Harry Potter & the Honeychurch Institute of Magic
By Darkmoore
"What hell am I going to be walking into next week?"
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Chapter Thirty Two: Graduation
The parents or guardians of the graduating class were seated in the dining hall having lunch with the students and staff waiting for the ceremony to begin. Harry looked around and saw the looks of pride on many of the parent's faces. For a half of an instant he wished his parents could have been there for his graduation. Then again he wished he could have gone to his own graduation, but he was unconscious in the infirmary after the battle that ended Voldemort's reign of terror.
"Attention everyone" Madame Klump said as she rose from her seat at the staff table. "The graduation ceremony will begin shortly; I would like everyone to make their way down the Quidditch pitch, where the ceremony will take place. Everyone please remember, the front rows of seats are reserved for parents and student will be seated behind them."
Slowly people began to get up from their seats and make their way out into the beautiful day and the pitch, while the graduating class went directly to Harry's classroom in order to get ready and make their entrance to the ceremony.
Down at the pitch, the professors who were all wearing their best dress robes took to the stage and faced the audience of parents and student, while on one side of the stage, chairs for the graduating class were arranged to sit and wait until their names were called.
After everyone was seated either on stage or in the audience, Madame Klump began a brief speech about the school and on cue Harry had the graduates fly out onto the pitch on their brooms, do two laps of a flying presentation and land behind the stage and step up to it to take their seats.
"Alright everyone, there our cue, I want everyone to fly out there just like we practiced the other day. Don't' worry, I'm more than certain you'll do fine." Harry said to the seventh years.
Then off they went to perform their formation flying while Harry flew down to the stage to find his seat between Fitzy and Celeste, the seventh year sponsor.
After a round of light applause Madame Klump once again took to the podium a brief history of the student who was leaving the school. Then Celeste took the podium and one by one she called out their names and presented them with their certificates of achievement.
After they had all gone through the procession Professor Whitlock set off a fireworks display the heralded to the world to beware, new graduates were entering the world.
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After the graduation ceremony was complete, the entire school and invited parents attended to the evenings Departure Feast held in the dining hall of the school, which for the most part went off without incident. Except for the slight incident when Audrey Simmons began to cry uncontrollably when she realized that her boyfriend wouldn't be coming back next year.
Shortly after the feast, parents began to leave the school to return to their homes, as many of them had to go to work the next morning, while others would be meeting their children at King's Cross Station for when they returned home for the summer holidays.
As Harry and Vesta rose from their seats to retire for the evening, they were stopped by Chester Stahl and Michael Gerard.
"Professor Potter, Professor Sangeorge."
"Yes Mr. Stahl, Mr. Gerard?" Harry answered.
"We ah, well we just wanted to say thank you for all you did for us this year." Chester began.
"If it weren't for you, we might not have been able to be together as much as have been and wouldn't be in this relationship like we are." Michael added.
"I didn't do anything gentlemen, it was all in you to begin with, I just coerced you into admitting it." Harry stated as if it were plain fact.
"Yes, sir you did." Michael said with conviction, "No other teacher would have gone the distance for us like you did, no one would have given us that room, especially since no other students had such a gift and no other teacher would have fought so hard to keep us in this school when Proctor tried to have us expelled."
"Professor Proctor, Mr. Gerard." Harry corrected.
"Whatever, but it still meant a lot to both of us." Chester said and stuck out his hand to Harry to shake it, which Harry did. However, Chester grabbed tight to Harry's hand and pulled him into a hug and kissed him on the cheek.
When Chester let Harry go he was grinning from ear to ear. He just got Harry and in front of his lady too boot.
Harry turned to look at Vesta, who had her hand over her mouth trying her best not laugh, but failing in the attempt. When he looked back to the boys, he saw them walking away and heard Michael say to his boyfriend, "What were you thinking? She could have hexed to into oblivion."
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On Monday morning bright and early, the carriages were waiting for the students in the front of the castle to take them back to the train station that would take them home for the summer holidays.
As each student passed out of the great doors, Madame Klump or Professor Evanston handed each of them an envelope, everyone except for the graduates, which held a note as a reminder to them to not use magic outside of the school grounds. Several students groaned at the sight of the envelopes.
"Alright everyone, have a safe and fun filled holiday," Madame Klump called out to them, "and remember, no magic until you return next fall."
A few of the teachers saw the carriages off, while a few others went to the train station with the children. Harry had been one of the few as he wanted to see his class off.
"Now I want everyone to have at least one grand adventure this summer, so you have something to tell me about when you return in the fall." Harry said to the seven children before they boarded the train.
A short time later the train pulled away from the Honeychurch station and Harry waved his children goodbye.
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To Be Continued…In the Sequel, Harry Potter & the Return to Honeychurch
The End
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Was there a plot to this story? Probably not, but then there wsan't meant to be one. Was there a moral? Thats a much better question, yes there is. This is a record of one man's journey into adulthood, the year Harry Potter grew up. He began this adventure thinking that he had messed the world up and had nothing to work for, then he found the path, the cobblestone way, which led him to this place, where he learned that he was needed, not to save the wizarding world, but because he had soemthing to contribute. If anyone asks what this story is about, say that it's a tale of self-discovery and finding one's place in the greater picture.
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Author's Note: To everyone who reviewed, thanks again...
uten wrote Well, I've commented before, but this story is great. I like how Harry has matured and become happy again over the course of the story. The interactions between his girlfriend and the students have been written well and you can see the change, especially with the end of year exams and his letter to Ginny. I look forward to the next chapter and suspect the child in question is a Riddle. This story is just simply amazing and I look forward to every new chapter. Thanks for writing it.
Answer - A Riddle huh? Well, Voldemort had no children.
TuxedoMac wrote ok i understand that i was just worried that you would be done with this and onto the sequles beore ya got that done. i sugest doing "Harry Potter and the Return to Honeychurch" i think that would make for a better storie. i like your charaters alot and think that it would be a better storie. i did like the last few test that you had them have. i also wonder if we know who the kid genny talked about or if we even know the family he is from? i can't waite to see how those things he has to do this summer are going to go.
Answer - The boy Ginny wrote about would be a baby in the prequel, which is not only about Draco being a Veela, it's also about how he got the two orders of Merlin, killed 3 Dementors, had first sexual experience with a girl, the shower with Seamus and how he defeated Voldemort.
The Libran Iniquity wrote Hey... I never said Botolf was a prat... I just meant that I didn't like him very much at all up until the little sub-plot thingymajig :P And yes, I'd say this was a quick enough update ;) and long may they continue!! (See... flattery :) )
Answer - flattery is cheap, but then again so am I :D
pheonix friend wrote (in to my review of his story) so what idea did you get? not that i mind at all- just glad that you read the story!! please hurry up and update- is it a werewolf? or something really terrible? becasue we all know harry is a big softy and would never say no!
Answer - Actually the little boy that I mention in last chapter was the brilliant idea I had thanks to you. I know that makes no sense, but a phrase you used in the middle of chapter, make something click in my brain and out came this totally new and undeveloped idea. Well, at least I've never read anything like it before. :D
Tanydwr wrote I liked the bit with Botolf, it worked really well. Sequel, definitely! I think the prequel will give me nightmares! I mean, even if Harry was gay, why the hell would he go for someone he despised?! Is this the last chapter of this story or what? Seems a little like it, But I'm not sure. Looking forward to finding out who this kid is? Who could cause so much controversy? Is he a werewolf or something? Because a lot of wizards are bigoted about werewolves. I really like this story! It's definitely original. I also like the relationship between Vesta and Harry. I especially liked the comment Fitzy made about them giving her cavities! And poor Harry! The women are always getting at him, aren't they? Or at least if not 'getting at', they're doing their utmost to embarrass him good and proper. Keep up the good work. I prefer the sequel idea!
Answer - No 31 was not the last chapter, obviously. After getting so many reviews, I have almost made my choice about the sequel/prequel debate, but I wanted everyone to have a say before I make my final choice. Also the prequel shouldn't give you nightmares, its not as scary as all that, in fact I think it would have funny moments and sad moments just like this story did. Makes you wonder doesn't it? The child is not a werewolf, they wouldn't hate him so much if he were only a werewolf. :D
athenakitty wrote How's the obstacle course? Is it a big hit with his classes? What happen to Errol? Will there be a lot more people learning not to piss of Potter? Will Percy make up with his family? Sequel!
Answer - Post owls live about 30 plus years. However Errol was old even when Harry was a kid, so he's even older now and doesn't do much flying like he used to. As for Pissing off Potter, well in a sequel or a prequel, its never a good idea.
RKP Jr. wrote (The most interesting idea) Hum? Sequel (Harry Potter and the Return to Honeychurch) or the prequel set in seventh year (Harry Potter & the Veela That Wouldn't Go Away) both sound very tempting. I can't wait to read both but my coin toss says to go for the sequel first.
Answer - You've given me an interesting idea. :D
Riffinton wrote (quite a bit, go read it if you like)
Answer - Yes, there is a plot or rather a moral to this story. I'm not gonna tell you what it is because then it would spoil the epilogue. As for the gay boys, that was for me, it made me happy. Just because Draco went away all too quickly doesn't mean he won't pop back up again, the same goes for Weatherby. Lastly I'm sorry I'm not smart enough to write a better story, it's my first and I have learned a few things along the way.
kick-n-kill wrote I would LOVE to have both a sequel and a prequel. You're a very talented author and you have a good sense of humor but can you please start the Return to Honeychurch before the Veela That Wouldn't Go Away...Oh and keep updating...P.S. Who is the kid the board of govenours is chucking a fit about and why the only person I could think it would be is a relative of a Death Eater... So is it?
Answer - You'll just have to wait for the sequel to find out.
Chosentwo4381 wrote Sequel please! I've really enjoyed reading this fic. It's good to see a well adjusted Harry actually doing something in the wizarding world with his life. It's really odd to see that in a post Hogwarts fic. It's also nice to see him paired with someone who isn't Ginny, Hermione, or Cho in one of these either.
Answer - Thanks, I appreciate that. Another vote for a sequel.
ecclefechan wrote I love your story. I have been following for a month now and finally decided to review. I hope you write more soon as it is one of the best written stories on ff.net. Please write the sequel instead of the prequel. I really wan't to find out what's next. Looking forwards to your next posting!
Answer - Thanks for the vote of confidence, I've been getting reviews saying its shit. Anyway here it is. :D
captuniv wrote I definitely vote for a sequel! I want more Will!! :) And now you've got me wondering who Ginny has taken in. Say, who's on the Board of Ginny's facility?
Answer - There are seven members of the Board of Governors of the Sirius Black Memorial Child Care Facility are Professor Harry Potter, Ms. Ginny Weasley, Mrs. Andromeda Tonks, Mr. Toland Garwood, Mr. Stoddard Kaelan, Madame Bathilda Pembrooke & Professor Ogden Pelham.
kensai2 wrote I am going to be extremely pushy and rude here. I am sorry, but you have to write a prequal, sequal, and finish the Will Beagle story. Furthermore, I expect (almost demand with a foot stamping the ground a post a day!) With the voting out of the way, "What did you mean withe Oh Parvarati what we missed? Oh, and have a nice day
Answer - You'd have to read the prequel to find out about Parvati. Also according to you, I'd be writing three stories with a chapter each every day. Damn.
By Darkmoore
"What hell am I going to be walking into next week?"
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Chapter Thirty Two: Graduation
The parents or guardians of the graduating class were seated in the dining hall having lunch with the students and staff waiting for the ceremony to begin. Harry looked around and saw the looks of pride on many of the parent's faces. For a half of an instant he wished his parents could have been there for his graduation. Then again he wished he could have gone to his own graduation, but he was unconscious in the infirmary after the battle that ended Voldemort's reign of terror.
"Attention everyone" Madame Klump said as she rose from her seat at the staff table. "The graduation ceremony will begin shortly; I would like everyone to make their way down the Quidditch pitch, where the ceremony will take place. Everyone please remember, the front rows of seats are reserved for parents and student will be seated behind them."
Slowly people began to get up from their seats and make their way out into the beautiful day and the pitch, while the graduating class went directly to Harry's classroom in order to get ready and make their entrance to the ceremony.
Down at the pitch, the professors who were all wearing their best dress robes took to the stage and faced the audience of parents and student, while on one side of the stage, chairs for the graduating class were arranged to sit and wait until their names were called.
After everyone was seated either on stage or in the audience, Madame Klump began a brief speech about the school and on cue Harry had the graduates fly out onto the pitch on their brooms, do two laps of a flying presentation and land behind the stage and step up to it to take their seats.
"Alright everyone, there our cue, I want everyone to fly out there just like we practiced the other day. Don't' worry, I'm more than certain you'll do fine." Harry said to the seventh years.
Then off they went to perform their formation flying while Harry flew down to the stage to find his seat between Fitzy and Celeste, the seventh year sponsor.
After a round of light applause Madame Klump once again took to the podium a brief history of the student who was leaving the school. Then Celeste took the podium and one by one she called out their names and presented them with their certificates of achievement.
After they had all gone through the procession Professor Whitlock set off a fireworks display the heralded to the world to beware, new graduates were entering the world.
* * * * *
After the graduation ceremony was complete, the entire school and invited parents attended to the evenings Departure Feast held in the dining hall of the school, which for the most part went off without incident. Except for the slight incident when Audrey Simmons began to cry uncontrollably when she realized that her boyfriend wouldn't be coming back next year.
Shortly after the feast, parents began to leave the school to return to their homes, as many of them had to go to work the next morning, while others would be meeting their children at King's Cross Station for when they returned home for the summer holidays.
As Harry and Vesta rose from their seats to retire for the evening, they were stopped by Chester Stahl and Michael Gerard.
"Professor Potter, Professor Sangeorge."
"Yes Mr. Stahl, Mr. Gerard?" Harry answered.
"We ah, well we just wanted to say thank you for all you did for us this year." Chester began.
"If it weren't for you, we might not have been able to be together as much as have been and wouldn't be in this relationship like we are." Michael added.
"I didn't do anything gentlemen, it was all in you to begin with, I just coerced you into admitting it." Harry stated as if it were plain fact.
"Yes, sir you did." Michael said with conviction, "No other teacher would have gone the distance for us like you did, no one would have given us that room, especially since no other students had such a gift and no other teacher would have fought so hard to keep us in this school when Proctor tried to have us expelled."
"Professor Proctor, Mr. Gerard." Harry corrected.
"Whatever, but it still meant a lot to both of us." Chester said and stuck out his hand to Harry to shake it, which Harry did. However, Chester grabbed tight to Harry's hand and pulled him into a hug and kissed him on the cheek.
When Chester let Harry go he was grinning from ear to ear. He just got Harry and in front of his lady too boot.
Harry turned to look at Vesta, who had her hand over her mouth trying her best not laugh, but failing in the attempt. When he looked back to the boys, he saw them walking away and heard Michael say to his boyfriend, "What were you thinking? She could have hexed to into oblivion."
* * * * *
On Monday morning bright and early, the carriages were waiting for the students in the front of the castle to take them back to the train station that would take them home for the summer holidays.
As each student passed out of the great doors, Madame Klump or Professor Evanston handed each of them an envelope, everyone except for the graduates, which held a note as a reminder to them to not use magic outside of the school grounds. Several students groaned at the sight of the envelopes.
"Alright everyone, have a safe and fun filled holiday," Madame Klump called out to them, "and remember, no magic until you return next fall."
A few of the teachers saw the carriages off, while a few others went to the train station with the children. Harry had been one of the few as he wanted to see his class off.
"Now I want everyone to have at least one grand adventure this summer, so you have something to tell me about when you return in the fall." Harry said to the seven children before they boarded the train.
A short time later the train pulled away from the Honeychurch station and Harry waved his children goodbye.
* * * * *
To Be Continued…In the Sequel, Harry Potter & the Return to Honeychurch
The End
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Was there a plot to this story? Probably not, but then there wsan't meant to be one. Was there a moral? Thats a much better question, yes there is. This is a record of one man's journey into adulthood, the year Harry Potter grew up. He began this adventure thinking that he had messed the world up and had nothing to work for, then he found the path, the cobblestone way, which led him to this place, where he learned that he was needed, not to save the wizarding world, but because he had soemthing to contribute. If anyone asks what this story is about, say that it's a tale of self-discovery and finding one's place in the greater picture.
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Author's Note: To everyone who reviewed, thanks again...
uten wrote Well, I've commented before, but this story is great. I like how Harry has matured and become happy again over the course of the story. The interactions between his girlfriend and the students have been written well and you can see the change, especially with the end of year exams and his letter to Ginny. I look forward to the next chapter and suspect the child in question is a Riddle. This story is just simply amazing and I look forward to every new chapter. Thanks for writing it.
Answer - A Riddle huh? Well, Voldemort had no children.
TuxedoMac wrote ok i understand that i was just worried that you would be done with this and onto the sequles beore ya got that done. i sugest doing "Harry Potter and the Return to Honeychurch" i think that would make for a better storie. i like your charaters alot and think that it would be a better storie. i did like the last few test that you had them have. i also wonder if we know who the kid genny talked about or if we even know the family he is from? i can't waite to see how those things he has to do this summer are going to go.
Answer - The boy Ginny wrote about would be a baby in the prequel, which is not only about Draco being a Veela, it's also about how he got the two orders of Merlin, killed 3 Dementors, had first sexual experience with a girl, the shower with Seamus and how he defeated Voldemort.
The Libran Iniquity wrote Hey... I never said Botolf was a prat... I just meant that I didn't like him very much at all up until the little sub-plot thingymajig :P And yes, I'd say this was a quick enough update ;) and long may they continue!! (See... flattery :) )
Answer - flattery is cheap, but then again so am I :D
pheonix friend wrote (in to my review of his story) so what idea did you get? not that i mind at all- just glad that you read the story!! please hurry up and update- is it a werewolf? or something really terrible? becasue we all know harry is a big softy and would never say no!
Answer - Actually the little boy that I mention in last chapter was the brilliant idea I had thanks to you. I know that makes no sense, but a phrase you used in the middle of chapter, make something click in my brain and out came this totally new and undeveloped idea. Well, at least I've never read anything like it before. :D
Tanydwr wrote I liked the bit with Botolf, it worked really well. Sequel, definitely! I think the prequel will give me nightmares! I mean, even if Harry was gay, why the hell would he go for someone he despised?! Is this the last chapter of this story or what? Seems a little like it, But I'm not sure. Looking forward to finding out who this kid is? Who could cause so much controversy? Is he a werewolf or something? Because a lot of wizards are bigoted about werewolves. I really like this story! It's definitely original. I also like the relationship between Vesta and Harry. I especially liked the comment Fitzy made about them giving her cavities! And poor Harry! The women are always getting at him, aren't they? Or at least if not 'getting at', they're doing their utmost to embarrass him good and proper. Keep up the good work. I prefer the sequel idea!
Answer - No 31 was not the last chapter, obviously. After getting so many reviews, I have almost made my choice about the sequel/prequel debate, but I wanted everyone to have a say before I make my final choice. Also the prequel shouldn't give you nightmares, its not as scary as all that, in fact I think it would have funny moments and sad moments just like this story did. Makes you wonder doesn't it? The child is not a werewolf, they wouldn't hate him so much if he were only a werewolf. :D
athenakitty wrote How's the obstacle course? Is it a big hit with his classes? What happen to Errol? Will there be a lot more people learning not to piss of Potter? Will Percy make up with his family? Sequel!
Answer - Post owls live about 30 plus years. However Errol was old even when Harry was a kid, so he's even older now and doesn't do much flying like he used to. As for Pissing off Potter, well in a sequel or a prequel, its never a good idea.
RKP Jr. wrote (The most interesting idea) Hum? Sequel (Harry Potter and the Return to Honeychurch) or the prequel set in seventh year (Harry Potter & the Veela That Wouldn't Go Away) both sound very tempting. I can't wait to read both but my coin toss says to go for the sequel first.
Answer - You've given me an interesting idea. :D
Riffinton wrote (quite a bit, go read it if you like)
Answer - Yes, there is a plot or rather a moral to this story. I'm not gonna tell you what it is because then it would spoil the epilogue. As for the gay boys, that was for me, it made me happy. Just because Draco went away all too quickly doesn't mean he won't pop back up again, the same goes for Weatherby. Lastly I'm sorry I'm not smart enough to write a better story, it's my first and I have learned a few things along the way.
kick-n-kill wrote I would LOVE to have both a sequel and a prequel. You're a very talented author and you have a good sense of humor but can you please start the Return to Honeychurch before the Veela That Wouldn't Go Away...Oh and keep updating...P.S. Who is the kid the board of govenours is chucking a fit about and why the only person I could think it would be is a relative of a Death Eater... So is it?
Answer - You'll just have to wait for the sequel to find out.
Chosentwo4381 wrote Sequel please! I've really enjoyed reading this fic. It's good to see a well adjusted Harry actually doing something in the wizarding world with his life. It's really odd to see that in a post Hogwarts fic. It's also nice to see him paired with someone who isn't Ginny, Hermione, or Cho in one of these either.
Answer - Thanks, I appreciate that. Another vote for a sequel.
ecclefechan wrote I love your story. I have been following for a month now and finally decided to review. I hope you write more soon as it is one of the best written stories on ff.net. Please write the sequel instead of the prequel. I really wan't to find out what's next. Looking forwards to your next posting!
Answer - Thanks for the vote of confidence, I've been getting reviews saying its shit. Anyway here it is. :D
captuniv wrote I definitely vote for a sequel! I want more Will!! :) And now you've got me wondering who Ginny has taken in. Say, who's on the Board of Ginny's facility?
Answer - There are seven members of the Board of Governors of the Sirius Black Memorial Child Care Facility are Professor Harry Potter, Ms. Ginny Weasley, Mrs. Andromeda Tonks, Mr. Toland Garwood, Mr. Stoddard Kaelan, Madame Bathilda Pembrooke & Professor Ogden Pelham.
kensai2 wrote I am going to be extremely pushy and rude here. I am sorry, but you have to write a prequal, sequal, and finish the Will Beagle story. Furthermore, I expect (almost demand with a foot stamping the ground a post a day!) With the voting out of the way, "What did you mean withe Oh Parvarati what we missed? Oh, and have a nice day
Answer - You'd have to read the prequel to find out about Parvati. Also according to you, I'd be writing three stories with a chapter each every day. Damn.