AN: Last chapter of this story. Read the authors note at the end,

Lemons in this chapter. Had to do to it.

"I failed. I just know I failed," Hermione wailed as the Gryffindors made their way back to the Tower.

Lavender scoffed, "Doubtful."

"Really, the potion was supposed to be navy blue and it looked more black to me," Hermione said.

"At least yours wasn't orange," Neville told her.

"At least your cauldron didn't blow up," Seamus interjected.

"He makes a good point," Dean told his girlfriend. "At least you have both your eyebrows."

Seamus hit Dean with his elbow.

"Don't worry, "Lavender told Seamus, "I can draw the other one on for you."

"Lovely," Seamus rolled his eyes.

"I failed, I just know I failed," Hermione wailed again causing her friends to groan in frustration.

Dean pulled her to his side and kissed her cheek. "You did fine," He promised.

Graduation came before they knew it. There was going to be a party after the ceremony. Hermione was asked to give a speech and that had her stomach churning. She was also worried because she knew the Weasley's would be at the ceremony and the party and that meant seeing Ron again.

The night before graduation Hermione was practicing her speech in the mirror. "-And moving into our future we-and as we move into our futures we-" Hermione hit herself in the head. "This sucks."

"It will be fine," Dean mumbled from his place on her bed. "You will do fine."

"And you know this how?" Hermione asked skeptically, "Been reading tea leaves?"

Dean snorted, "I leave that to Lav," he said. "She always bought into that shit." He looked up from the Quidditch magazine he was reading, "Have you thought anymore about the employment situation?"

Hermione whined and put her hands to her face, "No, but I have to have a decision made by tomorrow. I have never been so indecisive but I just can't figure out what I want this time."

"Just go with your gut," Dean told her.

"I hate when people say things like that," Hermione sighed.

Dean chuckled, "You need to relax. Come here." He put his magazine down and held out his hand to her.

Hermione smirked, "Let me guess, your suggestion for relaxation will involve me getting naked?"

"Of course," Dean said. "How else would you relax?" He waggled his eyebrows at her, "Now, come here."

Hermione smiled and moved toward the bed, "I think I rather like this bossy side of you."

Dean pulled her onto the bed and asked, "Oh yeah?"

"Mmhmm," Hermione replied.

"Strip," Dean growled.

Hermione pulled her tank top over her head and threw it on the floor. Then she shimmied out of her pajamas shorts and knickers. Hermione felt a rush of adrenaline as she saw the hungry way Dean eyed her. "Your turn," she said.

"Nope," Dean gently pushed her onto her back. "I am calling the shots tonight."

Hermione whimpered. Dean leaned over her and crushed his lips to hers. Hermione gripped his shoulders tightly. Dean's hands found their way to her breasts and he messaged them as his tongue explored her mouth. His fingers pinched her nipples and she arched into his touch.

Dean pulled his mouth from hers and kissed his way. He kissed her breasts before he sucked a nipple into his mouth. "Dean!" Hermione moaned. She tried unsuccessfully to remove his shirt.

"Stop that," he pulled away and swatted at her hands. Then he moved lips back to her body kissing down her flat stomach, her pelvic bone and finally to her core. He used two long fingers to open her lower lips and licked her. Hermione groaned and bucked against his mouth.

Dean inserted two fingers into her tight channel and then flicked her clit with his tongue. "Oh gods! Dean!" Hermione cried. Her fingers twisted the blanket beneath her as she writhe in pleasure. She was so close.

"Come on love," Dean urged. "Let go, baby."

His husky voice, coupled with ministrations and the lustful look in his dark eyes drove her to the edge. A few more pumps of his fingers and stroke his tongue and she went over. She screamed his name as the pleasure washed over her and rocked her body.

Dean sat up and grinned at her, "Relaxed now?"

"Hmm," Hermione sighed. She laid there for a moment and then pulled herself together. She sat up on her knees and pulled at his shirt. Dean helped her get his shirt, pants and boxers off. Hermione directed him onto his back and then kissed him. She could taste herself on his tongue. She kissed her way down his body as he did to he earlier.

When she reached his hard erection she kissed the tip and then took it into her mouth.

Dean groaned and threaded his fingers into wild tresses and lightly held her in place. Not pulling, not pushing.

Hermione could feel his eyes on her as her head bobbed up and down. She reached her limit about 3/4's of the way down and wrapped her hands around the rest of his length.

"Fuck, Hermione!" He moaned as he tugged her hair slightly. "That's so good. I'm so close."

Hermione hummed around his manhood.

"Hermione, I am coming." He tried to pulled her up but she wouldn't move. His body stiffened up and he cried out as he spilled into her mouth. "Fuck!" His hands slipped from her head.

Hermione moved up to lay beside him. She wiped the excess of his release from her mouth.

"That was-" Dean panted. "I-you-"

Hermione laughed, "You ok baby?" she asked.

"You're wicked," Dean laughed with her. "I love you."

"I love you too," Hermione sat up, "Let's get ready for bed. We have big ay tomorrow."

The graduation ceremony went well. Dean was proud when Hermione received the very first Albus Dumbledore Award for Academic Excellence. Her speech went off without a hitch and she brought the house down. He expected no less from the amazing woman he was in love with.

After the ceremony (which was held outside) everyone went to the Great Hall for a party.

"Can't believe this it," Neville said with a sigh as they all looked around.

"I know," Lavender agreed sounding as if she might cry. Seamus wrapped an arm around her shoulders and she patted the back of his hand.

"Hello all," Ginny greeted her friends as she came over hand in hand with Harry Potter.

Harry shook hands with Dean, Seamus and Neville. He gave Lavender a peck on the cheek. "Where's Hermione?" Harry asked.

Dean pointed to where Hermione was sitting with Kingsley Shacklebolt.

"Decision time, huh?" Harry asked.

Dean nodded.

Harry cleared his throat, "Dean, can I speak with you?" He jerked his head to indicate he wanted Dean to follow him.

Dean shrugged his shoulders at his curious friends and then followed Harry.

Once they were far enough away from prying ears Harry spoke, "Look, I wanted to thank you."

"Thank me?" Dean echoed. "For what?"

"For being there for Hermione. For making her happy." Harry explained. "Hermione is like my sister and she deserves the world. I want nothing more than for her to get everything she wants. You have been good for her, I think. I know she is happy and she loves you."

Dean nodded," I didn't mind it all. This has been the best year of my life. I love being with her."

Harry smile, "Great but just know if you break her heart then I will break your face."

Dean scoffed, "Did you break Ron's face?" he asked.

"Not quite but close," Harry told him.

"You don't have to worry about me," Dean assured his former dorm mate. "I am in love with her and I am not going anywhere until she makes me."

"Good for you," Harry said with a grin.

Dean felt a pair of arms wrap around his waist and a small body press against his back. "Hello love," Dean said.

"Hello," Hermione said.

"well, I will leave you to it," Harry said. He kissed Hermione's cheek as he walked away.

Dean turned around and wrapped his arms around Hermione, "So, you have a nice chat with Kingsley?"

Hermione nodded, "I made my decision."

"I figured," Dean said. He fidgeted nervously, "And?"

Hermione smiled, "I decided to take the job at Department for Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures."

"Good for you," Dean kissed her. "I kind of thought that would be the one."

"Yeah?" Hermione asked. "It was the one that felt right. "

"What about your housing situation?" Dean asked.

"How would you feel about getting a place with me?" Hermione asked.

"I was the one who suggested it," Dean reminded her.

"Oh yes, " Hermione laughed. "So, you still in?"

"I am," Dean told her. "But where are you going to stay until we find a place?"

Hermione grimaced, "I don't know."

"I am sure my mum will be glad to have us just until we find somewhere," Dean assured her.

"I hope so," Hermione replied. "Now, let's go join our friends."

"Sounds like a plan." Dean let Hermione lead him back to their group.

Hermione was nervous as she approached the Weasley family. "Hello," she greeted them.

Molly turned and smiled at Hermione. She opened her arms, "Hello dear."

Hermione allowed Mrs. Weasley to hug her tightly.

"Your speech was lovely. Congratulations." Molly whispered.

"Thanks," Hermione said. She pulled away and hugged Arthur and all the Weasley boys except Ron who pretended like she wasn't there.

"So, what are you plans now, Hermione?" Fleur asked her.

"I just accepted a job offer from the ministry," Hermione told them. "I am going to be starting at the Department for Regulation and Control of magical creatures in two weeks."

"That is a great place for you," Percy told her.

"Where will you be living?" Molly asked.

Hermione cleared her throat, "Dean and I have decided to move in together."

Ron's eyes shot over to her, "You're moving in with him?" he demanded. But Hermione could see he wasn't mad. He was sad.

"yes," Hermione told her ex- boyfriend. "Ron, I was hoping that you and I could-"

Ron walked away before she could finish the sentence.

"I am sorry," Hermione told the Weasley's.

"Hush," Molly said hugging Hermione again, "You have nothing to be sorry for."

"Hello Dean," Charlie said.

Hermione pulled away from Molly and looked over her shoulder. Dean was approaching the group with a shy smile.

"Hello," Dean greeted them.

"Congratulations," Charlie told Dean. "Just heard you an Mione plan on shacking up."

"Charles," Molly warned her son.

Hermione looked over to where Ron was standing talking to Seamus and Neville. As if he could sense he gaze Ron looked over at her. He looked so hurt and she hated that but there was nothing she could do. She just hoped one day they could be friends again.

The next day they took their last ride on the Hogwarts express. Dean wasn't a sentimental person by nature but he understood the enormity of this day. Hogwarts had been the first place he ever felt normal- like he belonged. It was where he met the best mate he ever had, ever would have, Seamus. Where he fought a battle and watched people die. Where he met Hermione...

Dean looked over at Hermione who seemed as lost in thought as he was. It was then that he realized this wasn't the end of something, it was the beginning. He and Hermione were starting a new life together.

When they arrived at Kings Cross Dean said goodbye to Seamus .

"Buck up," Seamus told Dean once they released each other from a tight hug. "We will still see each other. We will always be mates."

"Aye," Dean agreed. "You can come over when Hermione and I get our new place."

"I better be your first guest," Seamus laughed. "Trust me, you'll get sick of me."

"That would never happen," Dean punched his shoulder.

He looked over and saw Hermione saying a tearful goodbye to Ginny and then to Lavender. When they were done he walked over to her and hugged her.

"You ok?" he asked her.

"It's all so sad," Hermione whispered against his shoulder.

"I know," He agreed. "Ready to go?"

"Are you sure your mum won't be mad that I am staying there?" Hermione asked.

Dean scoffed, "She would be mad if you stayed anywhere else. We won't be there long. We can start looking for a place tomorrow."

"That sounds so grown up, doesnt it?" Hermione asked.

"But it feels right," Dean replied.

"It does," Hermione agreed.

They walked out of Kings Cross hand in hand- ready to greet the future, together.

AN: Whew! This is the end of my first Dean and Hermione story. Thanks to everybody who followed me on this journey. You all made me super happy with all of your positive responses. I loved this story. I have a sequel planned (I planned to right sequel before I even posted chapter 1 of this story) Be on the lookout for it. Thanks again. I love you all.