New Beginnings Reloaded

By Cedric Dursley

Chapter 4

Cho's Friends and the Memorial Service

A/N and Disclaimer- Sorry for the delay, but I have been busy with my collage courses last week and haven't been able to update. I hope you enjoy this chapter as it will introduce the last if the caricatures who will be moving to the states. It will also feature the memorial service for all those who lost their lives in both wars. Also since this is also the disclaimer I am not a rich British Author named J. K. Rowlings who created a popular children's series.

Susan Bones was helping Lavender Brown back to their flat they shared with Cho Chang after Lavender was released from ST. Mungo's. Lavender was not in the best shape after the battle due to the attack from Fenris Greyback and had some of the same curse scars that Bill Weasley had. While she was in St. Mungo's, she learned the final fate of her attacker. He was captured with the rest of the death eaters and was awaiting trial for all his crimes. She also found out that she was not going to become a werewolf. This was little comfort to her though, because she still bore the marks of a werewolf attack. She was lucky that she was still alive and the timely rescue by Professor Trelawney saved her life.

The two young women had just rented a flat in London with Cho Chang. The three had formed a friendship despite the fact each was in a different house at Hogwarts. Cho wasn't home because she had a date that evening. While they were waiting for Cho to return, Susan was telling Lavender about her new relationship with Theodore Nott. Lavender was a little concerned about the relationship because he was in Slytherin but Susan reassured her that Theodore was not like the rest of his house. She told Lavender that he had even fought in the final battle alongside the other defenders and even saved Kingsley Shacklebolt's life. Lavender was still unsure but accepted what Susan told her.

When Cho returned from her date, both women were waiting for her to tell her about her evening. Cho told them everything, even the fact that he was a muggle who knew about the wizarding world. She then told them that he was going with them all to the memorial service. She then revealed to her two friends that he was in fact, Harry's cousin. After Cho finished her tale, Susan told her about Theodore.

Lavender sighed because she did not have a boyfriend. She thought that because of the scars from the attack, she will never find anyone to love her. She feared that no man would ever find her attractive. Cho and Susan were trying to keep her spirits up but it was hard. Lavender was too depressed to listen to either woman. She felt that she would be alone for the rest of her life.

A week had passed and it was time for the memorial service. Cho, Susan, Theodore, Dudley, and Lavender all met up in the Three Broomsticks. Dudley was the first muggle to be admitted to the Hogwarts grounds so he could attend the service. He had accompanied Cho to every funeral she had attended, so he knew a few wizards and witches.

The service was going to start with a candle lit walk to Hogwarts and then the actual service was to begin. The candles were charmed to not blow or melt until the service ended. There were a few surprises at the candle lighting ceremony such as all three Malfoys and Gregory Goyle were in attendance. Theodore figured that they were there to atone for their crimes and guilt. He didn't care either way if they attended or not.

As everyone marched with a respectable silence, Gregory ended up walking next to lavender. He didn't talk to her because of the seriousness of the evening. He would try after the service ended.

Everyone who were walking to where the service was being held noticed chairs and sat down. After the last person sat, Headmistress McGonagall began the service.

"Ladies and gentlemen, We are Gathered here tonight to pay tribute to all who have fallen in the war against Tom Riddle, also known as Voldemort. Everyone who sacrificed their life fighting this monster deserve to be honored. That is why there will be a reading of all his victims after the service ends. Please stay for this honor to these fallen heroes. And now, it is my honor to introduce Harry Potter, the hero of the entire world who will say a few words. Harry, are you ready?"

Harry walked up to the stage, there was not a sound anywhere the grounds. He began.

"Hello everyone. This evening we honor the fallen warriors who sacrificed their lives to stop evil from taking over this country. I know I was the one who finally ended this horrible war, but I didn't do it alone. I had a lot of help and some even payed with their lives. These are who we honor tonight. We will have several other heroes who fought this insane war read the names of those who fell in both wars. It is only fitting that I begin with those who were killed during the first part of this war..

Edger Bones and his family, Dorcus Meadows, Gideon Prewitt, Fabian Prewett, Marlene McKinnon, Caradoc Dearborn, Benjy Fenwick, Moaning Myrtle, who was his first victim, Frank Longbottom, Alice Longbottom. Frank and Alice Longbottom were not killed but suffered a worse fate. They were tortured by Riddle's followers and driven insane.

James Potter, Lilly Potter.

These heroes will always be remembered for their bravery and courage in the face of death. And now I would be honored to introduce Kingsley Shacklebolt, our newly installed Minister of Magic to read the rest of the names."

As Kingsley took Harry's place on the podium, there was still a respectful silence. Everyone knew it took a lot for Harry to mention his late parents and gave him the respect he deserved. Kingsley Began and spoke.

Ladies and gentlemen, I know that ti took a lot of courage for Harry to name the first victims of Tom Riddle. I will now name the victims of the second war that started when Harry was the co-winner of the Triwizard Tournament.

Cedric Diggory, Emmaline Vance, Amelia Bones, Bertha Jorkins, Broderick Bode, Sirius Black, Regulus Black, Albus Dumbledore, Igor Karkaroff, Alastor Moody, Charity Burbage, Bathilda Bagshot, Dobby the house Elf, Rufus Scrimgeour, Fred Weasley, Remus Lupin, Nymphdora Tonks-Lupin, Ted Tonks, Severus Snape, Colin Creevey.

These people sacrificed their lives so we can rebuild the ministry and possibly improve the ministry for the better. Thank you all for coming this evening. We will have refreshments for you in the main hall. But before I finish, I have an announcement to make. All the victims' names will be inscribed at a war memorial at the ministry building. Please stop by and pay your respects after it opens. Thank you for coming."

After the service ended, Gregory summoned the courage to talk to Lavender, even though she was in Griffindore and he was in Slytherin. He reassured her that she was still beautiful despite of her injuries and that he wanted to see her again to have a regular date before he moved to New York. Lavender was confused with him but agreed because he was the only man who asked her out.

While Gregory and Lavender talked, Dudley and Theodore were talking as well. They talked about their move to New York. And about their girlfriends. Cho and Susan were also talking about New York. Thus in two weeks, these six people were moving to America.

Post chapter A/N; I am sure I missed a few people when I wrote the lists of death eater victims. I listed as many as I could find and did my best with the help of the Harry Potter Lexicon. Reviews are welcome but not if they are flaming.