Disclaimer: I own none of HP - I wish I did, then I wouldn't have so much college debt.
AN: please be aware that while this story sticks to most of what happened in DH - I choose, as always, to disregard "19 years later"
Prologue
From the Desk of Doctor Hyacinth F. Puddmick
In the aftermath that followed the final battle of the Great Wizarding War, witches and wizards, both old and young, were left to pick up the pieces of their broken lives. Hardly a family is left that was not bereft of at least one relative. So many people made the war their entire lives, and now, with that war ended, they find themselves without a clear direction.
Unfortunately I am but one man. Much though I wish I could help mend all of the wounds that have been left in our world, I can only do so much. Naturally, after the war, there has been an increased demand for professionals in my previously quite unpopular field. While many post-war opportunities presented themselves to me, Headmistress McGonnagall's offer to join the Hogwarts staff was by far the most appealing. She has asked me to come aboard in an effort to assist both students and staff members alike with their painful memories and this difficult transition. While leaving my private practice will no doubt be difficult, and I shall definitely have less time to focus on my book, who am I to refuse? After all, I cannot deny the appeal of examining the psychological ramifications that the Great Wizarding War has had upon the young people most directly involved.
And so it is that I find myself here, upon September 1st of this year, the Wizarding Psychiatrist in residence at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. No doubt the students will not be thrilled to have mandatory Psychological evaluations added to their course schedule, but it is an unavoidable and necessary precaution with so many war veterans returning to complete their previously interrupted 7th year. Veterans are, after all, notoriously unstable, and with so many of them in close quarters, things are bound to explode eventually. I am confident that in time they will come to appreciate, and even look forward to, the emotional safe haven that our meetings will provide.
I intend to use a quick notes quill to transcribe the more interesting and problematic patients into this journal for possible future use in my book (if only I can encourage them to sign the damn waivers). What follows is a true and accurate account of my meetings with both students and staff - including the famed Harry Potter and his friends, who have returned to Hogwarts to complete their final year and NEWTs.
A/N: So this is a very random idea for a story that sort of popped into my head at work today (when I was slacking but obviously should have been working) I intend to tell the untold story of the trio (and company)'s final year at Hogwarts. For the sake of this story it is assumed that a vast majority of the 7th years have been forced to repeat their final year because of the war.
I do intend to develop a plot, however I hope you will understand that a certain amount of exposition is needed to establish each character with their new 'shrink.'
I've never written a humor story before - and as I'm far more comfortable with description or poetry than dialogue, this story will lead me far out of my comfort zone. That being said, any input or constructive criticism is greatly appreciated. Please do recall, however, that this is first and foremost intended to be humorous and entertaining. The writing style is so far from my norm that I'm not particularly comfortable with it yet myself. So I'm hoping, dear reader, that you can help me grow along with this story.
(and yes - I'll be including multiple ships along the way once I've established my characters, so please don't think you've been deceived if you happened to search my favorite ship and came up with this story!)
and now the Author's note is as long as the prologue, so I will simply remind you to review. Any and all input is greatly appreciated, as I said - this is a very new direction for me!