AN: I am sorry for not updating. I was having problems where to take the new chapter. I have finally napped out the dreaded writers block. YEA ME!
The new chapter is going to do a little jump to push up the story so it want it drag with classes, because we all know what they're like.
The Weasely, Granger families, Severus, Harry and Hermione, Horatio and the Order members stood in the main hall of the castle with King Richard and Michaela saying their goodbyes. It was time for everyone to turn to Hogwarts for the second term of classes.
"We'll see all of you at graduation." said King Richard with a smile and Michaela nodded her head in agreement.
They all smiled and nodded glad that he wanted to see them all graduate. The families left the palace for their homes or to Hogwarts.
The months pasted by in a blur with classes and homework. Hermione pushing Harry and Ron to study or do their homework. She forced her boys into the library every chance she got. Fawkes watched on with amusement. He knew that the trio would pass thanks to their hard work.
"Hermioneee." whinnied Ron. "My brain hurts." He and Harry were in the library studying for the NEWTS charms exam.
Hermione looked up from her notes and raised a brow at her two best friends since first year and tapped the book with the feather part if her quill.
"You better do as she says Ron." Harry told his best mate.
"But am hungry!" cried Ron.
Ginny rolled her eyes and went back to reading her magazine.
"Mione give them break. You've been at this since breakfast." said Luna looking at her "starving" boyfriend.
Hermione sighed closed her book and said, "Alright. Alright."
"Thanks Mione." said Harry and quickly packed up his belongings followed by Ron.
She nodded and backed her things and followed her friends from the large library with Fawkes, who was on her shoulder.
The seventh year Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Slytherin and Gryffindor houses found themselves in the Great Hall taking their NEWTS tests. The only thing that could be heard throughout the hall was the scratching of quills onto parchment and the clicking of the large clock.
"Time's up. Put your quills down and leave your tests on your desks and you may go." squeaked Flicwick.
The students grabbed their belongings and quickly left the Great Hall. It was their last test. They only had to wait for their results to see if they passed.
"I missed them all know it." said Hermione as she sank deep into the couch.
Fawkes appeared in the common room with a puff of smoke. He landed on the arm of the couch and gently nudge her hand. Hermione turned and smiled at the phoenix. Fawkes flew off the arm and changed into human form. Horatio turned around and smiled at his princess.
"You have done just fine Hermione." said Horatio and he slowly knelt down on both knees, "never doubt yourself. Never."
"You know he's right Mione." said Ginny. "Harry!" She squealed when he pulled her into his lap.
Hermione laughed at her two best friends and nodded her head. "I know your right Horatio."
Horatio sat down on the couch next to Hermione. She scooted over to his side. He draped his arm around Hermione's shoulders. She rested her head on his shoulder. The group spent until supper talking quietly.
The NEWTS results come and Hermione passed with straight Ns in every class. Harry and Ron passed with three Ns, and three Es and one W, and she was very proud of her boys. They could now go into auror training.
Hermione sat in the Slytherin House's sitting room on the couch. Severus entered the sitting carrying a tray of tea and cookies. He sat it down on the coffee table. He sat down next to his little sister.
"I'm very proud of you Pixy. You have done very well." said Severus. "Are you ready for a next chapter of your life?"
Hermione slowly lowered her cup of her lips. "I believe I am. Horatio makes me very happy. I fear that I won't be what I'm suppose to do or how I am to act."
Severus turned to the side and looked at his baby sister and said gently but seriously, "You will do just fine. Just be your amazing smart loving self." Hermione nodded and took a sip of tea. "Just stand beside the prince and you'll be just fine. I'll be right beside you if you need me." Hermione smiled and gave her brother a quick hug.
"Thank you Severus that means a lot to me." she whispered. He leaned forward and kissed Hermione's forehead.
Hermione spent the rest of the day with her brother since she no longer had to worry about classes. Severus could be just brother and not her professor. They both were happy about that out come. It was more relaxing.
The quidditch pitch was transformed into large stadium with chairs for the graduating class and a long stage and chairs for the professors. Family, friends and professors gathered in the stadium. Professor Dumbledore stepped up to the podium. He looked around at the class and the guest with a twinkle in his blue eyes.
"Welcome friends and family of the graduating class. We are here to present these excellent students their scrolls of achievements and hard work of the seven years here at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I would like to present this year's class valedictorian Miss Hermione Jean Granger-Snape." said Professor Dumbledore and stepped back from the podium.
Hermione walked up the stairs and over to the Headmaster. He smiled at the young woman. He sat down next to Professor McGonagall. "Thank you Professor Dumbledore. We have learned many things during our seven years here at Hogwarts. From when Professor McGonagall placed the sorting hat on or heads to points being award and taken away from the winning to loosing quidditch matches. We have all made friends and learned about life. Learn to love and a had our fights. And even found family." said Hermione and looked at her brother. "With our knowledge we are ready to take our next steps into the world. I thank you Hogwarts. May you continue to teach others what you taught me," and she walked down the steps and returned to seat.
The students watched their friends take their scrolls from their head of houses. Professor Dumbledore stepped up to the podium and sat three scrolls down on top it. "These three final students have faced many things over the years. From flying keys, large three headed giant dog and a human size wizard chess board. That was in their first year. Mr. Harry James Potter." called Professor Dumbledore and Harry walked up the steps. "Well done Harry."
"Thank you sir." he said took his scroll. He walked down the stage.
"Miss Hermione Jean Granger-Snape." called the headmaster. Hermione walked up the stairs. "Well done Hermione."
"Thank you sir." said Hermione and took her scroll. She walked down the stage. She smiled at her brother. He gave her a smirk.
"Mr. Ronald Bilius Weasely." said Professor Dumbledore. He walked up the stairs. "Well done Ron."
"Thank you sir," and he took the scroll and went back to his seat next to his two best friends.
"Well done students. Well done!" said the headmaster. "I'm please to present to you the gradated class of 1998!"
The class rose to their feet and threw their hats up the air. They had finally finished their Hogwarts education. It was time to start a new part of their lives and to make their own mark on the world.
"Harry, we did it!" squealed Hermione and threw her arms around her best friend nearly knocking him to the ground.
Horatio chuckled at the sight. Hermione let go of Harry and turned around. She smiled at her future husband. "Well done Princess." He told her and kissed her gently and smiled.
The couple was quickly surround by a gang of redheads, Grangers and Richard and Michaela. Hermione was hugged around the group. She was finally able to break free from her family. She stood next to Horatio and looked around for her big brother. Severus walked up to his sister and let a smile cross his face. Hermione quickly threw her arms around his neck. He wrapped his arms around her slender waist.
"I'm very proud of you Pixy." said Severus and he pulled back. "I know Mother would be very proud of you too."
"You think she would be?" said Hermione with tears in her brown eyes.
"I know she would dearest." said Horatio.
Hermione smiled and stood next to the prince.
"Are you ready for your next journey?" asked Horatio.
"I believe I am."
He held out his hand and they walked off the quidditch. He knew at that moment that she was in deed ready for the next journey. The next chapter in her life.
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