Pure Mudblood
A/N Thanks to all my reviewers! I love you all! I'd like to dedicate this chapter to everyone who helped me write the graduation speech in this chapter. A big thanks to Nat A for helping me with the opening. Also a big thanks to Bookworm-Air13 for helping me with the speech.
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Chapter 15: Leaving Hogwarts Forever
Hermione had been dreading this day since she got her acceptance letter for Hogwarts. As Dumbledore introduced her and beckoned her to the podium to say her graduation speech she couldn't help but feel sadness in her heart.
All the graduating students were outside on the Hogwarts grounds. A huge podium stood in front of all the students who sat in rows on crappy, uncomfortable plastic chairs.
She realised as she stood there, looking down at the crowd of fellow students, that she was never going to come back.
Draco smiled at her from the audience and gave her thumbs up. Hermione smiled back and began her speech.
"Good afternoon staff, students and parents," she started, her voice shaking slightly, "I would like to welcome you to the Graduation Ceremony. But I will not only be welcoming you today, I will be saying goodbye."
"I remember back when I first heard about Hogwarts. I was eleven and sitting on the lawn swing that my parents had had on the front porch. I was so into the book I was reading that I did not notice when Professor McGonagal approached me. She had introduced herself as teacher at a boarding school."
"I don't know about any of you, but, as a child, I always wanted to go to boarding school. To my surprise, the boarding school in question was a school of magic. I had demanded to see proof because, at the time, I did not believe magic existed. With one flick of Professor McGonagal's wand my whole view of magic had changed. I had begged my parents to allow me to go. It took a lot of reasoning and coaxing, but they finally agreed."
"This year has not only been about learning to our best ability but also to make new friends. House unity was one thing I was not looking forward to. Sharing a room with 3 people I didn't know was a bit scary at first. I was especially upset about having to share a tiny bathroom with those 3 people."
"But those fears went away as I got to know the great people from other houses. My experiences this year have been more than educational, but memorable. I have so many people to thank that I just can't say any without missing someone out."
"Being Head girl was such an honor, even if I did have to dance in front of everyone which was most embarrassing seeing as I can't dance. But a big thanks must go out to Madame Swan who taught me and never gave up no matter how many times I stepped on Draco's foot."
"This year has been amazing and I say again I have so many people to thank. But I'm just so lucky that I got to work with so many amazing people. And whenever I think of Hogwarts I'll look back and smile and think about how much I gained from going there. I wish you all good luck in the future and I'm sure we'll meet again. Thank you."
The crowd erupted in applause. Hermione blushed and walked off stage and sat next to Harry and Ron.
"That was great!" whispered Harry.
"Bloody brilliant Hermione!" said Ron patting her on the back.
Hermione smiled. A tear fell down her face. God she was going to miss this place! Dumbledore stepped up to the podium.
"Thank you Miss Granger for your heartwarming speech! And now a small clutter of words said from an old man," said Dumbledore, "You all have done excellently! And I wish you all the luck in the world for your future years! And now if you would line up and you will receive your certificates."
The students all lined up and got their certificates and shook Professor Dumbledore and Professor McGonagal's hand.
After they were all seated Professor Dumbledore said a few more words then dismissed them. The student jumped up and cheered and hugged each other.
Hermione saw Lavender bawling her eyes out. Hermione ran over to Malfoy and kissed him sweetly on the lips.
"Well I guess this is goodbye!" said Hermione.
"Not forever though! You have to come and visit me. Promise?" asked Draco. Hermione smiled and nodded then went and hugged Harry and Ron.
"Good luck Hermione, we'll see you at the Burrow in a couple of weeks!" said Harry.
They all hugged ad waved goodbye. Hermione walked over to her parents. They had tears in their eyes.
"We're so proud of you darling!" said Mrs. Granger. Hermione smiled and hugged them. Then Hermione walked out the gates of Hogwarts. She stared up at the castle, for the last time.
And that's the end of the chapter! Hope you enjoyed! Don't worry it's not the end of the story. Sorry if this chapter was too short. Also sorry if this was too cheesy and corny and not funny but I didn't know how to make this chapter funny. Oh and I'm again sorry I didn't update sooner but I've been a bit sick. Well please review! Bye!