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A/N: Several people have asked for an epilogue to this story so here I am obliging.

Alicia's Fifth Birthday

"Harry have you moved those tables yet? Is the bouncy castle safe? Do you think we've got enough chairs out?" Amy Potter bustled about the kitchen double-checking all the food they'd brought and prepared for little Alicia's fifth birthday party.

Harry chuckled and grabbed his wife as she peered at the hedgehog-shaped chocolate cake for the tenth time that hour. Wrapping his arms round her waist he kissed her floury cheek and reassured her, "Everything's ready. The food all looks excellent, Colin is standing by with the camera and Alicia's friends are set to arrive in half-an-hour."

"Half-an-hour?! I've got to get changed, oh and there's no time for a shower." Amy started panicking again.

"You have time for a shower; I can hold the fort while you get ready. Besides Sirius will be here early so he can make himself useful."

Amy smiled up at her husband, "I love you, you know that."

"I know, and I love you too. Even if you are covered in flour. Go on, I'll distract our little girl."

Harry happily watched Amy dash up the stairs to the bathroom before walking into the sitting room. "Daddy!" Alicia squealed, running at him clutching her new teddy bear. Harry bent down and swung the giggling five-year-old into his arms. "How's my little princess?"

"Not little anymore Daddy, I'm five now!" Alicia declared, puffing her chest out in pride.

"Right you are. And because you're a big girl now we're relying on you to be on your best behaviour for your party." Alicia nodded solemnly, well, as solemnly as an extremely excited child could. "I pwomise Daddy. Can I go on the bouncy castle now?"

Before Harry could answer that she had to wait for everyone else the fireplace seemed to explode in green flames and a man with dark hair was chucked out of it. "I hate the floo." He muttered, picking himself off the floor. Spotting Alicia he made his way over. "Hello sweetheart, come say hello to Uncle Padfoot." Sirius made to take Alicia off Harry but Harry moved backwards much to his daughters annoyance.

"Padfoot! Padfoot!" She chanted, wriggling and holding her arms out.

"You'll get soot all over Alicia's nice new party dress!" Harry flicked his wand at his godfather to remove all the soot before handing Alicia over. "Come on, you two can help me pick out the music. And remember Siri there are Muggles coming so no magic allowed.

"No magic." Alicia echoed, after a pause she added innocently, "So why did you turn Uncle Padfoot's hair purple Daddy?"

"Harry!"

"I didn't, I swear!" Harry held his hands up in surrender and narrowed his eyes at his daughter, who realising she might be caught wriggled out of her distracted Uncles arms and ran outside into the garden, giggling madly all the way.

Sirius ran a hand through his hair, turning it black again, then with a wink in Harry's direction he set off after Alicia shouting, "Come here you little monster, Uncle Padfoot's going to repay that with lots of tickles!"

"He'll never grow up, will he?" A voice from behind Harry startled him, "Remus! I didn't hear you arrive. You're early."

Remus placed his gift on the coffee table and smiled, "I thought I'd come give you a hand setting up."

"Thanks," Harry nodded, "Amy's upstairs getting ready and Sirius isn't going to be much help."

"No," Remus agreed, following Harry into the kitchen, "It looks like he's already had a go at that flan."

"Oh no, at least it wasn't the birthday cake."

"At least what wasn't the birthday cake dear?" Amy appeared, dressed in a simple blue dress that just reached her knees, her hair swept up in a high ponytail.

"You look perfect." Harry said, leaning over for a kiss but Amy was distracted by the missing food.

"Sirius is here then?"

"He never changes," Harry smiled fondly, "Sykes is just as bad, yesterday we caught him gobbling up the apple pie."

Remus laughed, "Must be a dog thing. Where is Sykes?"

"Sulking, Alicia tried dressing him up before breakfast."

"At least it wasn't me this time." Remus grumbled.

XX - An hour later - XX

Harry sat, exhausted, on the lawn next to his two best friends, his wife and her brother. "Worn out dear?" Amy smirked.

"You would be too if you spent an hour chasing hyper five years olds around the garden."

"Sirius managed it and he's older than you. Look, he's still going." Hermione said innocently, her hand on her stomach. She and Ron were expecting their first child, they'd only just found out and were sickeningly sweet about it. Not that Harry could blame them. Lee laughed and stood up, "I'll take over for a bit. I've been wanting a go on that bouncy castle since I arrived."

"I've been thinking." Harry started,

"Dangerous." Amy commented.

"I'm serious. I've been thinking about...about having another child." Harry stroked Amy's cheek softly, making her shiver slightly.

"I've been thinking the same." She admitted, taking his wrist Amy guided Harry's hand so that it rested on her stomach. "I'm sorry, I forgot to take the pill when Amy was sick."

"Sorry!? Don't be, this is brilliant news!" Harry grinned, and then his face dropped slightly.

"What's wrong?" Amy asked nervously.

"It's just...I was kinda looking forward to trying to get you pregnant." Harry winked at her.

Amy hit his chest, Ron rolled his eyes and Hermione exclaimed, "Harry, really!" As they laughed together Harry noticed Amy's eyes straying to where their daughter stood, blindfolded trying to pin a tail onto a cardboard donkey, cheered on by all her friends (and Sirius) as well as Sykes the dog barking madly, tail wagging happily.

Harry shuffled closer to Amy and put his arm round her shoulders, "The party seems to be a success."

"Mmmm." Amy leaned back into his embrace.

"Just think, this time four years ago you defeated Lord Voldemort." Ron was the first to mention what everybody else had been thinking all day.

Four years ago, on Alicia's first birthday, the Order had received a message that Lord Voldemort and his forces were attacking Hogsmead, on his way to Hogwarts. A devastating battle took place in and around the village, causing destruction and many deaths, but in the end Harry had triumphed. Just before Voldemort was killed Harry had taken great pleasure in informing him about the loss of all his Horcruxes, the news so enraged the Dark Lord that he began to make more and more mistakes. Eventually, Harry found room in the duel to utter the killing curse. It had been the one and only time he'd used the spell but he succeeded in banishing the feared tyrant from existence forever. Luckily the Death Eaters hadn't breached the school's walls and all the students inside were safe. However, Hogsmead was utterly destroyed. It had taken another long year of restoration work but homes had been rebuilt, business saved and life continued. In the centre of the village stood a huge memorial made of white marble, with a black marble base, inscribed upon were the names of all those that perished, not only in the battle of Hogsmead but throughout the course of Voldemorts siege. Frank and Alice Longbottom were also mentioned, at the request of their son, Neville, a renowned war hero.

Harry closed his eyes and remembered, as he did every year, those who gave their lives to protect the wizarding world. Amy gently kissed his cheek. Harry opened his eyes and smiled sadly. Today was a good day, a day to celebrate and remember. Today was his daughters birthday and she deserved all the happiness in the world.

The End