A Reason
Title: A Reason Author: Apythia Word Count: 100 Rating: G Pairing: Harry/Ginny Prompt: Smile Warnings: none Disclaimer: I do not own the characters; I just make them bend to my will for fun, not profit.
“Smile, Harry!”
“Look here!”
The blinding flash of cameras left spots dancing before Harry’s tired eyes, his ears barely hearing the reporters’ requests.
The battle had ended, and the aftermath had begun. Bodies needed to be retrieved, injuries treated, the dead mourned. So many, simply gone. Grief filled his war-weary heart.
A hand on his shoulder drew his attention to his left. Fiery red hair and an attitude to match captured his attention and his heart.
“We survived,” she gently reminded him.
Looking at his future standing before him, he realized maybe there was a reason to smile after all.