"Buried, almost tangible secrets filled the space between them, and so, without a second to think, she closed it."
The scars of war opened more wounds than Harry Potter thought possible. As he returns to Hogwarts for his eighth and final year, he le...
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HARRY SEIZED HIS LETTER, ripping it open with increasingly hard to manage anxiety. Inside the letter were three documents: a list of electives Harry didn't recognize, a shopping list, and a acceptance letter. He took the largest letter out first, the one with the easily recognizable Hogwarts Crest on it.
"Dear Mr. Potter,"
Just these words alone heightened Harry's nerves, and he glanced anxiously at Mrs. Weasley, who was busy running through everything Ginny needed. Panic was creeping into his chest, settling in his throat and making it very difficult to swallow.
"We are pleased to inform you Hogwarts will reaccept any witch or wizard who were students in the past year to earn a degree in Witchcraft and Wizardry. Those who were seventh years will be allowed to return and complete their education. Due to a reduced student body, classes will be split evenly between Houses. Hogwarts will be supplying eighth-year dorms and electives as well as dorms shared with seventh-years if that is preferred. Any requests for dorm-mates must be submitted in two weeks time. Head Boy, Head Girl, and students who were Prefects will keep their title and privileges.
"It is not required by law, and students may choose not to attend if unable to. However, it is strongly encouraged. Those who decide not to return must inform Hogwarts before the beginning of term to make accommodations.
"You will find a list of books and items required if you decide to return. Term will begin on September 1st. We hope you consider returning.
"Sincerely, Professor Flitwick Deputy Headmaster."
Harry looked up to see Hermione staring at him before he coughed awkwardly and looked back down at his letter, panicked but also curious. He flipped through the parcel to find his shopping list.
BOOKS
1. Conquering the Dark Arts: Updated to Present Day by Reginald Chatham
2. The Rise and Fall of Lord Voldemort by Aretha Drawby
3. A Boy Who Lived: The Unofficial Biography (Now with Exclusive Info!) by Rita Skeeter.
4.Transfiguration in the Modern Day by Eleanor Starport
5. The Art of Potions and Poisons by Ruth Morris
Harry stared at the third book listing. A Boy Who Lived? Exclusive information? He had not said a word to Rita Skeeter about anything that happened to him in the past year, unless she drugged him or used her Animagus form, but he doubted it.
