Ok, thankyou once agian for the encourageing reviews. After this there is one more chapter and an epilog(sp?). I'm going to be away for a week on a class trip so the rest wont be added untill at least next weekend. Sorry for the delay. I'm also not going to add more untill I have at least 5 reaviews. Hope you like.
P.S I just realized last week when someone asked me that i didnt mention to important things. I added them into chapter 1, but am not going to here. So here they are:Bill and Fluer eloped, much to Molly's dismay, and Harry has his apparation licens(this one you could have probably guessed).
Harry awoke, he was in a quiet room, and he had no idea where he was. He noticed a figure reminding him of a cat, curled up sleeping in a chair next to his bed. That's when he realized it was really over. He let out a deep breathe, and for the first time in his life, felt completely at ease. Outside, Harry heard the chirps of birds, and laughter. He no longer had any task to fulfill, or anything to worry about. He was free to do what he pleased include, marry Ginny. "Ginny? Are you awake?" Harry quietly asked. Her eyelids flickered to reveal, big, beautiful, hazel eyes. "I am now. Its over. You did it." She said, coming to sit on his bed. "Ginny, did you talk to me last night. Tell me not to give up, that you loved me?" Harry asked, remembering the strange voice he had heard. Ginny sucked in her breathe, "I did. But I didn't think you could hear me." She whispered. "I did though. I guess your message was strong enough it got to me." Harry said. Tears were streaming down Ginny's cheeks. "Why are you crying? Its over, everything's ok now?" Harry asked. "Last night. I thought I would never see you again, and if I did it would be at a funeral. And guess it didn't sink in until then how much I love you. And just now I realized why you could hear me." She said still crying. "Why?" Harry asked confused. "In the chamber during my 1st year you saved me. I think a life debt was created. No one really knows exactly how they work; only that weird things happen when they occur. And I guess last night I reminded you why you were here…" She said trailing off. "And by doing so, you let me, not let Voldomort kill me." She nodded. "I think your right. I really did realize I couldn't die. Thank you." Harry said, kissing Ginny tenderly on the lips. At that moment the doors burst open, and the entire Weasley family, and quite a few other people walked in. Harry and Ginny quickly broke apart. Mrs.Weasly leading the pack, "Harry dear, you're alright!" She said hugging him and cutting off most of his oxygen. Next was Mrs.Weasly, "Always knew you could do it, good job." Harry said. "Spectacular. Absolutely amazing." Bill said patting him on the back. "Yezz, itz was imazing." Fleur said kissing him on the cheek. "Dynamite work." Said Fred. "Great Job!" George said following right behind. Next came a screaming girl, who merely shrieked and catapulted herself and Harry, causing him to choke on fluffy brown hair. "Well, Hello to you too Hermione." She immediately positioned herself on the opposite side of Harry from where Ginny was. "Where's Ron? He's ok right?" Harry said, alarmed. "O he's fine. He's in the next room over. Broke his leg after he fell off his broom dodging a spell, but he'll be fine. I'm sure he'll want to tell you the story himself though." Hermione said rolling her eyes. Then Remus and Tonks entered. "Well done Harry. When you're ready, the Daily Prophet would like a statement." Remus said. "Not to mention every other wizarding newspaper, and magazine in the world. Good job." Tonks said coming over to hug him. "Thank you everybody. I don't suppose I could talk to Hermione and Ginny alone for a minute?" Harry asked. The adults all nodded and left the 3 friends to talk. "Ok, before I hear it from anybody else, as far as you know what happened?" Harry asked. "I really don't know I was stuck in a smelly room in the shrieking shack the whole time." Ginny said. "I'll tell you what I know, but its not much. Ron knocked the North Tower on to a bunch of death eaters. And then got attached and fell off his broomstick. I was in the basement with the younger students. Next thing I know is Ginny, Dumbuldore, and you were going to St. Mungos, which is where you are now. And that's about all I know." Hermione said shrugging. "Did anybody else get hurt or did anybody, die?" Harry asked quietly. "Not many. We were lucky. But Moody didn't make it, he was old, and put up a good fight. A few other Aurors were killed, but nobody we know. The DA fought bravely. Everybody put in an effort. Dean broke his arm, but he's ok. Neville was amazing, apparently, but he lost sight in one of his eye. And Luna had some kind of weird curse put on her that gave her a bad rash, but that will get cleared up. Otherwise everybody is fine." Hermione said. Harry nodded, it wasn't that bad. "So why am I here?" Harry asked. Ginny answered this one, "Your going to be fine, you broke your wrist, but it's already repaired. You blacked out after you killed him; you were really weakened from the cruciotis curse. The other thing no one can explain, when he died, your scar was kind of ripped of your head, along with some skin. But it's healed." Harry nodded. "That's not that bad, weird, but not bad. Is that it?" Harry asked. "Though you lost your forehead scar you kind of acquired some other ones. You probably can't feel it right now because of the potion, but your back and chest are covered in cuts. Actually the nurse asked me to wash them." Ginny said. Harry nodded, he knew it could have been a lot worse he could have been driven to insanity or lost the use of his legs; cuts he could put up with. "I think I'll go check on Ron, and see if they can't bring him to the other bed in her." She said hugging Harry and closing the door behind her. "I have to clean your cuts now, let me help you take your shirt off." Ginny said, she tenderly removed his shirt and began to wash with a flannel, cleaning the many cuts that adorned his chest and stomach. "Will these go away?" Harry asked. "I don't, Honey. There not sure. I kind of like them. The one on your chest, kind of looks like a dragon." Ginny giggled. Ginny finished cleaning Harry's cuts and helped him back into his shirt. There was a knock at the door. "Come in." Harry yelled. Ron and Hermione entered. Hermione was supporting Ron, he was limping and looked as though he was in pain, but his face was all smiles. "Harry, you did it! I knew you could! Guess what you won't believe it the Auror school changed there mind. After seeing my performance yesterday they said they would accept me." He said brightly. "That's great Ron! So what did you do?" Harry asked. Ron smiled, it looks as though he had been waiting a while to tell his story, and "Well I was on a broom. I had the idea to get all the Deatheaters squished by the north tower. It worked for the most part too. Except the ones that hadn't been killed kind of noticed me, and started shooting at me. I was dodging them and sending stunning spells down at the same time. It was amazing. I actually knocked a few out. But eventually one of them hit me and I fell off my broom. But I'm fine." Ron concluded. Harry smiled he knew Ron felt like he had finally done something worthwhile and he was happy. There was another knock at the door and Remus reentered, "Harry, we need you to make a brief statement to the press, so they'll leave the hospital. There getting feisty." Remus said. "I'll be back in a bit guys." Harry said. Outside there were tons of people, reporters and just happy wizards. After giving a brief synopsis of the events Harry opened it up to a few questions. "Mister Potter, I'm with bewitched magazine and it true that you're seeing Miss. Weasley?" She asked. "Yes it is. But please stick to the topic at hand." But the press did not seem to want to stick to the topic. So the questions were ended. The next few days were a busy blur. Harry's Room looked more like a florists than a Hospital Room. He had received numerous gifts out of Gratitude, some of them being quite strange. Harry found the man who had sent him a dragon's egg to be the funniest. How ever much Hagrid carried on, Dumbuldore simply would not let him keep it. It was 3 days after the final battle, and Harry and Ron were playing exploding snap. "Hey Girls what's so funny?" Harry asked there giggling started to get annoying. They had been on the other bed looking at a magazine for quite a while now. "Well you see witch weekly seems to think you have a tattoo of a firebolt on your bum." Ginny said cracking up. Harry blushed madly and reached for the magazine, but Hermione wouldn't let him have it. "You can have it if I get to read the fast facts on Potter first. Out loud." Hermione said eyes twinkling. Harry groaned, but Hermione continued, "I'll take that as a yes. Fun Facts about Potter: 1. He can turn into a dragon." Hermione said laughing again. "I have to say I wonder where they get these things." Ron said rolling his eyes. "2. He is going to be chaser for the Wasps next season. 3. His favorite food is fudge. 3. He finds chess dull. And 4. He owns a penthouse in London." Hermione said choking. "Bloody Hell this is ridiculous" Harry said snatching the magazine away from the girls. "Get used to it you're a celebrity now. On newspaper even says you eloped with me." Ginny said. Just then there was a knock at the door. McGonigall walked in. "You all are to return today. I have made the arrangements. Your final 3 weeks of term will be spent back at school. Now pack up. I will be back here and ready to leave in exactly one hour. Now go." She said turning on her heel. The friends decided it was easier to not argue. The next few weeks went quickly, with all there exams being over there was nothing much to do. "Harry. I have good news!" Ginny said bursting into the common room. Harry was reading the book Dumbuldore had given him for Christmas. "If I get my Mums permission I can live on school property with you next year. All I have to do is show up for all my classes on time. And Mum will say yes if I finally tell her we're engaged. I'm going to write her now." Ginny said kissing Harry and Running back out the portrait whole. "Ok then." Harry said to himself. Shaking his head he said, "Merlin she can talk fast."
"You wanted to see me professor?" Harry asked stepping into Dumbuldore's office. "Ah yes. The Minstery has sent me a letter saying that they would like to give you the honor of receiving the Merlin award." Dumbuldore said. Harry's Mouth dropped open, "Isn't like a really hard thing to get awarded? I mean it's only for really powerful wizards." Harry said still not sure if he had heard Dumbuldore clearly. "Exactly Harry. It took a very powerful wizard to destroy Voldomort. I believe even if there had been no prophecy you would have been able too, and would have destroyed Voldomort. That is one of your faults; you don't ever take pride in the amazing things you have accomplished at such a young age." Dumbuldore said. "But Professor I've only survived this long off of pure luck. You even killing Voldomort was pure luck." Harry said. "Yes that is true there was some luck involved. But do you really believe that someone who was just lucky could have accomplished so much? It took someone with intellect and bravery, and great passion for what's right; to do what you have done. Think about that. You'll be awarded the order of the Merlin at your graduation ceremony. Good night." Harry left puzzled. He found Hermione in the common room reading, "Where are Ginny and Ron?" Harry asked. "Beating Dean and Parvati in a mock match, they left about 20 minutes ago. By the way what did Dumbuldore want to talk to you about?" Hermione asked. "The minstery wants to give me the Merlin award. All I know about it is its really hard to get." Harry said shrugging his shoulders. Hermione squealed, " Hard to get is an understatement, its only been awarded 8 time since it was created and it was created in the 12th century. Its honors Merlin. Who even if I have given you all the notes for History of Magic you should still know who he is. Anyway he was greatest and most powerful wizard of all time. He figured out 100's of useful spells. The Ministry wanted to do something to repay him so they created a award that's given too people who have done extraordinary things. The last person to get it was the guy who figured out the portkey and came up with a solution to stop the goblin rebellions. It's really important. I believe you get a statue of yourself at the ministry and it has a plaque talking about what you did to deserve it." Hermione said quite excited by the idea. Harry groaned, "Great another reason to get publicity; Just what I need." Harry said rolling his eyes. "Harry, this isn't something to complain about, it's really exciting and a great honor. You should be thrilled, you deserve it." Hermione said. "But I don't deserve it; if I hadn't been told I have to I would have never gone after Voldomort." Harry said. "I think you would have. You underestimate yourself." Hermione said. At that moment Professor McGonigall walked in. "7th year's attention. I have your n.e.w.t.'s results. Please line up to pick them up" McGonigall said. Hermione looked green, "I'll get yours for you Hermione." Harry said. The results were on slips of parchment sealed with wax. Harry quickly handed Herminie's to her and opened his own. It said:
N.E.W.T.'s Results
Student: Harry Potter
Grades
Hebology: EE
Charms: O
Potions: EE
Transfiguration: O
Defense against the Dark Arts: O
Harry was ecstatic. Three outstanding's was more than he had expected. He had done it. He would get to go to Auror School. He looked over at Hermione who was white in the face, but breathing. "Come on Hermione what did you get?" Harry asked. "All outstanding's; but there's no extra credit." She said. Harry laughed, "They don't mark extra credit on the exams. I don't even think you can get extra credit. I doubt anybody's made straight outstanding's on there newts in a while, though" Harry said. Hermione looked extremely relieved.