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Lenora: I did not beg you, nor was it in any way shameless. ;-D. Yes, Athena and Tobias will be… Well, you'll see.

TartanLioness: Yes, Hermes and Hera are huge brats. But it lead to a very lovely moment between father and daughter, don't you think?

Quill of Minerva: Yes, children are spiteful. I know a lot about that cuz I was teased a lot in fourth grade, so I know how horrible they can be.

Mollisk: I did, I killed her. And I was hoping to have crying in my stories. Lol. Athena is so cute, isn't she?

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Chapter Nineteen: Together again…

Twenty years later…

"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride." Albus wiped away a tear of joy as he watched his precious daughter, his only child, get married to Tobias Snape. Yes, Athena and Tobias, who grew up together, went to school together, and were now in their mid-twenties, were getting married.

Albus had given up the position of headmaster two years earlier, finally feeling his age. And at the reception, Albus looked down at his daughter. She looked just like her mother, and his heart swelled with pride.

"Da'?" she asked, her mother's accent coming through. "It's time for our dance together." Albus smiled and, taking his daughters hand in his, brought her into the middle of the dance floor and began to dance with her.

"You know, Athena? I am really, really proud of you," he said.

"Thank you, Da'," Athena replied. "I wish mama were here." She looked at her father sorrowfully. Albus smiled.

"She is. She's here," he said, pointing to Athena's head, "in your mind, and here," pointing to her chest, "in your heart. Just as long as you allow her to be. And I'm sure that she would be as proud of you as I am." He kissed the top of her head and smiled.

They danced for another minute or two before Tobias cut in and, after shaking Albus' hand, danced with his new bride.

Ooooooooooo

Five months later…

Albus lay on the hospital bed, a horrible cough emitting from his mouth. Athena sat, looking sorrowfully at her father, a tear rolling down her cheek. Tobias sat there next to her, trying to comfort her.

"I don't think he's got much left in him," said Poppy as she came around the bed, placing a hand on Athena's other shoulder. "I think you should say your good-byes while you still can." Athena nodded and looked at her father while Poppy took a few steps back.

"Da'?" She waited for her father to look at her before she continued. "Hi, it's me. I just wanted to say that I love you very much." Albus smiled wearily.

"I… I love you too, sweetheart," he said, slowly pulling his hand up to rest on her cheek. Athena placed her hand over hers. "Do not be sad when I die. Remember what I said about your mother?" Athena nodded, tears falling from her eyes.

"You said that as long as I keep her in my mind and in my heart, she will always be with me." Albus nodded.

"And that is where I will be, as well. I'll be there, with you." Athena nodded once again.

"Besides, I have been waiting for twenty-five years for this moment. Now, I'll finally be reunited with your mother, the one and only woman I have ever loved in my life." Athena smiled and leaned over, kissing her father on the forehead.

"Good-bye, Da'," she said. "Tell mum hi and I love her."

"She knows," replied Albus. "Good-bye, my darling." He then laid his head down on his pillow and closed his eyes. He was dead. Yes, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, the defeater of Grindlewald in 1945, survivor of two dark lords, beloved husband and father, died, never to eat a Lemon Drop again.

Ooooooooooo

Albus walked, or rather floated, among the clouds in the sky and all the way into the Heavens. He felt all the worries he had ever had just fall off his shoulders. And as he walked among the clouds, a smile came across his face when he saw the one person whom he wanted to see than anyone else. She smiled warmly back at him.

"Hello, stranger," she said. Albus held out his arms and ran to her. She fell into his arms, and they both held each other, both inhaling the scent of the other. "I've been waiting for you, Albus."

"I know, love," he replied. He pulled back and looked at her. "I've been taking care of our wonderful daughter."

"I know, Albus," said Minerva. "I've been watching, and I liked what I saw. You did well, dear. And I'm very proud of both of you." With that, Minerva wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him soundly.

And that was the tale of Hogwarts' Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, and the Deputy Headmistress, his one, true love.

The End…

A/N2: I know that chapter was kind of short, but it is only an epilogue after all, right? I just wanted a somewhat happy ending. So, what better than to have a reunion, right? I mean, am I right, or am I right? Lol. Well, hope you guys enjoyed reading that story as much as I enjoyed writing it. I'm so happy, yet so sad cuz this is my last, and I mean VERY last, authors note. Send a review my way and, like I said before, make it count. I love you all. Look for any of my other stories. I am, forever yours, your faithful author, Always Hopeful.