The Tales of Hogwarts

The End of another year

Ron walked slowly back to the entrance hall, a look that he was both happy and sad on his face. Hermione greeted him with a hug. Harry said nothing.

"Dad's not gonna die," Ron blurted, "But he is now a werewolf." There was a eerie silence in the group before Ron spoke again.

"Ginny's recovering well," He added with a little more relief, "I just got a letter from Percy, he and Bill are visiting her. She'll be back on her feet in no time." Harry smiled. It really hadn't been a good year for Ron. The Trio walked slowly into the great hall and suddenly the room was filled with the most thunderous applause Harry had ever heard in his time at Hogwarts. Even the Slytherins where clapping.

"Settle down, settle down." Dumbledore said from the seat next to the headmasters seat. McGonagall sat to his left. "Another year," Dumbledore began, "Gone. But not just any year, for this year young Harry Potter has rid the world of evil itself by defeating lord Voldemort." The room was filled with a great applause. "But there are a few down notes to Harry victory. Firstly, former Slytherin pupil Draco Malfoy has been expelled from Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry for the murder of Luna Lovegood and the attempted murder of both Hermione Granger and Ginny Weasly. So, a moments silence for Luna Lovegood please." And at that Dumbledore was seated and the whole school silent. Harry, who was still stood in the doorway with Hermione and Ron, stared around the room. Many were crying including Dean Thomus, Cho and Hermione. The minute ended and Dumbledore stood back up.

"And now a few school announcements and awards to be given. And I will of course start with the house cup. In last place, Hufflepuff with 270 points, in third, Griffindor with 311 points, in second, Ravenclaw with 398 points and in first the Slytherins with 451 points." The Slytherins gave a mild applause but then all eyes were back on Dumbledore. "But I do have more points to give out. To a Miss Hermione Granger, for bravery in the face of death, I give 60 points. To Mr Neville Longbottom, for look out for your friends, 20 points. And to Mr Harry Potter, for incredible bravery and Magical talent I award 70 points." The Griffindor table applauded, they knew that they had won. "Griffindor win the house cup." No one seemed to mind, not even the Slytherins.

"And now a second announcement, that of your new head. Here is how the voting stands. In last place Dolores Umbridge with 2 votes, in second Severus Snape with 105 votes and in first place Minerva McGonagall with 2306 votes." The hall burst into applause as McGonagall stood up and walked to the Head stand.

"It has been both an exciting and depressing year for Hogwarts this year and I would like to end by handing out next years head boy and Head girl awards. The Head girl has been chosen for academic talent and bravery. So If Miss Hermione Granger would like to approach the desk."

Hermione looked so happy as she marched between the Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw tables to except her badge. Ron clapped harder that the rest. McGonagall handed Hermione her award as she burst into tears of happiness and made her way back.

"And next year head boy, for incredible bravery, outstanding courage and for defeating the dark lord himself, Harry Potter."