Author's note: Sorry about the huge gap of years between chapters. I just thought last chapter was a good place to end, so now here's the Epilogue.

Epilogue: Thirty-three years later

2055

So much can happen in fifty-six years. When I was hired for the Potions Mistress position, my entire life changed. I fell in love, got married, adopted a son, gave birth to a daughter, became Headmistress of Hogwarts, and was reunited with my twin brother, all in the span of twenty-three years. And now, in the year 2055, so much has happened since then.

Nick got a job within the Ministry of Magic. He and Jenna married in 2024 and gave me three grandchildren. Lucianna Jenna Clearton was born in 2026, Jason Ted Clearton was born in 2028, and Amelia Faith Clearton was born in 2031. Just recently, Nick's boss discovered Nick was a werewolf, and fired him. Nick sued his boss for "werewolf discrimination" and won, but unfortunately, he is still unable to get his job back.

Faith was sorted into Hufflepuff in 2027. At first she was disappointed with her sorting, but she soon learned to love her house. Faith proved that she wasn't "just a Hufflepuff" and that she had the same qualities that some of the other houses had. She become a "Hufflepuff ambassador" and loved to show others just how special Hufflepuff house really was.

Faith married Teddy's and Victoire's son, Remus Harry Lupin in 2040. She was three and a half years older than him, but since Nick and Teddy were such good friends, Faith and Remus – who was named after his grandfather, Remus, and father's godfather, Harry – knew each other well. Faith gave birth to Anthony Dominic Lupin on September 14, 2042. Anthony is now almost thirteen years old and is a second-year Gryffindor. His brother, Patrick Mitchell Lupin was born on October 15, 2044. He is ten years old and can't wait to go to Hogwarts. On July 28, 2047, Faith gave birth to Hope Fleur and Grace Alexandra, making the eight year old twins my youngest grandchildren. Faith works as a reporter for the Daily Prophet, but unlike the infamous Rita Skeeter, she writes nothing but the truth.

I am now ninety-five years old, and have been Headmistress of Hogwarts for about thirty years. Although my once midnight black hair turned gray, I still do not feel old. Still, I have decided it is time to retire. Jason is eighty-five, and plans to become Headmaster while I just "hang out" around the castle. When Jason retires, we will buy a little cottage somewhere, where we will spend the rest of our lives.

It's now August, and Jason still needs to find someone to replace him in Defense Against the Dark Arts and take on the position of Deputy Headmaster or Headmistress. There is only one person we see fit for the job, and that is Nick. Jason and I still feel bad about never making him prefect or headboy, and we don't want to leave him out of this opportunity as well. Jason and I talked it over with the Minister of Magic a week ago to make sure it was okay for a third Clearton to be a Headmaster. The Minister said, "Just as long as this doesn't become a monarchy or anything", so now all we have to do is ask Nick.

Just then, there is a knock on the door, interrupting my day dreams. "You said there was something you wanted to ask me in person?" Nick asks when he walks in the door.

Jason smiles. "Well, I was wondering if, since your mother is retiring and I'm taking her place, you would want to be my Deputy Headmaster."

Nick's eyes light up. "You bet I would!" He exclaims as he gives his father a hug.

And we all lived happily ever after. :)

Fin.

Author's notes (PLEASE READ. VERY IMPORTANT): Thanks for reading (and in some case, reviewing)! I hope you enjoyed the story. Sorry about all of the confusing dates… I just thought you would want to know about Lucianna's and Jason's grandchildren. A couple of things before I say "Adieu":

Thanks to the following people for reviewing (In order of review appearance, not importance. :) You're all important to me): Cassia4you, anonymous, iamnumbernine, jekl, PureAngelEyes, MandyHarry64, DragonQuill6913, and GoldenSnitch123

Special thanks to all of the reviewers above who are underlined, because they reviewed more than once. :)

Now, in case you are reading this sometime after January, 2012, just because I finished this story, doesn't mind I've disappeared off the face of the Earth, so please continue to review, even if it is the year 2015 or something. :)

Finally, be on the lookout for my next story, a family/friendship most-likely-two-shot about Lucy and Hugo Weasley called something along the lines of Tales of the Weasley Hufflepuffs (I'm not too sure on the title yet. :) ), which will appear within the following week.

So long for now,

~ TwiHarInk113