A/N: This is the last part this story! Enjoy the read! Thanks for your reviews for the first chapter :)
Disclaimer: I do NOT own the Harry Potter universe nor this song. I do own the characters' children and grandchildren.
Something To Be Proud Of – Montgomery Gentry
Branch One
There's a story that my daddy tells religiously
Like clockwork every time he sees an opening in a conversation
'Bout the way things used to be
Well I'd just roll my eyes and make a beeline for the door
But I'd always end up starry-eyed cross-legged on the floor
Hangin' on to every word man the things I heard
It was harder times and longer days
Five miles to school up hill both ways
We were can-switch raised and dirt floor poor
'Course that was back before the war
Yeah your uncle and I made quite a pair
Flying F-15s through hostile air
He went down but they missed me by a hair
He'd always stop right there and say
My father used to talk to his friends and brothers about the night my family died. I'd always try to sneak out of the room, but I'd always end up staying and listening to what he had to say. Dad would go from sombre to telling jokes from the memories he shared with my family. However, whenever the final battle came up, and the fact that my father fell from a cheap shot from a death eater, he'd get all silent and tears would well up in his eyes. Then he'd always say, "He'd made a family, he'd provided for the ones he loved. Despite everything that happened, that's something to be proud of."
Chorus One
That's something to be proud of
That's a life you can hang your hat on
That's a chin held high as the tear falls down
Gut sucked in chest stuck out
Like a small town flag a flyin'
Or a newborn baby cryin' in the arms of the woman that you love
That's something to be proud of
I grew up with a mother, a father, and a brother and a sister. I have two wonderful sets of grandparents and five wonderful uncles and aunts. All together, I've got fourteen cousins. I got through Hogwarts and Auror training. I'd say that's a job well done.
Branch Two
So I'm graduatin' college that was mama's dream
But I was on my way to anywhere else when I turned eighteen
'Cause when you gotta fast car you think you got everything
I learned quick those GTOs don't run on faith
I ended up broken down in some town north of LA
Workin' maximum hours for minimum wage
Well I fell in love next thing I know
The babies came the car got slow
Sure do miss that old hotrod
But you sure save gas in them foreign jobs
Dad I wonder if I ever let you down
If you're ashamed how I turned out
Well he lowered his voice then he raised his brow
Said let me tell you right now
I graduated Auror School and was off to venture on my own. I met a beautiful Muggle woman in western London and fell in love. The wedding bells came quickly. Before I knew it, we had four children. I, Owen DeClan Potter, married Chelsea Maria William Potter on September 6, 2030. Our first child, Stephen Noel, was born on the fateful day my family died, March 7, 2031. A few years later, McKenzie Joanne, was born on May 8, 2035. Next, came our son, Harry Michael on October 16, 2040. Finally, on November 1, 2041, Chelsea and I welcomed our little baby girl into the world, Ginevra Faith. I remember asking dad if he was ever ashamed of me, and he said that was an insult to my real parents. I was bewildered, until he explained the reason to me.
Chorus Two
That's something to be proud of
That's a life you can hang your hat on
You don't need to make the million just be thankful to be workin'
And if you're doin' what you're able
And puttin' food there on the table
And providing for the family that you love
That's something to be proud of
"You surviving as an infant was a miracle on its own, Owen. Your family dying that night and you surviving was astounding. Considering you got to grow up, become an Auror, get married, have children and being able to raise them in a safe world is a blessing. You've inherited your parents' fortunes, yet you keep them in Gringotts for emergencies only. You've decided that working and making money on your own is enough. You've found that you don't need your father's millions to provide your family with things, you can do it on your own. That's something to be proud of, son."
Bridge One
And if all you ever really do is the best you can
Well you did it man
My father was right. I've accomplished so much without the aid of what my parents left behind for me. I'm the one with a family now. I've done it myself. I've done and reached my life's goals.
Chorus One
That's something to be proud of
That's a life you can hang your hat on
That's a chin held high as the tear falls down
Gut sucked in chest stuck out
Like a small town flag a flyin'
Or a newborn baby cryin' in the arms of the woman that you love
That's something to be proud of
(That's something to be proud of)
Yeah that's something to be proud of
(That's something to be proud of)
Now that's something to be proud of
My oldest son has become a father today himself. He's staring at his wife holding their newborn baby girl. The pride in his eyes is priceless. Now it's Stephen's turn to experience the life his mother and I were so fortunate to have experienced. Good luck, my boy!
A/N: This story is now FINISHED! What did you think of it? Please let me know in your wonderful reviews! Thanks so much for reading and reviewing, everyone! --Stacey--