The Great Hall was once more bustling with joy and conversation as the school year came to a close. Sir Nicholas was even flying around the castle again. The twins and I were sitting at the Gryffindor table with the rest of the Weasleys, who had yet to part from their sister. I thought it was sweet how they didn't take an eye off her. "Harry- it's Hermione!" Neville says. All of us look to where he's looking, seeing Hermione standing at the door of the hall. We all smile, getting up. She runs to us and I engulf her in a hug first.
"Hermione. I'm so glad you're ok." I moved away, letting Harry hug her too. When he let go, she went to hug Ron but the two of them looked away awkwardly, shaking hands. I felt myself smirk as I shook my head. Ron and Hermione. It's got a nice ring to it.
"Uhh-um... Welcome back, Hermione." Ron mumbled, still shaking her hand. They parted and Hermione looked back at us.
"It's good to be back! Congratulations! I can't believe you solved it!" I laughed, shaking my head.
"We didn't do much and we had a lot of help from you." Hermione blushed and I threw an arm around her before
"We couldn't have done it without you." Harry added and I nodded. McGonagall taps her goblet, the hall falling silent.
"Could I have your attention, please?" I lead Hermione back to the table. She sits down next to me, Ron on the other side of her. Dumbledore stands, looking over all of his students with a smile.
"Before we begin the feast, let us have a round of applause for Professor Sprout and Madame Pomfrey, whose Mandrake juice has been so successfully administered to all who had been Petrified." There's a loud round of applause and cheering from some of the students. They die down when Dumbledore turns back to us. "Also, in light of the recent events, as a school treat, all exams have been canceled." This time an even louder applause erupts from all of us, except for Hermione, who shakes her head, upset. I laugh, cheering loudly with Fred and George. The cheering stops when the Great Hall doors open, Hagrid walking through. He smiles when he looks at all of us, though he tries to hide it.
"Sorry I'm late." Hagrid starts walking forward, looking around at all the students whose eyes are on him. "The owl deliverin' my release papers got all lost 'n confused. Some ruddy bird called Errol." I laugh quietly and both the twins playfully glare at me as I smile widely. Ron exchanges a nervous glance with Dumbledore. Hagrid stops when he steps to the four of us, leaning down a little. "I jus' want to say... that if it wasn't fer' you, Harry... an' Ron... and Hermione... an' Mirabella... I would-uh- I'd still be you-know-where, so I- I'd just like to say Thanks." We all smile up at Hagrid,, as he starts to tear up a little. Harry stands up, smiling at Hagrid.
"Well, there's no Hogwarts without you, Hagrid." Harry wraps Hagrid in a hug and we all smile at him, Hermione tearing up a bit too. Dumbledore stands up, clapping as the rest of the teachers join in with him. Soon, the entire hall is filled with cheering and applause for Hagrid. Because, well, because he deserves it.
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The bright lights of King's Cross stadium came into view as the train came to a stop. I sighed, looking back at the boys. I loved summer, but only if I got to spend it with the Weasleys. Summer at the orphanage was dim. With all the commotion going on, the twins hadn't had a chance to talk to their mom and see if I could spend the summer, so I was stuck at the orphanage for at least a few weeks. When the train came to a full stop, the twins and I stood, though none of us actually wanted to get off the train. If we got off the train, that would mean, we wouldn't see each other for a while. But we did what we had to do, and we all got off the train, rolling our luggage with us on our trolleys. I saw the Weasley family as they all smiled at me. I walked with the twins up to the rest of the Weasleys, Ron and Ginny having already joined their parents. They were just waiting for Percy now. Percy came up to us a few minutes later after wishing Penelope Clearwater a good Christmas. As we exited platform 9 ¾, coming out at the muggle station, I saw Eliza standing there, looking around for me. I turned back to the twins, sighing. "You'll write?" I asked them and they nodded. I turned my head, seeing Eliza looking at me. She sent me a smile, waving. I turned back to the twins.
"Of course we'll write." George said, rolling his eyes as I hugged both of them tightly.
"And we'll talk to mum to see if you can visit this summer again." I nodded, smiling.
"See you soon." I turned, rolling my cart towards Eliza. "Goodbye Weasleys." I heard them shout a goodbye in return as Eliza and I walked out of the station.
"How was the school year? Did anything interesting happen?" I looked down at the ground, chuckling a little.
"No. Not really. There was this pretty big snake though. Some kids thought it was going to kill them." She nodded, laughing.
"A snake. What about that boy of yours?" I blushed and looked down at the ground.
"George... no he's just a friend. I like him though. But he is just a friend." Eliza smiled down at me as she hailed a taxi.
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Daughter of Black
FanfictionShe was named after both her parents. On her father's side of the family, it was tradition that they were named after stars - Mira. Her mother's name was Arabella so her father gave her part of her mother's name as well. He wanted part of both of th...
