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Hermione felt the arms wrap around her waist as she gave a slight grin. A set of lips brushed the back of her neck, a face nuzzling the bun which held her unruly graying hair. She glanced over her shoulder to her husband, who was giving her a mischievous look with his emerald green eyes.

"You, Mr. Potter, are insatiable," she grinned as she brushed her lips against Harry's.

"EWWWW! Grandma!"

Hermione broke the kiss, grinning as she shifted her gaze to the young raven-haired boy who was staring at her with a look of shock.

"Evan, go play," a voice piped up as a brunette took a seat on the bench next to the older couple. The young woman had unruly mahogany gaze accentuated by eyes the color of emeralds. Harry grinned, drawing the woman into a hug as he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead.

"Where's daddy today?" Harry whispered, as he drew his two favorite women into his arms.

The woman's shook her head stubbornly. "Probably at work, if he knows what's good for him," she said this with an air of menace in her voice.

Hermione and Harry glanced at each other, a grin spreading across their features. Hermione reached over, taking her daughters hand.

"Lily, let me tell you a story. It began when I was a young woman, and in love with a very handsome man…"

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Rita Skeeter was apprehended by the Ministry Aurors and sentenced to life in Azkaban prison. She remains there to this day.

Cornelius Fudge resigned his position after being investigated on charges of corruption stemming from his handling of the Potter case. He lives with his wife today in the countryside, far from the public eye.

Tiberius Ogden was elected Minister of Magic after Fudge's resignation. He serves in that position today.

Percy Weasley continued to advance, eventually taking his own position on the Wizengamot council. He and his wife Penelope live in London with their three children.

Ginny Weasley eventually sought treatment at St. Mungo's and was released a year later. She married Neville Longbottom and lives with him at Hogwarts, where they teach Charms and Herbology, respectively.

Arthur and Molly Weasley made amends with the Potters. They continued to live at the Burrow, and Arthur continued to work in the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts office until he retired a year ago. The Weasleys and the Potters remain friends to this day.

Draco Malfoy and Pansy Parkinson married and had a daughter. They ran into financial troubles a year ago after a Ministry raid uncovered several hundred dark artifacts. Unable to pay the hefty fine, they declared bankruptcy and now live in a small cottage in the country.

Harry and Hermione Potter remained married, having four children - James, Lily, Sirius, and Ronald. They continued to live in London, and Harry remained employed with the Ministry of Magic, where he ran the Auror department until his retirement. Hermione continues in her position as Director of St. Mungo's.

The End…