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Mrs. Weasley fell back against her husband and watched Fleur mopping up Bills wounds with a most curious expression upon her face. Nobody said anything; Harry did not dare move. Like everybody else, he was waiting for the explosion. Our Great-Auntie Muriel, said Mrs. Weasley after a long pause, has a very beautiful tiara - goblin-made - which I am sure I could persuade her to lend you for the wedding. She is very fond of Bill, you know, and it would look lovely with your hair. Thank you, said Fleur stiffly. I am sure zat will be lovely. And then, Harry did not quite see how it happened, both women were crying and hugging each other. Completely bewildered, wondering whether the world had gone mad, he turned around: Ron looked as stunned as he felt and Ginny and Hermione were exchanging startled looks. You see. said a strained voice. Tonks was glaring at Lupin. She still wants to marry him, even though hes been bitten. She doesnt care. Its different, said Lupin, barely moving his lips and looking suddenly tense. Bill will not be a full werewolf. The cases are completely - But I dont care Apex breakout quests, I dont care. said Tonks, seizing the front of Lupins robes and shaking them. Ive told you a million times. And the meaning of Tonkss Patronus and her mouse-colored hair, and the reason she had come running to find Dumbledore when she had heard a rumor someone had been attacked by Greyback, all suddenly became clear to Harry; it had not been Sirius that Tonks had fallen in love with after all. And Ive told you a million times, said Lupin, refusing to meet her eyes, staring at the floor, that I am too old for you, too poor. too dangerous. Ive said all along youre taking a ridiculous line on this, Remus, said Mrs. Weasley over Fleurs shoulder as she patted her on the back. I am not being ridiculous, said Lupin steadily. Tonks deserves somebody young and whole. But she wants you, said Mr. Weasley, with a small smile. And after all, Remus, young and whole men do not necessarily remain so. He gestured sadly at his son, lying between them. This is. not the moment to discuss it, said Lupin, check this out everybodys eyes as he looked around distractedly. Dumbledore is dead. Dumbledore would have been happier than anybody to think that there was a little more love in the world, said Professor McGonagall curtly, just as the hospital doors opened again and Hagrid walked in. The little of his face that was not obscured by hair or beard was soaking and swollen; he was shaking with tears, a vast, spotted handkerchief in his hand. Ive. Ive done it, Professor, he choked. M-moved him. Professor Sprouts simon the sorcerer the kids back click the following article bed. Professor Flitwicks lyin down, but he says hell be all righ in a jiffy, an Professor Slughorn says the Ministrys bin informed. Thank you, Hagrid, said Professor McGonagall, standing up at once and turning to look at the group around Bills bed. Read article shall have to see the Ministry when they get here. Hagrid, please tell the Heads of Houses - Slughorn can represent Slytherin - that I want to see them in my office forthwith. I would like you to join us too. As Hagrid nodded, turned, and shuffled out of the room again, she looked down at Harry. Before I meet them I would like a quick word with you, Harry. If youll come with me. Harry stood up, murmured See you in a bit to Ron, Hermione, and Ginny, and followed Professor McGonagall back down the ward. The corridors outside were deserted and the only steamboat springs was the distant phoenix song. It was several minutes before Harry became aware that they were not heading for Professor McGonagalls office, but for Dumbledores, and another few seconds before he realized that of course, she had been deputy headmistress. Apparently she was now headmistress. so the room behind the gargoyle was now hers. In silence they ascended the moving spiral staircase and entered the circular office. He did not know what he had expected: that the room would be draped in black, perhaps, or even that Dumbledores body might be lying there. In fact, it looked almost exactly as it had done when he and Dumbledore had left it mere hours previously: the silver instruments whirring and puffing on their spindle-legged tables, Gryffindors sword in game game loop english glass case gleaming in the moonlight, the Sorting Hat on a shelf behind the desk. But Fawkess perch stood empty, he was still crying his lament to the grounds. And a new portrait had joined the ranks of the dead headmasters and headmistresses of Hogwarts: Dumbledore was slumbering in a golden frame over the desk, his half-moon spectacles perched upon his crooked nose, looking peaceful and untroubled. After glancing once at this portrait, Professor McGonagall made an odd movement as though steeling herself, then rounded the desk to look at Harry, her face taut and lined. Harry, she said, I would like to know what you and Professor Dumbledore were doing this evening when you left the school. I cant tell you that, Professor, said Harry. He had expected the question and had his answer ready. It had been here, in this very room, that Dumbledore had told him that he was to confide the contents of their lessons to nobody but Ron and Hermione. Harry, it might be important, said Professor McGonagall. It is, said Harry, very, but he didnt want me to tell anyone. Professor McGonagall glared at him. Potter - Harry registered the renewed use of his surname - in the light of Professor Dumbledores death, I think you must see that the situation has changed somewhat - I dont think so, said Harry, shrugging. Professor Dumbledore never told me to stop following his orders if he died. But - Theres one thing you should know before the Ministry gets here, though. Madam Rosmertas under the Imperius Curse, she was helping Malfoy and the Death Eaters, thats how the necklace and the poisoned mead - Rosmerta. said Professor McGonagall incredulously, but before she could go on, there was a knock on the door behind them and Professors Sprout, Flitwick, and Slughorn traipsed into the room, followed by Hagrid, who was still weeping copiously, his huge frame trembling with grief. Snape. ejaculated Slughorn, who looked the most shaken, pale and sweating. Snape. I taught him. I thought I knew him. But before any of them could respond to this, a sharp voice spoke from high on the wall: A sallow-faced wizard with a short black fringe had just walked back into his empty canvas. Minerva, the Minister will be here within seconds, he has just Disapparated from the Ministry. Thank you, Everard, said Professor McGonagall, and she turned quickly to her teachers. I want to talk about what happens to Hogwarts before he gets here, she said quickly. Personally, I am not convinced that the school should reopen next year. The death of the headmaster at the hands of one of our colleagues is a terrible stain upon Hogwartss history. It is horrible. I am sure Dumbledore would have wanted the school to remain open, said Professor Sprout. I feel that if a single pupil wants to come, then the school ought to remain open for that pupil. But will we have a single pupil after this. said Slughorn, now dabbing his sweating brow with a silken handkerchief. Parents will want to keep their children at home and I cant say I blame them. Personally, I dont think were in more danger at Hogwarts than we are anywhere else, but you cant expect mothers to think like that. Theyll want to keep their families together, its only natural. I agree, said Professor McGonagall. And in any case, it is not true to say that Dumbledore never envisaged a situation in which Hogwarts might close. When the Chamber of Secrets reopened he considered the closure of the school - and I must say that Professor Dumbledores murder is more disturbing to me than the idea of Slytherins monster living undetected in the bowels of the castle. We must consult the governors, said Professor Flitwick in his squeaky little voice; he had a large bruise on his forehead but seemed otherwise unscathed by his collapse in Snapes office. We must follow the established procedures. A decision should not be made hastily. Hagrid, you havent said anything, said Professor McGonagall. What are your views, ought Hogwarts to remain open. Hagrid, who had been weeping silently into his large, spotted handkerchief throughout this conversation, now raised puffy red eyes and croaked, I dunno, Professor. thats fer the Heads of House an the headmistress ter decide. Professor Dumbledore always valued your views, said Professor McGonagall kindly, and so do I. Well, Im stayin, said Hagrid, fat tears still leaking out of the corners of his eyes and trickling down into his tangled beard. Its me home, its bin me home since Apex breakout quests was thirteen. An if theres kids who wan me ter teach em, Ill do it. But. I dunno. Hogwarts without Dumbledore. He gulped and disappeared behind his handkerchief once more, and there was silence. Very well, said Professor McGonagall, glancing out of the window at the grounds, checking to see whether the Minister was yet approaching, then I must agree with Filius that the right thing to do is to consult the governors, who will make the final decision. Now, as to getting students home. there is an argument for doing it sooner rather than later. We could arrange for the Hogwarts Express to come tomorrow if necessary - What about Dumbledores funeral. said Harry, speaking at last. Well. said Professor McGonagall, losing a little of her briskness as her voice shook. I - I know that it was Dumbledores wish to be laid to rest here, at Hogwarts - Then thats whatll happen, isnt it. said Harry fiercely. If the Ministry thinks it appropriate, said Professor McGonagall. No other headmaster or headmistress has ever been - No other headmaster or headmistress ever gave more to this school, growled Hagrid. Hogwarts should be Dumbledores final resting place, said Professor Flitwick. Absolutely, said Professor Sprout. And in that case, Apex breakout quests Harry, you shouldnt send the students home until the funerals over. Theyll want to say - The last word caught in his throat, but Professor Sprout completed the sentence for him. Good-bye. Well said, squeaked Professor Flitwick. Well said indeed. Our students should pay tribute, it is fitting. We can arrange transport home afterward. Seconded, barked Professor Sprout. I suppose. yes. said Slughorn in a rather agitated voice, while Hagrid let out a strangled sob of assent. Hes coming, said Professor McGonagall suddenly, gazing down into the grounds. The Minister. and by the looks of it, hes brought a delegation. Can I leave, Professor. said Harry at once. He had no desire at all to see, or be interrogated by, See more Scrimgeour tonight. You may, said Professor McGonagall. And quickly. She strode toward the door and held it open for him. He sped down the spiral staircase and off along the deserted corridor; he had left his Invisibility Cloak at the top of the Astronomy Tower, but it did not matter; there was nobody in the corridors to see him pass, not even Filch, Mrs. Norris, or Peeves. He did not meet another soul until he turned into the passage leading to the Gryffindor common room. Is it true. whispered the Fat Lady as he approached her. It is really true. Dumbledore - dead. Yes, said Harry. 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All that had taken place around that black lake seemed like an old nightmare now; had it really happened, and only hours ago. You didnt get it. said Ron, looking crestfallen. It wasnt there. No, said Harry. Someone had already taken it and left a fake in its place. Already taken -. Wordlessly, Harry pulled the fake locket from his pocket, opened it, and passed it to Ron. The full story could wait. It did not matter tonight. nothing mattered except the end, the end of their pointless adventure, the end of Dumbledores life.whispered Ron, but who was that. Dunno, said Harry, lying back on his bed fully clothed and staring blankly upwards. He felt no curiosity at all about R. : He doubted that he would ever feel curious again. As he lay there, he became aware suddenly that the grounds were silent. Fawkes had stopped singing. And he knew, without knowing how he knew it, that the phoenix had gone, had left Hogwarts for good, just as Dumbledore had left the school, had left the world.

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