Dumbledore's Horcrux
Chapter 3: Meeting With McGonagall
There was a period of silence after Harry finished reading the letter. Ron’s face showed amazement and wonder. Hermione’s was filled with fear and worry. Harry’s expression clearly showed determination and bravery.
“Well, I suppose that settles it” said Harry, breaking the silence.
“Settles what?” asked Hermione.
“I have to go and finish the job that Dumbledore started”
“What about our last year of education.” Inquired Ron.
“I’ll talk to Professor McGonagall, and see what she says”
Suddenly the door opened, and Ginny stepped in.
“What’s going on guys?” she asked.
“Just talking,” said Ron.
“Oh c’mon. We can tell her,” said Harry.
“Tell me what,” asked Ginny.
“Harry, are you sure you want to tell?” asked Hermione.
“Tell me what!” repeated Ginny.
“Here,” said Harry as he handed her the letter.
Ginny slowly read the letter, and Harry saw tears coming to her eyes. When she finished reading, she looked up.
“Oh, Harry,” she started. “I can’t believe he’s alive. It seems too good to be true.”
“I know Ginny.” He replied. She walked over and gave him a hug.
“How are you going to find the rest of the horcruxes?” asked Ron.
“I don’t know, but the first thing I will do is search the memories in Dumbledore’s pensive.”
“That does seem like a good place to start” said Hermione.
“Maybe my mum will let us go to Hogwarts later to see what we can find” Offered Ron.
“Well, Professor McGonagall is coming for dinner to talk to you Harry.”
“She is? How do you know” asked Harry.
“Mum told me, that’s why I came upstairs.”
“When is she coming?”
“In about ten minutes.”
“Okay, we’ll head down in a sec.”
“Alright” said Ginny, as she walked to the door of the bedroom.
Ten minutes later the three were on their way down the stairs. When they entered the kitchen, they saw McGonagall sitting at the table.
“Hello Harry, Ron, Hermione”
“Hello Professor” they replied in unison. The Weasley family, Harry, Hermione, and Minerva ate dinner in silence. When they were finished Professor McGonagall requested a meeting with Harry. They stayed at the table while everyone else left.
“Harry, I have many things to tell you” she started. “First, I wish you to have Dumbledore’s old office, and everything in it. I know it will be more use to you.”
“But Professor, won’t you need an office once Hogwarts reopens?”
“I will be just fine using my old office” she continued. “The next issue is about your returning to school.”
“What do you mean?”
“I know there are other things you will have to do now that Albus is gone.”
“You do?”
“Yes, Harry. I don’t know what, but it seems rather obvious, seeing as how close you were to him.”
“So, Hogwarts will be opening?” asked Harry.
“Yes, it has been decided that it shall open it’s doors” she started. “Now, I assume wherever you go, Miss Granger and Mr. Weasley will be with you. I know you all wish to complete your schooling, so I have a suggestion.”
“Okay” replied Harry.
“All of your coursework will be given to you at the start of each term. Due dates will be included. You are to make what lessons you can, and the rest will be up to you to catch up.”
“Got it”
“You will not be in your usual dormitories. Instead, you will be in Professor Dumbledore’s old office, and Ron and Hermione will each have their own room, attached to yours.”
“Sounds good”
" Also, I expect that you will wish to look over the things in your new office, so tomorrow, you, Ron, and Hermione will be allowed to travel to Hogwarts."
"Okay"
“Excellent” Professor got up and left the room, leaving Harry to contemplate all he had just heard.
Chapter 4