Like all tales of love and war this one has an ending, a certain finality if you will. For, now the prophecy has been for filled, the Potter's can now begin upon a normal lifestyle - or as normal as life will allow.

"Mum!" shouted Diamond from the bottom of the palace stairs, "My Hogwart's letter is here!"

Kirsty turned from her position at the top of the stairs to find her excited daughter waving a letter at her. She flashed the young vampire a dazzling smile before daintily lifting her midnight black dress, so she would not trip, and making her way towards her daughter.

"I didn't think they'd let her go," commented a welcomed voice from the front door.

"Dad!" shouted Diamond, "you're back!"

"Hello love," he greeted, hugging his daughter, "and, my lovely wife, you are well?"

"Better for seeing you my emperor," she replied, smiling gently.

"Harry!" called Ginny, "Ron's got engaged!"

"What was that gorgeous?" he asked, brushing sleep from his eyes.

"Ron. Has. Got. Engaged," she repeated slowly, to make sure her husband understood.

"Anyone we know?"

"Do you remember a girl from your first year called Hermione Granger?" Harry nodded, "He met her again when he joined the department of mysteries last year. Apparently they got on very well."

"Brilliant," he yawned, "now come back to bed."

Kaisha had spent the entire morning interviewing prospective senior minister undersecretaries. Her last one had retired last week and she had two weeks to find another. For the hundredth time that day she wondered why she hadn't decided to run Hogwarts rather than the ministry.

The ministry had changed a lot since she had been voted minister. Magical creatures had recently been given equal rights, which allowed her niece to attend Hogwarts, and she now had an entire time of vampires in the auror department and at least and quarter of the other sectors were run by centaurs. All magical entities had all been given voting rights.

"I really can't wait until I've sorted this out," she moaned before inviting the next candidate in

In had taken a long time for the Weasley family to properly heal. Bill, Charlie and the twins had all found themselves wives and had produced Molly and Arthur many grandchildren - meaning the Burrow was still full of life. Both of the parents had been pleased to hear about their youngest son's engagement and were looking forward to the upcoming wedding. Ginny had married Harry Potter and had moved into Lord Griffindor's large estates. Kirsty Potter, who they still regarded as one of the own, had married the Vampire emperor and was a regular visitor with her daughter to her childhood home.

Snape and Black still remained in the Ravenclaw estate. Neither of the bachelors had found themselves a bride and enjoyed the peace the mansion allowed.

Remus had moved into a small cottage near the edge of the property with his new wife Tonks. This witch had the special ability to change her shape at will and, her animagus form being a wolf, allowed the couple to even spend the full moon together.

No stirrings of darkness have been heard since. The earth gave its powers to a chosen few for the final time - thus balancing the power. Maybe one day the darkness will creep back into our lives. However, for now, there is peace.