Chapter 10
May 5,1998
News From the Wizarding World Arrives
Sun peeked in through the drapes, as Molly came fully awake. She felt dirty, in need of a bath and her hair was dry and brittle. She had seen a hair conditioning potion in the bathroom earlier. She moved one foot, then the other foot, repeating the process, until she was in the bathroom. Reaching down she turned the tap, add some crystals to the water, and prepared to bathe. Sliding into the water felt good. Slowly, ever so slowly she lowered herself until her hair was wet. Lifting a bottle of a honey and lavender scented shampoo, she began to wash her hair. Hair washed satisfactorily, it was time to try the conditioner. Pouring a generous portion in her hand, raising it, fingers ran through the dry mass of red hair, massaging it in. Um that felt good. Now wash the body, and get out of here, and dress.
Molly reached around and pulled a large blue towel off the hook. Raising it she threw it over head and began to rub, causing a slippery goo to form on the towel. How had she forgotten to rinse the conditioner out of her hair before getting out of the tub? She conjured a small pitcher, filled it with warm water, leaned over the side of the tub, and poured it over her head, repeating the process, she refilled the pitcher and poured again. Hair was back to non greasy, non dry, toweling off, and slipping clean robes over her head, she was at least ready to try and face the day.
Softly stepping past the four poster, she made her way to the sitting room. A House Elf had been there while she bathed. She knew this as a fact, because there was a fresh china pot, of steaming coffee, and toast sitting on the table, complete with strawberry jam. Sniffing at the toast, thinking one little bite before anyone told her she had to eat. She was tired of people telling her she was hungry, when she wasn't. How did they know, if she was tired or hungry? She knew when to go to bed, that time was when the world started closing in all around her, and she couldn't breath.
After much care, she forced herself to swallow enough bites, that one entire piece of toast was gone. A record for her, post battle. A cup of coffee later and Molly was proud of herself.
A grunt emitted from the bed, and Arthur rolled over facing the sitting room. Eying his wife cautiously he did not want to startle her when he got up, Yawning just loud enough, Molly realized the solitude of the morning had ended. Glancing at the bed, she said " 'Morning Arthur."
"Good Morning dear, How are you doing today?" came the reply she had been expecting.
" I'm OK." after having thought about an answer, that would be good to give when people asked, nobody really wanted to know how you were, when they asked such an inane question. However she could be wrong, Arthur really would want to know, but she was not going to give him or anyone else a mopey sad answer, she couldn't, she was supposed to be strong. Everyone told her she was, why didn't she believe it herself?
Looking out the window, a dark owl winged it's way toward the open window. Molly stepped back, watching the bird land on the back of the chair. It stuck out a leg. Molly swiftly removed the Daily Prophet that the bird carried. Once it was removed the owl hurled itself back out the window and was gone. Apparently someone had already paid for the paper, as the bird didn't wait to collect.
Molly had not touched a newspaper from that source for a year, not since the Ministry had begun their propaganda campaign against Harry and Dumbledore. The headlines glared at her and she found herself compelled to read this issue.
Fallen To Be Remembered at Hogwarts
Memorial Service
Many members of the wizarding world will be remembered with honors at a Memorial Service at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Hogsmead, Scotland, scene of the final battle against the dark lord Voldemort.
The day will begin at sunrise with a breakfast in the Great Hall.
Throughout the day many dignitaries will speak of the loses suffered by families and friends in the final year leading to the defeat of Voldemort by Harry Potter.
After an evening banquet again to be held in the Great Hall, a wreath laying will take place at the Black Lake. All wizarding society, worldwide are urged to attend, to say your final farewells to these Fallen Heroes.
Fred Weasley
Born April 1, 1978, Ottery St. Catchpole, Devon, England, to Arthur and Molly Prewett Weasley, died in the Battle of Hogwarts May 2, 1998 Hogsmead Scotland.
Fred attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Hogsmead, Scotland,from 1989, until leaving before completing school in 1997, to open Weasley's Wizard Wheezes at 93 Diagon Alley, London, England with his twin brother George. they launched an owl-order business "Weasley's Wizard Wheezes," during their last year at Hogwarts with the start up money given to them by Harry Potter, (the money he won from The Tri-Wizard Tournament).
Fred was a member of Dumbledore's Army, A former beater on the Gryffindor Quidditch team, and a member of The Order of the Phoenix. He participated in the rescue of Harry Potter from Privet Drive, and Was a contributor to "Potterwatch" the underground broadcast on the WWN, during hostilities.
Fred is survived by his parents, Ottery St. Catchpole, Devon
Brother Bill and wife Fleur Weasley, Shell Cottage, Tinsworthy
Charlie, Romania
Percy, London
Twin George, Diagon Alley, London
Ronald and sister Ginny of the home.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at The Chapel of the Veil, Ottery St. Catchpole.
Hogwarts Memorial Service to be held June, 2, 1998, at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Hogsmead, Scotland.
Severus Snape
Born January 9,1960 to Tobias and Eileen Prince Snape Spinners End, Manchester England died in the Battle of Hogwarts May 2, 1998 Hogsmead Scotland. He was long time Potions teacher, Potions Master, Hogwarts headmaster, Slytherin Head of House, member of The Order of the Phoenix, onetime Death Eater turned spy before Voldemort fell in the first war, at great personal risk, worked to protect Harry Potter from year one, because of his childhood friendship and love for Lily Evans Potter. Severus Snape was trusted with the death of his friend and mentor, the late Albus Dumbledore, as Dumbldore stated "I would trust Hagrid with my life", he trusted Snape with his death. After being cursed by one of Tom Riddles Horcruxs, he returned to Hogwarts, where Professor Snape trapped the curse in one hand buying him another years time to prepare Harry for his mission. When Dumbledore and Harry returned from attempting to retrieve the locket Horcrux, after drinking an unknown potion, Dumbledore asked for Severus, who had been ordered by Dumbledore to kill him to protect Draco Malfoy's soul. Under great duress, Professor Snape did as he had been instructed, by doing so he was branded a Death Eater and outcast. However that act put him in the perfect place when the Ministry fell, and Tom Riddle made him Hogwarts Headmaster, he was in place to protect the children of Hogwarts as had been Dumbledore's request. The final year of his life, he had to live the life of a devoted Death Eater, while doing all he could to keep the students and staff safe. It was believed by many, before the final events were made clear, through the use of pensive memories, that Severus Snape fled the school in cowardice, when he was trying to protect his colleagues from harm, when they forced a duel. Tom Riddle believed Snape to be the master of the Elder Wand, The Deathstick, or Wand of Destiny, however Draco Malfoy had disarmed Dumbledore before Snape used the Avadra Kadavra spell. Voldemort set his snake Nagini on Professor Snape, with orders to kill. Snape's demise was witnessed by Ronald Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Harry Potter. His last request was took look into Harry Potter's eyes, his mother's eyes, Snape's childhood friend, he also was able to see in those few seconds that Harry was indeed more like his mother than like James Potter. He will be remembered not as "The Greasy Bat of the Dungeons, but as The Bravest Man Harry Potter ever knew."
Professor Snape was proceeded in death by his parents.
There are no surviving family members.
Internment at a later date.
No funeral is planned at this time. Hogwarts Memorial Service to be held June 2, 1998, at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Hogsmead, Scotland.
Colin Creevey
Born December 24, 1981, to Calvin and Ruth Jones Creevey, London, England, died in the Battle of Hogwarts May 2, 1998 Hogsmead Scotland, even though underage, Colin sneaked back to the school to participate in the final battle against Tom Riddle and the Death Eaters. His bravery will be remembered from photographic evidence found on his camera.
Colin was a sixth year student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Hogs
mead, Scotland,
A member of Dumbledore's Army, and Hogwarts Photography Club, he was of Gryffindor House. Colin is survived his parents and a younger brother Dennis Creevey.
Private family funeral Services May 5, 1998, London, England.
Hogwarts Memorial Service to be held June, 2, 1998 at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Hogsmead, Scotland.Alastor"Mad-Eye" Moody
Died July 27, 1997 while leading the effort to move Harry Potter from Privet Drive,before the protection charm Lily Potter's death provided wore off , taking an Avada Kadavra full in the face, and falling 1000 feet from his broom.
Moody was A Retired Auror, considered one of the best Dark Wizard catchers the Ministry has ever had. It is believed that half of the cells in Azkaban were filled because of his work. He came on staff at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as Defense Against The Dark Arts Teacher, for a year, but spent it at the bottom of a magical trunk, unknown to anyone but the imposter, a Death Eater, Barty Crouch Jr., who put him there, then used Polyjuice Potion to impersonate him. Moody was also a member of The Order of the Phoenix in both wars.
Mad-Eye will be remembered for his paranoia, particularly in regard to food and drink, but also wand safety.
His body was never recovered. However, Harry Potter later discovered his magical eye affixed to Dolores Umbridge's office door,at the Ministry of Magic, Muggle Registration Office and took it. He buried the eye under a tree in a forest where the trio were camping. Moody's favorite
expression was "Constant vigilance!"
There are no surviving family members.
Hogwarts Memorial Service to be held June, 2, 1998, at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Hogsmead, Scotland.
Ted TonksDied during the winter of 1997)
The Muggle-born wizard, father of Nymphadora Tonks Lupin and husband of Andromeda Black Tonks. He was described by his daughter as a "right old slob," when compared to the Dursleys, whose house seemed unnaturally clean to her . Andromeda's marriage to Ted resulted in her being disowned by the Black family. Ted Tonks had fair hair and a large belly . During the war on Voldemort, Ted tried to run from the Ministry , after failing to register as a Muggle-born on principle, but was caught and killed .
Harry Potter and Rebeus Hagrid used the Ted Tonks home as a safe house in the Battle of the 7 Potters, Harry was injured and Ted Tonks repaired broken ribs, right arm and regrew the missing tooth, knocked out hitting the sidecar, when they crashed the flying motorbike in the Tonks garden.
Ted was somewhat offended when Harry shouted at Andromeda, thinking she was her sister Bellatrix. The Tonks were however more concerned with the safety of their daughter Nymphadora, and helped Harry and Hagrid to their Portkey to the Burrow, so they could send back word about their daughter. Ted held full faith in his daughters abilities as an Auror., reassuring his wife all the while.
Ted Tonks is survived by his wife and one grandson Teddy Remus Lupin.
His daughter Nymphadora and son-in-law Remus John Lupin died in the Battle of Hogwarts May 2, 1998 Hogsmead Scotland.
Remus John Lupin
Born March 10, 1960, Remus was bitten by Fenrir Greyback, who would be known as the vicious werewolf who attacked children, and others even when the moon was not full: as a young boy and was afraid of not being allowed to attend Hogwarts, however Albus Dumbledore took extreme precautions including the planting of The Whomping Willow Tree to guard the tunnel leading to the Shrieking Shack. Remus was allowed to attend school, and became close friends with James Potter, Sirius Black, and the now realized traitor Peter Pettigrew.
After leaving school, he found employment hard to come by with his "condition", however he did work tirelessly for the Order of the Phoenix, often living among other werewolves gathering intelligence to pass on to the order, in the war effort. He worked as Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during the 1993-1994 school year. The use of Wolfsbane Potion brewed by fellow Hogwarts professor Severus Snape kept the students safe. He was forced to leave when some Slytherin parents demanded the school governors remove him from the post. Those same parents have been confirmed as Death Eaters.
In June 1997 he married Nymphadora Tonks, they had one son Teddy Remus Lupin.
Remus Lupin died, dueling Antonin Dolohov in the Battle of Hogwarts May 2, 1998 Hogsmead Scotland.
His wife also died, dueling her aunt, Bellatrix Black Lastrange in the Battle of Hogwarts May 2, 1998 Hogsmead Scotland.
He is survived by his son, and mother-in-law Andromeda Black Tonks.
Nymphadora Tonks Lupin
Born February 24, 1973 to Ted and Andromeda Black Tonks. She attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1984-1991, a member of HufflePuff House, never being made a prefect, for her inability to behave herself. After leaving Hogwarts, she underwent three years of intense training, and qualified as an Auror during the summer of 1994.
With the return of Voldemort, she joined The Order of the Phoenix, having been too young during the first war. Her skills as a Metamorphmagus helped with the ability to change her appearance at will. Her favorite appearance often consisted of a heart shaped face, and short spiky bubble gum pink hair, but she was able to use other disguises in her work.
She was part of the Advanced Guard that removed Harry Potter from Privet Drive in 1995, The battle at the Department of Mysteries in 1996 where she was severely injured by a spell from Bellatrix Lastrange. After a stay in St. Mungos Hospital, she recovered and accompanied Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody to meet Harry for his return to Privet Drive at the end of the school year. In June 1997 She was a member of The Order of the Phoenix, that battled Death Eaters on the Astronomy Tower, when Albus Dumbledore died.
On July 27, 1997 she was also involved in The Battle of the Seven Potters. She acted as escort for Ron Weasley's polyjuiced form of Harry Potter. They were attacked by Bellatrix Lastrange, but managed to return to the Burrow by broom after missing their Portkey.
'Dora or Tonks as she preferred to be called married Remus John Lupin in the month between the Astronomy Tower Battle and The Seven Potters Battle.
They had one son Teddy Remus Lupin born in April 1989.
Nymphadora died after battling Bellatrix Lastrange yet again, in the Battle of Hogwarts May 2,
1998 Hogsmead Scotland. Her husband died in the same battle. She is survived by her mother and son.
Dirk Creswell
Was A Muggle-born wizard, also a gifted student while at Hogwarts, and a member of "The Slug Club", Creswell went on to become the Head of the Goblin Liaison Office . Cresswell was sent to Azkaban by the Muggle-born Registration Commission but escaped halfway to the prison by Stunning the Auror Dawlish. Creswell met up with the goblins Griphook and Gornuk, and then with Ted Tonks and Dean Thomas, who were also in hiding. Creswell was eventually caught and murdered, along with Ted Tonks and the goblin Gornuk, by Death Eaters.
Arthur Weasley is quoted as saying, "He is ten times the wizard you are", when admonishing Runcorn for turning Creswell in for faking his family tree.
He is survived by a wife and sons.
Bathilda Bagshot
Magical historian and author of A History of Magic, used at Hogwarts History of Magic classes.
She lived in a house near the edge of the village of Godric's Hollow,a neighbor to the Dumbledore family and later Lily and James Potter. Her date of birth is unknown but she refereed to Albus and her great nephew Gellert Grindelwald She was killed by Voldemort or his snake Nagini sometime before Christmas Eve, when Harry and Hermione visited Godric's Hollow. Her body inhabitable by the snake, was discovered sometime before Potterwatch made an announcement of her death in March. There are no survivors. Rufus Scrimgeour Died August 1, 1997. Rufus Scrimgeour was head of the Auror Office at the Ministry of Magic replacing Cornelius Fudge as Minister of Magic. Scrimgeour took over, when the return of Voldemort had been revealed and the Wizarding world was in turmoil. Scrimgeour took the threat of the Dark Lord very seriously, but his approach to the situation was not all that different from that of his predecessor . He created new bureaucracy and printed warning pamphlets and, when quick successes didn't happen, arrested innocent people to make it look like he was doing something. He pestered, as had Fudge first Dumbledore and then Harry to get "The Chosen One" to be seen supporting the Ministry, thereby bolstering its image in the public eye. When Harry wouldn't cooperate, Scrimgeour became angry and said that it was time the boy showed some respect. Harry responded that it was time Scrimgeour earned it. After showing him the scars on the back of his hand from Delores Umbridge special quill. When the Ministry fell to the Death Eaters on 1 August 1997, Scrimgeour was killed. Reports indicate that he died under torture, refusing to reveal where Harry was, even though he had seen him the day before. Amelia Bones Sister of the late Edgar bones, and the aunt of Susan Bones, a classmate of Harry Potter. Before she was murder by Death Eaters, Amelia was the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement and presided over the Wizengamot , including Harry's disciplinary hearing on August 12, 1995. Amelia was fair and honest. Murdered "nastily" by Death Eaters in the first weeks of the Second Wizarding War (late June or early July 1996) . Muggle newspapers reported the crime and described her as a "middle-aged woman who lived alone." Fudge believes that the murder was carried out by Voldemort himself . Emmeline Vance Member of the Order of the Phoenix, both in the 1970s and in the 1990s. She was part of the Advance Guard that escorted Harry from number four, Privet Drive to number twelve, Grimmauld Place . She was brutally murdered by Death Eaters in the first weeks of the Second Wizarding War (late June or early July 1996) ; Severus Snape claimed to Bellatrix that he was the one who betrayed her . Murder occurred near number ten Downing Street, London . Charity Burbage Hogwarts Professor of Muggle Studies. She wrote a paper defending Muggle-borns in the Daily Prophet during the summer of was kidnapped, then killed personally by Voldemort less than a week later at Malfoy Manor, at which point he offered her to Nagini as a meal. The Daily Prophet did not report her disappearance or death, but reported shortly after Harry's return to Privet Drive for that summer that Professor Burbage had resigned her job Florean Fortescue Owner of an ice cream parlor in Diagon Alley. Florean knew quite a bit about medieval wizardry; When Harry was living at the Leaky Cauldron for a couple of weeks,after running away from the Dursley's 3rd year, he spent part of his days working on his homework at Florean's shop. Florean gave him free sundaes every half hour and helped with his essay on medieval wizardry . Fortescue was one of the first victims of Death Eaters in the Second Wizarding War (late June or early July 1996). when he was dragged off from his shop and killed. Are among the 65 people to be honored. Editors Note: I believe it is our duty to attend this Memorial Service and honor those who have given the ultimate gift so we can live in a free and safe world. Be sure to follow Coverage with special editions of "The Daily Prophet" And on and on it went, listing the dead, and the few private services being held. The next article was smaller, more direct, Deceased Death Eaters to be disposed of by Ministry It has been reported by the Ministry of Magic, newly appointed head of the Department of Mysteries Sturgis Podmore announced late yesterday that the bodies of deceased Death Eaters Bellatrix Black Lastrange, Vincent Crabbe Jr., Peter Pettigrew followers of Tom Riddle formerly known as Voldemort aka he who must not be named, or you know who, will be disposed of by the Department of Mysteries, and any remains secured with no chance of attempted re-birthing. Podmore is quoted as saying, "We will take no chances, that renegade Death Eaters yet to be captured would make an attempt to bring back these evil people. We are rid of them for good!" "No more information will be released about the disposal, any additional deceased followers of Tom Riddle will be dealt with in a likely manner. Please feel comfortable to resume your daily lives." Podmore cut short the press conference in order to return to the Department of Mysteries to personally oversee the proceedings. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to reopen September 1st The Minister for magic, Kingsley Shacklebolt announced at a news conference today, the magical training school will reopen on September 1st. Minerva McGonagall has been appointed acting Headmistress, with Filuis Flitwick as Deputy Head. New staffing appointments are as follows : Transfiguration. Charlie Weaseley Muggle Studies : Arabella Figg Defense Against the Dark Arts : John Dawlish former Auror The school will offer owl post courses for vetrans unable to attend on a full time basis. Contact Minerva McGonagall for more details. Labor for repairs of the school will be provided by convicted Death Eaters as a part of their community service and rehabilitation. Repairs are being overseen by Argus Filch and Rebeus Hagrid. Funding for repair work will come from fines paid by the convicted persons. Anyone wishing to contribute time or Galleons should contact Filch or Hagrid. Before Molly could read further, Arthur removed the paper from her shaking hands, and hugged her close to his chest. "Dearest, we will read more later, but right now I have something to show you." Fumbling in the pocket of his discarded robes from last night, he withdrew the small radio and batteries. Removing the sliding cover from the back of the radio, he inserted the batteries, replaced the cover, and turned the knob. Nothing happened, except for an enormous amount of static. Molly glared at Arthur, "What are you doing?", she asked turning away and walking toward the bed. Arthur looked crestfallen, his distraction for Molly a complete failure. "I had hoped to have music for you to listen to," "I don't know why it won't work, the batteries are in correctly." He pocketed the radio and left the room, heading out into the hall. Arthur turned right and proceeded to the nearest staircase, descended, noticing that many of the portraits were now repaired, and rehung in their proper places. He reached the entrance hall, at the same time as Hermione Granger., who had hurried in from the dungeons. Arthur greeted the young witch with a sad, "Good Morning Hermione.", as he made his way toward the Great Hall. Hermione followed the older man, watching as his shoulders slumped as he walked to one of the long tables and took a seat. Reaching for a tea cup, with a fused look on his face he noticed the bushy haired witch standing beside him. Inserting his hand in his pocket, he gingerly lifted the small Muggle devise out, and set it on the table. "I had hoped to distract Molly with music, but this thing won't operate correctly." Lifting the tea cup to his lips he sipped the hot liquid, feeling warmth wash through him. Hermione looked at him quizzically, "Sir, you do know that there is too much magical interference here at Hogwarts, to be able to use Muggle devises, don't you?" Taking a seat opposite him, she picked up the little radio and turned the knob. More static issued from the tiny speaker, causing Neville Longbottom to turn from his seat at the next table. Arthur sighed deeply, "Yes I know about magical interference, but I just hoped.........." His words trailed off as he raised the tea cup once more. More steaming brew flowed down his throat, warming him further. Soon he reached out turned the knob back the other way, and replaced the now silent radio in his pocket, before rising. "I need to speak to my sons, I'll see you later." with that he left. Neville having witnessed the departure of Arthur Weasley, turned around fully, tapping Hermione on the arm, to attract her attention. Feeling in his pocket, he found the book on anti-venom, tugged it out and handed it to Hermione. "You forgot this when you left yesterday." He had never seen anyone's face looks so stricken even during the final battle. Hermione Granger burst into tears, shaking from head to toe, her breathing coming in great gasps, as she took the book Neville held out. "What do anti-venom's have to do with memory charms anyway?", he inquired as she thrust the book into her pocket. "....What.....What do you mean Neville?", she retorted quickly, without looking at his confused face. Neville replied in a carefully controlled voice, "You told me you were researching memory charms, to help restore your parents memories when you find them." Looking as if he really wanted an answer, he waited.......and waited. After minutes of complete silence, Hermione spoke without looking away from her hands, "I...I am researching other things as well Neville, ….......Some things I don't want to talk about yet." With that she jumped up and stomped from the Great Hall. Neville stared after her. It had not been his intention to offend his friend, and rethought their conversation. There were some things that defied explanation, and right now Hermione Granger was one of those things. Slowly he turned back around, picked up his goblet of pumpkin juice and drank heartily. A/N Information on certain individuals "borrowed" from The Harry Potter Lexicon.
as bright young boys.