hermione looked out at the crowd, looking at Ron, Harry, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, and her parents. She then looked behind her, and caught the eye of Cho.

The woman smiled beautifully at her.

"There is another person that I'd like to thank. Someone that I love more than anyone else in the world. She has been here for me whenever I needed to talk, even though we only met this year. I feel like I have known her forever. She taught me that it isn't wrong to pursue your feelings and that even thought there is always risk when it comes to love, it is always well worth it.

"Cho Chang, you are my queen, as I am your lady."

The crowd was silent until someone understood what Hermione had said.

"Merlin! Granger was Lady Macbeth and Chang was the Queen of Siam!"

The crowd burst into talking and Hermione's cheeks turned slightly pink, but she did not look away.

"My time at Hogwarts has been well spent, and I hope that my children will have the opportunity to attend this place, but hopefully without the excitement that we have experienced."

Hermione stepped down from the stage, Cho following her.

The young woman made her way towards her parents and friends. She stared up at them, waiting for their judgment.

Cho placed a hand on Hermione's shoulder, squeezing it lightly as a show of support.

"Hermione, I do wish you told us sooner." Said Mr. Granger.

"Blimey Hermione! You know how to pick 'em." Ron said, looking at Cho.

Hermione and Cho exchanged a glance, and couldn't help but laugh.

The End