Returning to Hogwarts

August 31, 2020

Al is with family at home enjoying their time before heading back to school. James couldn't stop looking at his captain's badge.

"How long are you going to stare at it, James" Al said.

"Come on, it's not everyday you've been made captain" James said.

"At least you didn't make prefect, besides you got your O.W.L.s to worry about" Al said.

"If anyone can become prefect and pass his O.W.L.s, its you. You're the golden boy of this family, you're more responsible and intelligent than I am" James said.

"Thank you, I going to go check on dad" Al said.

Al then went to the garage to find Harry working on his motorcycle.

"Al, how are you feeling" Harry said.

"Like my old self, if only I can stay that way" Al said.

"What do you mean" Harry said.

"I still have this pain inside me. Alice's death isn't easy to forget" Al said.

"Can I show you something" Harry said.

Later, Harry took Al to a cemetery. They arrive at the grave of Cedric Diggory.

"Cedric Diggory, who is he" Al said.

"A dear friend. Someone I knew a long time ago. He was the first person to die in front of my eyes. He was killed by Lord Voldemort. After his death, my life fell apart. I tried to distance myself from my friends until they helped me realize that I am not alone" Harry said.

"How does this help me" Al said.

"Cedric's death is a part of me, just as Alice's death is a part of you. Don't avoid it, overcome it and move on" Harry said.

"Thank you" Al said.

Al then hugged his father.

September 1, 2020

Score and Rose are at the platform waiting for Al to come.

"There they come" Score said.

They see the Potter coming.

"Rose, Score" Al said.

"Al" Rose said.

"I was wonder if I can join you" Al said.

"Of course" Score said.

"Thank you" Al said.

"See you on the train" Rose said.

Rose and Score got on the train.

"Dad, thank you" Al said.

"For what" Harry said.

"For helping me get back on my feet" Al said.

"Always, son. Always" Harry said.

He then hugs Al goodbye.

"One more thing, here" Harry said.

Harry hands Al a coin.

"What is this" Al said.

"That is a coin of Dumbledore's Army" Harry said.

"Why are you giving me this" Al said.

"To us, It represents as a badge of honour" Harry said.

"Thanks" Al said.

"Ready" Harry said.

"Ready" Al said.

Al got on the train and joined Score and Rose. The train then leaves the station, Al and his friends waved their families goodbye. They now travel back to Hogwarts for their fourth year.