Chapter 2: Interviews.
The party didn't end until late that night and by the end everyone new that Ron was going out with Hermione and Ginny was going out with Harry.
In the morning it was almost impossible for Harry to believe that last night was not a dream. Yesterday he had defeated Lord Voldemort. Yesterday he started going out with Ginny. It was almost a surprise to find a big cheer from the Gryffindors when he entered the great hall with Ron. They made their way down to where Ginny was sitting.
'Hey Gin have you seen Hermione?' Ron asked.
'Oh yeah, she's being interviewed for the daily prophet. I've already had my interview.'
'What? What did they ask you about?' Harry inquired.
'You mostly but I think they wanted to know more than they got.'
'Like what?'
'Fred'
'Oh Ginny!' At that point Hermione came hurtling into the hall and when she reached them it was apparent she had been crying. When she sat down Ron hugged her and it was several minutes before she could speak.
'What happened Hermione?' Ron pressed.
'When I got in it was this horrible person who was worse than Rita Skeeter! She asked me what I was doing when I was with you two and I told them it was for Harry to explain. And then she asked me how did I feel going out with a blood traitor! And then she said 'I suppose you mudbloods don't mind who you date, as long as you get somebody!' She resumed crying at that point and it was a good minute before she could speak again. ' And then they asked me if my parents were liking the life I made for them. I don't know how they found out! So I stormed out.'
'Refuse to be interviewed' Ron said to Harry.
'That's what I'm planning to do'
'I'm sorry Hermione that you had to go through that' Ron soothed. Then a short and fat lady came up to them and asked,
'Ronald Weasley, if you would like to come this way.' Ron stood up and turned to face her.
'I don't think so'
'Exuse me, I dont think you have the right to talk to me like that.' She replied.
'And I don't think you have the right to call my girlfriend a mudlbood and my family blood traitors.
'Well, I can see I'm fighting a lost cause, Mr Potter if you please' Harry remained seated.
'Last time I was in the prophet I was called a liar. I don't think I want to be in it again.'
'Very well, good day' she left flustered and annoyed.
Ron sat back down and hugged Hermione again.
'Hey Ron isn't that Dad? And Bill?' Ginny said.
'Oh right, we are taking a port key home and then their here to collect Fred.' Ron replied though it was obvious he was close to tears. Hermione hugged him tighter.
'Well then we better be off, I want to see what mums made for breakfast!' Ginny smiled. Harry hugged her but before they could get out of the great hall they were bombarded by the Gryffindors who were still left.
'HARRY! RON! HERMIONE!' they screamed. They struggled their way through the front doors and when they were out in the open air, it seemed the entire school (minus the slytherins) were gathered to send them off. In front were the teachers and Hagrid and Grawp. Professor Mcgonagoll was the first to reach them.
'Well Potter, I must say we are truly greatful and I am so proud that I have had such amazing students in my house. Goodbye Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger. Oh Miss Granger I have your N.E.W.T results.' Hermione squeaked. Professor Mcgonagol handed her a pice of parchment and hugged them all. Hagrid then came with Grawp. After a tearful goodbye they finally made it to the portkey.
Suddenly it growed bright blue and they all got to it just in time. As the familiar grounds of Hogwarts disappeared and the Burrow surroundings came into view, they all thought this: Home.