After a War ((Old Copy))

Chapter 24 Book 4

The bride and groom from both weddings were set to dance together directly after the wedding, Maya and George danced together, and then Hermione and Draco were to dance together. And with that, the bridesmaids and their boyfriends danced, and the best man and Maiden of honor danced, since Maya was already with George, Solomon danced with Stella, and Makayla obviously got stuck with Fred. Because life was good today. 

"You're the best person I could ever ask for." Hermione whispered, her head on Draco's shoulder and her warm breath hitting his neck. After the first song, everyone else was allowed to join in the dancing, when the first song ended, Draco's parents approached. Draco looked at Hermione for a moment and then wrapped his arms around his mother quickly. Hermione hugged Lucius and smiled.

"Thank you Hermione, iv never seen him so happy." Narcissa said, Lucius nodded at Hermione and then hugged Draco while Hermione swapped and hugged Narcissa.

"I would do it every day if I could." Hermione replied happily. The couples began to dance as the evening lulled on.

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Meanwhile. . . .

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After the dancing was through - Which in Makayla's case was fairly awkward, so awkward in fact, that she stepped on Fred's toes. . . . . Three times. . . - Makayla stood in front of the Mirror of Erised, she saw Adventure, Athena with her, along with Pickett and Newt, it was a dream world, she could do whatever she wanted with no restriction.

While Fred stood next to her and looked into the mirror, he didn't really mind that she'd stepped on his toes, it wasn't like nobody had before. In the Mirror, he simply saw nothing, just what was already there, which didn't make much sense. He was Kay standing next to him, but it seemed she had put on a little weight, and her dress had changed to look more like a wedding dress then a Maiden of Honor's.

Then Makayla's vision faded, and she just saw Fred standing next to her, smiling.

"So, are you really going to come work at the shop with me?" Fred asked subtly. Makayla's gaze was fixated on the mirror but then she snapped into reality.

"Oh yeah, mhmm. I plan to at least. If it's still ok." Makayla said as she looked up to the taller ginger.

"Oh definitely, you're always welcome there, I think there's an extra room in the flat if you want it, me and George had our own rooms and then there was a guest bedroom.

"I think I can do that for a while, at least until Maya and George get back from their honeymoon." Makayla offered, Fred nodded.

"That'll be the plan then," Fred concluded, then he looked back at the Mirror.

"What do you see?" Makayla asked nervously. She wouldn't read his mind, she hated reading his mind, afraid of what she'd find.

"Nothing much. . . " Fred said almost silently. She didn't have to read his mind, it was all in his eyes, there was nothing else to say.

"Oh, ok. . ." Makayla said, she sort of sidestepped away while he wasn't watching.

But in the Mirror he could still see her standing there. He looked over his shoulder and sighed.

"One day." He mumbled under his breath, he looked at the Mirror once more and then wandered off to find his brother.

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Again, Meanwhile. . .

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Avon appeared suddenly at Solomon's side right as he was about to say something to Stella. Solomon sighed deeply before biting his lip.

"I'll be right there." Solomon whispered to the whimsical black haired woman, she nodded and disappeared to where only Solomon knew where. Then he looked back at Stella. "I have to go."

"Why? Is everything ok?" Stella asked cautiously. He sighed again and brushed her hair behind her ear, he wouldn't get upset, he knew this was coming, he knew he had to go.

"Yeah, everything's fine, iv just gotta go, and I cant promise that I'll be back. . ." Solomon whispered. He tried to take a step back but Stella only took a step forward.

"Can I come with you?" Stella asked quickly, grabbing his hand. She was making it hard to leave, especially so suddenly.

"It's too dangerous." Solomon said with yet another sigh, he glanced over his shoulder to see Avon waiting. She was already opening the portal. "Look, I'm being hunter Stella, and not by normal people, I have to lead them away from everyone here, and then you'll all be safe." Solomon explained further.

"Well, what about you? Why are you the only one that has to risk your life?" Stella insisted.

"Because, its me or them, and its my choice, and I choose me, I'm so sorry, I wish I could have stayed longer." Solomon said, he leaned forward and kissed her cheek, and pulled his hand away from hers gently.

"Draco!" Makayla called, she'd obviously read his mind that he was leaving, he was practically screaming his thoughts, not on purpose, but he was screaming them anyhow. Draco and the others came over and realized what was happening. Solomon was a few feet away from the portal and everyone was around him at the same time. Draco, the first one to fully realize what was fully happening, reached out his hand and shook Solomon's hand and then pulled him into a hug.

"We're going to miss you," Hermione said as she pulled him into a hug.

"I didn't get to know you very much, but it'll still be tough without you around as much." Makayla said sweetly. She did side glance at Avon, probably curious as to why she couldn't read her mind. Avon wasn't exactly human, which would help with the whole mind reading thing.

"Solo. . ." Maya said with tears glossing her eyes. "My little bro." Solomon rolled his eyes and hugged her.

"I'm only a few months younger than you."

"Still counts," Maya whispered as she squeezed him tightly.

"And we arent blood-related."

"Still. Counts." Maya insisted, slightly harsh but with a smile. Stella grabbed Solomon's hand once more and smiled at him.

"Love you," Stella whispered. Solomon nodded.

"Love you too, tell Jenna I said goodbye, and make sure your mother stays well." Solomon said gently, Stella grabbed the back of his neck and pulled him towards her, pressing her lips to his and then let him go, she still held his hand as he slowly backed into the Portal. Avon went through first, then Solomon slowly disappeared and Stella's hand wasn't able to go through the portal as she lost her grasp on him. And he was gone. And then it was time for even more goodbyes.

"Alright, I and George are going to Paris, and then we'll be back at the shop soon," Maya said as she hugged Hermione.

"I guess Bella will be staying in Malfoy Manor and such and then Willow will be staying with her Boyfriend?" Hermione asked kindly.

"Yeah, Bella said something happened to Voldemort, he disappeared at some point, and all the death eaters have freed again, she says he didn't tell anyone what was going on, but she suggested that you and Draco actually activate your dark marks," Maya explained, Hermione nodded. Draco watched as the portal Solomon went through disappeared.

"Yeah, and we're going to America for the honeymoon." Draco said, snaking a arm around Hermione's waist. She looked up to him with wide eyes, she didn't know until now.

"Really!?" Hermione yelped.

"Yup, I'm not telling you where, but we're going to America," Draco said.

"And I and Pans are going to help at Hogwarts, the teachers are short-handed and need some help, and we'll be popping into Weasley's Wizard Wheezes allot," Jack informed everyone.

"We're all going our own directions. . ." Hermione said quietly.

"I love you guys. We'll still see each other all the time, and I swear we'll have to do a major get together for a proper birthday for Justin." Draco said. And then the rest of the night was simple goodbye's.

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