The Truth
by Mystical Witch
Chapter 2: Magic Friends
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any characters from the Harry Potter Series. They are owned by J.K. Rowlings, Scholastic Publishing, Warner Bros, et al... If you find elements in this story that is similar to other peoples' stories, that is a coincidence.
Takes place a few years after Harry's graduation, at a speech to young wizards and witches.
OotP spoilers in a way.
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Greetings again. It's I, Harry Potter. We had a wonderful reunion at my Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon's home. Well maybe wonderful isn't the best word for it, between Dudley's brood and mine there were 9 rug rats running around.
Now about my friends and acquaintances in the "Magical World".
Tonight I'll deal only with my friends and peers. I'll save the "adults" for another night.
Ronald Weasley: My best friend and mate. Was the best man at my wedding and I was his. He's always been there for me (well except the time during our 4th year that he was jealous of me, and the time I dated Hermione in our 6th year, and the time I started dating Ginny in our 7th year). There is never a jealous bone in his body (except the fact that most of the 6th years had a crush on me and not him). And he's always been his own man (except following me in Auror training because I did it). A great chess player (except he did once get defeated by Draco Malfoy). But still a great person!
Hermione Granger: Unlike the writings of Ms. Rowling, she has never been a know-it-all. Yes she is smart, in a fashion. Well exactly about fashion. That's the only thing in her head. Airhead and birdbrain best describes her. The real reason she was in the girl's bathroom that fateful Halloween night was to make sure her make-up and hair was perfect. And well, she did put out. And put out well. I wasn't the first, but most of the Gryffindor guys had her, as did some Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs. I think one or two of the Slytherins either wanted to, or actually did. I do know that the only reason Victor Krum dated her was for her body. She ended up with 3 children now. And from what I gather, she's an ice cube.
Fred and George Weasley: I love these guys. They opened up their Joke Shop (Weasley's Wizard Wheezes) and it took off. That was until the Ministry of Magic recently raided it. It was the perfect cover for the best brothel in London and Hogsmead. And Hogsmead needed a brothel. They were fined 500 galleons and told not to do it again. The authorities weren't going to do anything to them since the twins had records of which official did what with which girl (or in a few cases guy). I secretly smiled as they went back to their old business. Again making the children happy with their jokes, and I do believe making the adults happy with "their" jokes.
Percy Weasley: Recently came out of the closet. He was married to Penelope Clearwater, but had an affair with Justin Finch-Fletchley a year ago. He left Penny (as we call her) with 2 children and ran off with Justin to Italy. He's been there since, even after Penny came to visit him and beg him to return to England with him. I wish him well, sort of. Justin has been flightily with his lovers.
Virginia (Ginny) Weasley: A sweet girl. How did she ever make it out of that wacked up family normal is beyond me? She's happily and is expecting her 4th child.
Neville Longbottom: I am proud to call him my friend!!! A braver man you will never meet in your life. He became an Auror like me and is one of the best we have. He does have this great love of Herbology and has written a couple of books on the subject. We tease him that one day he will teach the subject at Hogwarts. He just smiles at the thought.
Dean Thomas, the Creavy Brothers & Seamus Finnigan: They didn't survive the final attack on Hogwarts. I miss them at times.
Patil Parvati: Like her twin sister works at St. Mungo's as MediWitches. They haven't married, but are looking.
Lavender Brown: Works in the Ministry of Magic at the Muggle-Worthy Excuse Committee. And she can come up with quite a few of them. She's very creative.
Vincent Crabbe: Was killed in the final battle for Hogwarts. Along with many of the Slytherins.
Gregory Goyle: Is serving a 25 year sentence in Azkaban for the use of an Unforgivable Curse against Professor Snape.
Millicent Bulstrode: No one's seen hide or hair of her since her parents were killed for being Death Eaters. The rumor has it that she fled to America with the family fortune and that she's changed her name to avoid all questions. My wife (who's American) says that it is possible. That we should just leave her alone and have a decent life. I agree.
Pansy Parkinson: Is working for the Ministry as a clerk in the Records. Her family lost all their money when Voldemort fell. But she's happy. I see her often and we sometimes have lunch together. She's finally over Draco and looking. She did date George (or was it Fred) Weasley at one time and Michael Corner has been taking her out.
Draco Malfoy: An interesting person. Became a Death Eater. Became a spy. Became a Death Eater because he was asked to by Dumbledore and Moody. Almost killed for being a spy. Survived the war.
I'm glad I can call him a friend. I've discovered that he has a warm personality and a great sense of humor.
He married Ginny Weasley, despite her family, and they are happy together at Malfoy Manor. Ginny deserves a little bit of comfort and security after her childhood. And Draco deserves the warmth and love that she gives him after a childhood with any.
Those were my childhood friends and enemies. Next time I'll tell you the truth about my teachers, and the adults around me.
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Author's Notes:
I've been very busy with a move and an illness. I hope to have the next chapter up next week.
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