Autumn

The autumn leaves were starting to fall. Ernie and Justin were meeting before heading back to Hogwarts for their seventh year.

"I really don't think I should go back this year," Justin said, "I mean, Snape as Headmaster… it's a recipe for disaster."

"But where will you go? Maybe it's safer at Hogwarts; Snape wouldn't just hand over the muggleborns...would he?" Ernie added after a short pause.

"It's not something I can gamble on. I'll go abroad."

"Good luck, Justin. I hope we see each other again someday."

Justin shook Ernie's hand and left with a firm nod.