Epilogue
Hermione sat at the dining room table staring out the window. Fred was in the backyard playing with Lilah and Sirius. Sirius had just turned five years old and was anxious to learn how to fly on his new broom. Lilah bounced happily in her sand box as she watched her older brother lift off from the ground. She couldn't believe her life. She never imagined she could be this happy. It felt like a dream sometimes, but she was thankful it wasn't.
Six and a half years ago, Harry surprised everyone by showing up for Christmas after miraculously defeating Voldemort. He later explained Snape had seen a fall in the ranks of Voldemort's followers as most were beginning to grow tired of Voldemort's persistence in finding Harry. He knew it was time for Harry to strike then while the tension was high. Snape sent a message with a memory attached to it, a memory Harry would not share, but said that he instantly forgave Snape and that he was the most loyal person he could have ever known.
Snape was able to sneak Harry into the Forbidden Forest where Voldemort and a few of his most loyal followers were hiding out. Snape took on his followers while Harry and Voldemort dueled.
Harry informed us he himself had actually been a horcrux, and that once Voldemort "killed", him, (much to Ginny's dismay) Dumbledore's spirit informed him of this and gave him reason to come back. While Voldemort celebrated Harry Potter's supposed death, Harry silently rose from the ground and killed him before Voldemort could even raise his wand. Harry said he turned to help Snape and was able to dispatch Bellatrix before the other followers disapperated. Bellatrix however was able to fire her killing curse at Snape before Harry's hit her. He walked to the castle and got Headmistress Mcgonagall and informed her of the night's events. Hermione remembered Harry grinning when he told them that when he had told mcgonagall to head to the burrow after informing the ministry because there was a wedding she needed to attend, she squealed like a little girl.
A wedding it had been to. Harry had secretly been working on all the details as he traveled. So before he left Hogwarts he sent out the Invitations and sent for the band and caterers. She remembered looking out the window as she put on the dress Harry had bought her and seeing all of their closest friends and family arriving for the event. The house elves from Hogwarts had prepared the feast and cake. Hermione smiled as she remembered all the elves in their little tuxes and dresses beaming and singing in merriment. Hermione had laughed when she saw that the band turned out to be Luna and her Father. The backyard had been turned into a winter wonderland theme. Harry had Lupin and Mcgonagall enchant the sky above them to be warm but still snow. Hermione watched as a quick tear fell from Harry's eye as he enchanted the aisle to be lined with Lilies.
Fred had nearly passed out as she descended the stairs. She would never forget the look he gave her. Pure love.
He escorted her down the aisle where they took their respected places, but neither of them could take their eyes off the other until the wedding march music began to play. Ginny, escorted by Mr. Weasley slowly walked down the aisle in the most beautiful white and gold dress she had ever seen. The dress itself was a no sleeve white lace with gold trim and a golden bow around her middle. Ginny was still stunned from the sudden turn of events but was beaming with joy at her fiance. Mcgonagall, who was wearing beautiful crimson dress robes, began with a beautiful speech about love and life and then allowed Harry and Ginny to say their vows.
" MUM! Dad said i could have a popsicle since i flew good. Can i get one for Lilah to?" Sirius smiled from ear to ear proud of his accomplishment.
" Yes sweetheart. Grab her the cherry, she likes that one." I smiled as he grabbed his sister a cherry popsicle and ran outside to give it to her before enjoying his own. Fred had sat down in the sandbox with Lilah and began to tell them a quidditch story. Kiara came trotting down the stairs and ran outside to play with the kids. She loved the kids as if they were her own.
Fred glanced up from telling the kids a story to grin at me through the window. I loved that man.
Fred proposed the summer after Harry and Ginnys wedding. We had a small intimate wedding in the library at Hogwarts. Mcgonagall officiated again. The ministry made it possible for my parents to attend. I giggled at the moment i thought dad had shit himself seeing the castle for the first time. Ginny had found me a beautiful white gown with periwinkle stars along the bottom. I loved it, i loved Fred's face even more. He kissed me the moment i reached him totally bucking tradition. My hand shook as he slid the ring onto my finger. After our first kiss as a married couple, i hugged Fred and whispered into his ear, " I'm home."
At some point ,the wild crazy sex we had for the rest of that month led our first child Sirius. Sirius had been Harry's godfather, but i felt as if he was my own as well. His death had left me devastated. Honoring him by naming my child after him was the only thing that made since. Of Course, due to Georges constant owls and middle of the night surprise visits, his middle name became Lemondrop instead of Lupin. It was either give in or kill George. However, since i had married his brother, i felt it would reflect badly on me to kill him. So Sirius Lemondrop Weasley he became. Two years later we welcomed Lilah Ginevra Weasley….you can just guess how that name came about.
Yes i had a fantastic life now. I looked down at the letter Molly had sent me early this morning and smiled wider. Fred was going to be so happy.
" Dear Fred and Hermione,
I have received fantastic news. The Ministry believes the may have found a cure for Ronald. They have been testing it on similar dark curses and have had tremendous success. Arthur and myself have thought it over and have given the Ministry permission attempt the cure on Ron. Hopefully soon we will have our old Ronnie back. I will let you know as soon as possible if the cure works.
Much Love,
Molly Weasley
P.s. I sent more popsicles for the kids."
Fred had read this letter and at first was doubtful but soon the thought of having his brother back to normal and part of the family again made him happier.
I yelled out the window at Fred. " Fred love, Come inside for a moment. I have something to show you."
Fred leaped up and sat Sirius in the sand beside his sister and jogged inside.
" Whats up beautiful?" He asked kissing my cheek.
" This.." I whispered. I held up the letter i had just received.
" Dear Fred and Hermione,
RON IS CURED! He doesn't remember much of the past few years but he's free of the darkness. Arthur and I are slowly explaining things to him so he doesn't go into shock but we reckon you will be able to visit as soon as tomorrow afternoon. He is making marvelous progress, but we will all still need to take things slow with him. He sends his love and cannot wait to see both of you.
Love Molly
P.s. Can i pick the middle name?
P.s.s. Can't Wait!"
" Oh Merlin. My brother is cured! I can't believe this. We will finally have Ron back." Fred yelled out in excitement. He suddenly turned back around and looked at me carefully. Are you sure you are okay with all this. I mean.." Fred shoulders started to droop.
" Of course i am ok with this. Ron was my best friend. Is my best friend. He was not himself when he did what he did. I am not going to blame him for falling under a dark curse. I am thankful the kids can grow up knowing their Uncle Ron." Tears fell from my eyes as i wrapped my arms around Fred.
" Uncle Ron. He's going to have a field day with that." Fred chuckled.
I laughed. " Yes, i suppose he will."
He kissed me on the lips and smiled. Upon hearing Lilah's laughter he began to make his way outside. He suddenly halted at the door and whirled around.
" WHAT DOES SHE MEAN CAN'T WAIT?!" Freds eyes became wide as saucers.
I walked towards my husband and kissed him on the forehead. Giving him a wide grin i walked outside towards my happy beautiful kids and my happy beautiful life.
THE END!