June 30, 2029
Rose and Hugo decided to throw their parents a party to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary. Harry gave a tearful heartfelt toast to his best mates and opened the dance floor for them, to the tune they had first danced to 30 years ago on their wedding day.
"I feel it in my fingers, I feel it it my toes
love is all around me, and so the feeling grows
it's written on the wind, it's everywhere I go
Oh yes it is
So if you really love me, come on and let it show
You know I love you, I always will
my mind's made up by the way that I feel
There's no beginning, there'll be no end
'cause on my love you can depend"
Ron tilted her face to meet his. "You're just as beautiful today as you were thirty years ago, never forget that," he said and gave her a gentle kiss.
"I see your face before me, as I lay on my bed
I kinda get to thinking, of all the things you said
You gave your promise to me, and I gave mine to you
I need someone beside me, in everything I do
"You know I love you, I always will
my mind's made up by the way that I feel
There's no beginning, there'll be no end
'cause on my love you can depend
Oh it's written in the wind, oh everywhere I go
So if you really love me, love me, love me
Come on and let it show
Come on and let it show"
As he did all those years ago, caught up in the emotion of the moment, Ron caught up Hermione in a twirling hug. Rose and Hugo gave each other a quick hug to congratulate each other for a successful celebration.
"Smashing idea you two, they're still so in love," Lily said wistfully. "I wonder if our kids will throw us a party."
David drew her close and kissed her swollen stomach, now eight months along twins, thanks to the Weasley genes. She sighed, winced and took a sip of water.
"Are you sure you're feeling alright?" David asked, rubbing her back.
"Been having some funny twinges is all," Lily said. "Just one more month, thank God. Can I have another slice of cake?"
"I have my medical bag with me, do you want me to give you a quick check?" Rose asked. Ever since her mum's heart attack, she took it wherever she went.
Lily shook her head. "No thanks, I've been poked and prodded enough. It's just really hard to get comfortable at all these days."
"I'll be right back with cake," David said, kissed her cheek and went to the food tables.
Across the room, Harry and Ginny observed their kids, nieces and nephews.
"Poor thing, she's so huge," Ginny said, referring to Lily.
"I still say that you're much too young and beautiful to be anyone's grandmother," Harry said.
They saw David approach the table with yet another slice of cake, then Lily drop her glass and double over. Rose knelt beside her, David dropped the cake and was at her side in seconds. Harry and Ginny wasted no time and joined the scene. The ballroom grew quiet.
"It's too soon," Lily gasped and clenched the edge of the table in agony. "Sorry to interrupt your party," she said to Hermione and Ron.
"Hugh, get my bag," Rose said and the bag was brought. She waved her medical wand over her cousin and patted her back.
"Time for St. Mungo's, cousin, the babies want to make their entrance," she said. "Ready to be a grandmother?" she asked Ginny.
"Come on Lily, one more big push! I can see the top of his head!" Rose encouraged and gestured Ginny forward with the bassinet. She was acting as midwitch for her cousin. With one last shriek and grunt, the first baby was out.
David paced outside the delivery ward doors and skidded to a stop when he heard Lily's shriek and the wailing of a baby. His shoulders slumped in relief. Half a dozen people hugged him and shook his hand. He looked back to see Harry sitting in chair, staring at the delivery ward doors. Tears streamed down his face. Ginny poked her head out of the door and called for Kevin. He hurried in and returned to the corridor with two small blue bundles.
"Everyone, I'd like to introduce Harry and Stephen Conners," he proudly announced.
Months later, the love bug finally bit James in the form of one museum assistant curator, Jocelyn Davenport. When Hugh was an assistant curator at the British Wizarding Museum, James heard about the upcoming Auror History Exhibit. Hugh assured him that he could get a sneak peak and indeed, the museum director had no problem with the son of Harry Potter. James was led behind a partitioned corridor and shown the various exhibits.
"Hey, look at that positively ancient wand-it is a wand, isn't it?" James said.
"We're excited about that one, it was a lucky find," a pleasant voice said from behind. The hair on the back of his neck rose at the sound of her voice. He turned and saw Hugo with a very pretty brunette witch that reminded him of his aunt Hermione.
"Jamie, meet Jocelyn Davenport, another assistant curator here at the museum. She usually works in the Arts wing, but volunteered to help open this exhibit," Hugh said.
James introduced himself, wanting to hear her speak some more. He was enchanted. This woman is no piece of fluff at a club or ditzy Quidditch groupie. When Jesse excused herself James asked Hugh if she was seeing anyone.
"Not that I know of, couldn't hurt to ask though," Hugh said.
James waited for Jocelyn to return and pondered his life. Would he be able to get serious and settle down? Was it really such a bad fate? His brother, sister, and cousins were all married and were perfectly happy. Maybe all it took was the right woman. As luck would have it, no, Jocelyn wasn't seeing anyone and yes, she thought a cup of tea at her favorite spot, Java Magic, sounded great. The rest is history.
Harry- By the time his grandchildren entered Hogwarts, he was elevated to Director of Magical Law Enforcement, wrote three books, and turned down the chance to run for the office of Minister for Magic. He also became the owner of the Montrose Magpies Quidditch team.
Ginny- Was promoted to Assistant Editor of The Daily Prophet, but remained their chief Quidditch reporter. She also wrote a book about the adventures of a professional female Quidditch player and referees the Quidditch matches at Hogwarts. She loves being a grandmother and released 4 romance novels over the years. Hermione is the only one to know.
Ron- When Harry was elevated to Director of MLE, Ron was made the director of the Auror Division. He became part owner of the Chudley Cannons.
Hermione- Was named the director of the Magical Law Division at 60 and appointed a member of the Wizengamot. She released six more romance novels. Ginny is still the only person that knows.
James- Now trains Aurors and married Jocelyn Davenport who gave birth to 5 children, all girls. James is considered the resident expert when it comes to being the father of daughters. "It's ten times harder than being an Auror" he often says, rather proudly.
Albus- Happy with wife Marissa and their three boys. Both work at the Department for Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. He continues the work of his hero, Aunt Hermione.
Lily- A housewitch, married to David Conners, a popular and successful Auror. Had two more children, a boy and girl, after the twins. She runs a small but success bakery from the home. Her blueberry-walnut shortcake is always in demand. She's also an avid tennis player with a useful backhand.
Rose- A Healer and midwitch, married to Kevin, gave birth to three children, 2 boys and a girl. He's still an investment advisor and his advice helped Ron acquire part ownership of the Chudley Cannons.
Hugo- Studied Magical History at London Wizarding College, graduated with honors. Worked for a time at the British Wizarding Museum and wrote two books before accepting an offer to teach Magical History at Hogwarts when Professor Binns announced that it was time to cross over. It was love at first sight when he met Lainey Marsh, the Hogwarts nurse. They married and had three children, all boys.
Serena- Her elopement to Scorpius Malfoy caused quite a stir among the Malfoy family, however, it was no surprise to those who knew her. In a showdown between Draco and Scorpius, Draco was told in no uncertain terms to accept Serena as a member of the family or he would never see him or his grandchildren again. Lucius and Narcissa pleaded for their son to see reason. They almost lost Draco and didn't want to see him go through the same thing. Draco's stubbornness ended one day in Diagon Alley when passed a store window and glanced in. He saw Serena, five months pregnant, buying maternity robes with Scorpius. Scorpius' five children are now the most spoiled grandchildren in England.
Molly and Arthur- Arthur retired and he and Molly are enjoying time at home spent with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The Grangers- They retired from dentistry at the ages of 70 and 68. Ian Jr., also a dentist, assumed ownership of the chain of Granger Family Dental Care. Ian passed away at the age of 92 at his home, surrounded by family. Elizabeth followed three months later at 90. Her grief from their passing affected her the rest of her life.
At the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, chocolate frog cards featuring Harry, Ron and Hermione were released.
Ron declared it the second proudest day of his life. Fin.