days at Hogwarts

Chapter 801 Graduation

Early morning, mid-June.

Students walk out of Hogwarts.

The sun is somewhat dazzling, but not scorching.

The edges of the leaves on the treetops were dotted with crystal dew, sparkling. When the breeze blew, the dewdrops fell to the ground and were slowly absorbed by the soil. Some dewdrops hung in the bushes, the wild grass was green, and the wild flowers that could not be named were shining in the sun.

Loren and Hermione walked side by side and fell behind.

Harry, Ron and the others were walking not far behind, looking listless, with dull eyes and silly looks, as they were trying to digest the aftereffects of last night's night outing and sleepless night.

There was a faint sound of a whistle coming from the front.

"Woo——"

"The express train has arrived."

Loren looked at the simple Hogsmeade platform. A red train slowly entered the station and stopped by the roadside.

He felt a sense of reluctance in his heart.

Although I was not allowed to go out and stay away from Muggle technology during the years I spent at Hogwarts, it was still very interesting overall. It was just that I had to deal with Voldemort and solve the problem of world peace in my spare time, which was a little busy.

Loren turned his head and looked at the people behind him, and said with a little emotion: "Harry, Seamus, do you feel dazed?"

"..."

Harry raised his head stiffly, and when he looked at him, his eyes focused several times before he finally came back to his senses: "You are so energetic, you are not sleepy at all?"

"I didn't stay up late."

"??"

Ron and Seamus beside them turned their heads to look over at the same time.

"I had fallen asleep when you were out and about, but was woken up by the sound of you guys coming back to your room. I asked you about the Quebec World Cup, but you were so excited that I couldn't get a word in, so I just hid under the covers and continued to sleep."

"Then you said Krum had a good chance of winning..."

"Just looking for a topic. I don't understand Quigley Earth."

"you……"

Harry didn't want to say anything anymore. His eyelids were heavy and sticky. He just wanted to find a place to have a good sleep. He barely opened his eyes and looked at the train not far away.

The forests and bushes were lush and green, like a colorful oil painting. A straight, bright red train was parked along the track. Its smooth paint surface gleamed in the sun. It soon came to a stop, and the doors opened with a bang, revealing a clean and tidy carriage.

"Don't be in a hurry, queue up and get on the bus in an orderly manner!"

Hagrid's voice was gruff and loud.

Taking the bus home became familiar after a few experiences. Only the first-year students might be a little chaotic, so I just directed them to line up and get on the bus.

When the freshmen figured out the order to board the bus, Hagrid stepped back with a smile, patted their shoulders one by one, and said with some emotion: "We are leaving school now."

"Yes."

“I’m actually a little reluctant to leave you guys.”

"we know."

"..."

Harry saw that he seemed a little confused, so he added: "After the party last night, we didn't go back to the dormitory. We thought it would be difficult to go back to school in the future, so we walked around the castle. As a result, we saw you wiping tears in the corridor. It was too late, so we didn't go up to disturb you."

Hagrid was stunned for a moment, and quickly recalled the memory of crying alone last night. The giant, who was in his dozens of years old, blushed with shame, his eyes flickered and he didn't dare to look them in the eye.

Harry wanted to pat his shoulder to reassure him, so he raised his hand to assess the height, hesitated for a moment, and just patted his arm: "Don't worry, Hagrid, we are still friends after graduation. We can still communicate frequently, often meet in Diagon Alley, and there are also the Three Broomsticks and the Hog's Head Inn..."

Hagrid forced a smile.

"Woo! Woo!" The whistle sounded again.

"Let's say goodbye here..." Hagrid turned his head to look at the train, his low and rough voice a little difficult, "Goodbye, my friends."

"Goodbye."

"Goodbye Hagrid."

Loren and Hermione said solemnly.

"take care of yourself."

Harry warned seriously. Ron said noisily, "Write to me after you finish school. How about going to the Leaky Cauldron for a drink?"

"Molly will beat me."

Hagrid waved at them and watched them board the train.

When the train started, dozens of seventh graders stuck their heads out of the windows and waved at him:
"Goodbye! Professor Hagrid!"

"Goodbye! Hogwarts!"

"..."

Loren sat by the window and leaned out to look back.

The castle stood majestically in the morning light, with tall towers on both sides, endless forbidden forests, crystal lakes and undulating hills, looking ancient and mysterious.

……

At around four o'clock in the afternoon, the train had crossed most of Britain and left Scotland. The familiar scenery indicated that they had arrived in the suburbs of London, and King's Cross Station was in sight.

At that time, several people were fast asleep in the carriage.

A few people heard Hermione close the book and gently wake up Loren, who had gotten enough sleep and was catching up on his sleep. Loren also slowly woke up from his deep sleep and opened his eyes slightly.

Loren looked at the sky outside the window. The trees were still green, but they were tinged with a layer of golden halo. The sun was setting in the west, and the glow of the sunset was slightly red, which was a little dazzling. It was still early in the morning when he set out, but it was already dusk when he arrived at the station, which made him feel a little dazed.

The train pulled into Platform 9, and many parents were already waiting on both sides of the platform.

Grandpa Bates was wearing a casual summer outfit, chatting and laughing with Neville's parents, and Monica and Wendell beside them were listening with great interest. In Loren's impression, ever since he and Hermione learned to Apparate, they have been going home by themselves. A few years ago, he persuaded Grandpa Bates not to pick them up at the station.

As soon as the train stopped and approached, Hermione immediately threw herself into her mother's arms.

Loren took two steps slower and came to the front of them, hugging Grandpa Bates gently:

"Didn't you say it in the letter? Why are you here anyway?"

"Thinking that this is the last time, I might as well take it."

"Yes, for the last time."

"Loren, remember to come visit us when our new store opens."

The last sentence was said by Neville. Mr. and Mrs. Longbottom stood nearby with gentle smiles and looked at Loren with sincere gratitude.

Now the Longbottoms have submitted their resignations and are no longer an Auror couple. The laws that once restricted Aurors are no longer applicable. Based on the internal intelligence they collected some time ago, they were able to open a store selling some goods that were once out of circulation. Although they would not get rich overnight, they would be able to accumulate some wealth.

"Um……"

Loren hesitated for a moment, glanced at Neville and the Longbottoms next to him, and did not agree immediately. Instead, he asked carefully: "When?"

"It will be in late August. The International Conference of Wizards will be over, the agreed new policies will be implemented, and the list of banned goods will be updated."

"Where is the store located?"

"Next to the Leaky Cauldron."

"Oh……"

Just then, Harry, Ginny and others came over to say goodbye, and when they heard their address, they all made teasing noises.

Hannah works at the Leaky Cauldron, and your family chose to locate the store next to it, and you even said you were not trying to poach her.

Then I said goodbye to Harry, Ron, Seamus and other friends. This farewell was not very sad. Although we could no longer go back to school and spend time together, they would all stay in the British wizarding world and would not disappear without a trace after graduation. The world was not that big. Hermione would join the Ministry of Magic, Harry would become an Auror, and Longbottom and Weasley had a shop in Diagon Alley, so we would still meet each other often.

"Neville, see you in Diagon Alley."

"Goodbye."

"Harry, don't go crazy during the holidays. Report to the Auror office as soon as possible and train well."

"..."

Harry looked a little uncomfortable: "Hermione obviously won't report to the Ministry of Magic immediately and will go on the graduation trip with you, why should I go to the Auror's office as soon as possible?"

"so?"

"I want to travel with Ginny too!"

"I thought you were going to choose Ron."

"!!"

(End of this chapter)