AN: Thank you to everyone who has read this story. Your comments have been very helpful and encouraging. Enjoy the final chapter!

-A little over three years later-

The party was in full swing by four in the afternoon. All of Draco and Hermione's friends were at Malfoy manor to celebrate Draco's 22nd birthday. Guests were enjoying the warm lounge as the November snow fell quietly outside. Harry and Luna had arrived with their one year old son James, who sported his father's same black messy hair. Blaise and Ginevra had just returned from their honeymoon in Paris. The newlyweds were discussing wedding preparations with Pansy and Theodore who were to be married in December. Narcissa sat in one of the lounge chairs, rocking her sleeping ten month old grandson Scorpius as he slept through the party noise. Draco sat opposite his mother, trying to entertain his two year old daughter Lyra.

Hermione smiled from the doorway, watching everyone she loved in their happiness. She hid two packages behind her back as she walked through the room and sat down next to her husband and daughter. She placed the leather bound ledger on the coffee table before placing a small silver box with a green ribbon on top of the ledger. The room quieted down as Draco looked at his wife.

"Mione, I specifically requested no presents." Draco admonished. "What is this?"

"Papa, pesent!" Lyra said as she pointed a chubby finger at the package.

"Yes dear, it is." Draco said to her, picking up the present. "Would you care to help me open it?" Lyra's gray eyes crinkled as a smile broke on her face, her brown curls bouncing as she shook her head. Draco chuckled as he helped his daughter pull the green ribbon off the present. Content to have something, Lyra left her father to continue opening the present while she played with the ribbon.

Draco lifted the silver lid to find a silver pocket watch nestled in green silk inside. The watch had a dragon with deep emerald eyes clutching a monogrammed M in its claws. Draco held it up for everyone to see.

"It is lovely," Draco said.

"Open it," Hermione urged. He could see the glint in her eyes and knew she was up to something. Opening the pocket watch he found a painted picture of Lyra and Scorpius smiling and wiggling around in their seats. At the bottom of the picture was an opened scroll with their names engraved.

"dat me," Lyra said as she pointed to the picture. The room chuckled politely at her words.

"Yes, my love that is you and your brother." Draco placed a kiss on Lyra's forehead before giving his wife a chaise kiss. He pulled away to find her still smiling mischievously.

"Open the back," she instructed her husband. Confused and intrigued, Draco flicked the latch and opened the back. He found an empty picture frame. At the bottom of the frame was another opened scroll that held the names 'Carina' and 'Corvus'. He was puzzled for a moment before realization set in. He looked back at his wife who was beginning to cry with joy.

"When we discussed names before Scorpius was born I remembered we both favored these two as well. I believe they will like them as well." She placed her hand on her stomach. Cheers erupted around the room as Draco kissed his wife again. Fresh drinks were poured and a toast was given to Draco and Hermione.

"What is in the leather satchel?" Draco asked Hermione once the noise had died down and guests were conversing again.

"Today is your twenty second birthday," Hermione began. "The satchel is from Lord Rookwood. I presume they are the documents for meeting the requirements of your marriage contract." She watched as Draco looked at the satchel and nodded at her words. "Are you not happy? You finally will receive your inheritance." Draco turned and looked his wife in the eyes.

"I have everything I will ever need right here. I have a beautiful and intelligent wife, beautiful children, my friends and family all around me. I could not want more." The couple smiled at one another before kissing once more, promising more with their actions.

"Happy birthday, Draco."