Hogwarts, will the School Reopen?
By: Rita Skeeter
Nearly four months after the battle of Hogwarts and the school is finally rebuilt. Some families in the Community are still concerned for their children going to a former battleground. The Minister however has said the School will be reopened, on September 1st, as always with Minerva McGonagall as the new Headmistress. Minister Shacklebolt says further that any War Hero's or students that did not get to take the N.E.W.T.S. could return as 8th years, if they desire to earn them. The students who wish to return have to owl Headmistress McGonagall by no later than August 21st.
Hermione Granger, a girl with curly brown hair and light brown eyes reread the article again, sitting on the Hogwarts express for her final year. She wasn't always beautiful, when she was young she had bushy brown hair and big teeth, but you could say she was a late bloomer.
"You have probably already memorized that article you know." A boy named Harry Potter said. He had wild black hair and bright green eyes that were framed by his, now signature glasses. He also had his famous lightning bolt scar on his forehead, but it was hidden behind his long bangs.
Hermione looked up, and smiled at him.
"Yeah, you're probably right. It's just so weird. Even in my wildest dreams I wouldn't have thought we would be going back to Hogwarts after the war." She sighed.
"Neither did I." Harry said, "But I am happy that we are." He said looking around the compartment.
Neville Longbottom who had short dark hair, and had filled out a lot since 1st year, and Luna Lovegood who had long flowing, almost white hair and big blue eyes, were returning as well. Ron Weasley however decided he had had enough of Hogwarts. He was trying out for some quidditch teams, although he wouldn't say witch.
Ginny Weasley was also in the compartment, as she was returning for her 7th year. Ron's younger sister had beautiful a look about her, with her long red hair and light, caramel colored eyes, but scared off most people with her fiery personality. Harry, not to Hermione's surprise, was looking at her like she was his world, and in many ways she was. After the war, Harry wasted no time getting Ginny back, she kept him sane. Ginny and Harry even made a big announcement. After the war, Harry discovered that he had a child. Teddy Lupin, Tonks' and Remus' son. He and Ginny talked a lot about their future and proposed to Ginny. They decided to get married after Ginny graduated, and he would stay at the Burrow so that Mrs. Weasley could help with little Teddy. The engagement ring was shining on Ginny's finger, and at that moment she was absently playing with it. However since Harry was finishing school this year with Ginny, Mrs. Weasley gladly accepted watching the boy. Harry and Ginny would visit every weekend so Teddy would know who is parents were.
Hermione was surprised Harry had chosen to sit by her, rather than Ginny. But at the same time, she wasn't.
As much as Hermione hated to admit it, she was having a rough time. She and Ron just didn't work out after the war. Their goals were different and they had too many varying opinions. Ron needed someone who doted on his every word, and he was always jealous and to be honest very rude. Hermione had a hard time dealing with it. She was just so independent, so they broke up. A mutual agreement, of course, and they were still friends, but things just weren't the same. That person keeping her sane was suddenly gone. Harry knew it. He didn't need to come back to Hogwarts. He was offered the highest Auror's job possible; he was going to take it, until the Hogwarts article and Hermione's break up. He really was a loyal and caring, best friend. She was sure he came for Ginny to, but they could have made it work long distance.
"We should change into our robes; we are almost at the station," Hermione said, as she got up to change, feeling strangely alone, surrounded by her best friends.