Warnings for the fic: Slightly A/U, doesn't follow Epilogue's timeline and ignores some info from JKR not included in the books. Adult language and situations.

Warnings for the chapter: Quidditch commentary, Lee Jordan, retired Quidditch player

Disclaimer: HP is not mine.

A/N: Much thanks to Jenn for being a patient and helpful beta. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all of your help and hard work. Also thanks to Foria who gave me encouragement at just the right time.

Chapter 11 - Epilogue

"It really is a great day for Quidditch here in Japan with beautiful Mount Haku as our backdrop. The teams are getting warmed up after the excellent show of the countries' mascots. My name is Lee Jordan and I'll be one of the English announcers today, along with Finbar Quigley, retired captain and Beater for the Ballycastle Bats."

"Thanks, Lee. It's an honour to share the box with a veteran World Cup announcer. This is the third game for England and this is the game that could make or break the team. Japan has been strong in the last three World Cups and their first two games against Luxembourg and Egypt were hard fought. In the end, however, it appeared Japan's unique flying styles and incredible teamwork proved that they were the better team."

"While England is already in second place points-wise, Japan has a history of keeping their opponents' scores low. Of course we are going to be slightly biased for our home country, but I believe that this England team has an excellent shot at getting past Japan. Our Chasers, both the regulars and the reserves, work so seamlessly together that it's like poetry on a broomstick."

"I agree, Lee. Additionally, our Beaters are strong. I can't say I've ever seen a pair work together that well, can you?"

"Well, Finbar, I can, although the beaters I'm thinking of never went on to play past Hogwarts. They were a set of twins and seemed to read each other's minds. I will say that Harding Winters and Jett Goshawk have that same flawless collaboration that makes you wonder if they know what their partner is thinking."

"I agree. As a former Beater, I can say that being able to anticipate your partner is even more important than anticipating where the Bludger will go. Besides excellent Chasers and Beaters, our Keeper has the lowest goals-scored percentage in the Tournament as we speak. Salima Abbas has protected the goals at Holyhead for years and her numbers are astounding. I wish we could have had her back in the eighties."

"She was just starting Hogwarts when you could have used her, Finbar. It goes without saying, of course, that Harry Potter is one of the best, if not the best, Seeker in the world. Throughout his entire career, which began at Hogwarts at age eleven, he has been beaten to the Snitch less than ten times. Folks, he's been a Seeker for thirteen years. That kind of record is unbelievable. Only Viktor Krum from Bulgaria can say he has beaten Harry Potter to the Snitch two times, one of which Potter had a dislocated shoulder and a broken leg. Krum is the only other Seeker to have a record even close to Potter's with twenty-five defeats, three of which were to Potter."

"I think it's safe to say that Japan, while excellent, has their work cut out for them. For England, a defeat by Japan will only make their standing in the overall tournament difficult if Japan keeps the scores low. A win for England, however, will not only help the points, but boost morale. In this tournament, it's the mental game that will be the ultimate factor over who wins and who goes home."

"That is an excellent point, Finbar. And now, ladies and gentlemen, it is my honour to announce Team England. Playing in the position of Keeper is Salima Abbas. In the position of right side Beater and Captain, Jett Goshawk, while left side Beater is held by Harding Winters. Our Seeker and resident destroyer of Dark Lords, Harry Potter! Sorry, Harry, I couldn't resist! Last, but certainly not least, the loveliest Chasers in the Tournament: in the right side position is Emily Aubrey, in the left side position is Fleta Maddock, and in the centre position, and being introduced this way for the first time, is Ginny Potter!"

"The Quaffle has been released and possession goes to the new Mrs. Potter. I have to ask, Lee, when did this happen?"

"A flawless pass to Maddock, back to Potter, and then to Aubrey, who shoots, but is blocked by Japan. Well, Finbar, Harry proposed to Ginny right before their first game against Iceland and they were married in a small ceremony during the short time back in England between their last game in Brazil and leaving for Japan. Nice save by Abbas and the Quaffle is flown down the pitch by Potter. Japan's Keeper dodges a Bludger that was hit by Winters and Potter scores! Anyway, they've been married for almost a week now, and I must say it was a lovely ceremony. If I may say so, it's about damn time, Potter!"

A/N: Yes, the story ends right here.