Title: Lost in the Abyss

Author: ShadowChild

Summary: Harry does something that brings everyone to reevaluate how well they know him. He tries to kill himself. Only one person cares enough to find out why.

A/N *dodges tomatoes* I know I know it's been a while… but blame the school system for making me go 7-3 five days a week…

          Two years after that night on the grounds Harry Potter stood in front of a mirror in a small room at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where he lived, working as a teacher. He looked himself up and down staring at the suit he would wear this day. Someone approached him in the mirror and put a hand on his shoulder. Harry looked up to see Ron grinning at him.

          "You ready for this mate?" Harry grinned. The spark had now returned completely to his eyes and the depression that had overcome his manner and appearance through out his mid-teens had been long gone.  

          "Ron I've been ready for this since I was fifteen." Ron grinned wider then stopped and feigned seriousness.

          "Just treat my little sister well."

          "I wouldn't dream of treating her any other way." Ron grinned again and cuffed Harry on the back.

          Ginny Weasly soon to be Ginny Potter also stood in front of a mirror as her mother braided flowers into her daughters flowing red hair. Ginny grinned uncontrollably she was so happy she wanted to squeal with delight.  She felt incredibly beautiful in the long white dress Harry had bought her. This day was one she'd waited for, for a long time. A blond haired little boy came up to her. He  was barely taller than her waist. He wore a small suit and tie and he grinned up at her with baby teeth.

          "I hafta go see Daddy now right? An' get the rings?"

          'That's right Luke. I'll see you later."

          "K, love you Mummy." Even though he'd called her mummy for ages now it still touched her heart.

          "I love you too Lukie." As he trotted off to the other room her mother pinned the last braid in place. Ginny spun around happily as all her dreams fell into place.

          The afternoon sun shown on the Hogwarts grounds as the guest gathered in the magically conjured seats on the lawn. Dumbledore stepped up to the podium and a hush fell over them. Harry and Ron stood next to them. Harry was so happy that he felt as if he might burst.

          First down the aisle came Luke walking carefully and proudly as his Grandma Molly had instructed and holding the pillow as if it might blow up at any second. He finally came to a stop next to his father who placed a hand on the small boys head. Then came Ginny. Harry thought she looked ravishing. She held onto her fathers arm and when he let go she kissed him. He joined her mother who sat a tear trickling down her face as she smiled for her daughter.

          When she stepped up next to Harry the look that passed between them was one of pure love. Dumbledore cleared his throat and began.

          "I have watched these two grow from children to wonderful young adults. They have survived trails beyond normal people their age and they possess an undying love for each other and for Luke the boy they're bringing up to be a fine person like themselves. And now with out further ado let us begin." He preformed the ceremony and pronounced them man and wife. It couldn't come soon enough for Harry and when he was given permission he kissed Ginny long and hard. They celebrated all evening. Then as he and Ginny left the reception Ron pulled him aside.

          "Hey mate now you can have a kid of your own without having to rely on your aunt and uncle." Harry laughed knowing Ron meant it in jest. Truly he hoped to do just that. He and Ginny wanted a large family.

          They had one. Luke ended up with four brothers and sisters. Theirs was a happy family with love to spare.

A/n Well… that's it. It's been a wonderful ride. And the sooner you review the sooner I start posting my new story!!!