Hello my lovelies! Now I feel terrible about the lateness of this chapter. I really had wanted to do several more chapters but I just couldn't. So I leave you with this last chapter. I hope you all enjoy it! I plan to start another story soon but am a bit iffy on the details but I hope you all will check it out when I start posting! Thank you so much to everyone that has been reading/reviewing/favoriting/following my story it means a lot to me!
Disclaimer: Harry Potter does not belong to me I am just playing with the characters :)
If we remembered everyday that we could lose someone at any moment, we would love them more fiercely and freely, and without fear-not because there is nothing to lose, but because everything can always be lost. - Author Unknown.
Epilogue:
Hermione smiled as Severus came and sat down next to her on the couch pulling her close as he opened his book. It had been five years since Hermione had graduated, Severus had turned his resignation a week prior and then had moved into his cottage in the Cotswolds. Hermione moved into the cottage two weeks after graduation having spent some time with the Weasley's and convinced them of her happiness with Severus. Severus and Hermione ended up starting their own business making and selling potions, an endeavour that was in a short amount o time very successful. They did end up marketing their potion to help victims of the cruciatus, helping many people with side affects from the war including Neville Longbottoms parents who although not completely cured were now able to have basic conversations and recognize their son. As predicted, Ron apologized within a week of the incident at the Three Broomsticks and now would come over to the cottage twice a month to play chess with Severus who had eventually begrudgingly admitted that "Weasley wasn't a complete dunderhead" and had a good mind for strategy. Severus and Hermione got married a year and a half after graduation in a small ceremony at Hogwarts with their close friends, a few teachers, and the Weasley's in attendance. There had been some backlash following their marriage from the public but the people the truly mattered supported them.
"And what are you thinking about so hard little witch?" Severus inquired after watching Hermione stare at the wall for several minutes.
"Us, and how lucky I am to be with you." Hermione smiled up at him. Severus' eyes softened and he leaned down to kiss Hermione gently on the lips.
"It is I who is lucky my love, my world would be a much darker place had I not seen you in the kitchens that night." He brushed some wisps of hair from her face "I love you my little witch. Forever and always."
Tears came to Hermione's eyes and she leaned forward "Forever and always Severus." She whispered.
End.
A/N: I would like to apologize for any errors, I wrote this chapter on my phone because I didn't want to procrastinate any longer. I hope you all enjoyed it thank you all again!