"Another year gone. And now as I understand it, the House Cup needs awarding," Dumbledore was saying as Harry, Ron, Hermione and I sat in the Great Hall, our heads down as most of our house glared at us for loosing them so many points. "And the points stand as thus: In fourth place, Gryffindor with 312 points," Barely anyone clapped.
"Third place, Hufflepuff with 352 points,"
More clapped.
"In second place Ravenclaw with 426 points,"
People clapped and cheered.
"And in first place, with 522 points, Slytherin House,"
People, meaning Slytherin, clapped and cheered loudly.
"Yes, yes. Well-done Slytherin. Well-done Slytherin. However… recent events must be taken into account. And I have a few last-minute points to award,"
Everyone looked around in surprise at this but remained quiet as we all looked up at Professor Dumbledore.
"To Miss. Hermione Granger, for the cool use of intellect when others were in grave peril. 50 points,"
Gryffindor clapped and cheered for her, especially Ron, who was the one in need of that cool use of intellect.
"Second, to Mr. Ronald Weasley, for the best-played game of chess Hogwarts has seen these many years. 50 points,"
I smiled at Ron and nudged him gently as I watched the tips of his ears turn the same red as his hair.
"Third, to Miss Rebecca Sherwood, for her extensive knowledge of spells, and the bravery to willingly put herself in harms way for the good of all. 50 points," (Author's Note: I'm aware Ron did too, but it was the main thing Rebecca did) Everyone clapped and cheered for me but I kept my head down as I felt my face go red in embarrassment.
"And fourth, to Mr. Harry Potter, for pure nerve and outstanding courage. I award Gryffindor House… 60 points,"
Everyone clapped and cheered for him and I smiled widely at him, proud to be his friend instead of Malfoy's.
"We're tied with Slytherin!" Hermione exclaimed and we all looked up to Professor Dumbledore expectantly.
"And finally, it takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends. I award 10 points… to Neville Longbottom,"
Everyone screamed an yelled and cheered for Neville, and I smiled at him happily, even though I knew I was the one that had put him in a Body-Bind.
"Assuming my calculations are correct I believe that a change of decoration is in order," Professor Dumbledore clapped twice and the tapestries above us twitched before turning red and showing the Gryffindor insignia. "Gryffindor wins the House Cup!"
We all cheered and stood, throwing our hats up into the air like at muggle graduations. We all cheered and congratulated each other enthusiastically, even the other houses congratulating us, though Slytherin stayed seated.
"Great job, Neville!" I yelled across the table to Neville who blushed.
"Come on now. Hurry up, you'll be late! Train's leaving," Hagrid yelled to all of us as Harry, Ron, Hermione and I all placed our trunks down and Harry and I handed our owls over to the person loading the luggage. Harry went over to Hagrid and talked to him for a moment before we all boarded the train.
"Feels strange to be going home doesn't it?" Hermione asked as we all sat down in our own compartment.
"I'm not going home. Not really," Harry disagreed.
Once we finally got off at platform nine and three quarters, we went for out trunks and pets keeping together. "We need to keep in touch over the summer. Write each other everyday!" Hermione exclaimed.
"I'll send you an owl," I agreed. "I'll need something to do while I'm at home besides practicing spells and potions with my father," I sighed.
"We'll all write each other," Hermione repeated.
"Thanks. I'll need something to look forward to," Harry said.
"Bye, Harry!" "See you, Potter!" Kids yelled out to us as they passed.
"I guess they forgot about all the points we lost," I muttered, smiling.
"We're till famous, especially Harry," Ron said.
"Not where I'm going, I promise you," Harry sighed.
We stayed together, pushing out carts as we passed through the barrier with our things. We were might by Hermione's parents, and Ron's mother standing with Ron's little sister Ginny who pointed at Harry excitedly.
"There he is, Mum, there he is! Harry Potter! Look, Mum! I can see-"
"Be quiet, Ginny, and it's rude to point," Mrs. Weasley admonished Ginny before turning back to all of us. "Busy year?" she asked us all.
"Very," Harry said. "Thanks for the fudge and the sweater, Mrs. Weasley,"
"Oh, it was nothing, dear," Mrs. Weasley said with an easy smile.
"Ready, are you?" came a deep voice from behind us.
I turned around and saw a large man with an equally large mustache and a huge and purple face. I instantly recognized him to be Harry's… uncle. Behind him was a thin woman and a huge boy with brown hair, most likely Harry's aunt and cousin, Dudley. They looked scared of Harry, but Dudley was staring at me with a stupid smile.
Stupid boys.
"You must be Harry's family," Hermione's mother said, walking over with a bright smile on her face.
"In a manner of speaking," his uncle grumbled. "Hurry up, boy, we haven't got all day," And with that he turned around and walked away, his wife and kid following close behind.
Harry quickly turned to Ron, Hermione and I with a sad smile on his face. "See you after summer, then,"
He waved and was about to leave when I called out to him, running at full speed before giving him a big hug. Then quickly, I placed three vials into his pocket, making him give me a confused look.
"One is a sleeping draft, another a forgetfulness potion and the other is Veritaserum, truth potion. Use them well," I said with a smile, stepping away from him. "I'll owl you. And just let me know if I need to send you any food, you're too skinny," I said, poking him in the stomach lightly. Harry laughed. "Try to have a nice summer,"
"Oh, I will. With your potions and the fact that they don't know we're not allowed to use magic at home… I'm going to have a lot of fun with Dudley this summer,"
THE END
For now…
Author's Note: Check out Rebecca Sherwood and the Chamber of Secrets!
"Tenna' ento lye omenta!" 'Until we meet again!'