After a very eventful night Hermione and Draco woke up in each
other's arms once again.
"Mmmm good morning" Draco said sleepily. "Ready to graduate?"
"Ready as I will ever be" Hermione replied. "But let's get some food first". The two headed down to breakfast unable to believe today was their last day in the castle as students. Graduation was to start at one and then they would be free for the rest of their lives. They sat down at the Gryffindor table with their friends and ate. They were all a little sad to be leaving but were also excited because their lives were really going to start after today.
"Let's go on a walk" Harry suggested to his friends. "One last look around".
"Great idea Harry" Ron replied to him. All the other friends agreed. They all stood up and left the hall. There were no classes today of course, so they had until one to wander around. The group walked out the doors of the hall and wandered off in no particular direction. Soon they found themselves on the third floor. You just never know where those staircases will take you.
"Guys look where we are" Hermione said suddenly.
"Third floor corridor. Never thought I would ever come here again".
"At least Fluffy isn't guarding it anymore" Ron said with a laugh.
"Yeah Ron and that was a great game of chess you played" Hermoine replied.
"Oh what a great night" Ron said with a dreamy look in his eye.
"Yeah. . .sure. . . let's move it on" Harry said looking at him strangely. Soon they found themselves on the stairway and the stairs were changing (surprise surprise). The group ended up on the second floor. They past the spot where Filche's cat had been found petrified. None of them said a word. It was something they all wanted to forget. . .especially Ginny. They continued walking and walked by Moaning Myrtle's bathroom.
"Oh we must say goodbye!" Hermione said. "She will never forgive us if we don't". They all walked into the unused girls' lavatory. The chamber of secrets had been sealed up but puddles of water were still on the floor. Soon Myrtle came drifting out of one of the cubicles.
"Hello Myrtle" Hermione stated.
"Oh Harry it's you" Myrtle said putting a smile on her white face not even noticing Hermione's greeting. "You never come and see me. I missed you."
"Oh. . . .erm. . . sorry Myrtle. We just came to say goodbye. We are graduating today." he finished suddenly guilty he hadn't come to visit her before.
"Oh well congratulations" she said sarcastically. "Rub it in my face that I didn't graduate."
"No Myrtle, really we just wanted to say goodbye" Hermione stated quickly.
"I wish I could say I graduated. Congratulations. Feel free to visit me" Myrtle finished. Tears began running down her pearly face and she disappeared with a splash down into the U-bend.
"Well she was right cheerful today" Ron said with a laugh.
"How do you guys know her?" Draco questioned.
"Oh. . . well. . .umm. ." Hermione started but she didn't know what to say. She couldn't tell him about the polyjuice potion.
"Not you Hermione. Obviously you have been in the girls' bathroom. I meant the other two thirds of the trio" Draco said.
"Me and Ron met her in fourth year. You know in the lake. During the Triwizard Tournament. The second task." Harry quickly made up.
"Oh I see. . .she seems a bit crazy" he finished. Personally Harry didn't really care what Draco said as long as they dropped this whole issue.
The group continued around the castle. They went to see Hagrid and Dobby and Harry requested that they go to the Mirror of Erised. They saw the many sites of the castle that they were going to miss and talked with ghosts and portraits that they would never really see again. Everywhere they looked they were reminded of more and more memories. It was hard to believe it was all coming to an end. For Harry and Hermione Hogwarts had introduced them to a world they had never known existed. For this reason it was harder for them. They could never really say goodbye.
The six put on their graduation robes and headed down to the Great Hall. Their robes matched their house colors. The two Gryffindor boys wore maroon, while the girls wore gold. Draco wore a deep green lined in silver. Soon Professor Snape walked into the Hall.
"Get in line. Your families have come. The rest of the school is seated. The least you could do is be ready. After all, you are graduating, try to look smart" he said with a smirk. . . but there was something different about it this time. Hermione just couldn't figure out what it was. After his statement he walked out leaving the grads to get ready.
"Well he got more cheerful as time went on didn't he?" Ron said with a laugh.
"Give him a break. He must be that way for a reason." Harry said. After seeing the way his father had treated Snape Harry couldn't help but feel guilty, although he had never shared this information with anyone else.
"Whatever mate. I still don't like him". They stood there and chatted for a few minutes when Snape came back.
"It's time. Please go ahead". The group headed inside the hall in two single file lines. There were four sections of chairs each separated by house. Dumbledore stood at the podium at the front and greeted the students with a brilliant smile. He was like a father watching all of his children graduating. He could not get over the overwhelming sense of pride welling up inside him. They continued to walk down the aisle of chairs and sat down in their own seats. When they were all seated Dumbledore stood up to speak.
"Students, parents, and of course graduates. It is a pleasure to see you all sitting here before my eyes. Seven years ago I was introduced to the group of students you see here before your eyes. A class of extraordinary young people who quickly became adults right before my eyes. You have grown into amazing young witches and wizards here at Hogwarts. I can only pray you will continue to grow even after you leave here. I wish you luck in all that you do. And know that Hogwarts will always be open to you. Now, it's time for the faculty speech. I give you Severus Snape." Whispers broke out among the guests at the ceremony. . .mostly among the students. Snape to give the address? It just didn't make sense.
"Good afternoon everyone." he stated in his usual tone. "Weren't expecting me? Well who would? This class has had its ups and downs. We had celebrities, know it alls, and well. . . kids. You've all grown up. I volunteered to speak because I have felt a connection to this class. All of the teachers here have enjoyed teaching. . . including myself. We have watched you grow from bumbling kids to well. . .bumbling adults " he said laughing. "You have been a great class. I would be lying if I said I wasn't proud of each and everyone of you. . . right down to Mr. Longbottom who now longer melts cauldrons. There is also Miss Granger who is no longer a bossy know it all, Mr. Weasley who grew into that red hair, and of course Mr. Potter who learned to deal with being a celebrity and dealt with it quite well if I do say so myself. I speak for the whole staff when I say congratulations. We couldn't be more proud." The crowd was in a shocked silence as he stepped down, then they suddenly burst into applause. Dumbledore stood up as the applause subsided.
"When your name is called please proceed to Mr. Fudge and receive your diploma." He read through the list of names. Each student shook hands with the Minister of Magic with a smile and went back to their seat.
"Ladies and Gentlement I give you the newest graduates from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. No longer separated by house. All are equal and united." Suddenly their robes turned to a bright purple. No longer did banners hang of the houses. They were now all the same. "Congratulations students and good luck". Applause erupted again. They were done and they couldn't be more excited. They filed out of the hall and eventually met up with their parents. Lupin, Tonks, and many others from the Order came to watch. When they wakled back into the hall it had been redecorated for a massive celebration. Banners hung from the walls with words of congratulations. Music played and food was served. They would party into the night. After the five graduates and Ginny talked to the Weasely's and the Order they headed out to the lake for a while. They found a spot under a tree and sat down.
"So it's our last night on the grounds. Kinda sad isn't it?" Hermione said with a tear in her eye.
"Yeah I'm going to miss it" Harry said staring up at the castle which was illuminated in the moonlight.
"So many memories here"
"Yeah like me almost dieing like every year" Harry joked.
"At least Voldemort's gone though. Smooth sailing now" Draco said with a smile on his face as he looked down at Hermione.
"Yeah I'm glad the Order finally got him. Odd though, that I wasn't the one to save the day" Harry joked with his friends. They all chuckled as they sat by the lake. They remained there until the early morning hours reminiscing about the past seven years with feelings of sadness and happiness all at the same time.
A/N: ok I am really really sorry for the delay. I moved into college. This is my second week and I have homework to do and stuff. I'm way sorry. I hope you enjoy this chapter. I think there is one more left. We'll just have to see how it all works out. Enjoy and as always REVIEW (
Sorry about the Cedric mix up, this is an edited chapter.. . . . .yeah I couldn't even remember what year they graduated, notice how it's left out. Sorry!
"Mmmm good morning" Draco said sleepily. "Ready to graduate?"
"Ready as I will ever be" Hermione replied. "But let's get some food first". The two headed down to breakfast unable to believe today was their last day in the castle as students. Graduation was to start at one and then they would be free for the rest of their lives. They sat down at the Gryffindor table with their friends and ate. They were all a little sad to be leaving but were also excited because their lives were really going to start after today.
"Let's go on a walk" Harry suggested to his friends. "One last look around".
"Great idea Harry" Ron replied to him. All the other friends agreed. They all stood up and left the hall. There were no classes today of course, so they had until one to wander around. The group walked out the doors of the hall and wandered off in no particular direction. Soon they found themselves on the third floor. You just never know where those staircases will take you.
"Guys look where we are" Hermione said suddenly.
"Third floor corridor. Never thought I would ever come here again".
"At least Fluffy isn't guarding it anymore" Ron said with a laugh.
"Yeah Ron and that was a great game of chess you played" Hermoine replied.
"Oh what a great night" Ron said with a dreamy look in his eye.
"Yeah. . .sure. . . let's move it on" Harry said looking at him strangely. Soon they found themselves on the stairway and the stairs were changing (surprise surprise). The group ended up on the second floor. They past the spot where Filche's cat had been found petrified. None of them said a word. It was something they all wanted to forget. . .especially Ginny. They continued walking and walked by Moaning Myrtle's bathroom.
"Oh we must say goodbye!" Hermione said. "She will never forgive us if we don't". They all walked into the unused girls' lavatory. The chamber of secrets had been sealed up but puddles of water were still on the floor. Soon Myrtle came drifting out of one of the cubicles.
"Hello Myrtle" Hermione stated.
"Oh Harry it's you" Myrtle said putting a smile on her white face not even noticing Hermione's greeting. "You never come and see me. I missed you."
"Oh. . . .erm. . . sorry Myrtle. We just came to say goodbye. We are graduating today." he finished suddenly guilty he hadn't come to visit her before.
"Oh well congratulations" she said sarcastically. "Rub it in my face that I didn't graduate."
"No Myrtle, really we just wanted to say goodbye" Hermione stated quickly.
"I wish I could say I graduated. Congratulations. Feel free to visit me" Myrtle finished. Tears began running down her pearly face and she disappeared with a splash down into the U-bend.
"Well she was right cheerful today" Ron said with a laugh.
"How do you guys know her?" Draco questioned.
"Oh. . . well. . .umm. ." Hermione started but she didn't know what to say. She couldn't tell him about the polyjuice potion.
"Not you Hermione. Obviously you have been in the girls' bathroom. I meant the other two thirds of the trio" Draco said.
"Me and Ron met her in fourth year. You know in the lake. During the Triwizard Tournament. The second task." Harry quickly made up.
"Oh I see. . .she seems a bit crazy" he finished. Personally Harry didn't really care what Draco said as long as they dropped this whole issue.
The group continued around the castle. They went to see Hagrid and Dobby and Harry requested that they go to the Mirror of Erised. They saw the many sites of the castle that they were going to miss and talked with ghosts and portraits that they would never really see again. Everywhere they looked they were reminded of more and more memories. It was hard to believe it was all coming to an end. For Harry and Hermione Hogwarts had introduced them to a world they had never known existed. For this reason it was harder for them. They could never really say goodbye.
The six put on their graduation robes and headed down to the Great Hall. Their robes matched their house colors. The two Gryffindor boys wore maroon, while the girls wore gold. Draco wore a deep green lined in silver. Soon Professor Snape walked into the Hall.
"Get in line. Your families have come. The rest of the school is seated. The least you could do is be ready. After all, you are graduating, try to look smart" he said with a smirk. . . but there was something different about it this time. Hermione just couldn't figure out what it was. After his statement he walked out leaving the grads to get ready.
"Well he got more cheerful as time went on didn't he?" Ron said with a laugh.
"Give him a break. He must be that way for a reason." Harry said. After seeing the way his father had treated Snape Harry couldn't help but feel guilty, although he had never shared this information with anyone else.
"Whatever mate. I still don't like him". They stood there and chatted for a few minutes when Snape came back.
"It's time. Please go ahead". The group headed inside the hall in two single file lines. There were four sections of chairs each separated by house. Dumbledore stood at the podium at the front and greeted the students with a brilliant smile. He was like a father watching all of his children graduating. He could not get over the overwhelming sense of pride welling up inside him. They continued to walk down the aisle of chairs and sat down in their own seats. When they were all seated Dumbledore stood up to speak.
"Students, parents, and of course graduates. It is a pleasure to see you all sitting here before my eyes. Seven years ago I was introduced to the group of students you see here before your eyes. A class of extraordinary young people who quickly became adults right before my eyes. You have grown into amazing young witches and wizards here at Hogwarts. I can only pray you will continue to grow even after you leave here. I wish you luck in all that you do. And know that Hogwarts will always be open to you. Now, it's time for the faculty speech. I give you Severus Snape." Whispers broke out among the guests at the ceremony. . .mostly among the students. Snape to give the address? It just didn't make sense.
"Good afternoon everyone." he stated in his usual tone. "Weren't expecting me? Well who would? This class has had its ups and downs. We had celebrities, know it alls, and well. . . kids. You've all grown up. I volunteered to speak because I have felt a connection to this class. All of the teachers here have enjoyed teaching. . . including myself. We have watched you grow from bumbling kids to well. . .bumbling adults " he said laughing. "You have been a great class. I would be lying if I said I wasn't proud of each and everyone of you. . . right down to Mr. Longbottom who now longer melts cauldrons. There is also Miss Granger who is no longer a bossy know it all, Mr. Weasley who grew into that red hair, and of course Mr. Potter who learned to deal with being a celebrity and dealt with it quite well if I do say so myself. I speak for the whole staff when I say congratulations. We couldn't be more proud." The crowd was in a shocked silence as he stepped down, then they suddenly burst into applause. Dumbledore stood up as the applause subsided.
"When your name is called please proceed to Mr. Fudge and receive your diploma." He read through the list of names. Each student shook hands with the Minister of Magic with a smile and went back to their seat.
"Ladies and Gentlement I give you the newest graduates from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. No longer separated by house. All are equal and united." Suddenly their robes turned to a bright purple. No longer did banners hang of the houses. They were now all the same. "Congratulations students and good luck". Applause erupted again. They were done and they couldn't be more excited. They filed out of the hall and eventually met up with their parents. Lupin, Tonks, and many others from the Order came to watch. When they wakled back into the hall it had been redecorated for a massive celebration. Banners hung from the walls with words of congratulations. Music played and food was served. They would party into the night. After the five graduates and Ginny talked to the Weasely's and the Order they headed out to the lake for a while. They found a spot under a tree and sat down.
"So it's our last night on the grounds. Kinda sad isn't it?" Hermione said with a tear in her eye.
"Yeah I'm going to miss it" Harry said staring up at the castle which was illuminated in the moonlight.
"So many memories here"
"Yeah like me almost dieing like every year" Harry joked.
"At least Voldemort's gone though. Smooth sailing now" Draco said with a smile on his face as he looked down at Hermione.
"Yeah I'm glad the Order finally got him. Odd though, that I wasn't the one to save the day" Harry joked with his friends. They all chuckled as they sat by the lake. They remained there until the early morning hours reminiscing about the past seven years with feelings of sadness and happiness all at the same time.
A/N: ok I am really really sorry for the delay. I moved into college. This is my second week and I have homework to do and stuff. I'm way sorry. I hope you enjoy this chapter. I think there is one more left. We'll just have to see how it all works out. Enjoy and as always REVIEW (
Sorry about the Cedric mix up, this is an edited chapter.. . . . .yeah I couldn't even remember what year they graduated, notice how it's left out. Sorry!
