Chapter 3
Dumbledore
Harry, Ron and Hermione arrived at Dumbledore's office at 11am as asked. They were yawning and rubbing their eyes whilst Dumbledore ushered them into his office.
"So, um, why are we here?" asked Ron, still half asleep.
"As you may have heard, through rumors, that I am leaving Hogwarts." explained Dumbledore.
"Yes." Replied all three simultaneously
"Now, I know this may be hard, but I want you three to spread a rumor saying that I am ill and have to leave Hogwarts for special treatment. Can you do that?"
"What's wrong with you? Are you dieing?" Asked Ron with horror
"No, no I don't think you understand. I want you to do that so that I don't have to explain to the students why I am leaving."
"Oh, so why are you leaving?" asked Harry
"I am leaving because, well, I'm not going to lie to you, but my power is running out and when it does the power from the school will go too. So I will have to be replaced by someone young and full of power."
"Who then will take your place?" Harry asked so curiously
"For now it will be Professor McGonagall but she too is losing her power but she has enough power to last the rest of the year." Says Dumbledore sadly
"But that's only three months." Explains Hermione
"Yes, I know that. But next year I will see that all three of you will become Prefectorians."
Prefectorians are the top students of the entire school and are only awarded this when the school is in jeopardy, like it is now, and these students are usually asked to run the school during this time.
"But, but, but Dumbledore, we're only 16 we can't run the school." exclaimed Ron, in confusion.
"Yes I am aware that you three are quite young but you can help each other and whilst Pr. McGonagall is Headmistress she will be training and teaching you how to run the school. Please help me and do this, it's for the benefit of you and the students."
"Thank you Sir." Said Harry in astonishment
The three young students walked away with a mixture of feelings. They didn't know whether to be excited or sad. Either way this was the event that would change their lives forever.