Back to Hogwarts
Chapter one
Destruction at Hogwarts
On September 1st, Ginny and Hermione went back to finish Hogwarts. Ginny hugged and kissed Harry and then Ron, and Hermione hugged & pretty much sucked Ron's soul out kissing him, then she hugged Harry and Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, and the two girls got on the train, helping a tiny first year up as they got on. It turns out the child was not a first year…..she wasn't even a Hogwarts student yet, she was 8, and told them she was a first year. Ginny & Hermione were yelled at by the Childs' mother and went back to their seats laughing, but also feeling bad, as the little girl left crying. The school was still in ruins, but the walkways were now fixed, and the many piles of rubble outside and inside of the castle were cleared away. A lot was repaired magically, but a lot also had to be fixed manually, because magic wouldn't finish it. It was a sad site and many people were crying when they saw it. Excited 1st years were in tears and a couple 5th and 6th year girls, actually hit the ground crying hysterically and shouting at people trying to help. They had to be escorted to the castle by teachers. One girl, who had been planning on marrying her long-time Hogwarts boyfriend collapsed and had a panic attack upon her return to Hogwarts. Many, many students, if not all, were looking curiously at the carriages, which were supposedly pulling themselves, now asking what these creatures were. Hagrid would now be teaching a class on the Thestrals, since so many students were afraid of them. The ride to the castle was bumpy, the trail they carriages went on had many chunks missing. The first years went to the castle by boat as usual and most older students used the carriages, but many got out to walk the long bumpy path, and those carts went back to the train. Most students were completely silent, even upon entering the great hall. Security was at a minimal now, but students were still checked upon there entrance to the Hogwarts castle. The older students sat down and the first years were waiting in a corridor with Hagrid. Professor McGonagall came and Hagrid went to take his seat in the great hall. "Welcome to Hogwarts. The start of term feast will begin soon. But before you take your seats, you will be sorted into one of four houses. The houses are Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. While you are here at Hogwarts your house will be like your family. Triumphs will help you earn points, rule breaking with take them away. At the end of the year, the house with the most points will be awarded House Cup. Shall we go in?" Professor McGonagall lead the way to the front of the Great hall and added many students to all four houses. After everyone was seated, food popped onto the tables. Eventually the food disappeared and was replaced by deserts. The deserts eventually also disspeared, and Professor McGonagall made the start of year speech. "Welcome to another year at Hogwarts. As many of you know, there was a war last year. The war and destroyed grounds will not affect our normal routines, but Astronomy will be not be held in the Astronomy tower. When you have Astronomy classes you are to report to the front doors and meet professor Sinistra who will take you to outside for class. If you have detention, you will be helping clean up or fix any problems around the school grounds. If you have free time, you may also help if you choose." Hermione and Ginny started talking about Astronomy class, then eventually started to listed to professor McGonagall; again. "Though we lost many friends and family, your lives will be much better now that voldemort and his followers are gone" "Are they gone for good this time?" a 3rd year boy asked. "Yes." professor McGonagall answered "and we will have nighttime weekly counseling for all students, whether or not you want it. First and Second years will be at 7:30 Mondays. Each house will have two councilors who will visit from St Mungos. One for the boys, and one for the girls. Third and Fourth years Tuesdays at 8pm. Fifth and Sixth years, Wedsndays at 8pm, and Seventh years, Thursdays at 9pm. Be sure to be on time. Breakfast starts at 7am, classes at 9am, any students who get lost please find an older student, any adult -alive or dead- or prefect for help, there should be no excuse to be late for morning classes. Now, all houses please get into lines, and walk quietly to the front doors. We are going to have some time to visit the Hogwarts Cemetery before bed." Two hours later everyone was in bed.