A/N: This is finally it, the final chapter. Honestly, it came around quicker than I wanted and anticipated. However, I feel its time to bring their final Hogwarts year to an end, and open up a whole new world of experiences for these two lovebirds. I really hope you enjoy, and I hope to see many of you rejoin me for my next part in this series. It's yet to have a name, however, keep a look out for it, it shouldn't be too long.
Chapter 25 - Not Quite
They reached the shore and the boats came to a halt. They all gradually hopped out and stood together. They followed Hagrid towards the train station and took their belongings from the station. They all said their goodbyes to each other in a very tearful way. Hagrid spoke to groups of students that had wanted to say goodbye to him. Out of everyone there, Hagrid was crying the most as he had brought all of these students from the train and onto the boats in the first year. Now, they were leaving. It had gone too quick. He wanted to see them stay for another few years, but knew they were off to make fantastic lives for themselves.
"Hey Hagrid, we're all gonna really miss you. But we'll owl you as we promised."
"Th-thank you, I'll l-look f-f-forward to them."
Eventually, they all made their way onto the train and took to their carriages, the five of them taking one for them near the front of the train. Despite their only being two years worth of students, it almost felt as lively as it would with seven, or eight. They sat down, Harry and Draco together, and Ron and Hermione together, with Ginny sitting with them aswell. When the train was prepared to go, Harry opened the window and waved goodbye to Hagrid. He would really miss Hogwarts.
Within the journey, Ginny stated she wanted to go and see some of her friends and so left the four alone.
"I'm so glad we're all still friends, and that we've gained Draco." Hermione smiled, reminiscing on 1st year. "Can you remember how we met? I came in looking to Trevor because Neville had lost him. I was shocked to see you Harry, the Harry Potter! And I told you Ron that your spell wasn't a very good one, and that you had dirt on your face."
The original trio laughed, before Draco couldn't hold in his laughter anymore, and burst out laugjhing. "I, do sometimes, wish I had experienced them kind of things. If, if I had known that you were Harry Potter sooner, and I didn't just display by arrogance for all to see, I can't help but think that things would have been different. Who knows?"
"Well, love, what's done is done. We can't change the past, so we should focus on shaping our future." Draco smiled at him and leant into him, feeling rather sleepy. Before long, he was asleep in his lover's lap and his hair was being messed with.
"Harry he's asleep." Ron mimicked to Harry.
"Oh, that's OK, he won't stir now. How do you think your mum will actually react to me and Draco?"
"Honestly Harry, she loves you more than she loves me, and I'm her son! She'll be so delighted for you. She'll have a talk with him though. 'As long as you love Harry, we'll love you', that kind of thing. But, really, she'll want him around for dinner, and she'll be making a jumper for him everything. Hermione gets one aswell now. "
"Thank you, I guess I'm just worrying about nothing."
The carriage fell silent for a while to try and let Draco rest, however, the warmth of his lover on his shoulder, and the rocking of the carriage, mixed with the silence caused Harry's eyes to droop shut. His head slowly fell against the blonde's and they were left asleep against each other.
Ron and Hermione giggled at the pair resting against each other. It showed how far they had both come. From arch enemies to madly in love, now that's a proper love story.
Harry woke when the train compartment door slammed shut. Ron had gone to find the trolley lady. He rubbed his eyes and saw the cute blonde that had fallen asleep against him was now curled up, resting his head on Harry's lap.
"Hey Harry, Draco woke about half an hour ago, he asked me to tell you that he loves you and that you can move him if he's hurting you. '
"Thanks Hermione." He leant down to his lover and whispered "I love you too. And don't worry, it's actually quite comfy."
Ron returned with his pockets and arms full of sweets and chocolates. "Oh, hey Harry, do you want something?"
"Go on then. I'll have some Bertie Botts. I hope I have a good flavour."
They began to tuck into sweets and then Draco's eyes began to open. He raised himself upright and yawned. "Hello everyone."
"Hi Draco."
"Hi love, do you want some sweets? Courtesy of Ron's trip to the trolley."
"Erm, thanks but I'm alright for now. How long did I sleep?"
"Another 45 minutes I'd say." Hermione answered, seeing as she told Harry Draco's message.
"Oh cool, did you get my message Harry?"
"Yes thank you, I did reply but of course you were asleep. I said 'I love you too. And don't worry, it's actually quite comfy. ' "
"Thank you Hermione."
"No problem."
They had been in the train for hours and it had gotten drak rather quickly after setting off, that it must be last midnight. Throughout different points in the journey, they had each changed into more casual clothing, for sake of comfort and to avoid muggle suspicions. They were nearing the station now and Ron had packed up the remainder of the food.
"I've just thought, will you two be able to get into Grimmauld Place yet?"
"Oh Merlin, no! We won't. I didn't think about that. Sorry love, well need to go to the ministry later today then."
"Don't be silly, there are plenty of spaces with us, stay for a few nights, mum will love it. No doubt she'll want to get to know Draco."
"Are you sure? That's very kind of you Ron."
"Yes it is, are you sure your mother won't mind me being there?" Malfoy questioned, still slightly nervous.
"Nonsense, she will love it. You'll make her week."
"Thank you."
Surely enough, the train slowed down and finally came to a stop at Platform 9 3/4. Ginny rejoined them to collect her luggage and go to see her mum.
"Oh Ginny, Harry and Draco are staying with us until they can get home. But, remember, let mum speak to Harry and Draco first. They want to tell her."
"That sounds great! And Ron, I'm not a child, I do understand."
And with that, the five of them got off the train for their final time.
The end.
