He who must not be Loved. [d.m]

7-24 (Bonus chapter)

"The rivalry continues, then?"

Draco was in the kitchen, preparing a meal for a small get-together.

We'd kept in contact with all of our friends. I'd invited Harry, Ginny, Hermione, Ron and Theo over.

"What are you making?" I asked him, walking into the kitchen. "Try it." He said, getting a spoon for me. He blew on the hot soup before pressing it against my lips. I took it in my mouth, swallowing it.

I hummed in response, "not bad, Dray." I said. He smirked proudly. "Lily, I told you that was mine!" I heard Scorpius shout. Well. They were here.

I walked out, greeting them all. "Lily. Give it to me." Scorpius said again. I rolled my eyes. "Go to the bedroom, Lily." Ginny huffed, giving me a smile as we walked towards the dining table.

Theo soon walked in, Astoria beside him. I forgot to mention, even after Pansy's death.. Theo decided to keep living. He decided to live for her. I smiled at him and Astoria as they walked towards Draco, greeting them.

"Dad, look! Scorpius and I learnt a new magic trick!" Albus said, looking at Harry. Draco and him exchanged a glance. I rolled my eyes playfully, a small laugh escaping me. "It's been 19 years, guys." Hermione sighed, sitting beside Ron. "My point exactly." I said, sitting beside Draco. "The rivalry continues, then?" Theo chuckled.

We looked to our side at Albus, Scorpius, Lily, Cassie, Hugo and Rose playing a role play game. "I'd say no." Ginny said.

While the rest were chattering, I got up, walking towards the large painting in the living room. Theo and Draco joined beside me as we looked at the portrait of the four of us. Me, Draco, Theo and Pansy.

"She would want this, wouldn't she?" Theo sighed, not taking his eyes off Pansy's picture. She looked so young. All of us did.. but she would be forever young.

"She would've loved this." Draco corrected, putting an arm around Theo's shoulder.

She really would. She's probably looking down at us with a smile on her face. She knew this is exactly how we'd be.

I miss you, Pans.