A/N: I am basing the diplomas being granted in this section off my own diploma from school, so I have no idea how it would really be done by Hogwarts. I made up the "Awards" section just for the fun of it. Also, in my world, students are limited on NEWTs. They must sit a minimum of three and a maximum of seven exams. As for Draco's middle name . . . Google it.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
under direction of Headmistress Minerva McGonagall
and by virtue of the authority vested in it by the
International Magical Board of Education and its regents
is pleased to present
Mr. Draco Eltanin Malfoy
with this certification that he has satisfactorily met all requirements
for graduation from this most illustrious institution.
His honours, as listed below, confer upon him all rights applied
to such distinctions in accordance with current regulations.
NEWTs earned
Advanced Defense Against the Dark Arts
Advanced Potions
Intermediate Astronomy
Intermediate Charms
Intermediate Herbology
Intermediate Transfiguration
Awards Earned
Prefect Status, in his fifth and sixth years of study
Special Services to the School, for emergency medical assistance to students
Special Services to the School, for participation in the Battle of Hogwarts
Badge of Merit, granted to members of the Defense League club
Badge of Merit, granted to any student who has earned an Order of Merlin
Badge of Merit, for achieving the highest marks of his tested year in Potions
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
under direction of Headmistress Minerva McGonagall
and by virtue of the authority vested in it by the
International Magical Board of Education and its regents
is pleased to present
Ms. Hermione Jean Granger
with this certification that she has satisfactorily met all requirements
for graduation from this most illustrious institution.
Her honours, as listed below, confer upon her all rights applied
to such distinctions in accordance with current regulations.
NEWTs earned
Advanced Ancient Runes
Advanced Defense Against the Dark Arts
Advanced Muggle Studies
Intermediate Charms
Intermediate Herbology
Intermediate History of Magic
Intermediate Potions
Awards Earned
Special Services to the School, for participation in the Battle of Hogwarts
Badge of Merit, granted to members of the Defense League club
Badge of Merit, granted to any student who has earned an Order of Merlin
Badge of Merit, for earning the highest marks of her tested year in Ancient Runes
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
under direction of Headmistress Minerva McGonagall
and by virtue of the authority vested in it by the
International Magical Board of Education and its regents
is pleased to present
Mr. Neville Franklin Longbottom
with this certification that he has satisfactorily met all requirements
for graduation from this most illustrious institution.
His honours, as listed below, confer upon him all rights applied
to such distinctions in accordance with current regulations.
NEWTs earned
Advanced Defense Against the Dark Arts
Advanced Herbology
Intermediate Astronomy
Intermediate Charms
Intermediate Transfiguration
Novice Potions
Awards earned
Head Boy Status, in his seventh year of study
Prefect Status, in his fifth and sixth years of study
Special Services to the School, for providing emergency medical assistance to students
Special Services to the School, for providing DADA instruction to students
Special Services to the School, for providing refuge for threatened students
Special Services to the School, for participation in the Battle of Hogwarts
Badge of Merit, granted to members of the Defense League club
Badge of Merit, granted to any student who has earned an Order of Merlin
Badge of Merit, for achieving the highest marks of his tested year in Defense Against the Dark Arts
Those who have shared in our journey thus far
Are humbly invited to share with us again as we,
Ms. Parvati Patil
And
Mr. Ronald Weasley
pledge our love and lives through our marriage vows
on the 13th of January at half past three o'clock
at the home of Ron's parents, the Burrow.
(Directions can be obtained by owl from either of us!)
Dear Trudie,
Greetings from your favourite dragon-tamer! Tease me all you like about being a boy who never grew up, but I will always know the truth about your love for dragons. And no, I will never stop teasing you about talking in your sleep. You shouldn't do it if you don't want me to hear. I'd love to hear you do it some more, which is the reason for this letter. I want to invite you to come visit me in Romania so you can see my colony.
Protest all you like that you're too busy at work, but I know that you'll love it. I've been extremely busy since I got put in charge of the breeding programme, but now my hard work has paid off and I get a break. I want to introduce you to my new hatchlings, because I'm acting like a proud papa and my colleagues are sick of it—I need someone new to show them off to! And maybe you could make an article out of it, so long as you promise not to mention all the horrifying details of dragon breeding. The public does not need to know about some of the fluids I have to handle to do my job.
All right, I'll stop trying to convince you by explaining what a romantic and dashing figure I cut in my rubber gloves and welding mask. I'll just say I miss you. A lot. I know this relationship was supposed to be a casual thing, but I think about you all the time, lately. (And, based on your last letter to me, it seems you've been spending a not-insignificant amount of your time thinking about me.)
Merlin, I didn't even know it was possible to babble in a letter. Anyway, if you'd be willing to come, I have something I wanted to talk to you about. And it's something really serious, Gertrude Garnet, so don't say no until you really think about it.
Hopefully,
Charlie Weasley.
p.s. I lied. You didn't just talk about dragons in your sleep. You said you love me. I didn't want to tell you in case you got embarrassed.
p.p.s. I love you, too.
The Ministry of Magic
hereby recognizes the achievements of
Mr. Draco E. Malfoy
who has been awarded the level of Mastery
by the European Guild of Potions-Brewers
and certifies that as a qualified Master Brewer
according to all current Ministry laws
Mr. Malfoy shall be allowed to practice as a Licensed Apothecary
in Britain and all of its territories.
Witnessed by
Amelia Bones, Minister for Magic
Kingsley Shacklebolt, Senior Undersecretary to the Minister
Quinina Quicken, Mistress of the European Guild of Potions-Brewers
The California Board of Regents
by virtue of the authority vested in it by law and
on recommendation of the College Faculty does hereby confer on
Evan H. Rivers
the Degree of
Bachelor of Arts
History
Summa Cum Laude
and Certificate of Classical Studies
In the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
with all the Rights and Privileges there pertaining.
Name: Kimberly Kearney House: Gryffindor Level: Sixth Year
Detention(s) Assigned: Cleaning the Owlery
Reason for Detention: Prank played on Maura Morgenstern (Slytherin House) involving owl droppings and a tureen of soup
Other notes: Just a statement for the record that Miss Morgenstern deserved it, and Miss Kearney has been awarded five points for Gryffindor for displaying loyalty to a friend
Assigned by: Professor Sirius Black
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Name: Colin Creevey
House: Gryffindor
Level: Sixth Year
Detention(s) Assigned: Cleaning the Owlery
Reason for Detention: Prank played on Maura Morgenstern (Slytherin House) involving owl droppings and a tureen of soup
Other notes: Just a statement for the record that Miss Morgenstern deserved it, and Mr. Creevey has been awarded five points for Gryffindor for displaying loyalty to a friend
Assigned by: Professor Sirius Black
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Name: Simon Billings
House: Gryffindor
Level: Sixth Year
Detention(s) Assigned: Cleaning the Owlery
Reason for Detention: Prank played on Maura Morgenstern (Slytherin House) involving owl droppings and a tureen of soup
Other notes: Mr. Billings was provoked by a humiliating experience and I protest having to assign detention, therefore he has been awarded ten points for Gryffindor for showing marvelous restraint
Assigned by: Professor Sirius Black
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Name: Maura Morgenstern
House: Slytherin
Detention Assigned: Must proceed to her common room directly following dinner each evening for the duration of the term, where she will work on a 30-inch essay on why men are not toys, to be handed in no later than the final day of classes
Reason for Detention: Humiliating an unsuspecting student by luring him into a broom closet and convincing him to disrobe, then engineering his discovery
Other notes: If Miss Morgenstern ever makes another attempt to harm my son, I will request her expulsion from the school
Assigned by: Professor Remus Lupin
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
and the regents of the International Board of Magical Education
are pleased to present
Mr. Harry James Potter
with this recognition of his academic achievements.
This certifies that he has completed all requirements for graduation,
obtained by special dispensation from the abovementioned institutions.
His honours, as listed below, confer upon him all rights applied
to such distinctions in accordance with current regulations.
NEWTs earned
Advanced Ancient Runes
Advanced Astronomy
Advanced Defense Against the Dark Arts
Advanced Muggle Studies
Advanced Potions
Intermediate Herbology
Intermediate Transfiguration
Awards earned
Special Services to the School, for providing DADA instruction to students
Special Services to the School, for emergency medical assistance to students
Special Services to the School, for participation in the Battle of Hogwarts
Badge of Merit, granted to members of the Defense League club
Badge of Merit, granted to any student who has earned an Order of Merlin
England Signs Harry Potter
Recently returned Saviour joins national Quidditch team
What is there to say, but that we are all eagerly anticipating the coming Quidditch season? Potter needs no introduction, but some may be surprised to learn that Quidditch Seeker is on Potter's long list of talents. We all know he earned an Order of Merlin, First Class, for his contributions to the recent war, and we all know he is the one who ultimately brought down Voldemort. But many of us may not know that before he dropped out of school to join the war, he not only earned high academic distinctions, but was instrumental in Gryffindor's Quidditch team winning the cup two years in a row.
Now, after his absence of several years, Potter is ready for more than just a return to magical Britain. He is ready to make a name for himself all over again. Says team manager Patrick Podmore, "We're all very excited about this. We're just honoured to have Potter join the team. If his game is anything like his try-out, we'll have an undefeated season!" Forward Chaser Marcus Lilliput agrees: "Watching Potter on a broom is practically a privilege. I can't wait for the season to begin!"
Potter himself was not available for comment, but will appear at a press conference next week in which the team will answer questions about the coming season. Due to the excitement created by the news, they have agreed to open the conference to the public . . .
Draco, Mathilde—
It's a boy! We named him James! Here's a photo!
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Dear Mr. James Sirius Miguel Potter,
Thank you for the picture of yourself, in which you appear very adorable. Please inform your parents that they gave you far more names than one person needs. Please also inform your parents that the birth of their firstborn is a great time to think about getting married. We happen to know for a fact that spring is a lovely time for a wedding.
Love,
Your Aunt Mattie, and your friend Draco who refuses to be called "Uncle Anything" for some reason