Lasting Legacy

49. Leaving Hogwarts

Albus' POV

"Shit! What about the other officials? Our parents?" James said frantically.

"And Teddy!" Dominiqe exclaimed.

"Calm down, we don't know anything yet," I said, trying to calm him down.

"That's the problem! We don't even know if they are alive or not!" James exclaimed.

"Uncle Harry should be fine, it says in the letter here they are searching for him, and aunt Hermione," Scorpius said.

"Who wrote the letter?" Roxanne asked.

"Leo. Damn him, if I see him again I really might stick my wand in his throat," Annabelle groaned.

"I hope our families are fine," Dominique said.

Professor Longbottom came in at this moment, "Students, please start to pack your things immediately. The Hogwarts Express is taking everyone home right after breakfast. The train would be leaving at 10am sharp, so please don't be late."

Groans and whispers were heard in the common room.

"Frank and Albus, could I have a moment?"

I exchanged a glance with James and went up to Professor Longbottom with Frank.

"Dad, what's going on?" Frank asked immediately.

"I think you already know that the Death Eaters took over the Ministry."

We nodded.

"Tomorrow when you all get off the train, several members of the Order of the Phoenix, including me, will take all of you to the Headquaters," he continued, "You would side-apparate with us."

"Where is it?"

"We won't be telling you, it is for your own safety. If you don't know, you wouldn't be able to tell Scorpius and Annabelle, since Leo and Rodolphus are bound to ask them. They will be coming on orders from Rodolphus and Leo, the same old one, spying on you guys. Anastasia would stay over as well."

"You know, I think I know where it is," I said.

"Where do you think it is then?"

"Our home," I said, "That's where it is last time."

"No," Professor Longbottom said, "I think you've never been to that place before."

"Okay, what about Lily and Hugo?" I asked.

"They're already there."

"Great. Uh, is everyone safe?" I asked, feeling slightly nervous.

"Yes, everyone is safe. Thank Malfoy for that," he chuckled, "Off you go, both of you."

We left swiftly to our rooms. Even the Ministry was lost, we were relieved our families were fine.

The next morning, everyone in the Great Hall were talking in quiet, hush tones. Only the Slytherins were laughing and talking with their noses stuck in the air like they owned the place. They obviously knew the Ministry was taken and Hogwarts would be next.

"Wonder if we will still be coming back," Molly said wistfully.

"Suzzy better stay at the new HQ," Scorpius said, "A number of muggleborn Ministry officials were already dead."

"What about the half-bloods?" Suzzy asked.

"They haven't done anything yet. But I think purebloods are treated better," Scorpius answered.

"Let's just hope this battle ends soon," Rose said, "Ending nicely, of course."