A/N: Okay, there are many here who are wondering if the last chapter was the end of the story. Not so. This chapter is actually the second to last chapter. One more chapter to go, and then I start my work on my parody. Enjoy!

            Ron and Hermione sat quietly as the two distraught Ravenclaws left. They had come to tell Harry of the death of Ernie McMillan.

            "You know mate, it wasn't your fault," Ron said.

            "I know," Harry said quietly, staring directly down at the blanket.

            At this, Dumbledore came in.

            "Good evening Mr. Weasley, Mr. Potter, and Miss Granger. I daresay you have had quite the trying weekend," he said. "You may be wondering what occurred after you blacked out, Harry."

            "Yes sir, but also why I blacked out," Harry said, still staring at the blanket.

            "Why you blacked out," Dumbledore said thoughtfully, glancing up at the ceiling. "Avada Kedavra is a very powerful curse. Like the Cruciatus Curse, it only takes true hate to use it. Even more so. The hate you had for Bellatrix Lestrange empowered you enough to use it to destroy the Necromancer. However, this takes an extreme toll on those who are inexperienced in its use, especially an underaged wizard like yourself."

            "If I can't handle the giving the Killing Curse, how am I going to receive it?" Harry asked, forlornly.

            He seems so powerless…I've never seen Harry like this before, Ron thought. It's so unlike him.

            "Why didn't Voldemort kill us and Harry when he had the chance?" Hermione piped up, face still red from crying.

            "As you well know, Voldemort has an ego quite similar to Harry's," Dumbledore said.

            "What?" Ron said, revolted. "Harry's nothing like Voldemort."

            "Maybe so Ron, but I believe I know the reason why Voldemort chose not to end your lives," Dumbledore said, gravely. "Voldemort would not kill Harry while he was defenseless. He wants Harry's defeat to be a prideful moment."

            "But what about the rest of us? He could have easily killed us all without any hesitation," Hermione said, shakily. "He just killed Lestrange and left."

            "The answer to that riddle, no pun intended, of course, is still unclear," Dumbledore said. "I will request that you join us for dinner. The End-of-Term feast will begin next week."

            Harry, Ron, and Hermione nodded.

            "Oh yes," Dumbledore added, "I believe you will be very interested in the recent fate of a certain Miss Camero, Miss Granger."

            Hermione looked puzzled and stared after him as he left.

            Completely off his rocker, Ron thought.

…

            Ron applauded loudly as the House Cup was awarded to Gryffindor for the sixth straight year. He made to dig in to his food, when suddenly he was stopped by Dumbledore's voice. Frowning, he looked up.

            "There is one last announcement that needs to be made," Dumbledore said. "There have been a series of pranks throughout this year. Several have been quite dangerous, although few quite amusing. You know that one with Mrs. Norris…" Dumbledore trailed off after hearing Professor McGonagall clear her throat.

            "Yes, well…I would like the person responsible to please stand," Dumbledore said.

            Stella slowly stood up. Ron gasped, along with the rest of the students, who broke out into whispers.

            Hermione was right!, he thought. He glanced at her. She had a triumphant and gloating look on her face.

            Well there'll be no living with her now, Ron thought, shaking his head.

            "Please explain," Dumbledore said, sitting down.

            "My parents don't really work in the IWC. In fact, there is no IWC," Stella said, sadly.

            "I knew it!" Hermione whispered loudly.

            "I've been sent from school to school, usually expelled for playing pranks like these. I don't mean to hurt anyone, I just wanted people to know me. I wanted to be funny," Stella continued. "Are you going to expel me, sir?"

            "Not today, Miss Camero. I am well known for giving second chances," Dumbledore said.

            Harry and Ron blushed furiously.

            "However, if you do anything of the sort again, I will be forced to. I also believe you owe a certain member of the Gryffindor House an apology," Dumbledore said.

            "Yes sir," Stella said, sitting down.

            After the meal, (and a long discussion about why Hermione was always right) the three were about to rise and go to the dormitories, when Stella approached.

            Finally, Stella's going to apologize and this whole thing is going to be over, Ron thought, thankfully.

            Stella walked closer and closer to Hermione, who had her hand held out, ready to shake. But Stella kept walking and completely passed her.

            Shooting a glance at Hermione, she walked up to Nearly Headless Nick and apologized for making fun of his botched beheading. Hermione was livid.

            While leaving the Great Hall, she screamed, "THAT COW!"

            Harry and Ron sighed, rolling their eyes.

Reviews:

KawaiiFryingPanChick: Hope I cleared up that little confusion.

Lutefa:Yup, there's a sequel. And it's true that he could have brought his parents back, but he would rather it be destroyed than have Voldemort use it.

Hpfan-Excalibur: Almost over, one chapter after this.

PinkPixieDust16: Yep, ole Bella kicked the bucket!

Possom2009: Yeah, Harry used the Killing Curse but not on Lestrange. He used it to destroy the Necromancer.

Schnuff: Hope I cleared up the confusion!

Geena-Waters: Yeah, Harry didn't kill anyone. Hopefully he never will!

Dragonnet: Sorry the chapters are getting shorter…I just lack material…this one was longer though…