The Return to Hogwarts

After Harry had cooked breakfast and they had both eaten, Hedwig landed on her perch with a letter addressed to Harry. It bore the Hogwarts seal, he was filled with a feeling of nostalgia, remembering his first letter, telling him he had been accepted. He carefully opened it and slid out the two pieces of parchment. He read through the first piece.

Dear Mr. Potter

First of we would like to thank you for showing interest for the post of Defence Against the Dark Arts professor. However we must inform you that while we do our best to ensure the safety of our staff and pupils, we are obliged to inform you that with this post comes a level of personal danger. Please however do not allow this factor discourage you from your continuation in the application of the above mentioned post.

We would also like to inform you that all applications must be sent back to us by the 31st of July so we can look through your application and give you time to make the necessary arrangements. Once again we would like to than you for you interest in this post and will be looking forward to your reply.

Please find enclosed the application form for the desired position, we must ask that you fill it out fully and truthfully to ensure that your application is not hindered.

Yours Sincerely

Minerva Mcgonagal

Professor Minerva Mcgonagal, Deputy Headmistress, Head of Gryffindor house, Professor of Transfiguration, Order of Merlin first class.

Harry read through the letter thoroughly, making sure he hadn't misread or misunderstood the letter. Next he looked at the application form and it's layout so he could gather the correct information.

Full Name: Harry James Potter

Date of Birth: 31st August 1986

Current Address: 12 Halchester Crescent

Great Walburry

Bedfordshire

GW8 3LE

Wand Type: 11 inches, Holly, Phoenix Feather core.

Educational Establishment: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Grades:

Subject OWL THORY OWL PRACTICAL NEWT THROY NEWT PRACTICAL

DADAO OO O

Transfiguration O O E O

Potions O OE E

CharmsOO O O

CoMC O OOO

HoMT T n/a n/a

Herbology OO E O

DivinationTTn/a n/a

Current/ Most Recent Employment and Job Title: Ministry of Magic Auror

Desired Post: Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor

Interests and Hobbies: Quidditch, Swimming, Magical Creatures and Defence Against the Dark Arts.

Please leave and imprint of your wand on the assigned spot to say that you understand the terms of employment and that you accept any risks taken are done so after careful appraisal of the situation at hand.

Harry pointed his wand at the indicated section of the parchment and it let off a goldish glow. He then resealed the envelope and sent Hedwig away with the reply at once. This could be it, he could be truly returning to Hogwarts, truly going home. The rest of the day went by with severe quickness as he and Hermione went to a water park for the day. After that they apparated to a quiet beach on the south coast to watch the sun set romantically over the horizon. Harry gave a lot of though as to what he was going to do over the next few days, then he decided that when the time was right he'd go through with it.

The next few weeks sped by as the couple's relationship grew quite strongly, Hermione had moved out of her old apartment near Hogwarts and in with Harry. Then one day they decided to have a reunion, to see all of their old friends from school, the list came to this.

Ron Weasly

Lavender Weasly

Ginny Weasly

Neville Longbottom

Luna Lovegood

Oliver Wood

Alicia Wood

Angela Weasly

Katie Weasly

Fred Weasly

George Weasly

Hannah Abbott

Ernie Macmillan

Cho Chang

Justin Finch-Fletchly

Blaise Zambini

Seamus Finnegan

Dean Thomas

The next couple of days were frantic with preparation, Harry even had to get Dobby to recruit a couple of house elves temporarily, to help while he was at work. Then the day finally came, the day of the reunion, however Harry had an alternative motive, he was going to propose to Hermione. Then Hedwig landed on her perch with the letter from Hogwarts, he tore it open. It was a good thing too as there were only 3 weeks to the start of term which meant arrangements.

Dear Mr Potter

It is with great pleasure that we inform you that you have been successful in you application for the post of Defence Against the Dark Arts professor. We would like a copy of your booklist no later than next week so we may issue it to the students. There will be an orientation week one, week before the start of term to help you settle in and get acquainted with your fellow staff members.

Yours Sincerely

Albus Dumbledore

Professor Albus Dumbledore. Hogwarts Headmaster, Order of Merlin first Class, Supreme Mugwump of the Wizengammot, Chief Chairperson of the United Confederation of Wizards.

Harry's heart let out a jump for joy, he really was going home for the first time in five years he was going home.

The guests started to arrive one by one for the soirée, in their best dress robes, all off them conversing about what they had been up to since Hogwarts, then they all sat down for the banquet in which Harry , stood up and tapped his glass.

"Attention please everybody, I have two very special announcements to make, firstly though I'd like to formally welcome you to our home, and am delighted to see you all looking so well. Now to the real reason I've called you all here, as off the 1st of September I Harry James Potter will be assuming the post of Defence Against the Dark Arts Teacher at our home of Seven years along side my beautiful girlfriend Hermione Granger ." said Harry with a proud voice, followed by much applause "Secondly I'd like to do something I've been longing to do for some time now, I'm going to say six words which will change my life forever, something more powerful than any magic can ever provide. " Harry turned to Hermione stood her up and got down on one knee, rummaging around for something, then he pulled out a small velvet covered box. "Hermione Granger, will you marry me?"

Hermione's face became red and she was fanning herself with her hand, she took the ring and looked at Harry with a look that seemed to say 'I can't believe this is actually happening'. Then she caught her breath, the with a tone of utter happiness she said

"Yes."

There was a great cheer before Harry got up again, kissed Hermione and chimed his glass again

"I'd like to make a change to my earlier speech, I will no longer going to Hogwarts with my girlfriend…I'll be going with my fiancée."

The banquet continued with much gusto, with plenty of wine being poured, and lots of cheers and gestures of good will. Then when it came to 4am they began to leave.

"Well Harry, I'm glad you've finally found someone who you can finally be with openly, no hiding, no hoping. Well the 7 of us had better get going, trying to apparate when drunk on muggle wine is very difficult." said Ron slightly tipsy.

When everyone had left the two of them went upstairs to bed, with the thought of marital bliss but months away.