Chapter 15: After the War
The Slytherins don't know what to think of Draco Malfoy. Some of them, led by Theodore Nott, now despise him for betraying Voldemort; while others believe the Malfoys already knew the Dark Lord would fall again and just waited for the convenient moment to side with the winning side and now can't help but congratulate them for their clever move. The other Slytherins have decided it not safe to take any side on the matter since they don't want to find themselves at the bad side of either the Light or Voldemort (it wouldn't be the first time the Dark Lord is wrongly pronounced dead).
A big party is being held in Hogwarts to celebrate. Understanding the importance of being accepted into the winning side, Lucius Malfoy gives a speech reminding people of the fact Draco is the one to destroy Voldemort's last Horcrux. He mysteriously makes a point of having a beetle nearby hearing it.
Without the danger posed by Voldemort, Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley publicly announce their relationship. All Gryffindors are happy for him expect Ron. "How dare my best mate snog my sister?" He asks. "Give them a break, Ron." Hermione replies.
Professor McGonagall is trying to convince the twins to continue their seventh-year and, possibly, rejoin the Gryffindor Quidditch Team but they refuse. For the team's sake, James Potter and Sirius Black volunteer to retake seventh-year (without taking DADA classes, of course) but Professor McGonagall doesn't take them seriously. Fortunately, Gryffindor Still manages to win the game against Ravenclaw and the Cup.
As the year ends, James and Sirius are saddened by the fact that, with Voldemort dead, the curse on the DADA position is lifted and won't make Severus Snape suffer anything. Their joy, however, is restored when Lily announces she has found a cure for lycanthropy and that Remus Lupin is no longer a werewolf.
Well, there's nothing much to say since Voldemort is already dead. Maybe I'll write about next year someday. Please review.
