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End of the School Year
When the girls were ten feet away from the door to the next chamber it opened to reveal Hermione coming back through.
"Hermione, what are you doing back here? And, where's Harry?" Blossom asked her.
"Harry made me come back. Professor Snape's protection made it so that only one person could continue onto the next chamber. Where are those boys you were fighting?" she replied while looking around.
Bubbles frowned "We beat them, but their master helped them escape."
"So, there's no way for us to help Harry" Buttercup asked Hermione.
"No, I'm afraid not. All we can do now is go and get some help," she told them.
"I guess it can't be helped. Let's get Ron and Takaaki, and then find Professor McGonagall so she can come help us get Harry out of the chamber" Buttercup said as she turned around to lead the others back out of the room.
When they got into the chess room Takaaki had helped Ron to his feet.
Ron looked at them a little shakily "Where's Harry?"
"He had to go on ahead. We're going to go get Professor McGonagall" Bubbles said starting to help Takaaki with Ron.
When they got to the room with the Devil's Snare Buttercup, Takaaki, and Hermione started to use streams of fire from their wands. Buttercups wand was shooting the flames up to three times as far as the others. Buttercup then grabbed Ron around the waist while still using her wand. Bubbles grabbed Takaaki and Blossom grabbed Hermione so they could continue to keep the Devil's Snare back. Before they headed up through the trapdoor in the ceiling Bubbles took out Harry's flute and started to play. They then flew up through the hole, over the sleeping form of Fluffy, and out the door in to the corridor on the other side.
On the other side of the door they stopped briefly so that the girls could transform back to normal.
As they reached the second floor they ran into Professor Dumbledore "What are you six doing out of bed?"
"We went with Harry to stop someone from stealing the stone," Takaaki told him.
He looked at them with concern "Where's Harry now?"
"He's still down there trying to stop the thief," Hermione said while tears began to well up in her eyes.
"I'll go get him Miss Granger. The rest of you take Mr. Weasley to the infirmary" he told her gently putting his hand on her shoulder before leaving.
It took them about ten minutes to get to the infirmary. When they got there Madam Pomfrey had them put Ron down on one of the beds so she could check him for a concussion.
The others sat down on some of the beds to wait for Professor Dumbledore to show up with Harry.
After Madam Pomfrey was done checking out Ron's Head she put him to sleep. As she was coming over to talk to them and see how Ron had hit his head Professor Dumbledore came through the infirmary door carrying Harry in his arms.
He took him over to a bed and sat him down "Poppy, could you make sure Mr. Potter is all right?" He then turned and walked over to the others.
"What happened to Harry, Professor?" Momoko asked trying not to worry.
"Mr. Potter managed to stop the thief from getting the stone and keep him at bay until I arrived. Unfortunately the thief is dead so we can't question him about why he was after it" he told them in a matter of fact tone, then turned back to look at Madam Pomfrey "How is he Poppy?"
Madam Pomfrey sighed and looked at them "He'll be fine, he's just extremely exhausted. He should be fine after a few days rest. And I suggest the rest of you each take a bed and sleep here tonight."
Professor Dumbledore looked at them again "I agree with Madam Pomfrey. You all need the rest and tomorrow you can all tell me what happened."
They all agreed and each took a bed in the infirmary falling asleep as soon as their heads hit the pillows.
The next morning everyone but Harry left the infirmary escorted by Professor McGonagall. She lead them to the Headmaster's office were they explained to Professor Dumbledore everything that had happened that night.
Hermione, Ron, and Takaaki were shocked when they heard the other three say that it was Professor Quirrell and not Professor Snape who was after the stone.
Professor Dumbledore stared at them "Why do you think Professor Quirrell was the thief?"
"During Harry's first Quidditch match Professor Quirrell and Professor Snape were both starring at him while his broom went berserk. I suspected it was one of them then, but when Professor Quirrell came in during the Halloween feast saying there was a troll in the dungeon it made me more wary of him than Professor Snape. And finally on the day Harry told us that he thought Professor Snape had broken Professor Quirrell's resolve and found out the last piece of how to get the stone something happened that we didn't tell the others. At the time Harry had left to head back to the common room leaving the rest of us in the library. I asked Hermione, Ron, and Takaaki to go look for five different books each while I talked to Momoko and Kaoru about how I thought Professor Quirrell was behind it all. While we were talking Professor Snape came in and handed Madam Pince the copy of 'Quidditch Through the Ages' he had confiscated from Harry back in November. Everything fell into place after that day" Miyako told them as Kaoru and Momoko nodded their agreement.
Professor Dumbledore sighed "You're correct Miss Gotokuji, Professor Quirrell was trying to get the stone. He wanted it so he could help Voldemort regain his power, fortunately through all of your efforts that was prevented. I do have to ask that you all keep this a secret from the other students."
They all agreed before Professor Dumbledore sent them back to their dormitory.
Over the course of the next few days they stopped by the infirmary to check on Harry and see if he was awake. Every time they checked on him they dropped off get-well presents.
As the others went to see Harry the day he woke up in the infirmary Kaoru and Neville took a walk on the front lawn of the castle. Neville keep nervously glancing at her while they walked.
When they came to a tree next to the lake Kaoru stopped and turned to Neville "About the other night, I…"
"Kaoru stop. If you're going to apologize to me, don't. I'm glad it happened, cause it made me realize that you like me," Neville told her with a smile. "Oh and next time you turn your back on someone make sure their unconscious or they might hear what you're saying."
Her face turned completely red when he said this.
After her face returned to its normal color Neville began to fidget "I do have one question though, are we a couple now?"
The only thing she could do was nod.
He smiled "Then, would you like to come over to my house during the summer?"
"I would love to, but I'll have to ask Ron's parents first" she said with excitement.
He look at her a little confused "Why would you have to ask Ron's mom and dad?"
"Well, their Momoko, Miyako, and my legal guardians while we're in England" she said while grabbing his hand.
"Okay, I'll have my gran send them and owl asking about it when I get home" he told her as they walked back to the castle holding hands.
When they got back to the common room everyone started to stare at them except their friends.
"So, how was Harry doing?" Kaoru asked as she and Neville sat down next to them.
"He's doing better and Professor Dumbledore said he could come down to the end-of-year feast tomorrow night" Momoko told her with a smile.
After that they started to discuss their plans for the summer. They all agreed that Ron should ask Harry to come and stay at the Weasley's for a while during the summer.
The next night they all waited for Harry at the Gryffindor table. The Great Hall was decorated with banners of green and silver. Declaring Slytherin's victory in winning the house cup.
When Harry entered the Great Hall all of the students turned to look at him. As he got to where his friends were sitting he took a seat between Hermione and Momoko, and across from Takaaki, Miyako, Kaoru, and Neville.
Professor Dumbledore then appeared at the teachers table "Another year gone. Now before we begin the feast the house cup needs awarding. The points are as thus: In fourth place, Gryffindor, with three hundred and twelve points; in third, Hufflepuff, with three hundred and fifty-two; Ravenclaw has four hundred and twenty-six and Slytherin, four hundred and seventy-two."
The Slytherin table was in an uproar with delight.
Professor Dumbledore calmed them down and continued, "Yes, Slytherin well done. But there are some last minute points that have to be awarded due to recent events."
The entire hall went silent.
"First – to Mr. Ronald Weasley for the best played game of chess Hogwarts had seen in many years, I award Gryffindor house thirty points" the Headmaster said looking at Ron.
The Gryffindor table cheered for Ron.
"Second – to Miss Hermione Granger for the use of cool logic in the face of fire, I award Gryffindor house thirty points," Professor Dumbledore continued.
The Gryffindors were yelling even louder.
When they calmed down he started again "Third – to Mr. Takaaki Iwamoto for knowing when to look after others rather than charging ahead, I award Gryffindor house five points. Fourth – to Mr. Harry Potter for pure nerve and outstanding courage, I award Gryffindor house thirty-five points. Next, to Miss Kaoru Matsubara, Miss Miyako Gotokuji, and Miss Momoko Akatsutsumi for being able to think of new ways for the use of magic, I award Gryffindor house twenty points each."
Everyone in the hall except the Slytherins was yelling at the top of their lungs. Those that had added up the newly awarded points realized that Gryffindor and Slytherin were tied for the cup now.
"There are all kinds of courage," said Professor Dumbledore, smiling. "It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends, and even more to the ones we love. I therefore award ten points to Mr. Neville Longbottom."
Everyone at the Gryffindor table stood up and congratulated Neville on his help in them winning the house cup. Kaoru even hugged him and kissed him on the check, making him turn red and pass out.
Professor Dumbledore then waved his wand and all of the decorations changed to represent Gryffindor. He also flicked his wand towards Neville to wake him up. After that he clapped his hands to make the food appear on the tables to begin the feast.
On the train ride home they went over their exam grades. They all passed with Hermione acing every exam and the others having their good marks make up for their bad ones.
When they were nearing King's Cross Station they began to change into their muggle clothes.
"Hey, Harry how would you like to come over during the summer for awhile?" Ron asked him as the got off the train.
"I would love to" Harry replied with a smile.
"Great, I'll send an owl after I ask mom and dad" Ron said with a smile as big as Harry's.
Kaoru looked at Neville "Don't forget to ask you grandmother about me coming over this summer."
"There's no way I would forget that. If I did you would slap me again and I never want to get slapped by you again" Neville told her while rubbing the check she had slapped just after Christmas.
Kaoru kissed him on that cheek while the others just shook their heads.
After they had all made it through the gate back to the muggle station Neville gave Kaoru one last hug before he went to find his grandmother. In a few seconds they saw Mrs. Weasley waiting for them with Ginny.
"Look, Mom! Its Harry Potter!" Ginny squealed with joy.
"Be quiet, Ginny, and it's rude to point" Mrs. Weasley scolded her.
As they neared them Mrs. Weasley smiled "Did you'll have a nice year at school?"
They all nodded and Harry said "Yes and thank you for the fudge and sweater Mrs. Weasley."
They then heard some one say "Are you ready to go?"
When they looked in the direction of the voice they saw a man who looked like a walrus trying to hold its breath. Behind him stood a woman with a face that was white with fear and a boy who looked like a pig stuffed in his clothes.
As Mrs. Weasley talked to them for a moment Harry hung back for a few last words with them.
"Hope you have a good holiday" Hermione told him while looking at the three curiously.
"I will, my relatives don't know I'm not allowed to use magic at home," Harry whispered with a smirk.
After he left Hermione went off to find her parents, while the others followed Mrs. Weasley out of the station.
She led them to a couple of cars that looked like the ones from the day they first traveled to Hogwarts.
"Arthur was able to get us the cars again to get home," Mrs. Weasley told them as they got in and headed back to the burrow.
A/N: Up next the summer chapters.
I know that you are probably annoyed by the fact that I haven't written about the other characters as much as I should have. I promise that I'm going to try to change that from now on.
Now I have an announcement to make starting next week I will be updating Pokepuff Z again. I'll be alternating back and forth between it and Darkness Before the Dawn. Don't worry though I will continue to update this story every week until I get done with the seventh book in the Harry Potter series.
Just the usual please review.
