A/N: Here is the epilogue! I decided to post this and the sneak-peak of the sequel separately. The first chapter of the sequel will be posted next update with the sneak-peak.

The sequel's working title is A Dream Within a Dream. It will briefly explore Draco's summer experiences before delving into fifth year. As this is an AU fic, events will be drastically different than OOtP. For those who have been asking after Henry, he will make his debut in A Dream, and your questions will finally be answered.

Again, for those asking, the eventual pairing will be Charlie/Draco, but if you are not a slash fan, it won't be anything explicit so that you can enjoy reading as well. If I end up writing anything remotely close to smut (which I am not planning), I will post it as a separate companion piece for those who like slash to enjoy.

Although I mentioned it in the last chapter's author's notes, I will reiterate...if this story reaches 100 reviews, I would like to offer the 100th reviewer an opportunity to submit a scene idea they would like to appear in the sequel to me via PM, subject to author's approval.

Additionally, if there is anyone talented at drawing who would be interested in creating cover art for the sequel, please PM me. In return I will include a writing prompt or short dialogue of your choosing in the sequel (if I approve...author's privilege). ;)

Thank you to those who reviewed last chapter, I will respond to your reviews as soon as I can.

With those housekeeping items out of the way, please enjoy the epilogue.


Epilogue:

Postmarked at the Leaky Cauldron on July 3

Draco,

S.S. informed us that you woke up and were healed. I expected a visit, but I suppose I can understand why you might be avoiding Pureblood circles now.

Nevertheless, I still deserve an Owl, or at least some word that you are safe. Now I come to hear that you disappeared from Hogwarts without a trace? We're worried, Draco. Please let us know that you're okay. If you can't contact me directly, contact Blaise at least. His family is neutral, communications won't be traced back to you if you're careful.

I didn't write just to berate you, I suppose. I am prolonging the inevitable. Look, Draco, I'll be blunt. It's difficult to be tactful about something like this. S.S. told us that Dolores Umbridge is our Defense teacher next year.

You know what that means, and I can confirm that what you're thinking is correct. Draco, I beg of you, don't return to Hogwarts next year. Take a year off, go to the States, visit Viktor for a year…do anything but return to Hogwarts. All that awaits you here is danger, and none of us want to see you laid up in the Hospital Wing for weeks again.

I don't know where you are, but please let me know that you received this letter. Tell me that you'll stay away next year. Please, Draco.

I hope you're staying out of trouble and doing well.

Best wishes,

Pansy Parkinson

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Postmarked at the Leaky Cauldron on July 20

Draco,

Pans wrote you nearly a month ago. When we didn't receive a response, we had to assume something was wrong. Greg and I met up in Hogsmeade and went to Hogwarts. We did some investigating. Turns out you were spotted with Tracey Davis the day before you disappeared. I guess that explains why no one has seen you. Muggles, Draco, really?

I'm supposing you had little choice, so I'll let you off the hook this time. We Owled Tracey and asked her to contact you on our behalf. She said she'll be using "muggle methods," whatever that means. Expect to hear from her soon.

Since you clearly didn't receive Pansy's owl, this one might be a bit superfluous, but maybe it will get through somehow.

Dolores Umbridge is our Defense teacher next year. STAY AWAY FROM HOGWARTS, Draco. It's that simple. You'll be in great danger if you return. Take some time off, transfer or exchange to another school, do anything but come back to Hogwarts. Before it's too late.

Let me know if you got this letter. You're an arse for making us worry.

Signed Very Impatiently,

Blaise Zabini

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Voice Message from +44 844 416 6230, Recorded July 29th at 5:53 P.M.

"Draco, this is Tracey Davis. I've called several times in the last few days but haven't been able to get a hold of you. Is everything okay?

Parkinson, Goyle, and Zabini want to talk to you. They said they've been sending Owls, and that you haven't responded. None of my texts to you were read in the last week, either. I know you typically don't respond, but at least before I knew you read them.

Anyways, your friends are very worried, and I'm starting to get concerned as well. If I don't hear from you by the end of the month, I'm going to call your work place. I might be overreacting, but this lack of communication is making everyone nervous.

Anyways, give me a call back when you get his message. Bye, Draco."

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Tracey Davis: tdavis39 Sent: Tuesday, Aug. 3 at 10:34 A.M.

To: dblack

Draco,

I called your boss and he said you haven't been at work in weeks. What the hell? Do you know how hard I worked to find you that job?

I'm trying not to be too mad before I know what's up with you. Are you even in London anymore? Obviously, you don't have your phone with you. That or you're ignoring me. I certainly hope the latter option is not the case.

Your friends are extremely worried, and they have some huge news about why you "absolutely cannot return to Hogwarts next year." I don't know what's going on, but it seems very serious.

Are you even alive? Parkinson has started talking about going to the Ministry and asking for a wand trace on you. Seriously, Draco, this is getting serious. Please let us know that you're okay as soon as possible. I know you're smart and that you want to do things on your own, but making everyone who cares about you worry is not acceptable.

Send your friend Blaise an Owl and call me as soon as your read this.

Tracey

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Draco,

Contact us before August 25th. If you don't, I'm sending this to the Ministry. This is just a copy.

Ministry of Magic

Department of Magical Law Enforcement

Auror Division

Official Documents Enclosed: Request for Wand Tracking, Missing Persons Case #735-689

Pansy Parkinson

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Text Message Sent on August 24 at 8:33 P.M

Tracey, I'm fine. Relatively fine. Can't send an Owl; tell Pansy not to send anything to the Aurors. That would completely fuck me over.

Text Message Sent on August 24 at 8:37 P.M

Sorry I got you involved in this bloody mess. I don't know why they want me to stay away from Hogwarts, but it can't be worse than what I'm facing out here. I'll be out of touch again. Don't let Pansy do anything stupid.

Text Message Sent on August 24 at 8:44 P.M

See you at Hogwarts.

D.B.