A/N- Hey everybody!! SOOOOOO sorry that I haven't updated sooooo long. I will not give you any excuses this time. Well, this will be the last chapter I write before I turn 14 tomorrow, so leave me good reviews for my birthday AND one year anniversary for signing up for fan fiction!!! YAY!!

I will now let you read the chapter…

The End of The Old And Start of The New

Harry POV

"It's amazing." said a hazy voice from far away.

"Well of course it is. He finished off Voldemort." said a second voice.

"I'm surprised he collapsed." said the first voice again. Ron?

"Well, so much happened in such a short amount of time. Also he always has something happen after every event." said the second voice which I knew belonged to Hermione.

"Well, you had just as much shock to deal with. He practically popped the question on you." Ron said bemusedly "And Dumbledore says you should have collapsed too. But I guess…"

"Are you saying I'm weak mate?" I said, slowly cracking my eyes open. It was evening and the lamps were on all around the hospital wing.

"Oh Harry! Are you alright?" Hermione asked nervously, standing up out of her chair to give me a hug. She burst into tears.

"Oi Hermione! Don't cry all over Harry. He's just woken up." said Ron, standing up too and clapping me on the shoulder. Hermione stepped away from me so he could hug me too.

"I'm fine." I said my voice dry.

"Ah Harry." said Madame Pomphrey "You have returned to us."

"I am fine." I said and started to get out of bed, but Hermione pushed me back into bed.

"Harry. Don't leave. You still have to stay for at least a day." Madame Pomphrey said sternly.

"Harry please listen and stay." Hermione said giving me the puppy dog pout.

I lay back down in bed and sighed. This was going to be a long stay.

Three Days Later

I ended up staying in the Hospital Wing for three days. Classes were not missed because they had been cancelled in lite of the recent events. Hermione visited with me every moment she could.

Anyhoo, I left for the tower with Hermione and as we were walking past the large doors of the Great Hall, she started to drag me towards them.

"Hermione. The tower is not through the doors." I said, trying to yank my hand out of her grasp.

"Just come with me and trust. I have a surprise for you." She said eagerly.

I followed her with curiousness written all over my face. When she opened the doors, there was a party waiting for me with a majority (cough Slytherin not there cough) of the school there. They all yelled "Harry!!" and surrounded me for everything that had happened. Then they lead me into the hall. It was set up like the Yule Ball, except there was a table for two at the front. Hermione lead me towards the table and everyone sat down when we had.

We enjoyed a delicious meal with all my favorite foods and desserts. And then we all danced the night away.

"I can't believe it is over." I said suddenly.

"Oh Harry. Please don't cry." Hermione said quickly.

"I'm not going to cry." I said snappishly "It's just dawned on me that it's finally over. I feel so old, but so young at the same time."

"Well, you have seen more than the average person." Hermione said hesitantly "But that's not what tonight is about."

"You're right." I said and took her hand and whirled her on to the dance floor.

As we danced to a slow tune, I wished that everything would stay the best forever. No Voldemort. No fear. Just happiness and love. And that is all I ever have and ever will want.

We danced the night away. The end of the old life and the start of a new.

A/N- Well guys. That is the last chapter of this story. Finished before my 14th birthday. What do you think?? Am I good or am I good??

So much thanks goes to every one of you. You are the inspiration that kept this story going. I would like to thank my friends who helped me through my writer's block times and everything else. I also thank you guys for being sooooo patient with me while I get everything together for this.

I guarantee that a sequel will be posted soon. For you all!!

Love you guys!!

-Katie

PS- Don't forget that my birthday is on November 16!!

This story was started on April 9, 2006 and finished on November 15, 2006!! I thank you all for the reviews!!