Katie and Y/N were slowly meandering towards the Great Hall. Y/N was not in a rush to get there. It was time to announce the winner of this year's House Cup, which was unfortunately Slytherin.

As Y/N and Katie got to the giant doors, they paused, Y/N leaning down and whispering into Katie's ear:

"I really don't want to watch this shit".

Katie giggled but before she could speak another voice sneered at Y/N- Draco and his idiots had sauntered up.

"Finally got yourself a pure blood did you L/N?" Draco snickered.

Y/N glared at Draco, the cocky smirk on the blonde's face quickly being replaced with a panicked one. He gripped his throat, his face reddening as he tried to gasp and hit Crabb on the shoulder, unable to breathe in.

Draco grew more panicked as Y/N's lip curled up even more, a sadistic smirk growing on his face.

Katie looked between the two boys before she jumped in front of Y/N, cupping his face with her hands.

"He's not worth it babe...hey look at me"

Katie managed to pull Y/N's attention towards her, kissing him passionately. His hands landed on her hips as Draco gasped in relief, tears in his eyes as he inhaled deeply, fleeing from the magical assault and into the Great Hall as quick as his legs would carry him.

Y/N was surprised by the ferocity of the kiss, feeling Katie lick his lip before a throat clearing was heard, quickly followed by a harsh almost-yell of:

"Really! Is that necessary at the entrance to the Great Hall Bell, L/N?"

Y/N looked at the Professor, half smiling half stunned. Before he could say anything Katie had jumped in happily:

"Sorry Professor, but I had to stop my boyfriend from getting in a fight somehow".

She blushed a little and giggled as she finished speaking. Professor McGonagall looked extremely unimpressed. Y/N raised an eyebrow in surprise as his Head of House scowled at him.

"Yes I heard. Take your seats quickly!" the Professor snapped. Y/N looked at her even more puzzled as he was pulled away by the hand by his girlfriend.

The couple sat between Y/N's friend group and Katie's. Two seats had been saved for them, Y/N sat next to a smiling Hermione, Katie next to him with Alicia Snippet on her other side. Angelina, Lavender, Ron and Harry sat across from them.

Y/N side hugged Hermione, his hand quickly being pulled and placed in Katie's lap. Y/N looked up at the Slytherin banners lining the hall and grumbled:

"Place has never looked so shit"

He looked over at the House Point Hourglasses. There were substantially more emeralds in Slytherin's hourglass than there were rubies in Gryffindors.

"Even with the Quidditch Cup win we are still that far behind? Ignoring the 180 points we lost for Norbert I still earned a shitload this year. What the hell happened?" Y/N asked in frustration.

The twins looked over with a guilty expression from further down the table.

"Snape and Filch caught us with our stash" Fred answered guiltily.

"Took a House point for every item they found" George continued.

Y/N chuckled at the pair.

"It would be a bit hypocritical of me to berate you for breaking the rules, wouldn't it"

The twins smiled at each other in relief while Katie rubbed Y/N's arm and kissed his cheek. She rested her head on his shoulder as the Headmaster stood at his podium to talk:

"Welcome all of you! Welcome to our last feast of the year. Another year gone, and what a year it has been!"

The Headmaster was speaking cheerfully but Y/N noticed Albus glance at him repeatedly.

"Hopefully your heads are all a little fuller than they were, you now have the whole summer ahead to get them nice and empty before next year starts."

Dumbledore chuckled at his own joke.

"Now as I understand it, the House Cup needs awarding. The points stand thus: in fourth place, Gryffindor, with 252 points; in third place, Hufflepuff, with 352 points; in second place, Ravenclaw have 426 points and in first place Slytherin who have 482 points.

The Slytherin table exploded with cheers and hands smashing down on their table. Y/N did his absolute best to not mentally curse them all into oblivion. Katie notice her boyfriend, the look of rage on his face. His hand, which had been on her lap, was now balled into a fist on the table.

She grabbed Y/N's left hand, interlocked their fingers and kissed him on the cheek. She spoke to him, saying:

"No one blames you for losing points. Well no one but Percy, and he's a knob. Even my sister said it was unfair and she's Head Girl".

Y/N calmed slightly, turned and kissed Katie on the lips. He whispered:

"Thanks Katie, I needed to hear that".

She smiled after the kiss, and Y/N turned back to look at Dumbledore. He turned further though, seeing a look of hurt on Hermione's face. He leant over and whispered:

"It's not your fault 'Mione. I was the one looking after Norbert. It's my fault we lost those points".

Hermione looked Y/N in the eyes. She appeared momentarily confused, before realisation appeared on her face and she answered:

"Oh, the House Points... Yeah... Thanks Y/N"

Y/N smiled and as Slytherin had finally quietened down, Dumbledore continued:

"Yes, yes, well done Slytherin. However... recent events must be taken into consideration".

The room suddenly became still. Y/N glanced over at Malfoy. His arrogant cocky grin had suddenly faltered. Dumbledore looked directly into Y/N's eyes and smirked:

"I have a few last minute points to award. Let me see, yes... to Miss Lavender Brown, for knowing that sometimes it takes out of the box actions to bring a friend back to their senses I award 20 points".

The Gryffindor table clapped loudly. Y/N spoke directly to Lavender's mind:

Still feeling that slap Lav.

Despite still being furious at Y/N she couldn't help but chuckle.

"To Mr. Ronald Weasley, for heroic self-sacrifice and the best game of chess seen in many years I award 40 points".

Ron turned purple in pride, the table clapped louder than last time. Percy yelled out about that being his brother.

"To Miss Hermione Granger..." Y/N gently elbowed her in the ribs. She jumped and giggled, gently slapping Y/N on the arm.

"...for the cool use of intellect and logic, in the face of fire, I award 50 points".

The table erupted in the loudest applause of the day so far. Hermione dropped her head to the table as Y/N rubbed her on the back. He again spoke to her directly:

I couldn't have done what I did without you down there Hermione. Don't ever forget that.

He leant down and kissed the back of her head. When she finally emerged from the table she was still blushing. Harry smiled at her before noticing the look Katie was giving Y/N. She looked furious. Y/N was too busy fussing over Hermione to notice.

"To Mr. Harry Potter, for facing terrifying fear head on, I award 50 points"

More applause. In the space of a couple of minutes Gryffindor had gained 160 points and were nearly into second place.

Albus waited for the hall to settle. The smile on his face faded as he grew a look of sincerity. He looked directly to Y/N as he continued.

"Finally.... To Mr. Y/N L/N..." Katie squealed and wrapped her arm around Y/N's waist.

"...I can confirm the stories travelling around campus the past few days are true.."

There were a lot of gasps heard in the hall. Y/N felt a thousand eyes fall on him.

"Professor Quirrell was indeed possessed by a wraith.... of Voldemort".

Gasps, shrieks, panicked whispers echoed throughout the hall. Dumbledore continued to stare at Y/N who stared back, even as he felt Katie squeeze his thigh.

"Mr. L/N... Y/N... did indeed fight them both. He demonstrated bravery and skill far beyond not only a first year, but any underage witch or wizard. He did, when presented with no other option, kill the Professor. So I feel it is only fair... To Mr. Y/N L/N, for standing tall in the face of overwhelming odds. For pushing through the unbearable pain of brutal torture and multiple cruciatis curses to protect his friends..."

The whole hall gasped again. Hermione's head dropped.

"...and for vanquishing a dark wizard posing as a Hogwarts Professor I award him 70 points."

The whole hall apart from Slytherin erupted in applause. The teachers, including Snape, clapping just as loudly. Hermione hugged Y/N from one side, Katie pulled Y/N back to her and wrapped him in a passionate kiss, breaking it suddenly to say how proud she was of her boyfriend.

Angelina yelled suddenly from the other side of the table over the noise: "We're tied with Slytherin!"

Dumbledore waved his hands, asking for calm.

"Finally, it takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends. I thereby award Neville Longbottom 10 points."

The hall erupted again. Neville looked beyond shocked. Everyone around him hugged him. Y/N spoke to him in his mind.

Told you you were a true Gryffindor. I'm proud of you Nev.

Neville looked at Y/N shocked, but with tears in his eyes.

"Now unless my maths is off, I believe some redecorating is necessary" Dumbledore grinned and waved his wand. The Slytherin decorations were replaced with Gryffindor ones.

The Headmaster proclaimed proudly:

"Gryffindor wins the House Cup!"

The three tables erupted again. Most of the Slytherin's looked like they were about to cry. Y/N smirked as he thought he saw Malfoy was crying. The Gryffindors celebrated the feast like it was Christmas.

-~-

The two groups of friends had exited to a courtyard. Y/N was sat across from Hermione and Lavender. Katie was hanging off him as he was levitating a leaf around his hand.

"Can't believe we won" Ron said happily.

"Can't believe you really did all that Y/N" Angelina said shocked.

Katie wrapped her arms around Y/N even tighter.

"I can't wait for you to meet my parents. You're going to spend so much time with us over the summer" she exclaimed happily.

"Yeah, that might be tricky" Y/N chuckled.

"Why? Why won't you come round my house?" Katie asked sulkily.

"Can we go somewhere to talk? Privately?" Y/N asked.

"Of course" she smiled but still with a sulk.

The couple said goodbye and left hand in hand. Y/N smiled as they walked. He was enjoying spending time with Katie. It almost made him forget....

... and there it was again. It was like a stabbing pain in his chest. He kept trying to block thoughts of Hermione out, but his feelings kept returning to him. He was caught in his thoughts as they exited the castle and found a secluded spot to sit.

Y/N sat leaning on a rock, Katie instantly sitting on his lap, straddling Y/N and facing him.

"So what do we need to talk about baby?"

Y/N pondered the question. How exactly did he explain his life?

"Well..."

-~-

Y/N explained everything he could without jeopardising operational security. Katie had already heard the rumours of his childhood. Y/N clarified them, Jacob, his training.

He didn't mention any part of why, only what. Katie had nodded and smiled the whole way through, but it was clear it had upset her.

"So. You ok?" Y/N asked. Katie teared up a bit and smiled before hugging Y/N tightly, whispering:

"Yeah just feel bad for you baby"

Y/N hugged her back. After sitting for a while in the embrace Katie began to speak again:

"So how about this? You owl me when you can, and when you get done with Jacob we can organise something?"

Y/N appreciated her understanding. She pulled back from the hug and smiled with teary eyes.

The sun was starting to set. It reflected off her olive skin and brown eyes. Y/N smiled, Katie really was beautiful. He nodded and cupped her face, leaning in to kiss her.