Chapter 32

The next few days saw a giant shadow fall over Hogwarts. The death of Hagrid caused everyone to mope around. Even those who didn't think that highly of Hagrid were affected by his death.

On the day of his funeral everyone had gathered in the great hall. Even to Harry and Hermione's dismay. The entire Weasley clan. Three of those people were shooting death glares at Harry and Hermione's presence. Professor McGonagall suggested that Harry and Hermione first make their speeches. Harry moved to the podium first. Everyone fell silent and took their seats.

"We live in a world today where people believe that they must accord to some kind of status. A world where people believe that they must live by a certain set of rules. Hagrid took that invisible rule book and through it throw the window. Hagrid believed that everyone in life was equal whether it was a witch or wizard. Hell even giant spiders couldn't deter his beliefs" There was some light laughter. Harry took a breath and carried on.

"Hagrid had a sense of compassion that could never been broken. He was accused of something he never did and was forced to live the majority of his life with a shadow over his past. But he never let this stop him. He carried on and persevered. He believed that life was a gift and he believed in living it to its fullest no matter whether it was rain snow or shine. Hagrid was the one who introduced me into this magical community and he was the one who helped become the wizard he believed I could be. I will never forget Hagrid and I hope that none of you do either. For now I would like to welcome Miss Hermione Granger onto the podium that has also some words she would like to share." There was some light applause as Harry stepped down and Hermione stood up to the stage.

"There were so many time when I saw Hagrid as family. He was there for us when we needed him and he always was willing to talk to us and spend time with us if we needed him. I'll never forget the first time I was comforted by him. He told me to ignore all the comments that anyone would make to try and belittle me. From that day forward I did. I shall continue to do so not just for my benefit but for the honour of Hagrid's memory. It's like what Harry said. Hagrid's only great love with the exception of Hogwarts students was his love of exotic animals. Dragons, Hippogriffs or even Acromantula. Hagrid loved them all. To Hagrid every living creature was equal and that we should all be treated the same. I pledge to do so Hagrid's honour here today." Hermione stepped down from the platform and sat back down next to Harry.

The funeral carried on for another hour and when it came to the cremation of Hagrid all the teaching staff of Hogwarts took on this task each firing an 'incendio' to the fallen hero.

When the funeral had ended. Professor McGonagall approached Harry and Hermione.

"I know this is not the time for this but I must ask the two of you to be in my office at 6pm sharp tonight" She said sadly before walking off. Harry and Hermione couldn't help but notice the smirks of Ron, Ginny and Molly.

Harry and Hermione headed back to their own little common room and sat down on the settee.

"3 guess what Professor McGonagall wants to see us about" Harry said as they both watched the fires.

"I know. How disrespectful to try and play the rights of revenge during a funeral. You cannot reach any lower than that" Hermione replied exasperated.

The two of them remained hugging and eventually fell asleep. Hermione had the same dream of her running through the forbidden forest again. Did this mean she was approaching the time where she could transform?

The two of them were woken by Dobby at 5pm so that they could have the opportunity to get some dinner before going to see the headmistress.

One heart meal later Harry and Hermione entered Professor McGonagall's office hand in hand. Sure enough the unmistakeable red heads that were Ron, Ginny and Molly Weasley were sat in the office.

"Ah Mr Potter, Miss Granger thank you for coming. I have asked you here because Mrs Weasley has insisted on an investigation being carried out for your assault on Mr Weasley a few weeks earlier" Professor McGonagall said bitterly. Harry smirked.

"Of course Professor, if it would be more helpful I would gladly offer you the memory of the incident so that you can view what happened then make your judgements?" Harry offered in his best voice.

"Yes Mr. Potter that would be most helpful." The headmistress replied. Harry extracted the memory and placed it into the pensive. Professor McGonagall adapted the runes so that memory would play above almost like A TV.

Flashback

"You think I wouldn't figure out what you had done?" He shouted as he noticed Harry and Hermione walk in.

"Well yes we knew you would get it eventually but honestly you took a lot longer than what we had originally thought" Harry commented before helping Hermione to sit down

"Oh shut up Potter because I've got you worked out don't think I can't see what you're doing" He replied snidely

Harry stifled a laugh "I doubt you can even begin to comprehend what I'm doing Ron but go on ahead tell me what am I doing?"

"You think you're so special and famous always getting what you want but your life is cursed Potter, you can't keep your own family alive so you try to steal other people's family, and I would recognise Fred and George's work anywhere. Don't think I don't know what you're doing Potter your entire family is dead and so you're trying to steal other peoples"

Everyone that was in the common room was stunned into silence Hermione was about ready to kill Ron. How dare he bring Harry's parents into this! Neville was ready to kill as well and Luna had a look of pure death on her face. Harry was stunned into silence. After a few seconds he took his wand out of his pocket and placed it on Hermione's lap after that he saw red.

Harry rugby tackled Ron's giant form to the ground and began to punch his face constantly each punch causing a grunt from Ron blood began spilling out of Ron's face but he didn't stop Harry wasn't going to stop. Hermione was shouting

"Harry stop!" She tried but he wasn't listening

"Neville Stop him!" She pleaded. Neville threw himself at Harry trying to pull Harry away from Ron Harry was running on adrenaline and didn't respond it was only when Seamus and Dean also helped Neville that they were able to pull Harry off a now unconscious Ron. It was at this point that Professor McGonagall and Professor Lupin entered the common room that they saw the commotion. Harry didn't want to stay so grabbing his wand he ran out of the common room he stormed out of the castle and onto the school grounds

End Flashback

Once the memory had ended Professor McGonagall looked about ready to kill Ron. Still she had to maintain some level of decorum. No one said what level however.

"Mr. Weasley never in my many years of teaching have I ever heard of such harsh words to come out of another student's mouth. I might have expected this from a Slytherin but from one of my own cubs? Disgusting behaviour indeed!"

Molly seemed to have ignored the entire memory. "What punishment will Mr. Potter and Miss Granger receive?" She asked.

"Why should Hermione be punished when she clearly was not a part of this?" Harry had to ask.

"Because she clearly is the one who is influencing your decisions. One can only imagine what kind of compulsions she has you under." Molly explained. After this Hermione saw red.

"YOU DARE SPEAK TO ME ABOUT COMPULSIONS? YOU were the ones who gave us LOVE POTIONS. YOU were the ones who tried manipulating us into your puppets. DON'T YOU DARE TRY AND ACCUSE ME OF COMPULSIONS MOLLY WEASLEY!" She screamed. Professor McGonagall and Harry were both taken back by Hermione's outburst. Ginny stood up.

"Don't speak to my mother that way!" She tried to grab her wand but Professor McGonagall disarmed her before she had the chance.

"ENOUGH! Molly you claim has been denied Mr Potter was indeed provoked into attacking your son but your son was the one who provoked him. As per Mr. Weasley although he has already been suspended for such actions. He shall be forced to retake admittance exams to see if he can pass the syllabus. Miss Weasley shall face 3 weeks detention with Mr. Filch for attempting to attack a student in my office. Mr Potter and Miss Granger you both may leave and thank you for your time" The headmistress ended the chaos swiftly.

Harry and Hermione made their exits not bothering to look at the stunned expressions on the 3 red heads face.

AN: Only a few chapters left guys! :'(

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