I DO NOT OWN MOST OF THE CHARACTERS
Chapter Four
The Miracle
Neville walked down to the Great Hall with the rest of the boys in his dormitory, but didn't say anything. It had been nearly three weeks since Healer Andrews had administered the potion to his parents. He was desperate to find out if it worked or not!
"I don't know, Harry," Ron grumbled as they sat down at the Gryffindor table. "Maybe I should just resign..."
"We've been through this before," Harry said irritably. "You're not dropping out of the team. You just-"
Their conversation was interrupted as a flurry of owls made their way into the Great Hall. Neville was astounded when a barn owl dropped a letter in front of him. Could it be?
He opened the letter with trembling hands. It read,
Dear Neville,
Hope you are well. I apologize for the wait, but I have good news! The potion worked. You're parents are themselves again. I have worked it out with Professor Dumbledore, and he has agreed to let you leave Hogwarts for the next week to be with them.
Congratulations,
Healer Jonathan Andrews.
"Neville, are you okay?" Harry asked.
Neville realized that there were tears of joy running down his cheeks, and quickly wiped them away. In his excitement, he quickly lost his appetite. "Yeah, I'll see you later!" He got up, the letter held to his chest, and headed toward the exit.
"Mr. Longbottom."
Neville whirled around. Albus Dumbledore, the Hogwarts headmaster, was approaching him. Neville was suddenly nervous. "Ye- yes, sir?" He stammered.
"Healer Andrews told me the good news," Dumbledore said. "I know losing loved ones can be terrible on a heart and soul. It is a rare chance to get them back again."
"Yes sir," Neville agreed.
Dumbledore gave him a warm smile. "Come along with me to my office. Once there, I will send you to your family."