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Author's Note: Before I start I'd like to point out that in this story Nymphadora never married Remus and neither had children, Hermione also has nothing to do with Ron.

A young man was coming out of a bathroom completely naked, he was staring at a mirror with a serious expression, he was fixing the last details for something important.

- So, the moment has finally come… This will be the day when I'll probably die or at least I feel like that, I feel my end getting closer and closer – He said to no one in particular – I knew it was pointless to take a bath the day before that but… I wanted to feel the sensation of the water falling on my body for the last time – He sighed.

It's been more than a year since the war started, and while the rest of his friends and people close to him were hiding and fighting their own battles against the monster that was threatening to take everything they love and care about, at the same time he was running away with his two best friends.

Hermione Granger, the smartest witch of their generation, a genius when it comes to intellectual stuff, however, this adventure of theirs has shown him something, she had some street smarts she had been hidden ever since they met her, but he was thankful because without her they wouldn't have gone too far with their quest to find some important items needed to bring the end to the strongest wizard that has been terrorizing the world for at least half a century.

His other friend Ron Weasley, well, he didn't last for too long, he was such a good moral support at the start of their quest, but sadly his insecurities turned him into a monster and someone unable to be trusted in a situation like that, they had their own problems not only emotional or physical problems but also many others related to the quest they've been assigned not only by the deceased headmaster but also the world.

Thankfully someone better replaced him, a woman named Nymphadora Tonks, a crazy and funny person, and Harry can't help but smirk when he thinks about her, an experienced and strong Auror that really helped them with that quest, the destiny of the world rested on their shoulders back then and now it was time for him to get that responsibility back.

Ever since Harry was born he has received a title he didn't ask for, and with that title came some responsibilities that at the end of the day even if he didn't want to do them, he had no way out of them, there was no way for him to run away from those responsibilities, and Harry, well, he has such a personality that stops him from being selfish.

Even if the event that turned him into a celebrity was also something that ruined his life as it took his parents from him and he was forced to live with his family who didn't care how much he tried they never seemed to like him, he can't help but feel responsible to finish this.

Even in a moment like this he can't help but feel nostalgic about those childhood days, yes, his uncle was such a brute just like his cousin and his aunt wasn't a witch but she was just as crazy as one, they were awful to him, but at least they were mortal and at some point they started to treat him less worse.

But the enemy Harry needs to defeat is someone truly difficult, someone with decades of experience ahead of him, immortal, and someone who has never been defeated not only by the last Hogwarts' headmaster, he was someone legendary and not even he was able to defeat this monster, to know that his destiny was to defeat him was truly a scary responsibility.

- Why me!? – Harry was still in disbelief at the responsibility the world had put on his shoulders.

Still, he couldn't find in himself to run away and disappoint everyone, not after all the deaths, the pain, the awful journey he went through with his three best friends at the start and with Nymphadora at the end whom he became very close with at the end of the journey.

He wasn't best friends with her and that was fine, Harry didn't want to be friends with her, or at least he was feeling like he wanted to be more than that, however, at his age it's normal to feel confused, at eighteen almost nineteen he's barely an adult, and knowing that at some point he has felt the same towards his best female friend who's clearly in love with Ron, well, for Harry it's hard to think about the possibility of being with her.

- I should stop thinking about this and I should better get ready, no one knows when the battle will start – Harry said as he got ready to face his destiny.

His worn-out boots, the scrawny blue jeans he has used since the start of the journey in the hunt for Horcruxes, a black shirt under a green long-sleeved unbuttoned shirt with square figures, his glasses were the last thing he added before he fixed his hair for the last time, and that's the way he decides to present himself before finally reuniting with the important people in his life for probably the last time.

- I'm ready – He said to himself in front of the mirror before he took his wand and walked outside the room.

And he just like many people took refuge in Hogwarts, the castle provided a lot of things needed to survive, and he couldn't help but admire the place as he walked around, he looked and talked with the ghosts, the paintings, the people that approached him, he couldn't help but smile at them, even if he didn't feel like it, he knew this would bring hope to them if they see him cheerful, it sucks but he can't help but do that.

And then, he finally arrived at the place he wanted to go since he came out of his room, he arrived at the dining hall where many people who were very dear to him approached him, and he couldn't help but hug them.

- Harry… I'm glad I finally have the chance to talk to you – A red-haired man said as he suddenly approached Harry.

The hero of the wizarding world knew he should feel anger towards his friend who really put them through pain when they were already feeling pain, his necessity of getting recognition from the world truly screwed not only the operation but also Harry and Hermione's feelings.

But still, Harry didn't have the motivation to fight right now, if this was truly going to be his last night on this existential plane, he didn't want to hold grudges, he wanted to go at peace, so, he smiled weakly at him.

- Ron – Harry said calmly – I'm glad to see you well – He said sincerely.

Even after all the things Ron did to him and Hermione, he couldn't see himself hating him, he knew their relationship would never be the same and that made him feel bad, however, he was more than open to the idea of sharing some last words, considering that one of the two might die tonight.

- Yes, thank you… I already apologized to Hermione and it's time to do the same with you as it wasn't fair the way I treated the two of you – Ron bit his lower lip – I'm truly sorry Harry – The red-haired man stared at the ground with shame – But please… Understand that I was feeling paranoid every day about dying, and I didn't want to die alone, you knew I was in love with Hermione and I thought that you two… Well, that you two were in love and that you two were doing things behind my back… Sorry for thinking like that – Ron truly surprised Harry with his words.

This was the last time they could truly talk without worrying about the consequences, so, Harry saw no necessity in being fake with his words.

- Ron, it's true that what you thought was wrong… Hermione and I, we didn't do anything behind your back, we were more worried about destroying those cursed objects – Harry admitted and Ron nodded – However, you were right about one thing… I indeed felt that I wanted more than a friendship with Hermione, I don't know about her but I truly know the way I felt – Harry admitted with a calm expression.

And Ron couldn't help but gulp nervously, his crazy ideas at some point became a reality, or at least that's what he was thinking right now.

- Harry… Please, you can have any woman… Let me have her please I—Ron was about to protest but Harry stopped him.

- Ron… Hermione is a human being… Annoying but a human being regardless, she only owns to herself and she doesn't belong to anyone, she has the free will to choose to be with whoever she wants – Harry said with a serious expression – But don't worry about me… I don't plan on telling her the way I feel as right now I feel confused considering my feelings towards Tonks are almost the same – He confessed and Ron smiled nervously.

- You should confess to Tonks then, she's beautiful, strong… She's perfect for you! – Ron tried to manipulate Harry.

But the dark-haired wizard just sighed, even in a situation like this Ron was just thinking about himself and his best interests, and Harry was getting tired of this conversation, he just closed his eyes and moved his head from side to side, he was so disappointed about his friend's attitude.

- Ron… I don't think this is the right time to think about things like that, I mean… If we survive the end of this war I'll probably tell her, and in my opinion, you shouldn't care about my feelings too… You should better worry about your own safety, a war is not a game – Harry told him with a serious expression – Ron… Regardless of the way this conversation turned out to be, it truly makes me happy to have talked to you again, I hope this is not the last time we do this… Let's both survive… okay? – Harry said as he extended his hand.

And Ron's eyes widened, despite his attitude, he wasn't expecting Harry to act like this when he acted like a jerk during a situation like this, his best friend truly matured while he was still the same as he was before the war.

- Yes… Let's do that Harry… Please don't die – Ron said with a serious expression but he was truly being honest.

- Yes… The same thing goes for you – Harry smirked at his friend.

And suddenly, the redhead hugged the dark-haired wizard, maybe it was the fear of the upcoming battle, or the fear of losing his life or his best friend, but Harry truly appreciated this gesture and he hugged him back.

And they weren't the only ones who acted like this, many people seemed to forget the grudges they had against each other just like Percy who decided to beg the Weasley family for pardon due to the way he had acted through the last years, and just as Harry watched the many emotional scenes with a soft smile on his face, he was suddenly approached by two women.

- Hey Harry – A purple-haired woman wearing tight blue jeans, white shoes, a purple shirt, and a black jacket suddenly placed a hand on one of his shoulders.

- Oh, hey Dora – Harry smiled surprised at the presence of a woman who had been occupying his mind lately.

- Don't forget about me – A bushy-haired woman suddenly placed a hand on his other shoulder.

This woman is wearing black boots, blue comfy jeans, and a long-sleeved buttoned red shirt, just like the purple-haired woman she's smiling softly at the dark-haired wizard.

- Oh, Mione – Harry said trying to not act as surprised, just like the other woman, Hermione has been invading his thoughts lately too.

- Are you ready for this Harry? – Asked Nymphadora with a smirk.

- No – He answered honestly – But there's no escaping from this, right? – Asked Harry completely accepting his destiny.

- Why do you sound so defeated? That's the thrill that comes from the battle, you never know the outcome until it happens! – Dora tried to motivate her friend who giggled after hearing those obvious words.

- Well, that's obvious… But you need to take into account something Tonks, we aren't trained Aurors just like you, always ready for the moment when they have to die… No offense though – Hermione looked strangely at the purple-haired woman.

- Well, yes… We're trained and dying is always on our minds, however… - Dora said in a calm tone – I don't want to die – She confessed surprising the two younger people who were talking with her.

And that caused the two of them to look at her, this was the first time the two of them had seen her acting like that, and reality hit them with those words, that feeling is part of human nature, to fight back, to survive, to avoid dying, those are things we all have and all is part of our instincts.

- Of course… No one wants that – Harry said before he sighed.

And the three of them agreed with those words, and the whole cheerful ambient suddenly died and there was nothing but tension in the air, knowing it could be a waste to spend their most likely last moments together, Nymphadora decided to do something.

- You know what? This is no time to think like that… Come with me you two! – She said with a smirk as she suddenly took Hermione and Harry's hands to lead them towards another place.

And as they ran through the corridors and halls, Hermione and Harry had a certain idea where she was taking them, though they didn't want to believe it, but when they finally reached a certain part of the castle and a magical door appeared, they knew where they were… The room of requirements.

- Tonks what are we doing—Harry was about to ask.

But suddenly he was cut off by the older woman who decided to slam her lips against his own causing him to open his eyes as wide as he could as he wasn't expecting this kind of thing to happen with the purple-haired woman, it was not like he's complaining though, but there's one thing for certain he's confused as fuck.

- W-What the fuck!? – Hermione couldn't believe it.

And the bushy-haired woman suddenly intervened to stop Nymphadora from asphyxiating Harry as it seemed like she was eating him more than kissing him, and when they separated, Tonks released a pleased sigh.

- Damn… I've been wanting to do that for a long time… Come on Hermione, it's your turn, you've also wanted to do this, right? – Nymphadora asked with a smirk on her face.

And after hearing those words, Harry stared at his best female friend with an embarrassed expression, Hermione on the other hand was changing, and her pale face suddenly turned very red.

- I-Is that true Hermione? – Asked Harry with a bit of hope but also a bit of worry.

And Hermione was on the verge of collapsing due to the embarrassment, she knew she had to face Harry now, but that sounded easier to say it than do it.

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