The One That's the Epilogue
11 Years Later…
"Mum," Sophie called. "I'm going to be late!"
"You'll be fine, Sophie," Maya called back. "CHARLIE! What are you doing up there?"
"George lost a shoe," Charlie replied. "We're coming now." Charlie came downstairs, followed by their 4 year old son, George. He looked just like Charlie, with Maya's eyes.
"Sophie is a little nervous about going to Hogwarts, Daddy," said Charlotte.
"I am not nervous, Lottie," Sophie protested. "I just don't want to be late. And Uncle George is going to meet us at the train station. He said he had a present for me."
"Don't use whatever he gives you on anyone else," Maya warned. She knew that George was planning to give her something to pull a prank. Sophie had turned out to be just like the twins and Charlie with her propensity for pulling pranks.
The family got into the car and made the drive to London. Charlie and Maya had moved closer to London after Charlotte was born and they outgrew the cottage in Wales. Charlie still worked at the Reserve there, and was now the manager. Maya was still playing the violin. George followed his Mum around, liking the idea of playing music with her.
When they arrived at King's Cross, George was waiting for them with his 4 year old son, Fred. "I couldn't let my favorite godchild go to school empty handed," he said, winking at Sophie.
"But Uncle George, I'm your only godchild," Sophie protested.
"That doesn't mean you're not my favorite," he teased. Little Fred and little George played around while Sophie thanked her uncle for the gift. He had given her a skiving snack box and some wet start fireworks. He also gave her some enchanted mousetraps that would grasp onto the bottoms of unsuspecting victims and not let go for 20 minutes.
"Daddy," Sophie whispered, looking nervous. Charlie leaned down to talk to her. "What happens if I'm not in Gryffindor?"
"We'll love you just as much, sweet pea," Charlie replied. "Be good and write us when you get there. Do you have Archimedes?"
"He's in his cage, Daddy," she said, indicating the owl.
"Good," Charlie answered. "Are you ready?"
"As ready as I'll ever be," she said, still looking nervous. "Daddy, what if I don't make friends?"
"Your cousin Teddy is already at school and he's promised to make sure you make some friends," Charlie replied. Teddy had just arrived with Andromeda, Ginny, and Harry, and their children, James, Albus, and baby Lily.
"I love you, Daddy," Sophie whispered.
"I love you, too, princess," Charlie answered. He kissed her head. Then, she kissed her Mum and boarded the train.
They waited until the train was leaving before they started to leave. Charlotte had started to cry. "What's wrong, Lottie?" Maya asked.
"Don't tell Sophie, but I'm going to miss her," she answered. "When can I go to Hogwarts?"
"You will be going in 3 years, when you're 11," Maya replied.
"I wish I could go now," Charlotte whined.
"Can I tell you a secret?" Maya asked. Charlotte nodded. "I'm glad you're too young to go yet. I think I'd miss you too much if you left for school now too."
"Can I go to the Reserve with Daddy tomorrow?" Charlotte asked.
"Of course you can, angel," Charlie answered. Charlotte had inherited her father's passion for dragons and often asked to accompany him to work. It was fitting that she got her name from her father when he delivered her. They didn't quite make it to the hospital that time. Or the next time, either. In fact, George got his name because his Uncle George helped Charlie deliver him.
Charlie and Maya went home with their 2 younger children and went back to work. They remained best friends forever.
A/N: That's the end! Thanks to all who stuck with the story, who reviewed, and who added it to their favorites/alerts lists. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! Lots of love, Jessa