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Chapter 38- Back to Normal
It took 2 or 3 weeks before everything finally settled down, not only in the wizarding world, but also at Hogwarts.
"I'm so glad people stopped asking us questions and talking about us," Ginny stated in the Room of Requirement.
They decided to meet there because it was the only place where they could talk without anyone asking them questions about what had happened during that final confrontation.
"What'd you expect Gin? We did defeat Voldemort," Draco said.
"I'm just glad people stopped staring at us," Ron said.
"'Mione, we're surrounded by idiots," complained Draco.
"I know Draco. But you can take comfort in the fact that you didn't have to put up with it for 6 years," Hermione replied.
"That's true," Draco agreed. "So what are you doing during the summer?"
"My aunt from the United States is coming over here. Not to Hogwart's but to my parent's house. You know, before they died. Anyway, we're going to figure out what to do with the house and clean it and stuff. And I'm going to spend a few weeks with my aunt. When that's finished, I'm going over to the Burrow. What're you doing?"
"I have to stay here. Snape wants to claim guardianship or something," Draco said.
"When did he say that?" asked Harry.
"Last week," Draco said. "I didn't want to tell you guys right away because I didn't know if I should even tell you. But then Snape said that I should tell you since we're friends and all, especially if he becomes my guardian."
"Why would he want to be your guardian?" Ron wanted to know.
"Well, no one's supposed to know this, but my parents are missing. They went missing after the battle, and since no one has any idea of where they are or when they'll be back, Snape decided he should be my guardian," Draco explained.
"So Snape wants to be your legal guardian because your parents are gone," Hermione clarified.
"That's why."
"Just checking."
The weekend was over and Hermione was sitting in Snape's classroom, reading Hogwarts: A History. The class was working on some potion but Hermione wasn't paying attention to which one it was when Colin Creevy walked into the room.
"What is it Creevy?" Snape asked.
"Dumbledore needs Hermione again. He said it was important."
Snape sighed, and told Hermione she could go. She followed Colin to Dumbledore's office and spent the next 10 minutes trying to guess Dumbledore's password.
"Jolly Skittles."
Much to Hermione's relief, the gargoyle opened and walked up to Dumbledore's office.
"Hello Hermione," Dumbledore greeted her.
"Hello sir," Hermione said. "What's happened now?"
"What made you think that?" Dumbledore asked curiously.
"Because every time I come up here, it's because something's happened. When Colin came into Snape's classroom and said that you wanted me to talk to you and that it was important, I assumed it was because something happened," Hermione explained.
"I know you had made plans to meet with your aunt when school was over, but I received word that she won't be able to meet you this summer. She said something came up unexpectedly and that she was sorry she wouldn't be able to see you," Dumbledore said.
"So where will I be staying?" Hermione asked.
"I would like it if you stayed here for a few weeks. This way you can keep Draco company. For the rest of the summer, you may go to the Burrow."
"Okay," Hermione replied quietly.