Chapter 70: Epilogue

A lot of things happened over the two years. The British wizarding community began rebuilding back all that had been destroyed by the attacks. The wizarding communities of other European countries also offered assistance to those in need. The Minister is still Rufus Scrimegour. He's doing a very good job in leading the people, having changed from a politician to his former Auror stance. Meanwhile, back to me, since I am the story…

The book Hermione and I had planned to write about our theories is now published. We have chronicled the entire life of one Tom Marvolo Riddle and our theories of what might have propelled him to become the most feared Dark lord. We also mixed some Muggle Psychological theories that we deemed useful. Harry gave his approval for the book. I have been a certified Healer by St. Mungo's and I certainly have found my calling. I called on an intimate get together of the people I got to know due to the wizarding war.

"So, you agreed to play for Bulgaria in the Quidditch World Cup?" Ron asked Viktor.

Viktor nodded, "I do miss Quidditch, and Ianthé and I discussed about it."

"Better prepare, Viktor. Harry might play for England..." Ginny said.

Harry smiled, "Yeah, I have been offered by the coach, but I said I'd think about it."

Harry is now the new Head of the Gryffindor House. He replaced Viktor in the post as Defense professor. He broke the one-year curse, hence, the cause of this celebration. He tries to instill everything he had learned from Professor Dumbledore.

"Yeah, and have all those witches salivating over you again…." Ginny rolled her eyes.

Ginny works in the Accidental Magical Reversal Squad. She told me her job is not totally permanent as she still tries to find her true calling.

"I think the venue would be here in England again… A sort of moral booster for the people who lost so much," Ron said.

Ron now working as an Auror. He aced in Strategy and Tactics after just a year of training at the Auror Academy.

"It's good to meet people form other countries," Hermione suggested.

Hermione is also in the Ministry as an officer at the Over-all Liaison Office. The Minsiter abolished any form of discrimination and had only one large department in coming to terms with all other magical creatures. It's a nice job for Hermione since it is similar ot what she envisioned in S.P.E.W.

"Neville, it's good that you agreed to take Sprout's position," Ianthé commented.

Neville trained for a year to prepare for Professor Sprout's retirement. He is the Herbology professor this school year in Hogwarts.

"Yeah, it's too bad I can't visit Luna that much often…" Neville replied.

Luna and Neville are dating. What Ginny would call a very unique but lovable couple. Luna is currently in Sweden, on the hunt for her sought-after crumpled horn snorkack. She is also a weekly contributor of the Quibbler, my favorite newspaper.

A pale-haired tall man entered the Three Broomsticks.

"Rosemerta, all their drinks on me…" he told the lady bartender.

"So, here is Draco…." Viktor stood up to shake the other man's hand.

"I'm here to also celebrate…"

"Yeah, stealing my celebration away from me…" Harry muttered.

"Relax Potter, the good news is that Wizengamot finally reached a decision and gave me back all my money…" Draco smirked.

"And what did you do? Lay on a bed full of Galleons?" Ron jokingly asked.

Draco shook his head, "I sold Malfoy manor and bought a smaller home in London. I donated half of my assets to charity…"

Ron and Harry choked on their mulled mead.

"I beg your pardon? Did I hear right? You, Draco Malfoy, DONATED your gold to the poor? Unbelievable!"

"Weasley, I did experience what was it like being poor…. I was even poorer than you were! I just think that money isn't that important anymore…"

"Hear hear," Harry raised his glass.

"Thanks, Four Eyes…" Draco smirked.

The whole table laughed at the joke.

The joke is the fact that Draco also now wore glasses. His operation was successful but left him with a slightly impaired vision, corrected by glasses. I remembered him frowning at the clerk who offered him a pair similar to Harry's. He worked as an administrative officer in my dad's company in London. It was a big surprise that he, of all people, agreed to work with Muggles. He was now promoted as general manager.

"Oi, can't we join in all the fun?" a red headed man and his identical twin entered the pub.

Ianthé stood up to embrace the two.

"How's business?" she asked.

"Booming! Especially with the incoming school year!" George exclaimed.

Weasleys Wizard Wheezes had been doing well immediately after the war. I guess people need fun in their lives. The twins invested some of their fortune, yes, their fortune, in Muggle stocks which were also monitored by Draco.

Fred and George, although still seemed unseparable, are now living apart. Fred is now "cohabitating", according to his terms, with Verity, the former clerk of their shop. George, like the Muggle actor George Clooney, is living his life like a perpetual bachelor. I think he's absolutely hopeless, no matter how many beautiful witches I have introduced to him.

"Anyways, let me finish my story before I depart…" Draco said.

"He has good news…" Ron mouthed to his brothers.

"What? That Filch and Madam Pince finally let it all out and proclaim their undying love for each other to the rest of the world?" George joked.

Draco shook his head, "Related to love… Even before the Wizengamot decision, I already have this news that I wanted to share with you…."

"Since we're all matey now…" Ron joked.

"Well, you still owe me a Quidditch match…. I am now engaged and to be married…"

It was the second time almost everyone choked on their drinks.

"Who's the unlucky…"

Hermione elbowed Ron at the ribs.

"… I mean, lucky girl?"

"Do you remember that member of the Healing team who stood by me and also became my Healer in St. Mungo's?"

Everyone nodded.

"She's now my fiancée," Draco checked his watch, "Oops, time to go. See you guys around."

The entire table was silent when he left.

"Would anybody tell me that Draco's future wife is…."

"….Eloise Midgen…" Harry finished Ron's question.

Harry, Ron, Neville and the twins laughed heartily.

"I don't know who is the more unlucky party. Draco or Eloise?" Ron clutched his sides as he laughed again.

Hermione slapped him in the arm, "Ronald! What do we know? It might be true love…"

The entire table again erupted in a chorus of laughter.

Ah yes, love… It moves in mysterious ways, as the Muggle song goes. I think everybody took their time and found the love during the most difficult circumstances. And speaking about love, we move into the rolling hills and mountains of Romania. A dragon colony, in particular.

"This is a new picnic spot, Mister Weasley," Nikki helped Charlie Weasley fold the picnic mat and placed on a large basket, "You might get fired, you know…"

"On dating my daughter's boss or napping on duty?" Charlie mischievously quipped.

"Both."

Nikki was about to climb Procyon when she was pulled back by Charlie.

"I need to ask you one more thing," he gazed into her eyes.

"What is it?"

"Miss Nikki Hadfield, will you be my girlfriend?"

Nikki smiled, "It's about damn time you asked!"
Charlie laughed out loud and kissed her.

It was a long moment before they broke apart.

"I think I'll include that in my list of things that bring adrenalin rush…" Nikki muttered as she rode Procyon.

"You do that," Charlie said jokingly as he also climbed Minnie the Hungarian Horntail.

The two dragons flew around the mountains and off into the sunset.

FIN