Owie, sore fingers.


The great hall had been decorated for the end of year feast; banners were hung above each house table. Students were celebrating as another year of studies had ended. The staff table was full, and so was a table which was placed on the side. On that were a couple of people Harry recognised, and a few he didn’t. One man who Harry saw was Severus Snape, another was Sirius Black. Both men were giving each other death looks but Harry knew that nothing could destroy the men’s bond. Remus Lupin was sat at the table with Tonks and they were chatting whilst Tonks kept bursting into laughter.

As Harry walked into the hall he felt pain on his ankles. He wasn’t surprised though, he had been lying down for almost a month and now he was trying to walk. He managed to get to the Gryffindor table without falling and took a seat near Hermione, Ron and Ginny. They all stopped talking when they saw Harry arrive, and got up hugging him.

They took it in turns and were done in a few seconds when the headmaster coughed rather loudly.

He had appeared behind Harry and shook his hand. He was smiling, something which hadn’t been seen before.
“Harry, it’s great to see you back on your feet.” He said, looking at the boy.

“Thanks Professor.” Harry looked towards the table where Snape was sat. “Why is he here?” He pointed at Snape.

“He is here because he helped defeat the Death Eaters, and I would prefer it if you called him Severus.” Orios looked up to the table and saw Professor McGonagall eying him. “Excuse me Harry, I must go and deliver the end of year speech.” He took off and went into the middle of the staff table, where his seat was.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to tell you that this year of Hogwarts has ended.” A bunch of first years cheered. “Over the year, there have been some, occurrences. But these have been dealt with and Hogwarts is now as safe as it ever was.”

“However, just because some odd events have been happening, doesn’t mean that the usual school celebrations will not go on. So I present the house cup, to,” He clapped his hands and red and gold banners fell from the high ceiling, “Gryffindor!”

The hall erupted into cheers as the Gryffindors clapped and whistled, shouting things like, “Go, Go, Gryffindor.” Orios moved his hand and they all fell to silence. “Congratulations, congratulations. Although this was very close, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. You were joint second at 429 points.” He didn’t say anything about Slytherin, as barely any had started this term.

“And now, as my words come to a close. I would like to say good bye to you all. It has been a marvellous year, where I have learnt so much from you,” at this he looked at Harry and winked. “But I joined for a year, and I will hold that. So may I please introduce the new Headmistress of Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Professor McGonagall.”

The students in the hall rose, clapping hard as Minerva McGonagall moved into the central position and Orios had joined the team from the Order.

“Thank you, thank you. All I have to say is tuck in!” She said as a thousand different meals appeared on plates. The seventh year students began their final Hogwarts meal.

The meal was great, as Harry and Ron tried a bit of everything and Hermione began talking about the house elves. After a minute of being convinced by Harry and Ron she began to eat the marvellous food.

It felt like a year as they sat at the table talking about their Hogwarts memories.
“And the troll, which I beat up,” Ron said, “Bit like Crabbe and Goyle.”
“Troll Bogeys,” both Harry and Ron began laughing.

The night fell as memories of the castle were told to Ginny, Luna and a few others which had joined the Gryffindor table. Most people had returned to their common rooms, but Harry and the rest sat there talking.

It was the last night at Hogwarts, they would make it special.



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