Chapter 16: Freedom.

'Harry Potter and Sirius Black Innocent!'

'Malfoy in Shame!'

'Manor to Be Rebuilt For True Owner!'

'Malfoy-Granger Wedding Off!'

'Dark Wars Over?'

'Pettigrew Alive?!'

Headlines hit the paper, ever since Harry Potter came clean with proof of his and his godfather's innocence. The Ministry was in total shock when the two criminals stepped right into the office unarmed, but with an air of confidence. And with direct proof of their innocence. The two had been shocked to find the Dumbledore was there, mysterious sparkle in eyes and with a smile upon his face. A large committee meeting had been held, with Harry and Sirius there, tied up, for security measure, even though Dumbledore thought that tying them up was unnecessary. The will was the original, confirmed by a witch who kept all records of family belongings. But that was not enough, so Veritaserum was brought it. As the two criminals went into a faze, they answered all the question's fired at them, all being the truth coming out. After long decisions…the two were made free men. As soon as they were free…the press questioned the Ministry and the ex-criminal's.

"Mr Potter! Mr Black! Any quotes for the Prophet?" asked a reporter, as they stepped out to a sea of reporters. Camera flashes flickered everywhere, and there was noise amongst the crowd.

"Well…as one famous Scot said a long while ago…" Harry started to state. He turned to face Sirius, who grinned with acknowledgement.

"FFFFFRRRRRREEEEEEEEDDDDDDDOOOOOOMMMMM!!!" They both yelled out loud startling the reporters, as Sirius had made a flashing banner, and Harry amplified their voices. The crowd behind the press laughed. Harry and Sirius recognised them as the villager's of Godric's Hollow. Harry grinned and waved, and then he saw familiar brown hair make it's way across the sea of reporters. Hermione ran through them all, not caring if she trampled on any reporter. Harry passed through the sea of reporters. Hermione ran into his arms, and they embraced right in front of everyone there. Hermione hugged Harry tightly, thinking if she let go, he'd leave. Harry placed a hand under her chin and pulled her up to face him. She was beautiful, like an angel.

" I love you Hermione," he whispered and quickly covered her lips with his in a sweet kiss. Some cheers were heard from the villagers and the press took some pictures of the scene. The slowly parted, Hermione thinking she might cry.

"Before anything else happens," Harry said. He held her hands and bent down on one knee. He kissed her hand, and pulled out a shining diamond and emerald ring.

"Hermione, would you marry me?" Harry asked gazing up at her with hopeful green eyes. The crowd gasped as they saw him there, proposing in front of everyone. Some tears flowed from Hermione's long lashes, flowing like little streams.

"Yes, Harry, I will." Her whispered response came.

It was a small winter's wedding, held in the kirk in Godric's Hollow. Hagrid was honoured to do the service. It had the strictest of privacy, as only friends that were truly close to the couple were allowed to come. Joy and laughter filled the whole day, as dancing, speeches and a lot of embarrasing drunk moments came with it. The Manor was rebuilt and present to all friends. Harry made a memorial to his parents. Water lilies were placed on the pond, as a silver stag looked over it. Peace was restored, and everyone would remember the man who; robbed the rich, to fee the poor.

The End.

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Oh! I'm so sorry for the long delay, but I was really busy! Please forgive me! I'm gonna be back for Easter, and I have some nifty idea's too!

Well…the whole shout of 'freedom' came from 'Braveheart.' William Wallace was a great man, and I wanted to use that quote!

So…that's it for now…but I won't be gone for too long! Until next time…

Mithua ^-^

12/3/02