IM SOOOOO SORRY THAT THIS TOOK ME SO LONG TO UPDATE! i truely appologize but i had some computer troubles and then i got so loaded with homework that its just not even funny... i really appologize but i hope this super long epilogue will help.

PLEASE READ THE END NOTE AFTER READING THE EPILOGUE. DON'T FORGET. IT'S IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

Besides that, enjoy! this is the end ofthis story!

DISCLAIMER: i dont own harry potter. JK Rowling Does and she's awesome

Ginny opened her eyes. The bright sunlight shone through the window of her dormitory. She sighed. She and Hermione were back at Hogwarts. The past summer had proven itself to be the best and worst of her life. She missed those who had died, especially Fred. At the same time though, she'd had the first summer for a long time that was care-free. This summer was so different from every previous summer she'd had. She and Harry had gone to visit Teddy numerous times, and he told her everything that had gone on while they were on the run. They'd spent many summer nights talking to their hearts content. Of course, they weren't able to spend all night together because though the family knew they were dating at that point, they had no idea the two were engaged. Only Molly, George, Ron, and Hermione knew and that was how they'd wanted to keep it. Well, until three days ago. The day before Ginny and Hermione left for Hogwarts, Ginny and Harry had announced their engagement. Now that the news was public all six Weasley men pulled Harry aside to "talk". His face once they were done was priceless. Just remembering it made her laugh.

This year, September first was a Friday so she had Saturday and Sunday to get prepared for classes and such. She'd just woken up and looked at the clock. Ten, wonderful. She sighed happily again, noticing her other dorm mates were already gone for the day.

Venturing into her trunk, she grabbed the envelope that Harry had wanted her to take to Hogwarts with her to keep it safe. Plus, he had wanted to take a breather from everything that screamed "boy-who-lived" and this was one way he could do that. A constant reminder of the parents that died for him was one of those things. Though he hadn't said it out loud, she knew it was implied. He'd given her permission to look through it and since she had nothing better to do, she did. She brought the envelope to her bed and carefully poured out its contents. Smiling at the letters, she looked at the box and enlarged it. She opened it and found the jewelry box. Looking at where her ring used to live gave her splendid shivers.

"Who the hell are you?" she heard a man's voice say. She dropped the box and squeaked.

"James! That was rude!" A woman scolded as Ginny began to panic. She jumped off of her bed and looked around the room for the two people whose voices she'd heard. "Please forgive my husband, he is quite the idiot. And if you don't know where our voices are coming from, why don't you look where you opened our envelope." Ginny was shaking as she slowly trembled back towards her bed. Ever since the battle, no one surprised people. This was why. Her flashbacks from the battle set in as she realized that there was a source less voice ringing through her head once again.

As she approached the bed, she saw what looked to be a picture frame. No, it can't be. She finally saw the rest of the picture. James and Lilly potter were smiling at her excitedly. She reached out her hands and gently grabbed on to the sides of the frame. Making sure to keep the frame even, she sat down on her bed and stared at the two who she had dreamed of so often in her youth.

Lilly and James Potter read the inscription at the bottom of the frame.

"You're… you're… you're Harry's parents." Both James and Lilly laughed.

"Is it really that hard to believe? I'm sure you've met us." Lilly said brightly.

"Well… you remember the conditions Lils…" Both of the people in the portrait's eyes turned darke and their laughter and excitement was wiped off of their faces.

"What conditions?" Ginny heard herself ask. She was intrigued.

"Well, we were magically set to wake when Voldemort's soul was gone from the earth and we were in the possession of one of Harry's dear friends." Lilly replied.

"Yes, we were magicked on October tenth, 1981. Mind telling us the date Miss…"

"Weasley, Mr. Potter. My name is Ginny Weasley." James smiled as she continued, "And the date today is September second, 1998." James and Lilly were silent. Ginny began to feel extremely uncomfortable. Sorrow was etched onto their faces as their happy faces changed. "What's wrong?"

"Well, we were hoping that we'd be able to wake up sooner is all." Lilly said quietly. "When can we see him?"

"Well, I can call him on our two way mirrors now if you'd like."

"Two-way mirrors? Like the ones I made for Sirius and I?"

"Well yes but not quite. Harry made us ours." She didn't want to tell him about what happened to his mirrors due to the smile on his face when he'd mentioned them. She went into her trunk and grabbed the mirror that she was sure Harry would have with him.

"Bloody Hell Ron!" Harry laughed hysterically as Ron and George told the story of when Fred and George pranked Ron into thinking that Luna Lovegood liked Ron. Of course, this had been when they were much younger just before first year. Innocent little 10-year old Ron had been playing Quittich with his brothers when they spotted Luna and Ginny playing a few feet away from the goal post.

Suddenly, Harry felt the two-way mirror vibrate in his pocket. "Sorry guys, that was hilarious but Ginny's calling." Ron twitched as George laughed and gave him a wink. Harry just smiled as he got up from the couch and went up the stairs to Ron's room. He wanted to be able to talk to Ginny alone.

When he was at the top of the stairs and about to enter Ron's room, he took out the vibrating mirror and tapped it with his wand. Ginny's beautiful face showed up and he smiled. "Hello love, what's up?"

"Hello Harry! Enjoying your last weekend before Auror training starts?"

"Yes, very much so. George and Ron were just telling me about the time that the twins made Ron think that Luna liked Ron. It was so funny."

"I'm glad you're enjoying yourself. But I have something I think you should know. You know that portrait that your parents left you in the package?"

"Ya?"

"They woke up."

"Thank you so much Headmistress." Harry said as he stepped out of the fireplace. Minerva McGonagall was the headmistress and since the fireplace in her office was the only one connected to the outside world, Harry contacted her as soon as he could to see if he could visit.

"Oh it was really no problem and now that you aren't a student any more please call me Minerva." She flashed him a smile and turned to her desk to get back to work.

Harry quickly left the Headmistress's office and ran the whole way to the Gryffindor Common Room. The halls were empty since almost everyone was outside on the beautiful day. But, of course, he could care less. All that mattered was that he could finally have a real conversation with his parents while he wasn't afraid of dying. It would be a wonderful change.

Harry reached the common room but was unable to get in because he didn't know the password for the fat lady to let him in. He took his mirror out of his pocket and called Ginny.

"Gin I don't know the password."

"Oh sorry Harry, you know what I'll just come out and get you." She flashed him a smile as she canceled the connection. Within a minute the portrait door was open and he saw Ginny's face shining brightly back at his.

16 1/2 years later (aka 17 years after the battle, James is in his first year and Teddy is in his seventh)

"Oh Harry, what am I going to do with you?" Ginny said as she fixed Harry's tie.

Harry chuckled at his wife. "Ready to go?" Today was the 17th anniversary of the war and Harry was to give his annual speech. He liked to keep it short, just mentioning that those we love will never really go away and that good will always triumph and whatever else he could think of for that year. He really didn't like the speech or the attention part. The only reason why he went was because all the members of the DA and those who fought against Voldemort would be there and it was a great way to see them all again in the same place and catch up with them. It was also a great chance to make sure no one would ever forget what a dark wizard like Voldemort was capable of.

"As ready as I'll ever be. But Harry, don't forget to talk to Teddy today okay?"

"Don't worry, I will love." Harry grabbed her hand and he apparated just outside of the Hogwarts gates. Ginny would come later with Albus and Lilly because Harry needed to talk to Teddy and help set up for the ceremony. Neville was waiting behind the gates for him. He smiled at his old friend.

"Hello Harry."

"Hello Neville."

"So," Neville began as he opened the gates and they began to climb the carriage that was carried by the not-so-invisible thestrals, "how's being Head Auror going for you?"

Harry blushed. He'd been head Auror for the last ten years. He didn't want to be Head Auror but since he was the only real option he took the job reluctantly and did his best to be fair. "I'll tell you if you tell me how it feels to be Headmaster of Hogwarts." Neville laughed.

"Touché." The headmaster smiled widely."You know, Percy has been thinking of retiring. I think he wants to go back into the ministry. That would leave our defense position open." Harry was silent. He was pleasantly surprised. Denis Creevey, the brother of Colin Creevey, was his deputy. He would do a wonderful job as Head Auror. And teaching Defense would mean that he would be back with his old friends and someone that he had been aiming to make into a new one. Hermione was teaching Transfiguration, Ron was the Flying coach, and Draco Malfoy was the potions teacher. He smiled.

"I think that would work. I think that would work very well Neville." The carriage stopped and the two got out. The sun was shining and the new spring was echoing through the Hogwarts grounds. There was already a small stage set up near the lake and chairs were beginning to be set up by the prefects, head boy, and the head girl. One of which was Teddy Lupin. "Neville. Do you mind if I steal Teddy for a moment. I need to talk to him."

"Of course Harry, whatever you want. Besides they're already ahead of schedule they were only supposed to have just finished the stage." Neville smiled as he went towards the entrance of Hogwarts, "I'll be back. I need to get the faculty to begin rounding up the students."

Harry watched his old friend walk into the school. He could still remember the time when Neville received his remembrall. He smiled and remembered Teddy. He turned and saw that Teddy had already seen him and was on his way to say hello. "Harry! Harry! You're already here!" Harry smiled at his godson.

"Teddy. Just the man I wanted to talk to." Harry said as Teddy hugged him. "I've already asked your headmaster if I could steal you. Do you mind?"

"Oh of course not just let me tell the prefects." Teddy ran back to the other students as Harry began to walk towards the forest. He stopped at the edge and remembered the last time he was in the forest. 17 years may be a long time, but Harry remembered everything vividly.

"What's up Harry?" Teddy said breaking Harry's trance.

Harry figured that just telling him would be the best way to give him the package. "Teddy, I have something thing for you. Before my parents died, they knew they were being hunted by Voldemort. They made a package for me incase anything bad happened to them. Your mother and father made one for you too. They asked Ginny to keep it safe since they knew we would eventually get married. Don't tell anyone but we were secretly engaged during the war. I must say she gave me a reason to keep going. Anyway, I have it here. Would you like it now or after the ceremony?"

Teddy was silent. Harry didn't press him because knew he just needed a moment. He could read Teddy like a book. Sure enough, a minute later, Teddy said, "Now please. I just want to have it. I'll be at the ceremony though. I just want to know it's real."

Harry nodded remembering when Remus gave him his envelope. He felt like he was passing along a sad tradition.

"You'll be a great man Teddy. Don't ever forget that." Harry said as he walked out of the forest knowing that Teddy would follow.

"I know I usually come to this podium every year and commemorate the end of the Second Wizarding War." Harry said, opening his speech, "But this year I decided to say something different. Today I want to differentiate a group of people, both live and dead, that gave us the ability to celebrate our lives today." Harry looked at Ginny sitting next to Teddy with Lilly, James, and Albus sitting next to them. As he looked at the pride in Teddy's eyes, he couldn't help but feel grateful for a single envelope that affected his life in more ways than he could ever imagine.

OMG wow i just finished my first story :D like im all done!

NOW THE IMPORTANT ENDNOTE THAT I HOPE YOU DIDNT FORGET

I have a poll on my profile for you to take. I am working on two stories and a oneshot right now and i really want to know which one i should put up next so please help me out!