After meeting the Weasley's and Granger's, they split up one final time. Harry and Ron went with the Grangers, while the Weasleys retreated to the Burrow.
"I can't wait to read all my new school books to get some idea of what we'll be covering this year!" Hermione said in her usual manner while they were riding to her house. Ron and Harry groaned.
"What?" Hermione asked.
"Never mind," they said in unison.
"We're home, Herm," Mr. Granger said from the drivers seat.
"Oh, good," Hermione said excitedly. She led them into a room full of rays of sunlight.
"I want you to see the letter Hagrid sent me," she said, shoving the letter in their faces.
"Why?"
"I think you'll find it interesting, Harry," Hermione said. Harry read the letter.
Dear Hermione,
I know yer lookin' forward to the new school year, ya' always are. In case you were wond'rin', the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is a woman. She was a friend of Harry's mum, her best friend, to be exac'. Ev'ry one likes her, heck, even Snape! Lookin' forward ta seein' you three back at Hogwarts soon.
Love Always,
Hagrid
"My mum's best friend is teaching at Hogwarts?" Harry asked.
"Oh, no. You remember what happened last time one of your parents friends was at Hogwarts, don't you?"
"Yes," Harry said with a laugh, "how could I forget?"
"Oh, Ron, you always have to go and find the bad side of things!" Hermione exclaimed.
"I don't care," Ron replied, "I was simply stating the obvious."
"Maybe for once we can have a normal year," Hermione said.
"Don't count on it," Ron muttered.
"Oh, Ron, honestly!" Hermione cried.
"Herm! Lunch!" Mrs. Granger called to the trio.
"Yay!" Ron said, forgetting his downcast mood. They ate in silence. Then Hermione ushered them back into the sunroom.
"My mum's friend........ I wonder what she's like," Harry said, his thoughts turning back to the subject. They somehow managed to talk of nothing else all day. The time flew as the friends chatted, and finally it was time for Harry and Ron to return to the Burrow.
"Bye Harry, bye Ron," Hermione said as Mr. Weasley arrived to pick the boys up, "see you September 1!"
"See you, Herm!" the boys called. As they drove home, Harry still had his mothers friend to think about.
*Finis*