Life goes on……..

A Few weeks after the funerals the 2 couples are sitting in the garden of the burrow enjoying each others company. A lot had happened in the last month and they were trying to figure out were to go from here.

"So does anyone know what they want to do now that the war is over," Ginny asked the group. She hoped that they would chose to go back and finish their last year, but she knew that even for her it was going to be difficult to go back there.

"Well I really want to finish school," Hermione answered.

" I guess that gives us Ron's answer. He wouldn't stay away from Hermione for to long," Harry Laughed causing Ron to give him a dirty luck from across the table, but he didn't deny it.

"Well, what about you then Harry?" Ron retorts

"Considering all of you guys are going back I guess I'll go back too. You need NEWTS to get into the Auror's anyway," Harry decide.

" So you still plan to be an Auror Harry," Ginny Questions in a worried voice.

" It's all I've ever really thought of being, but my mind isn't totally made up. Newts will at least give me options," Harry replies trying to calm Ginny's fears, " What does everyone else want to do after Hogwarts?"

" I don't know. I wanted to be an Auror, but then again I feel like I've seen enough of the Darks Arts to last me a lifetime," Ron answers.

" Yeah, I defiantly have. I think I want to work with houselfs. I still think they are not treated fairly," Hermione answered. This was answered by groans all around.

" Bloody Hell Mione, You and your SPEW," Ron groaned.

" It is not SPEW Ronald. It's The Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare.." Hermione began ranting.

"OK, OK, What about you Gin?" Harry asked trying to prevent one of Hermione's usual unending rants about houselfs.

" I really want to be a Quidditch player, but I don't know if I would make it. The Harpies would be awesome," Ginny answers excitedly.

"I'm sure you will Gin, You're a really good player," Harry Answers sweetly giving her a Kiss on the lips to Ron's Disgust

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" It's going to be really different this year isn't it?" Hermione asked.

"Yeah it is, but maybe it will be for the better. No Dragons, Death Eaters, trolls or three headed dogs to fight," Harry replied.

"True, and now were all in the same year," Ginny smiles

" Oh yeah just great, I'm in the same year as my little sister," Ron retorts earning him a jab in the ribs from Hermione.

"You best watch it before you get bats coming out your nose," Ginny says threateningly. Everyone laughs at this knowing Ron isn't going to want to face the wrath of Ginny's infamous Bat Boggy Hex.

" I think this just might be the best year yet. All well have to worry about is marks and hanging out with friends," Harry said smiling. He was starting to get excited about the prospect of a normal year at Hogwarts, despite how hard it was going to be back there after all that had happened

"Dinner everyone," Mrs. Weasley called out to the garden.

They all four headed toward the burrow. After the war Mrs. Weasley insisted that the whole family get together at least once a week. Thus the Saturday night Weasley family dinner's began. Everyone was going to be there tonight, even Charlie who usually didn't make since he was all the way in Romania.

The four walked into the kitchen. The rest of the Weasleys were all sitting around the table and greetings were exchanged all around. The family dinners were not the laughing good time they were before the war, though they were getting better. The absence of Fred was still felt by all in attendance. The Weasleys all had a long way to go before they would be back to any semblance of their normal lives.

Bill and Fluer had returned to Shell Cottage not long after the funerals. Bill had since returned to work at Gringotts, although the goblins had become very weary of Bill upon finding out that his brother was one of the ones that had broken into Gringotts,

Charlie has also returned home to Romania. His mum had tried to talk him into staying in England, but he insisted that he just wouldn't be happy doing anything, but working with dragons,

Percy decided to return to work at the ministry. Kingsley gave him the job as his assistant as he he had been for Fudge and Scringmor (sp).

George was still completely lost. He didn't know how to go on without his twin…his best friend. The family had mentioned the joke shop many times over the last few weeks. He just wasn't sure how he could continue without Fred. He had been spending the last few weeks stuck up in his room alone.

As for Mr. and Mrs. Weasley they were doing as good as to be expected. You would find Mrs, Weasley crying from time to time when she thought no one was around.

Mr. Weasley had as his eldest sons returned to work.

Dinner progressed quietly with some lively conversation. They caught up with the goings on with the many family members.

"Hermione, what are you planning to do about your parents," Mr. Weasley asked Hermione.

Hermione had been thinking about that a lot in the past week. She had decided not to go right away and let things calm a little, but it has been almost a month since the war and she was ready to have her parents home.

"I've been thinking about that a lot actually. I'll probably need to talk to Kingsley about getting a portkey to Australia. I really don't know where in Australia they are. All I know are the names they are going by," Hermione answered.

"Do you want me to go with you Mione?" Ron Asked her, but before she could answer Mrs. Weasley broke in.

"Ronald, You are not going off the Australia alone with Hermione," Mrs. Weasley said in a stern voice giving him a this is not up for discussion look.

"Mum, I just got back from a year living in a tent with her and Harry under the constant threat of death eaters. I think I can handle going with my girlfriend to Australia to find her parents. Besides I'm of age," He replied to his mother.

"You heard me. There is no way you are going to traipse off to another country with Hermione," Molly continued to protest.

Sensing that a large argument was coming. Mr. Weasley decided to intervene, "Molly dear I think he's right. He is old enough to make that decision for himself. I think they have more than proved their capable."

"I suppose your right Arthur," She answered, "I'm sorry Ron I guess I'm just still a little overprotective after everything."

"It's alright mum. You wouldn't be you if you didn't worry," He accepted then turned and looked at Hermione, "Do you want me to go with you?" Ron asked her again.

"Yes I would love for you to come. It may to a while to find them and I could definitely use the help," She answered him back. She was so happy that Ron wanted to go with her.

With that settled the table continued with their discussions. They were all still working through their own demons about the war, but as is often said…..Life must go on.