Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters tear, but JK Rowling does and that's probably a better, hehe.
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bChapter 28- End of Another Year/b
June came upon Hogwarts fast. The school was in a hiatus with finals. Harry threw himself into his studies so that he wouldn't have to think or deal with anything else. Voldemort had gone quiet again and he quit having his dreams. He was also practicing Occlumency with Hermione almost every night and found it a lot easier to learn without Snape pressing his grudge against him. Dumbledore reinstated Quidditch in early May. There would be no cup, but they still played friendlies. Gryffindor played against Hufflepuff and won. Ravenclaw destroyed Slytherin, as most of the Slytherin team had been suspended and the new players weren't very good. Harry was kind of glad they hadn't had to play them, it allowed him to avoid Malfoy, who was doing his best to avoid him as well. He went back to throwing insults at him and Ron everytime they crossed paths in the hallways, but avoided them otherwise. He wouldn't even aknowledge Hermione's existance and talked over her everytime she tried to defend them. Harry found the peace and quiet a great improvement so didn't feel too bad about what'd happened. Ron had found out, about a month after, he'd forced it out of both Harry and Hermione. He didn't get mad as they'd had expected, he just laughed.
"Bloody Brilliant, Hermione. You got back at him for everything he's done to us since first year."
"That wasn't my plan, Ron, and that's not why I did it." she replied irritably.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione had all passed their finals. Harry bairly squeaked by with an A in potions, but recieved mostly E's and no Ps or Ts which he was thankful for. Hermione was gloating again about her perfect Os and Ron was just happy to have passed. The last day of school arrived, and Harry packed for his last summer with the Dursleys. He felt something pull at his stomach. Only one year left, what would he do afterwards? He wouldn't be allowed back at his Aunt and Uncles, which suited him just fine. He just wasn't quite sure what he was going to be doing a year from then. He still left some hope in his heart for becoming an Auror. Next year he'd have to study really hard to pass his NEWTs and he wasn't looking forward to it. He was quite hoping that Professor McGonagall had been serious about helping him.
Once he finished packing his belongings he made his way to the Great Hall for the Leaving Feast. He met Ron and Hermione in the common room and they all walked down to together. Malfoy was waiting outside the portrait hole leaning against the wall. Hermione rolled her eyes.
"Wanted to give us some parting words?" Ron asked. He leaned in close to Hermioneand handed her a note.
"Read it when you can be alone." he looked over her shoulder at Ron and Harry. He kissed her cheek, sneered at the others and left to walk to the feast on his own.
"What's it say?" Ron asked immediatly.
"I don't know, I'll read it later." she told him, shoving the piece of paper into her pocket. Ron looked at Harry, who shrugged.
The Great Hall was filled with the chorus of the school saying their goodbyes and making last minute conversations. Discussions of what everyone was planning to do during the summer, how the fifth years felt they did on their O.W.Ls, and some about which house had won the house cup. Harry found a seat next to Ginny who was talking with Lavender.
"They really are just perfect for each other, and so cute together." Ginny giggled. Lavender nodded.
"Who's cute together?" Hermione asked, sitting down between Ron and Harry at the Gryffindor table.
"Neville Longbottom and Luna Lovegood. Didn't you hear? He asked her to come and visit him during the summer to introduce her to his grandmother. They've been an item since the beginning of April." Ginny replied, giggling again.
"Are you serious?" Ron asked, looking over at Luna who kept looking back at Neville with a silly grin on her face.
"Honestly, Ronald Weasley, where have you been?" Lavender gawked and rolled her eyes.
"I guess you're right, they are a pretty good couple. They've been close since last year." Hermione replied.
She kept glancing over at the Slytherin table. It seemed Malfoy had gone back to pretending she didn't exist. They'd gotten used to the empty look of the Slytherin table. There were only a handful of students left. Goyle had gone back to being Malfoy's follower and together they kept the Slytherin's that remained in line. Not that any of them trusted Malfoy, but were too afraid to say anything as his attitude had gotten slightly worse.
Dumbledore came into the Great Hall and took his place aside the other teachers. Once the rest of the school trickled in and took their places at their tables, he stood up and silenced the school.
"Another year has come to an end at Hogwarts. It's been a rather dark year, but in the end I've think we've succomed to the challenges and have shown our strength. I have never been more proud of a class as I have been this one. Though we have lost a few along the way, you've stood by each other and are here today. I hope that when you leave this school for the summer, you will stay true to those morals you've lived by while here this past year. Darker times are still ahead, but the unity, if held strong, will show it's power in the end." he paused as the students clapped.
"Now there is a matter of the house cup. There are fewer points this year, as the competition was thrown out to create a bond, but I have decided to continue on, as it is tradition here at Hogwarts. Most of the points have already been dealt out to those who deserved them. There are just a few more I'd like to award before I announce the winner. To those who went captive during March, for each of you I award twenty house points. Not to make light of the situation, but to recognize your bravery and patience. Another ten points for each student involved with the rescuing of your peers, for relying on each other and showing the trust that can be made between all four houses. And extra five points to both Neville Longbottom and Luna Lovegood, who took the extra risk to save them. You've shown your true courage and loyalty, and without that there might have been fewer here this evening. Now it looks like it's time to announce a winner. In fourth place with ninety points is Slytherin. In third place is Hufflepuff with one hundred and thirty points. Ravenclaw in second with one hundred and fifty points. And this year's winner is Gryffindor with two hundred house points." The banners and decorations all changed to Maroon and Gold, but even at the Gryffindor table there wasn't much celebration. Everyone was thinking about their friends that they'd lost. No one felt worthy of points for the ordeal, and they didn't want to be stared at like that.
"I won't keep you long, as I see the hungry expressions on your faces. So I'll only say a few more words and those are hippldeedink, squeegy, and brog." he smiled. The crowd applauded again and food appeared across each of the four tables.
"So are you going to see Krum this summer?" Ginny asked Hermione, as she piled food onto her plate.
"Yeah, I think so. I have to return home for a week, you know to spend some time with my parents. Then Krum's going to pick me up from there. My parents are really excited to meet him. He's then going to take me to Bulgaria for two weeks. It'll be a nice vacation away from everything. Then I'm going to stay with you the remainder of the summer." Hermione replied.
"It's always nice having another girl around, really. Even though Fred and George are gone now, I still have to put up with Ron."
"Hey, I'm easy to put up with!" retaliated Ron.
"You know what I mean. I can't talk about boys with you. You just throw a fit." Ginny shot back and giggled. She glanced at Harry but quickly returned to her food when he caught her eye.
"I think she fancies you again, mate." Ron whispered to him. Harry smiled.
On the Hogwarts Express, Harry sat next to Ron, Hermione, and Ginny. He watched as they left the train station and headed towards Kings Cross. His mind once again filled with worry about the next year. Ron and Hermione's bickering finally broke his train of thought.
"You just like him because he's famous and so much older!"
"Ron, how many times do I have to tell you? It's not like that between Viktor and I. Why are you getting so defensive over Viktor anyway? It's been a nice year without you getting jealous over every single boy I talk to or spend time with."
"You wouldn't let me say anything about Malfoy, but trust me if I could've-"
"Hey, what about that note?" Harry interjected.
"Oh yeah." she reached into her pocket and pulled out the piece of parchment.
Hermione Granger,
I have nothing more to say to you, but I felt as if I should at least wish you a fair summer.
My last words to you will be this:
Let me confess that we two must be twain, Although our undivided loves are one: So shall those blots that do with me remain Without thy help by me be borne alone. In our two loves there is but one respect, Though in our lives a separable spite, Which though it alter not love's sole effect, Yet doth it steal sweet hours from love's delight. I may not evermore acknowledge thee, Lest my bewailed guilt should do thee shame, Nor thou with public kindness honour me, Unless thou take that honour from thy name: But do not so; I love thee in such sort As, thou being mine, mine is thy good report.
Sincerely,
Draco Malfoy
Ron grabbed the paper from Hermione and looked it over. A confused look came across his face.
"What's it mean?"
"It's Shakespeare." she sighed and grabbed it back. She folded it up and put it back her pocket. She looked at Harry who gave her an understanding nod. She rested her head against his shoulder.
When the train pulled into Kings Cross he said his goodbye to his friends. Mrs. Weasley told him that she'd send for him before the end of the summer as soon as she could. He joined the Dursley's and headed back to Privet Drive for his last summer in the muggle world.
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A/N: So that's it. It's short I know hides from garbage being thrown But as I've stated I've started the next installment. It'll be a Draco/Hermione one as well, and my plans for it will make it for a much longer fan fiction since I don't plan for anymore to this story after it. Thank you for all your reviews, hope you'll be interested in the next part :)
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bChapter 28- End of Another Year/b
June came upon Hogwarts fast. The school was in a hiatus with finals. Harry threw himself into his studies so that he wouldn't have to think or deal with anything else. Voldemort had gone quiet again and he quit having his dreams. He was also practicing Occlumency with Hermione almost every night and found it a lot easier to learn without Snape pressing his grudge against him. Dumbledore reinstated Quidditch in early May. There would be no cup, but they still played friendlies. Gryffindor played against Hufflepuff and won. Ravenclaw destroyed Slytherin, as most of the Slytherin team had been suspended and the new players weren't very good. Harry was kind of glad they hadn't had to play them, it allowed him to avoid Malfoy, who was doing his best to avoid him as well. He went back to throwing insults at him and Ron everytime they crossed paths in the hallways, but avoided them otherwise. He wouldn't even aknowledge Hermione's existance and talked over her everytime she tried to defend them. Harry found the peace and quiet a great improvement so didn't feel too bad about what'd happened. Ron had found out, about a month after, he'd forced it out of both Harry and Hermione. He didn't get mad as they'd had expected, he just laughed.
"Bloody Brilliant, Hermione. You got back at him for everything he's done to us since first year."
"That wasn't my plan, Ron, and that's not why I did it." she replied irritably.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione had all passed their finals. Harry bairly squeaked by with an A in potions, but recieved mostly E's and no Ps or Ts which he was thankful for. Hermione was gloating again about her perfect Os and Ron was just happy to have passed. The last day of school arrived, and Harry packed for his last summer with the Dursleys. He felt something pull at his stomach. Only one year left, what would he do afterwards? He wouldn't be allowed back at his Aunt and Uncles, which suited him just fine. He just wasn't quite sure what he was going to be doing a year from then. He still left some hope in his heart for becoming an Auror. Next year he'd have to study really hard to pass his NEWTs and he wasn't looking forward to it. He was quite hoping that Professor McGonagall had been serious about helping him.
Once he finished packing his belongings he made his way to the Great Hall for the Leaving Feast. He met Ron and Hermione in the common room and they all walked down to together. Malfoy was waiting outside the portrait hole leaning against the wall. Hermione rolled her eyes.
"Wanted to give us some parting words?" Ron asked. He leaned in close to Hermioneand handed her a note.
"Read it when you can be alone." he looked over her shoulder at Ron and Harry. He kissed her cheek, sneered at the others and left to walk to the feast on his own.
"What's it say?" Ron asked immediatly.
"I don't know, I'll read it later." she told him, shoving the piece of paper into her pocket. Ron looked at Harry, who shrugged.
The Great Hall was filled with the chorus of the school saying their goodbyes and making last minute conversations. Discussions of what everyone was planning to do during the summer, how the fifth years felt they did on their O.W.Ls, and some about which house had won the house cup. Harry found a seat next to Ginny who was talking with Lavender.
"They really are just perfect for each other, and so cute together." Ginny giggled. Lavender nodded.
"Who's cute together?" Hermione asked, sitting down between Ron and Harry at the Gryffindor table.
"Neville Longbottom and Luna Lovegood. Didn't you hear? He asked her to come and visit him during the summer to introduce her to his grandmother. They've been an item since the beginning of April." Ginny replied, giggling again.
"Are you serious?" Ron asked, looking over at Luna who kept looking back at Neville with a silly grin on her face.
"Honestly, Ronald Weasley, where have you been?" Lavender gawked and rolled her eyes.
"I guess you're right, they are a pretty good couple. They've been close since last year." Hermione replied.
She kept glancing over at the Slytherin table. It seemed Malfoy had gone back to pretending she didn't exist. They'd gotten used to the empty look of the Slytherin table. There were only a handful of students left. Goyle had gone back to being Malfoy's follower and together they kept the Slytherin's that remained in line. Not that any of them trusted Malfoy, but were too afraid to say anything as his attitude had gotten slightly worse.
Dumbledore came into the Great Hall and took his place aside the other teachers. Once the rest of the school trickled in and took their places at their tables, he stood up and silenced the school.
"Another year has come to an end at Hogwarts. It's been a rather dark year, but in the end I've think we've succomed to the challenges and have shown our strength. I have never been more proud of a class as I have been this one. Though we have lost a few along the way, you've stood by each other and are here today. I hope that when you leave this school for the summer, you will stay true to those morals you've lived by while here this past year. Darker times are still ahead, but the unity, if held strong, will show it's power in the end." he paused as the students clapped.
"Now there is a matter of the house cup. There are fewer points this year, as the competition was thrown out to create a bond, but I have decided to continue on, as it is tradition here at Hogwarts. Most of the points have already been dealt out to those who deserved them. There are just a few more I'd like to award before I announce the winner. To those who went captive during March, for each of you I award twenty house points. Not to make light of the situation, but to recognize your bravery and patience. Another ten points for each student involved with the rescuing of your peers, for relying on each other and showing the trust that can be made between all four houses. And extra five points to both Neville Longbottom and Luna Lovegood, who took the extra risk to save them. You've shown your true courage and loyalty, and without that there might have been fewer here this evening. Now it looks like it's time to announce a winner. In fourth place with ninety points is Slytherin. In third place is Hufflepuff with one hundred and thirty points. Ravenclaw in second with one hundred and fifty points. And this year's winner is Gryffindor with two hundred house points." The banners and decorations all changed to Maroon and Gold, but even at the Gryffindor table there wasn't much celebration. Everyone was thinking about their friends that they'd lost. No one felt worthy of points for the ordeal, and they didn't want to be stared at like that.
"I won't keep you long, as I see the hungry expressions on your faces. So I'll only say a few more words and those are hippldeedink, squeegy, and brog." he smiled. The crowd applauded again and food appeared across each of the four tables.
"So are you going to see Krum this summer?" Ginny asked Hermione, as she piled food onto her plate.
"Yeah, I think so. I have to return home for a week, you know to spend some time with my parents. Then Krum's going to pick me up from there. My parents are really excited to meet him. He's then going to take me to Bulgaria for two weeks. It'll be a nice vacation away from everything. Then I'm going to stay with you the remainder of the summer." Hermione replied.
"It's always nice having another girl around, really. Even though Fred and George are gone now, I still have to put up with Ron."
"Hey, I'm easy to put up with!" retaliated Ron.
"You know what I mean. I can't talk about boys with you. You just throw a fit." Ginny shot back and giggled. She glanced at Harry but quickly returned to her food when he caught her eye.
"I think she fancies you again, mate." Ron whispered to him. Harry smiled.
On the Hogwarts Express, Harry sat next to Ron, Hermione, and Ginny. He watched as they left the train station and headed towards Kings Cross. His mind once again filled with worry about the next year. Ron and Hermione's bickering finally broke his train of thought.
"You just like him because he's famous and so much older!"
"Ron, how many times do I have to tell you? It's not like that between Viktor and I. Why are you getting so defensive over Viktor anyway? It's been a nice year without you getting jealous over every single boy I talk to or spend time with."
"You wouldn't let me say anything about Malfoy, but trust me if I could've-"
"Hey, what about that note?" Harry interjected.
"Oh yeah." she reached into her pocket and pulled out the piece of parchment.
Hermione Granger,
I have nothing more to say to you, but I felt as if I should at least wish you a fair summer.
My last words to you will be this:
Let me confess that we two must be twain, Although our undivided loves are one: So shall those blots that do with me remain Without thy help by me be borne alone. In our two loves there is but one respect, Though in our lives a separable spite, Which though it alter not love's sole effect, Yet doth it steal sweet hours from love's delight. I may not evermore acknowledge thee, Lest my bewailed guilt should do thee shame, Nor thou with public kindness honour me, Unless thou take that honour from thy name: But do not so; I love thee in such sort As, thou being mine, mine is thy good report.
Sincerely,
Draco Malfoy
Ron grabbed the paper from Hermione and looked it over. A confused look came across his face.
"What's it mean?"
"It's Shakespeare." she sighed and grabbed it back. She folded it up and put it back her pocket. She looked at Harry who gave her an understanding nod. She rested her head against his shoulder.
When the train pulled into Kings Cross he said his goodbye to his friends. Mrs. Weasley told him that she'd send for him before the end of the summer as soon as she could. He joined the Dursley's and headed back to Privet Drive for his last summer in the muggle world.
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A/N: So that's it. It's short I know hides from garbage being thrown But as I've stated I've started the next installment. It'll be a Draco/Hermione one as well, and my plans for it will make it for a much longer fan fiction since I don't plan for anymore to this story after it. Thank you for all your reviews, hope you'll be interested in the next part :)