Author's Note: And here is the end of this tale! Kinda sad to see it go, to tell the truth! It was one of the first stories I had started when first becoming a member of the fanfic community, and I really did not want to end it honestly. I know it is a bit of a cliche, but is the best way to end this story. I had finished this right after writing the previous chapter. I wanted to stretch it out a bit more, but knew it was best to post it as soon as I had finished going over it one last time. I hope you all enjoy this last chapter, and I hope you all enjoyed the story as much as I enjoyed writing it!

Fifteen years later...

Apollo McGonagall-Black races towards the gleaming red train when he sees his cousin Scorpius Malfoy heading into the doorway. "Wait up little cousin," he shouts as he runs closer to the carriage.

"What have I told you about running, Apollo?" Artemis shouts causing the young wizard to stop in his tracks. "There is plenty of time for you to board the train. Now why don't you come back over here and say goodbye to me and your mum?"

The teen trudges back towards his mothers and sighs. "But mum, I'm in my fifth year now! Aren't I a little too old to be seen saying goodbye to my parents?" He runs his hand through his black shoulder-length hair causing one of his slightly pointed ears to peek through his locks.

"Nonsense, Apollo," Bellatrix tuts as she adjusts a giggling toddler on her hip. "Besides... you didn't say goodbye to Callisto. You know she will miss you terribly."

"Hug 'Pollo!" Callisto demands, her green eyes sparkling mischievously.

The young wizard smiles as he takes his younger sister into his arms and hugs her. "I will miss you, little one," he states as he playfully ruffles the little girl's curly auburn hair causing Callisto to giggle again. He stands up as he looks over his mothers' shoulders and stares into the distance.

Both witches turn around when they notice their son looking past them, they smile when they see a group of people walk towards them. "Hermione! Luna!" Bellatrix exclaims as she waves them over.

"We had hoped we would run into you two," Luna says with a smile. "Isabel was hoping she could ride in the same car as her cousins, Apollo and Scorpius."

The little girl in question moves from behind Hermione and edges closer to the two older witches. "Hi Aunt Artemis and Aunt Bella," she says quietly as she tries to hide in between them.

"She is just a little startled at all the people here at the train station," Hermione states with a smile as she watches Artemis kiss the top of Isabel's head.

"I think I would be a bit nervous too... also, considering this is her first year... I would be terrified," a feminine voice says from behind the group. They all turn around and watch as Narcissa and Andromeda make their way towards them. "Have any of you seen my son and grandson?" Narcissa asks as she looks about the train station searching desperately for the blonde wizards.

"We saw Scorpius board the train already," Apollo replies as he sets Callisto down and gives both witches hugs. "I haven't seen Uncle Draco though."

"Don't worry, Cissy," Andromeda says as she gently pats her sister's arm. "His wife is about to have a baby at any moment, he probably just dropped Scorpius off and headed back to St. Mungo's to be with her."

"He had us bring Scorpius," Harry replies as he joins the group along with Ron, Romilda, Cho and Ginny. "Pansy had just went into labour right before he was going to bring Scorpius to the station. Since we were bringing Fred and Lily we thought, why not?"

"Where are your children? We didn't see Fred and Lily when we got here," Artemis asks as she looks around for them.

Romilda laughs as she rests her hand lightly on Ron's shoulder. "Well, you should know how Fred is... he takes after his father. He raced over to the train and automatically harangued the old witch who pushes the treat cart. I just hope he doesn't go through all of his money before he even makes it to Hogwarts!"

The group laughs as Ron pouts at his wife's admission. "I know they all know me, but did you have to bring up my eating habits being passed on to our son?"

Ginny wipes the tears from her eyes as she tries to stop laughing. "I think Lily chased after him," she replies when she finally controls her giggles. She wraps her arm around Cho's waist and sighs. "It seems odd, you know? It feels just like yesterday that we were all fighting against Dolores and her stupid ideals."

Hermione nods her head in agreement as memories of that dreadful day flood her mind.

The group pauses at the edge of the Forbidden Forest when they hear Artemis grunt in pain. Hermione is the first to turn around to see the half-breed sorceress fall to the ground. "Artemis!" She shouts as she runs towards the fallen witch.

"Hermione, please move" Madam Pomfrey says stiffly as she pushes past the young woman and kneels down beside the unconscious witch. "We have to get her to the Infirmary now," the medi-witch states sternly as she looks at the rest of the group. "She has had a lot of dark magic thrown at her and she is very weak. I am actually surprised she is still alive."

Bellatrix kneels down beside Madam Pomfrey, a pleading look in her eyes. "Please tell me you can save her!"

"I will do my best."

"Oh, here she is now!" Ginny says knocking Hermione out of her musings. Lily Weasley-Chang runs towards her parents and wraps her arms around their waists.

"Mum! Can you believe Fred at seven pumpkin pasties in ten minutes?" She turns to her uncle and frowns. "I don't think he feels too good now. He ran towards the loo after eating them all and locked the door on me when I tried to make sure he was okay."

Romilda rolls her eyes and walks towards the train. "At least we all arrived early, otherwise, I would have to hear about this escapade from Minerva."

Artemis chuckles at the mention of her niece. "I could hear her now, 'Master Weasley needs to control his anxiety in other means than by eating excessively. Some of the house-elves spoke with me and insisted that I put the young wizard on a diet. They are worried that he will lessen the pantries more-so than any other student or professor in Hogwarts.'"

Bellatrix shakes her head and softly slaps her lover's shoulder. "Come now, Artemis, do not worry Ron and Romilda. You know they can not help the fact that their little boy is nervous about his first year! Do you forget Apollo's first year?"

"I remember!" Andromeda exclaims as she starts to chuckle. "He hide in the baggage car the whole ride and nearly scared poor Minerva when the train had arrived and she could not find him! She, Hagrid, and Filius spent hours looking for him, until at last they spotted him sitting in the corner of the carriage with his trunk and owl cage pulled around him so no one could see him. Luckily, it was Minerva who spotted him, otherwise he would still be sitting in there!"

"Ha. Ha." Apollo retorts, rolling his eyes in the process. "What did you expect me to do? I didn't know any of the children there and I was pulled away from my whole family!" He rubs his neck and continues, "I didn't realise that Aunt Minerva and all of mum's friends would be there though... even though my parents told me as much, I really didn't believe it."

Artemis smiles as she nudges her son in the stomach. "But you got better! And you surprised your whole family when you were placed in Gryffindor House. I guess all the time you spent with your Aunts and Uncles really affected your outcome!"

"As much fun as this all is..." Narcissa starts as she continues to look about nervously. "I must really check on my son. I really wished he had sent me a message... I would have been there instead of helping Andy see Teddy off for his final year."

"Oh go on, Cissy," Andromeda says as she pushes her younger sister towards the gates. "Who knows... maybe they will have a girl this time. You always wanted a little girl of your own!"

Narcissa turns back around and waves to the rest of the group before Apparating to St. Mungo's. The whistle on the engine blows loudly letting everyone know that it is departing soon. "All right, you lot," Artemis says sternly before looking at all the children in front of the group. "It is time for you all to board the train. I want you all to be on your best behaviour. It is your first year, so I know you will all be a bit nervous, but do not worry... your cousins, Teddy and Apollo, have been in Hogwarts for quite some time and they will be more than happy to help you with anything. Now go on... you don't want the train to take off without you!"

The children nod their heads in agreement and hug their respective parent before dashing off to the train. The large group of family members wave as the train starts slowly chugging away from the station. With a sigh, Bellatrix scoops up Callisto from the ground. "I can't believe that they are all so grown up," She murmurs to Artemis as she stares at Hermione, Harry, Luna, Ginny and Ron. "It feels just like yesterday that they were still in Hogwarts and that terrible nightmare of a day was upon us all."

Artemis wraps an arm around the dark-haired witch's waist. "I know what you mean... it seems odd that we all have come together after that year and still stay in touch with one another to the point that even our children are inseparable. Quite amazing actually."

"And we all have you to thank for it all," Bellatrix says with a smile as she leans down to gently kiss Artemis on the lips. She clears her throat to gain everyone's attention. Once everyone looks her way, she begins, "No use standing around here anymore... let's go welcome the new addition to the family!"