“Today we acknowledge a really terrible loss. Cedric Diggory was as you all know, exceptionally hard-working, intricately fair-minded and most importantly a fierce friend.” Dumbledore paused, looking around the great hall.
“I think, therefore, you have the right to know exactly how he died. You see, Cedric Diggory was murdered by Lord Voldemort. The ministry of magic does not wish me to tell you this but not to do so I think would be an insult to his memory. Now the pain we all feel at this dreadful loss reminds me, reminds us that while we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our heartbeats as one. In light of recent events, the bonds of friendship we made this year will be more important than ever. Remember that and Cedric Diggory will not have died in vain, you remember that and we’ll celebrate a boy who was kind and honest and brave and true right to the very end.”
The hall fell silent as Ron growled. “That’s what you said about Ginny.”
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Smiling at Roger, Sly sat in the compartment in silence. The other stayed quiet. Kevin leaned against Wayne’s side, humming happily as Wayne ran his fingers through his hair.
Justin sat quietly beside them, leaving Sly alone on the other bench. Roger’s bed was in the middle of the compartment, letting him rest peacefully.
Naos grumbled, demanding attention as she clawed at Sly’s hand. It was still weird, to see an actual scar. He healed! He was alive but that meant he could die. Stroking Naos’s scales, Sly grinned. He couldn't care less.
He was going to have to be more careful and take fewer risks but, he was alive and soon he’ll be back home. Glancing at Roger, he curled up. Yes, they'll be home soon.
Roger coughed, rolling to the side. Sly took a second to make him more comfortable before sighing. Leaning against his arms, Sly rested his head down. ‘I can’t join you yet, Rog. I’ll join you when my time is ready, I promise but for now, I’m still needed.’
Roger breathed his last breath with a smile on his face.
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Death Parts Us
FanfictionWhen Sirius Black breaks out of prison, seeing his godson hanging around that rat, he does the most logical think that occured to him. He was going to break into Hogwarts and rip that stupid rat into a million pieces. He couldn't imagine a single t...
