An Announcement of Sadness…
"Good Morning… I will make a short announcement, but I am unable to take any questions for the moment" Susan Bones gripped both sides of the podium she stood behind to try and stop her hands shaking. Her robes were crumpled and stained with soil and blood and showed signs of having been in a major fight recently. "After successful attacks last night against Death Eater forces, Director Potter decided to press forward. The Death Eaters retreated as we approached them. Our forces reached the outskirts of Little Hangleton, the former home of Voldemort. We believe the new Death Eaters chose this place as a symbol of their supposed legacy from the Dark Lord. As we approached, large numbers of the enemy threw down their wands and surrendered. When Director Potter moved to the house to take the people inside into custody, he was attacked by them and, I regret…" Susan paused as a chill went through her, "I regret that Director Harry Potter was killed whilst trying to protect others in his attack party. The Aurors who were with him returned fire with such effect that nothing was left of them. As a result of the death of Harry Potter, I have been named Director of the DMLE until further notice. The Minister has declared a state of mourning that will last for a period of three days starting tomorrow, but all citizens are permitted to do as they please within this timeframe. A memorial service will be held at the Ministry when it can be arranged before a private service is held as Harry wished it. To any Death Eaters who managed to escape last night's attacks, turn yourselves in – you killed one of us, and we'll tear you to pieces with our bare hands and hunt you to the ends of the earth to finish you" and she looked at the silent members of the press. "If we have to chase you, you had better pray for mercy from whoever controls the next life… Because you won't get any from us" and she turned and left to leave everybody wondering what they would do in a world without Harry Potter – they felt such a great loss inside themselves.
But it was nothing compared to what Susan had lost…
A/N:
This can be seen as a either a stand alone one-shot or as a sequel to an earlier one if you can guess which one I mean
