The day had come. Harry, Ron, and Hermoine were about to graduate from
their seventh year of Hogwarts. The feast had just begun, and the three of
them were sitting in the back of the Great Hall for a change, chatting
excitedly about jobs they would consider for their future.
"I probably will go into the Ministry of Magic like my dad," Ron said
removing his pointed hat from his head and set it on the table. "Maybe I'll
become the Minister of Magic, that is, once Cornelius Fudge retires."
"Me. I'll become a teacher here," Hermoine said, "You know, the pay
is high, not that it matters though. What about you Harry?"
"I honestly don't know what I'll do yet. Maybe work here, I don't
know. Professor Dumbledore came to me the other day, offering me a job as
headmaster."
"But Harry," cried Ron, "You're so young!"
"I know," Harry said, "but he does look a little old, and."
"Attention!" McGonagall's voice echoed over everyone. She sat back
down, and Professor Dumbledore stood up from his brilliant golden chair.
"Well," he said in a weak voice, "Another year gone, and our most
famous student graduates today." Harry turned violently red as Ginny
clapped for him. Soon, the whole of the Great Hall applauded, all but the
seventh year at the Slytherin table, where Draco and his friends stayed
silent.
"But don't just clap for him," Dumbledore said, "clap for the whole
seventh year and their futures ahead." Another round of applause followed,
and the seventh years all threw up their black hats in the air, as Ron and
Hermoine exchanged a brief kiss. Harry glanced over in their direction, and
felt happiness for them.
