Sorry I haven't updated in so long...stupid exams...well hope you like it!
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Professor McGonagall called upon the Burrow one sunny late May afternoon. She wanted Harry, Ron and Hermione to come meet with her. When they arrived the next day, they were all surprised to see that Hogwarts was looking the way it used to –at least on the outside. Inside all the dust and bloodstains had been washed away but the marble staircase was still missing huge chunks. It was painful as they moved through the castle. The memories of that tormenting night still haunted all three of them in their dreams; and actually being back to the place where, just 5 floors above, was where Fred had made his last joke.

As they walked into the headmistress' office they saw Professor McGonagall sitting behind her desk along side Kingsley.

"Good morning Potter, Weasley and Miss Granger," Professor McGonagall in a softer voice than usual. She sounded as though her age had finally caught up with her or just the weight of everything. "I called you here today to discuss what you three are planning to do for next year. If you wish to continue your NEWT studies –which I encourage you to do– we would have space for all three of you."

"Please Professor, I would love to come back and continue my NEWT courses," Hermione said.

"Potter and Weasley?"

"Well Professor, since my fourth year I have wanted to be an auror," Harry told her and looked at Kingsley, "I don't know if you have any spaces…"

"We're always in need of good aurors, Harry." Said Kingsley in his low rumble.

"And I thought that I would help George get the shop back up and running then join Harry as an auror." Ron hastily said.

"Well I'm glad to have at least one of you back in school for your final year." Professor McGonagall said with the slightest sound of disappointment in her voice. Now turning to Kingsley "I suppose that Potter and Weasley have been through enough that they don't need the required NEWTS?"

"Certainly not Minerva, I'll be able to get these boys right in." He replied in his deep, low voice.

"Alright, Miss Granger, May I have a few moments with you alone?"

"Yes of course professor." Replied Hermione. Harry, Ron and Kinsley walked out of the office.

"Now Miss Granger, here is your book list for next term and I would also like to present you with this." The professor held in her hand a tiny badge with the letters HG engraved on the scarlet and gold background.

"Thank you professor, I don't know what to say."

"Now, would you like your own separate room or would you like to stay in your old dormitory? I would think you'd want some time to yourself without everyone bombarding you with questions."

"Um, yes professor, it would be nice to have a room to myself again but I was wondering if Ginny could room with me I don't have much to do with any other girls in my year and since Harry and Ron aren't coming back…" she didn't need to finish her sentence the professor understood.

"Very well. I shall inform Miss Weasley of your decision," said professor McGonagall. She took off her glasses and closed her eyes as she said, "Term should start on the 1st of September as usal."

"Professor, Ron, Harry and I will do whatever help you need us to do in order to repair the castle for next term." Hermione said as she stood up.

"Thank you Miss Granger. Have a good rest of holiday."

"Thank you Professor," just as Hermione reached the door, she turned around and asked the professor one last question, "Professor?"

McGonagall looked up from her desk, "yes Miss Granger?"

"Who's been appointed head boy?"

"Neville Longbottom."

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