Epilogue 1- 3 Years Later:
Three years had passed since the darkness of the war had receded, but the echoes of that time lingered in the air, heavy with loss and remembrance. Hogwarts stood as a monument to resilience, its ancient walls holding the memories of those who had fought bravely for a better future. Among those memories was a new addition, a marble memorial that commemorated the fallen—heroes, friends, and loved ones whose lives had been irrevocably changed by the cruelty of war.
Ginny Weasley stood before the polished surface, her fingers grazing the cool stone as she traced the names etched into it. Each one told a story, a life lived and lost in the fight against darkness. Yet it was the list of names collected by Hermione and later Draco that truly encapsulated the heartbreak of their shared history.
The list began with the name of a Hufflepuff student, a reminder that innocence had been caught in the crossfire, continued on with the death of the chosen one, and it ended with two souls from opposite sides of a bitter conflict. Ginny felt a pang of sorrow at the sight of their names, a mixture of gratitude and grief washing over her. They had both been caught in the tide of war, driven by love, loss, and loyalty.
Ginny's palm lingered over Draco's name, her heart aching as she thought of the brilliance and warmth he had possessed despite the shadows that clung to him. He had fought fiercely for those he loved, and now he lay in the embrace of peace, alongside the girl who had brought light to his darkest days. In her mind, she could picture Hermione's laughter, her fiery spirit igniting hope in others even in the bleakest of times.
"Ginny," a soft voice broke her reverie. It was Theo, standing beside her, his gaze also fixed on the memorial. The bond they shared had grown into something deeper since the war ended. They were companions now, navigating the world together, each of them carrying their own scars but finding solace in the presence of the other. There was an immense love between them, yet it was not romantic; it was rooted in understanding, shared grief, and the longing not to be alone.
"It's a beautiful tribute," he said softly, glancing at her with eyes that reflected the weight of their shared losses. "They deserved this."
"It's so hard to believe they're gone," Ginny whispered, her fingers still resting on Draco's name. "They had so much life left to give."
"Yeah," Theo replied, his voice barely above a whisper. "But they're here in spirit. In all of us." He gestured to the memorial. "Their stories are part of this place now, part of Hogwarts."
Ginny's heart swelled with gratitude for the new life they were building, one where the memories of those they loved would always be honored. "You're right," she said, feeling a flicker of hope amidst the sorrow. "We carry them with us. Every day."
Casualties that were
Cedric Diggory
Amos Diggory
Lavender Brown
Ron Weasley
Hannah Abbott
Neville Longbottom
Mum
Dad
Blaise Zabini
Andromeda Tonks
Ted Tonks
Remus Lupin
Minerva Mcgonagall
Filius flitwick
Aurora Sinistra
Rolanda Hooch
Pomona Sprout
Cuthbert Binns
Narcissa Malfoy
Albus Dumbledore
Dean Thomas
Seamus Finnigan
Harry Potter
Lucius Malfoy
Bellatrix Lestrange
Hermione Granger
Draco Malfoy