After everything that's happened this year, I don't regret any of it! I sat with my table in the Great Hall for our End of the Year dinner. Slytherin had won the House Cup this year but, I feel like we didn't deserve it. We all hear the clicking from Professor McGonagall and quiet down. Dumbledore stands up, giving his speech.

"Another year, gone. And now, as I understand it, the House Cup needs awarding, and the points stand thus. In fourth place, Gryffindor with 312 points. Third place, Hufflepuff with 352 points. In second place, Ravenclaw with 426 points. And in first place with 472 points, Slytherin house." My table was cheering, except for me. "Yes, yes, well done, Slytherin, well done. However, recent events must be taken into account and I have a few last-minute points to award. To Miss Hermione Granger, the cool use of intellect while others were in grave peril, 50 points. Second, to Mister Ronald Weasley, for the best played game of chess that Hogwarts has seen these many years, 50 points. And third, to Mister Harry Potter, for pure love and outstanding courage, I award Gryffindor house 60 points." They're tied with us! "And finally, it takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends. I award 10 points to Neville Longbottom!"

Gryffindor cheers for their housemates, congratulating each of them. "Assuming that my calculations are correct, I believe that a change of decoration is in order!" He claps his hands and the banners change color. "Gryffindor wins the House Cup!"

Everyone, except Slytherin (not including me and my friends) throw our hats up in celebration.

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The next morning, we were getting ready to leave Hogwarts. I had my things all packed and ready to go.

"You ready?" Thelma asked, leaning on the door frame.

"As I'll ever be!" We went down to the train stop joining the rest of our friends.

We got on the train and I had seemed to bump into someone. I look up and see Fred reaching his hand out to me.

"We've gotta stop bumping into each other like this." He laughed. 

"Yeah," I playfully roll my eyes.

"Where are you sitting?"

"I was going to sit with Thelma but I lost track of her. She's probably with the rest of the Slytherins."

"Well, you can sit with Lee, George, and I if you want?"

"That'd be great!".....

This marks the end of my first year and I can't wait for the rest!......