Chapter 65- After The Battle Part 2

It wasn't too long after meeting her fathers family of the Twentieth Century when Captain Janeway had been escorted to the Hospital Wing and she was quite pleased to hear how Draconus was adapting to his situation and the promise that he would be released into the care of the Doctor upon Voyager once the Mediwitch Poppy Pomfrey deemed he was well enough to leave the wing.

She was introduced to Narcissa and a slightly unnerved and awed Lucius who was still trying to comprehend the fact that he was in the presence of some very powerful and respectable otherworldly wizards and now he was meeting a lady Muggle who just happened to command a starship.

Soon though, the tenseness was replaced with a much more relaxed atmosphere as the group settled around the 'invalid' who asked- with a noticeably innocent look in his eye.

"Did Mr. Neelix come down too? I am sure he would love to meet some new people and collect new recipies to mangle ... er to try."

"Mr Neelix has beamed down and is, I believe, trading recipies with the Hogwarts House Elves." Captain Janeway answered Draconus with a smile.

"Oh my," Lieutenant Arturus Malfoy started to laugh as did Draconus and the other travellers.

"What is so funny?" Lucius enquired with a look of puzzled confusion.

"Pleeka rind" Draconus said with a straight face.

"Jelly a la Neelix" Arturus chuckled at the bewildered looks cast his way, "Honest it was one of the first meals I sampled when he came on board."

"I'd say the garnishes..." mused Captain Janeway, "such as octopus legs arranged along the sides of a dish that looks like something crawling out of the food.

"Well if he gives the Elves the recipe for his Jimbalian fudge cake I for one won't complain." Draco licked his lips.

"Say I wonder... Is Draco a new convert to the wonders of Jimbalian fudge cake!" Draconus grinned as he touched his right temple with his index finger. "Or rather an old convert who technically happens to be the first Malfoy to travel space – even if his first voyage in space happened on board a starship with several decendants?"

"that is mildly confusing Draconus. But then again I suppose to those who haven't experienced what we have- so is going from the future to the past which is the present -yet isn't" Arturus said, to which another bout of laughter ensued.

"But will these elves be able to reproduce the Jimbalian fudge cake with ingredients found on Earth?" asked Maraga once the laughter died down somewhat. "After all I think that some foods from other worlds might not be able to be be copied very well due to the obvious difficulties of obtaining the proper ingredients.

"No worry, Neelix is quite adept at adjusting the way food is prepared and would tell you that eating the food of a species is a great way to learn about them." Said Captain Janeway.

"That sounds... " After glancing at Lucius stunned face, Narcissa said carefully, "dangerously adventurous."

"Traveling about and not always knowing what the next meal is going to be made from is a great adventure not to be confused with the act of actually eating said meal." said Arturus with a lopsided smirk.

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"It is time for us to be off." Now the reality of his leaving and returning to Voyager and eventually his own time struck him. Draconus had said goodbye to all the portraits, and the Sorting hat in what was now the Headmistress's office. Minerva had allowed him to enter and waited patiently with not only the teens who had been close to him but also Sirius and Dulcis, Peeves and the various Ghosts in the main entrance way near the huge oak doors.

After leaving the office and watching as the gargoyles closed the entrance Draconus walked slowly down the main staircase and then paused with what felt like a lump in his throat as he viewed everyone standing near the oak doors below- who was waiting patiently to say a last goodbye to him.

Arturus and Starfoot where the only members of Voyager that remained behind to wait for him. Neelix had gone back with The Captain and was planning a welcome home party complete with Jimbalian fudge cake.

True to what Sirius thought Pollax and Leonia had chosen to stay with Voyager and go into an unknown future while surprisingly to everyone -except for Captain Janeway and the Q- Griphook the Gringotts Goblin also chose to stay with Mogar who wished to return to Novus Venificus Magus where both of them would have a new start and the Q returned to return Voyager to its own timeline and also transport the both Goblins after they said their goodbyes to the few wizarding friends they had made.

Dulcis held Sirius tightly about the neck and refused to let go as she said her goodbyes though her tears as she knew it would be the last time that she would see Pollax, Leonia and Mogar.

Draconus assured Peeves that he at least would meet him again someday and the little poltergeist burst into tears as he saluted him and disappeared.

After being hugged to an inch of his life, Draconus looked around one last time at Draco, Maraga with sadness yet knew he had been most fortunate in being able to meet his Grandfather and Grandmother even if for a short time. He also said his goodbyes to Madame Pomfrey, Profesor McGonagall, Harry, Hermione, Neville, Luna, Crabbe and Goyle and also all the Weasleys.

Then both he and his father was transported back on board Voyager which was sent back to their own time but with the help of Q had been sent from where they had been taken -past the uninhabited area they would have travelled through - to a spot much closer to their destination.

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Standing just inside and watching Ignis and all of the baby dragons trying out their little wings plus glancing over at the distant figures practicing some Quidditch and the crowd sitting in the stands watching the action, Draco and Maraga looked up at the fat flakes of snow coming down from the sky. Draco was explaining to her that it had been a very long time in the scheme of things since a game of Quidditch was even played - much less having members of different houses getting together and playing just for the heck of it.

Ignis was quite busy looking after the youngsters who where wandering off on him and then tagging him when he was going after one of the little scamps who where protected by several warming charms that kept the cold from penetrating their thick scaly bodies.

Hagrid and his dog Fang were also enjoying the sight of the multicoloured babies as they swooped and raced after one another as he stood just outside his hut. He had been thrilled when Draco and Maraga had asked him if he would be interested in helping look after the little dragons and he eagerlly agreed to help. Vincere and Maraga took Draco's advice though and made sure the gamekeeper would feed the tiny creatures the proper baby dragon food that had been developed especially for them.

Peeves popped behind them and dropped a bucketfull of wet icy snow that landed mostly on Dracos head and shoulders as he sang out.

Oh what fun it is to play Quidditch on a cold wet day.

Dashing through the crowds laughing all the way.

"Oh my." Maraga's eyes widened as she managed to dodge, not all but most of the snow. "That... stuff is COLD!"

"PEEVES!" Draco roared as he felt the chilliness of the snow as it smacked him. He couldn't help but laugh even as he grouched, "You are truly a pest!"

The Poltergeist laughed back and zoomed away as Maraga's Grandfather approached slowly. "I take it that was a sign that things are getting back to normal?"

"Yes sir. Peeves is getting back into his mischievous ways... If he ever actually got away from them to begin with." Draco answered, " I take it you are visiting Hogwarts for the day?"

"Yes, I am! I have just visited Headmistress McGonagall who – I must say, is such a delightful conversationalist and I have learned quite a lot just by listening to her stories." Vincere beamed, " But I am digressing a bit as I came to let you and Maraga know that have also managed to talk the Minister of Magic into agreeing that raising and marketing the little dragons as household pets are not risky ventures."

"Oh Grandfather! That is wonderful." Maraga's eyes gleamed as she hugged him and Draco.

The tiny dragons had grown some and Maraga's grandfather noting the rune patterns upon the baby dragons and one in particular resembled Harry Potters scar suggested that it would be a perfect gift to give to the Boy Who Lived Twice.

"Every time Mr. Potter goes anywhere near the babies, that little one acts quite excited and likes to sit on his shoulder , much like Ignis does with Maraga." Vincere explained as he pointed at the tiniest dragon, " Even now, take note how that little guy has been trying to fly over to where Mr. Potter is."

"Don't forget Hagrid since he has spent a lot of time helping us raise them while they are here at Hogwarts. You know he is known to be totally enamoured with Dragons and would love to actually own one." Draco drawled. "I think the fat one with the black striped head and forest green scales would be quite suitable for him- considering it has been quite obvious over the past month that it is fast becoming his favourite.'

"Yes I think you are right. He told me he calls that particular one lollipop." answered Vincere carefully but his voice cracked as he tried not to chuckle. "It even responds to that name now."

"Lollipop!" Draco nearly rolled his eyes but instead said, "That settles it! That little one will definitely have to be gifted to Hagrid."

After she quit giggling, Maraga agreed with Vincere and Draco that it was quite appropriate to gift Harry with the tiny dragon with the rune pattern that resembled Sowelu, the sun and the one fat little dragon who was endearing enough to gift Hagrid with his own pet dragon as he had spent quite a lot of time helping to look after all the little dragons while Draco and Maraga where in class.

"I think you are correct, those two little ones would be suitable familiars for Harry and Hagrid if they would like to have them. Though I do hope that Harry's Owl won't object to sharing Harry with another familiar." Maraga looked over toward the Owlery.

"Looks like the game is breaking up." Vincere said as he glanced out toward the Quidditch field, then said in a joking manner. " Their stomachs must be telling them it is soon time to have supper."

"Grandfather. Do you think that Lucius and Narcissa understands what is required to raise these miniatures or if everything will be readied for transporting the other little dragons to the Manor by the time that Hogwarts break for that Holiday Draco told us about... Christmas?"

"I am sure my parents will follow the instructions given to them by your Grandfather to the letter. After all you Maraga and your Grandfather are actually the only two people in this entire world who have successfully raised a miniature dragon to adulthood,."

" Draco is right there. I have ensured that there will be several House Elves capable of looking after them properly. Vincere smiled at his Granddaughter. "Lucius and Narcissa have jotted down the list of what foods to give them and understands the specialised requirements needed to house them comfortably."

"Potter!" Draco called out as he spotted the dark haired teen with his friends and surprisingly Crabbe and Goyle as Maragas little dragon and athe babies swooped around in the crisp cool air above them. The one with the lightning shaped rune hovered over Potter and blew happy tiny puffs of flames up into the air

"What do you want Malfoy?" Harry responded in kind- though without rancor.

" It seems that we have a problem with one of the baby dragons... "

"What? Why are you telling me?" Harry's eyes narrowed.

"Well look at the one with the rune that matches your scar." Draco called down. Harry looked over at the cluster of babies that where flying around Ignis. " It isn't over there- It is above your head, Seems like it has chosen you."

"What!" Harry twisted his head around to look up at the tiny dragon that was flying above him. " You really think that ..."

Harry's voice failed him as the little dragon decided to land upon his shoulder and closed its wings while digging its tiny claws into the fabric of Harry's Quidditch robe.

"Yes Potter, looks like you have acquired another familiar. Merry Christmas."

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Epilogue – Approximately 40-45 years later

Many years after The battle that was considered a pivoting point between the Wizarding World and Muggles, the Minister-of-Magic stood upon a podium that was placed upon the grounds of Hogwarts and was giving a speech to commemorate those who had fallen in both wars and had not returned to life as many others did who had fought during that miraculous battle which ended the second wizarding war of the twentieth century.

Draco and Maraga, along with Ron, Hermione, Harry, Ginny, Neville and Luna where being honoured as where the other veterans of the long ago war.

"On this day the war between the light and Voldemort's forces was ended in a very spectacular way. Thanks to the courage of those wizards and witches who fought along side Harry Potter also known as the Boy-Who- Lived twice beheld a miracle... "

The Malfoys stood beside the Potters, Weasleys and Longbottoms -surrounded by their children and grandchildren-blanked out the comments being made by the Minister-of-Magic as they paid homage in silence to those who had died in both of the wars and gave thanks to the intervention of Q and those star travellers who came to their aid from the future.

"The list of the honoured dead would have been longer if it wasn't for the Q's intervention" Harry spoke quietly after the Rememberance services had ended and the audience had dispersed for another year a small group stayed behind to share in the Halloween feast and then later pay homage to another event which even though only a few of them- Draco Malfoy and Maraga could be considered witnesseses.

"Yes the list would have been much longer." Draco agreed with Harry as he continued. "I am also especially thankful that the Q had commandeered the starship Voyager and then took Professor Snape and I along for the ride which brought Maraga and I together."

"Yes and I am sure that Dad treasured that moment he got his wish to be on board a muggle airy plane." Ron said as he thought back to the last battle and its aftermath. "But he didn't get to be on a airy plane. he was taken on board Voyager."

"I don't think he really knew the difference Ron." Hermione interjected. "It was muggle and he was able to see what it was like. I think that was what mattered."

"I suppose so. For an old wizard he certainly remembers quite a lot about that time but the memory of the airy plane is the one he remembers the most." Ron grinned, "I think Mum, Ginny and my brothers where rather awed by the way dad left us with the transpotting thingy. I had to remind them that I had the same experience and I came back in one piece."

Dulcis was quite grown up now, married with her own children who were attending Hogwarts and carrying on the Marauder traditions which made her father Sirius proud. Her pet Shla't called Vulcan however was not present as he had died at the ripe old age of thirty years with his mate ( Sirius suspected it was another gift from Q when he found it chewing his best dragonhide boots under the tree during Dulcis' first Christmas on Earth.) at his side.

There was still two pups from the last litter they had who were presently frolicking about with the little dragon known by the absurd name of Lollipop, by the hut near the forbidden forest that was still occupied by the now elderly Gamekeeper.

The adults laughed at the memories they had accumulated over the years while they and their now grown up chldren cast warming spells on the youngsters and themselves as the air around them cooled down.

One of the younger grand-daughters who was peering through the night sky toward where the monument stood asked, "What exactly is a vetrin? My grandpa, Grandma where called vetrins."

An elderly creaky voice answered the small child's question.

"A Veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank cheque payable to their country for an amount up to, and including, their life. That is beyond honour. I know that there are way too many people who tend to forget that fact as they go about their daily lives and only upon this day do they give a thought to all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom to live in peace, but I will always remember."

The little girl nodded in understanding then with a serious look upon her face she said. "And today is to honour the dead. So those who are known as a Vetrin are those who help us to remember. Thank you for 'splaining what the name vetrins means to me."

"You Are welcome." Professor McGonnagal smiled back as the child wandered off to where the other youngsters where waiting and looking up at the night sky, " What a smart child she is. "She is definitely Hermione's grand-daughter all right."

Harry turned around and hugged the ancient Witch who had last seen them only a few weeks earlier when they celebrated her one hundred and forty-fourth birthday. "Professor McGonagall! It is good of you to come."

"I wouldn't miss the service nor the chance to see all the children again." McGonnagal looked extremely pleased as she looked over the children gathered together. Some of them where of Hogwarts age and others where still a little young yet. "The youngsters seem to be a bit more interested in watching the stars tonight."

"I- I believe our children and Grandchildren wish to witness the end of Venificus Magus Professor " answered Draco as Maraga stood beside him with a few nostalgic tears flowing down her face.

Marga finally got control over her emotions enough to talk and whispered, "We received information that if we watched the skies tonight that we will see its final moments. I wanted to see it from here where our lives together truly started. And Grandfather..."

"I know your Grandfather would have loved to be here with us but he did live on for another forty years before passing away." Draco squeezed Maraga's hand gently. "The old planetary system has been gone for many, many years, But I understood from what Q explained that we will be able to witness its end now as it is something to do with the speed of light and how long it takes for it to come into range."

"I don't quite understand everything myself. But I wish to honour my Grandfather and those I know, who had been taken to another world to live by witnessing the end of the old." Maraga nodded.

"Among many other stories Vincere spoke of how life had been upon the old planet he grew up on and of the powers that came to the rescue." The elderly witch spoke softly in remembrance of the many discussions the elderly Magistrate had with her and other new friends he had made over the years, as she looked at Maraga, " I believe him when he said that Albus was taken back to that new planet to end his days in peace, where most of your people where taken."

"Yes ma'am, You know the story of our time and space travelling adventures." answered Maraga. " Not many will know the whole truth, except for our families and those who have lived through those days."

Draco and Maraga looked at each other and then back at their youngsters who where nearby chattering with the Potter and Longbottom youngsters about the stories they where told and what they would see tonight.

Draco continued, "The Q wanted to ensure the safety and exodus of every living creature from an ancient wizarding world to another planet that had formed in a galaxy not far from this one. Several hundred years or so from now our descendants will travel into space and possibly enter that galaxy to visit that wondrous planet."

"I know I and my Grandfather came here to this Earth from the distant past. Some of our friends who came with us have stayed either here or on Novus Venificus Magus and some of those who came with us t this planet have travelled on to the future. There are times I wonder how those dear companions who went to the future with Voyager are doing and if they remember us as we will have been long gone."

"I am sure they do. Vedreion the centaur and Starfoot wanted to travel with Voyager, as did Pollax and Leonia. I am sure they will be considered as family by Arturus and Draconus as well. Sirius and Dulcas certainly do." said Draco "I know that Griphooks decision to go with Mogar to live on Novus Venificus Magus was influenced by not only a sense of duty but a desire to find the peace and acceptance that he sensed while on board Voyager.

"Mogar will also be considered a Malfoy family member in our hearts." Maraga smiled as the facial image of the eager little Goblin came to her minds eye.

Draco nodded his head. "Yes he will."

"Of course, it was an unbelievably remarkable tale. I believe you called it time travelling to the past, present and future with the Q" Minerva nodded as she listened to the younger wizard. "Severus never returned back here afterwards. I have often wondered as to what ever happened to him. "

"No, he didn't. I believe he was taken back- or forward to the time where the new planet was created to live while he travelled as an ambassador. I have no idea as to when it was exactly but I believe he has found his own purpose." answered Draco. " The Q was rather vague as to when in time exactly he had transported Professor Snape."

"Best we do not know I suppose." Minerva said. "I hope he and Albus both get to live out their lives in a time of peace and and prosperity ."

"Yes, it is kind of strange to think that some of our friends, family and even the little elf, Starfoot are now living hundreds of years in the future." agreed Draco who knew – from Q, that he would meet most of them again some day after Maraga passed on but as a very elderly Grandfather in his own right. He kept that information to himself though- as he wished to live every moment he could with his loving wife and family. Though he couldn't help but wonder in passing which of his children would take that step into the future with him and who would stay behind.

"It is happening." Maraga said softly with tears standing and glistening in her eyes. even as their fellow travellers approached and acknowledged the professor who was standing nearby. "We will now see the end of the universe where I and my friends had been born."

At that moment an extremely bright glowing star burst into view in the black night sky above them. It outshone its neighbouring star clusters. A supernova generating a blinding outburst that was intensive as several billion suns erupted in a sudden thermonuclear explosion and then disintegrated- leaving behind nothing to suggest that there had once been an ancient wizarding universe that many eons before had been viable till it was destroyed and replaced with a new planetary system filled with the lives rescued by the Q with the aid of the Cardilians and Basaliskans, and Earth Wizards taken from several different timelines and brought together upon one fantastic voyage of adventure upon a starship known as Voyager.

Authors Notes:

So Here is where I end the story. I know there is a lot not said but I leave the adventures of our friends from Voyager and Harry Potter after the last battle and up to the epilogue to your imaginations. I do hope though that this attempt to combine the two worlds has been sufficiently entertaining.