Howdy all! To start with, I in no way own Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Hogwarts, etc., etc. If I had, the outcome would have been much different. Secondly, my friend Mark Chapa read this story and began to question what Harry went through during his life. So, due to his request and my wanting to have a little fun, I added an additional chapter highlighting his life. It turned out doubling the length of the original story. There were a few minor changes to it as well to make everything work. I hope that you enjoy the new and improved story. By the way, thank you Mark for the suggestion and the beta work.

Chapter 6- Death's Doorstep

Harry shifted slightly in the chair as he leaned back. He noticed that he felt different. His chest no longer hurt from the cutting hex from Voldemort all of those years ago. His arms and legs felt strong once more. He realized what had happened in the last few seconds. He rose from the chair he was sitting in and turned around. He could see his body still in the chair he had just left. Smiling slightly he turned toward the woman crying in his former office. Striding around the desk, he stopped next to her chair and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. Immediately she looked up toward his position. Her mouth was agape trying to form words, but none came. He could see her head turn toward the rear of his desk and he repeated the gesture. He could see the shining figure of his likeness. The once black hair had changed to silver over the years, but the same emerald green eyes shone brightly as ever.

Harry returned his gaze to the witch. She had settled down to a degree, gathering her courage. He patted her shoulder once again and exited from the room.

A lightness in his step spread to his heart as he climber higher to the blinding white light in front of him. He continued down the path increasing his pace to almost a run. After several minutes he came to a large stone gate much like the entrance to Hogwarts. Beyond the gate, Harry could see rolling hills with homes dotting them. Trees scattered among the dwellings brought a sense of peace and belonging to his heart and soul. Pausing at the steps he settled down onto them closing his eyes he began concentrating on the one thing that he had missed in his life. Within seconds a warm touch appeared on his shoulder causing him to open his eyes and direct his gaze upward. His eyes connected with warm chocolate ones, causing slow streams of tears to cascade down his cheeks.

With surprising quickness, he leapt to his feet embracing the woman in front of him in his arms. He pressed his lips against hers savoring the sweet taste of strawberries on them. Slowly and methodically his explored their shape and softness. After several minutes of the passionate kiss Harry broke contact and leaned his forehead against hers. "I have missed you Hermione. I love you with all of my heart."

"I know, Harry. I love you too."

Harry stared into the chocolate pools enjoying the moment that was shared between them. He could see that she had not changed since their last meeting. "You are beautiful." Slowly Harry dropped to one knee. He could hear a deep breath being drawn into the woman of his dreams. "Hermione, would you marry me?" He could see a sparkle of light in those eyes as he asked the question.

Hermione dropped to her knees to join him, placing her lips on his for another passionate kiss that continued for several minutes.

After breaking the kiss, they once again rested foreheads against one another savoring the moment.

"I will take that as a yes, then?" Harry queried.

"Of course silly, I will marry you."

Harry released a nervous breath that he didn't realize that he was holding in.

"Why don't we go inside? There are a lot of people who want to see you." With that being said they rose from their knees, wrapped their arms around each other, and walked inside for eternity.

The End