A/N: This too was also part of the last chapter of my story, but I've decided to give you…

Chapter 21: A Hint of the Future

In case the reader had not realized it, but Harry Potter's dream was true and genuine. Dumbledore had been attacked and had slowly begun to drift into nothingness…

The Ministry of Magic had come and arrested Malfoy. He got life sentence in Azkaban. Through the use of Veritaserum, the strong truth potion which Snape had loads of, Malfoy spilled the beans on his orders from Voldemort. He was although strong enough to fight the potion, and had not revealed Voldemort's hideout.

Mrs. Malfoy and Draco were saddened by the loss of Lucius Malfoy, but they lived. Minerva McGonagal was a smart old woman, but Lucius Malfoy, father of Draco, had attempted murder on the headmaster of Hogwarts and her dear friend, therefore, she denied Draco's enrollment for next term and expelled him from ever returning again. He did not mind much.

Madam Pomfrey had given Dumbledore thousands of medicines and potions, including his own medicines of Dragon's blood and a few potions mixed with Fawkes's tears. Albus Dumbledore was truly a great wizard, living through those curses. He was a strong one, but was greatly weakened by the sudden attack. Madam Pomfrey was worried at the closeness to death. Hagrid had suggested the Unicorn blood, but Dumbledore denied taking it, for he knew the consequences of slaying a unicorn. Dumbledore was truly alarmed at the safety of the school. He explained what had happened to the other teachers. To make things a bit easier for the weakened wizard, Madam Pomfrey insisted on using a Penseive. They all watched the horrible attack on Dumbledore through the Penseive bowl, which was enlarged for everyone to fit inside. Afterwards, Dumbledore spoke to them. He could hardly speak and wheezed and coughed throughout his speech.

"…I am too weak to continue…the Death Eaters [wheeze] had found a way to get into [cough…hack] Hogwarts…The school is no longer safe…"

"Oh Albus! This can't be the end of Hogwarts!" Professor McGonagal cried. Cries of other teachers joined her in protest against Dumbledore's decision.

"It is the headmaster's duty to ensure the safety of the students. [cough] The Death Eaters are dangerous [wheeze]…and if they should strike again during school term……I don't know what will happen. I simply must close the school…"

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Everyone had begun to live less nervously for it had been nearly a week since the attack. Dumbledore had regained a tiny bit of his strength. It was coming back a little at a time, but at an extremely slow pace. Madam Pomfrey, Professor Sprout, and Professor Snape were working the best to their ability, making potions and medicines, anything that gave strength to a wizard. Though it would be a long time until Dumbledore would return to his original state, Poppy assured everyone that Dumbledore was not going to die!

While everyone was celebrating the summer and Dumbledore's amazing recovery, Professor McGonagal had been working hard, writing new school letters and making arrangements for Dumbledore's big plan.

"A trip to America, honestly Albus!" McGonagal said, scribbling away at Dumbledore's desk. He was lying peacefully by the window, staring at the bright blue sky. "I don't know what made you think of such an idea! That is quite some gift for them!"

"We must give them one last chance to dream…one last chance to live without knowing that the school is no longer safe…"

"But why shall I tell them about your condition? Surely they will worry about you! What's the point of giving them this last chance if you're going to tell them that you were attacked!"

"Not attacked, but ill, Minerva. I'm just ill. It is the truth, but not the whole truth. Now go and send an owl to the ministry and see if they had made all the final arrangements."

"Very well, sir."

"Oh, while you're up at the Owlery, please send this with an owl to Hagrid and Madame Maxime," he said, handing her a roll of parchment. Minerva McGonagal left the office to see to her work. What happens next, she did not know. For the sake of the readers, the author has included this information. Fawkes was napping on his perch. Meanwhile, the old Sorting Hat began to speak. A/N: Here's The Hint of the Future…

"Giants, headmaster, are not a priceless gem.

Whatever do you need with them?

Slytherin, the lot would be.

Their anger and cruelty, they always set free."

"Yes, they are quite the tumultuous group, but big hearts they have inside…though they hate to admit it," Dumbledore said. "One of the most tremendous spells of the century will be needed and the giants are very good at finding large places. Not only that, but they have connections…"

"What do you mean sir

What am I to infer?

Put me on, you ponderer, you,

So I can see what you shall do…"

Albus took the hat off the shelf and placed it firmly on his head. Immediately the Sorting hat read the headmaster's thoughts.

"A new country is where you'll be?

Far across the land and over the sea…"

What for do you need a large space?

Why are you going to the United States?"

"Not just me…but we…" Dumbledore said.

"We? Give me another clue.

Am I also to travel too?

……………

Ah, I see your plan, old fool.

You are bringing the entire school…"

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