Back to Magic- Chapter 12

Chapter 12- Revolution

A cloaked figure stood beyond the white tomb, over looking the Black Lake. The sun was beginning to come up. The figure looked like it was bowing to Dumbledore, or what was left of him.

"This school was your life. And you did all you could to protect it." The figure said. "But now you have passed on, and your job now rests with me. And I intend to do everything to fight for what you stood for."

The figure untied their cloak, and took it off. The wearer was Professor McGonagall. She stood broad and tall. The bravest she had looked all her life. The time had come. She was ready to do her part to save the wizarding world.

She walked into the castle. It was totally empty. But it had a presence in there. Someone had been there. But she knew that it was totally empty. The thought of the castle empty angered her. She took her wand, and lit the first candle near her. Then it led to another, and another, until the whole entrance hall was lit up. It was the beginning of her Revolution.

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Professor McGonagall, hidden by her cloack, walked to Hogsmead, finishing her journey in the Three Broomsticks. It was late, and when she entered, only Tonks, Madam Rosmerta, and the Weasley Twins were there. They were all huddled up, thinking what would happen next with the battle against Voldemort.

The moment they saw the cloaked figure, they drew their wands, reading to cast.

"Wait!" McGonagall said.

They withdrew their wands. And she removed her cloak. They all were astonished. "Good Lord Minerva, you gave us a fright," Madam Rosmerta said, her hand on her heart.

"I'm sorry," McGonagall replied, "I thought I was best to come unoticed. She took a seat next to them. Madam Rosmerta drew up a Butterbeer and placed it next to her. "Thank you," Mcgonagall said. She took a sip.

"So why have you been hidden all this time?"

"At first," she started, "I was too heartbroken over the event with Dumbledore. I had to go off and regain my senses. Then, I realized that I couldn't come back without a plan."

"And do you have a plan?"

"Yes I do," she said bravely.

"Well go on, tell us," they all said, "Will you open the school back up?"

"Well, not in the way you think I would," she said. They all had a puzzled look on their face. "You all know, the point of opening the school back for learning is useless. But, all of the witches and wizards who are defensless need a place to stay. And as most of you know, the Order is looking for member."

"Whats your poin?" they all said.

"Here is my proposition, we use Hogwarts as the new Order of the Pheonix headquarters. Visitors who come here could come to Hogwarts, and be a member of the Order. And for the members who are not the best with spells, can learn. For it is a school after all."

"So let me get this straight," Fred said, "You want to reopen Hogwarts as a training center for the Order?"

"Exactly."

"I like it," he said. The others nodded in agreement.

"Excellent, then what we need to do is to get Hogwarts back up and running. I'm sure Molly would like to help."

"Absolutely," the twins said, "We'll go tell her the plan now."

"And for the rest of us," Mcgonagall said, "We need to tell the rest of Hogsmead about it, and to get them to join the Order."

Soon, everybody was up and doing their part. the twins apparated to the Ministry to tell Mrs.Weasley, Tonks went to tell the rest of Hogsmead, and Rosmerta went to tell her guests. Mcgonagall smiled with a gleam in her eyes. Dumbledore would be so proud.

A new revolution was about to begin.

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And that concludes our 12-part series. Sad? Well don't fret, because I am going to do a Harry Potter followup tomorrow!! So stay tuned!!