Chapter 36:
"That wand is more trouble than it's worth", said Harry. "And quite honestly" he turned away from painted portraits, thinking now only of the four poster bed lying waiting for him in Gryffindor Tower, and wondering if kreacher might bring him a sandwich there, "I've had enough trouble for a lifetime"
As Harry left Dumbledore's office he still felt that there was a loose-end that he had not taken care of. Harry turned the corner and felt Ginny's lips crash on to his.
"I guess there aren't any loose-ends now", said Harry.
"What?" said Ginny, looking confused.
"Just thinking aloud" said Harry "come on, what do you want to do?"
"Anything to get out of this place", she said, slightly sad.
"Let's go see McGonagall" said Harry.
"Race you there!" yelled Ginny, taking off.
She's forgotten the magical barriers are broken, he thought to himself, and simply turned on the spot and appeared next to McGonagall and hid behind her chair.
"Professor, I beat Harry here!" Ginny yelled excitedly.
"Sorry, but no you didn't" said Harry, coming out from behind the chair, grinning ear-to-ear. "I can apparate because the magic barrier is down".
"Ma'am" Harry continued, still grinning. "How much longer do we need to stay here?"
"Oh, thank you Potter" she said. "Sonorus" she said, making her voice boom through-out the whole castle. "School is dismissed for the year. The Hogwarts Express will be coming a noon sharp. Please have your stuff packed and ready to go. School will continue next year, but if you are 6th year or above you are excused from coming. And last thing, if you are of age you can apparate to where-ever you can go and may take someone on side along apparition, Quietus" she said, her voice back to its regular volume.