Maybe Next Time

Epilogue

A/N: This is it guys! (tear) Thank you all for sticking with me throughout my first Harry/Ginny fic. A sequel is in the works, it's called 'First Years'. I can't wait to post the first chapter Please review this story, Potterheads! SO glad you all enjoyed it!

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"We need to go to Diagon Alley today, Mum, I need my things for Hogwarts," James anxiously picked bits of muffin and popped them in his mouth.
"James, hon, we won't forget your things," Ginny reassured her son. He had just turned eleven, and was panicking about his first year of Hogwarts.

"Besides, you can borrow some of my things too," Teddy said with his mouth full of sausage. He was going into his fourth year at Hogwarts, he was turning fourteen.

"That won't be necessary," Harry said firmly, sliding a plate of eggs across the table to Albus.

"Is Hogwarts scary, Teddy?" Albus asked.

"Yes, very scary. There are ghosts and monsters and bad guys," Teddy said, leaning across the table so his face was right in front of Albus's. He shrunk back.
"Boo."

Lily screamed. Teddy laughed. James looked nervous. Theo looked petrified.

When Lily was four years old, the Potters had welcomed a baby boy - Theodore William Potter. He had little red curls and green eyes. Lily was always spoiled rotten, as there were four boys and she was the only girl.

"I can't wait until Hogwarts," Lily said dreamily, accidentally upending the jam.

"Lils, you're only six. You've got a while to wait," Ginny told her.

"Only five years!" Lily protested. "Theo has nine!"
"Yeah, but I have two." Albus smirked.

"Doesn't matter, I can wait." Lily smiled. "I'm gonna be in Gryffindor and I'm gonna play Quidditch!"

"Kidditch!" Theo yelled. "Kidditch!" Harry smiled. Teddy was in Gryffindor, and was the Chaser for the team, which made Harry immensely proud.

"Listen, we're going over to the Burrow later for Vannie's birthday, so let's hurry up and get dressed." Ginny whisked away the breakfast plates and picked one-year old Theo up. He was almost two years old.

"Lils, come on. I'll help you get dressed." Lily skipped after Ginny.

"Mummy?" Lily chirped as she bounced on her dark wood bed, with the light yellow bedding.
"Yes, Lils?" Ginny responded as she chose articles of clothing and laid them on the bed next to Lily. She juggled Theo in her arms and finally just placed him on the ground, where he toddled around, giggling.

"I think that you have a secret." She sang. Ginny smiled weakly.

"And how do you think that?"

"Well, 'cause you smile silly at Daddy and smile silly at that bedroom." Lily pointed through the open door to one of the many empty bedrooms at Potter Manor.

"You are a clever little girl, aren't you?" Ginny showed her what she had chosen: a pair of white tights patterned with black stars; a black high-waisted skirt; a white button-down shirt; and a camouflage jacket, along with a Muggle pair of black Converse high-tops. Lily nodded appreciatively. She always wore the most fashionable little outfits, as she was the only little girl Ginny had to pamper.

"I approve," she grinned a toothless smile. "But Mummy, am I right?"
"Right about what?" Ginny swooped Theo up into her arms, who squealed.

"About your secret!" Lily rolled her eyes, exasperated, as she began to peel off her nightgown and get dressed.

"Yes, sweetie, you're right."
"I knew it!" Lily pumped her fist. Theo imitated her. "What is it?"
"What is what?"

"Your secret!" Lily laughs. Her mummy was so forgetful, wasn't she? She needed Lily to remind her of everything!
"Alright. Come here!" Ginny leaned up close to Lily's ear, and whispered her secret. Lily gasped.
"Really?!"
"Really!"
"Merlin, Mummy!" Lily was adopting Ron's speech habits. "That's amazing!"

"I know, honey! Aren't you happy?"
"Super, super happy!"
"Let's get dressed and go over to Vannie's now, okay?"
"Okay!"

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"Happy birthday, dear Evanna, happy birthday to you!" They all sang loudly and dramatically off-key.

Evanna smiled and blew out the five candles indicating her age. Draco and Hermione had gotten married shortly after the hospital incident, and then had three little girls within nearly seven years: Lyn, almost seven; Evanna, age five; and Darcy, age three. Lyn had curly brown hair, and grey eyes; Evanna had curly blonde hair and grey eyes; and Darcy had blonde hair and brown eyes. They were Hermione's pride and joy; the loves of her life; the reason she woke up in the morning.

"Look, Lynnie! I got a 'Membrall!" Evanna shook it.

"Good, 'cause you need it." Lyn told her.

"And Hogwarts: A History! Thank you, Mommy!" Evanna immediately began flipping through it.

Ginny slyly looked at the scene.

Fleur and Bill were lounging on the couch, watching ten year old Louis gaze at Ron, who was performing magic to impress Theo and Darcy. George and Angelina were munching on snacks (well, Angie was munching, George was gobbling) while ten-year old Roxanne played with a Snitch with Harry and James. Twelve-year old Fred, going into his second year of Hogwarts, was trying to scare eleven-year old Molly and Dominique, who were frightened about their first years of Hogwarts. Lucy was examining some Muggle items, while Lily and Lyn played wizard's chess. Percy and Audrey were reading, as usual. Fourteen-year old Victoire and Teddy were casually flirting, and kissing when they thought no one was watching. Draco was watching his daughters and sneaking glances at Hermione every now and then, as though he could not believe he was so lucky.

Her parents were just watching everyone. Mrs. Weasley found enormous pleasure in watching her family. It was perfect timing, Ginny decided.

"Hey, I have something to tell you lot," Ginny said loudly. Everyone looked at her, minus baby Theo.

"Yes?" Her mother asked, looking slightly worried.

"Well, Harry and I always wanted a large family, so I guess I should just say that I'm pregnant!"

"You are!" Molly exclaimed ecstatically.
"You are?!" Harry gaped.

"Yeah, I am!" Ginny beamed.

"Mummy, your secret!" Lily squealed happily.

"How far along?" Molly demanded.

"Well, actually, three months." Ginny said sheepishly.

"You're three months pregnant with our sixth child and didn't tell me?" Harry said disbelievingly. She nodded, a bit uneasily.

"Listen, I think it's time we go home now. Happy birthday, Evanna. Bye, everyone. Teddy, come on!" Harry raised his voice. Teddy rolled his eyes and squeezed Vic's hand goodbye.

"What is your problem?" Teddy demanded as soon as the Potters got home. "I was talking to Vicky!"
"More like kissing Vicky," James mocked him. Teddy swatted him,

"Go up to your rooms, all of you." Harry said angrily.
"Even Theo?" Lily asked.

"No, not Theo," Ginny interrupted. The kids scampered upstairs as Harry and Ginny made their way to the kitchen.
"What was that?" Ginny demanded as soon as they reached the kitchen. She carefully placed Theo on the floor, where he toddled around.

"What was that?" Harry said loudly. "What about you just randomly announcing you're pregnant, Merlin! Without telling me? Do you not trust me?"
"No, no, of course not!" Ginny comforted him, a bit shocked. "No! I just… do you think six is too many? Theo wasn't even expected, and now another one? Harry, I don't think I can handle this!"

"We'll do it together," Harry told her. "Teddy and James will be at Hogwarts soon, so it will just be Al, Lils, and Theo."

"Okay," Ginny sat down. "You're right. I'm sorry for snapping at you."

"I'm sorry for getting upset, I love you. And hey, we're having another baby."

"That we are."

"Can we name it Ezekiel now?" Harry teased her, playing with her hair.

"Maybe next time." Ginny winked.

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