Alternate Ending

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A.N. Part of me wanted to end the story a different way. C.C.

As Hermione screamed his name one final time, Harry brought the sword of Gryffindor down onto his mother's headstone. As the grave marker was destroyed a large bolt of red coloured lightning struck Harry in the chest. Harry fell to his knees as he looked at his wife.

As Dumbledore crowed his victory for the world to hear, Hermione rushed to Harry's side. She cradled his head in her lap as the tears fell from her face and joined the rain on the ground. "Please don't die Harry, please don't go" she begged.

Harry's breathing was rapid and shallow. "Mione," he rasped, "please don't let our child forget about me. I love you Hermione Potter." Hermione leaned over Harry to kiss him one last time and he was gone.

Albus Dumbledore was celebrating his triumph in front of the devastated order of the lioness. "Fall on your knees before me and I may spare your worthless lives," he shouted. The members of the orders had gathered around their lioness and her fallen mate.

Aberforth Dumbledore stealthily picked up the sword of Gryffindor and silently made his way behind his brother. Just as Albus was proclaiming himself to be the ruler of wizarding Britain, the sword of Gryffindor sliced through his back and protruded from his chest. Albus looked down at his chest in disbelief. Without remorse Aberforth gave the sword a twist and wrenched the sword out of his brother's body. With no hesitation he bent down to pick up the elder wand and snapped the curse death stick in two.

Fawkes circled above Hermione and the order singing a song of mourning. Hermione stayed in the grave yard holding tightly to the man that she loved above all others. It was not until Luna whispered in her ear and helped her stand that Hermione left Harry's side.

Hermione had to be placed in St; Mungo's hospital for several days. It was bitter sweet when the healer informed Hermione that she was pregnant with twins.

The public demanded a state funeral for their hero. Hermione refused to attend. She knew in her heart that Harry would have hated this.

Hermione had insisted that the grave side ceremony be a private one. She stood crying at the foot of his grave supported by her parents. All three were dressed in black. Surrounding them were the Weasley's and Harry's closest friends. The headstone was a simple one.

Harry James Potter

Born July 31, 1980

Died December 5, 2001

Hermione took her wand and carved the words "Free at Last" onto his marker.

Amanda and Paul Granger had insisted in moving in with Hermione. With their help and the help of the faithful house elf Kreacher Hermione brought Amanda Lily and James, Paul, Sirius Potter into the world.

Every year without fail she would take her children to visit their father's grave. There she would tell her children stories of their father's adventures.

When it came time for her kids to go to Hogwarts, Hermione took up the position of Charm's mistress as Professor Flitwick had retired. She taught there for thirty years with her faithful companion Fawkes staying with here.

Hermione had watched her children grow up and have children of their own.

It was July of 2041 when Hermione was diagnosed with a terminal disease. She refused all help to cure her. She even denied her familiar Fawkes when he offered his tears to heal the tumors that had spread over her body in order to give her a little more time. "It's time for me to go old friend. Finally, I get to be with my Harry once more."

Hermione Potter died peacefully in her own bed. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren as Fawkes sang a sad song.