James, Rose, and Scorpius smiled as they looked at Thorn Claw. Thorn was also very happy, smiling at her new friends—James, Rose, and Scorpius.
While smiling, Rose suddenly remembered something: the Gryffindor Sword was with James in his bag.
Why didn't James tell us already? How did he even get that sword? she wondered.
James said to Rose and Scorpius, "Thorn will help us in eliminating the Dark Army and the core people who are getting protected by the dark marks on their bodies."
Thorn made a sound—"Rraah!"—as if saying Yes.
Rose smiled.
Scorpius said, "We have to find Peter Pettigrew now and eliminate him too, and finish all the core people in the Dark Army. Only then we can save Harry, Ron."
Rose said, "My mom must be coming out of that dark poison magic."She smiled, and James and Scorpius smiled with her.
James, Rose, and Scorpius climbed onto Thorn Claw, and she began to fly.Scorpius said to James, "I saved all my brooms in your magical bag."
James smiled. "But my bag is with…?"
Rose said, "It's with me."
James smiled again. Everyone made happy sounds.But Rose felt hurt—James was hiding things from her. She felt confused.
Back at Hogwarts
Hermione Granger Weasley woke up from sleep and found her stab wound had faded.
Hermione called out, "Albus…? Harry! Ron…?"
Amelia, who was sitting beside Hermione, looked up.Hermione saw Ron Weasley and Harry Potter sleeping on other medical beds with wounds on their bodies. She burst into tears.
"Oh no!"
Ginny came running toward her and sat beside her."Oh! Hermione! You are back!" Ginny said, happy tears filling her eyes. "I'm so happy for you. You came back from that poisonous magic. I was so scared… But seeing you now gives us hope—hope that James, Rose, and Scorpius will succeed."
Hermione cried, seeing Harry and Ron.Ginny hugged her to console her.
Luna entered, smiling warmly." You're back," she said and hugged Hermione. "I always had faith in James, Rose, and Scorpius."
Hermione touched her forehead painfully."Ahh… what are you talking about? I can't understand…"
Minerva McGonagall made a weak sound.Luna rushed to her and saw Minerva recovering too.
Amelia said, "Bellatrix is gone permanently."
Hermione asked, "Who are you?"
At that moment, Hagrid entered.He hugged Hermione tightly.
"I really got scared seeing you, Harry, Ron, Minerva… all in that state. I can't say how much I was hurt. Seeing you now brings me so much happiness. Your children will definitely achieve success."
Hermione looked confused.
"Oh! Sorry Hermione," Hagrid said. "I forgot to introduce our new Head Mistress—Amelia. A great magical witch, the protector of Hogwarts now. She saved you, Harry, Ron, Minerva, Trelawney… everyone from the poison. And she is also cousin sister to the great Dumbledore."
Hermione smiled. "I'm so happy to meet you, Miss Amelia. Thank you for saving my family, friends, and Hogwarts."
Amelia said, "It's my responsibility, Miss Hermione. And I'm happy to meet you too. You're beautiful and brave enough to save your friends."
Hermione said, "Voldemort is back. His aim is to destroy everyone and Hogwarts."
"We already know," Hagrid said. "We are ready to fight him."
Draco, standing behind Hagrid, said, "I'm really happy to see you back, Hermione."
"But you…?" Hermione asked.
Hagrid explained, "Draco joined Amelia's personal army to save Hogwarts."
Astoria stepped forward. "We came to save Hogwarts and our friends. We can give our lives, but we will not lose Hogwarts."
Neville Longbottom smiled and thanked Amelia for standing with them. Amelia returned the smile.
Hermione asked, "Amelia… what about James, Rose, and Scorpius? You mentioned something. Did they go after Voldemort's Dark Army to finish them?"
Amelia and Hagrid revealed everything that happened at Hogwarts and how the three kids went to save Albus and eliminate Voldemort.
Hermione said, "I will go with them. It's too dangerous. I can't leave them."
Hagrid stopped her.
Amelia said, "James, Rose, and Scorpius are the chosen ones to eliminate the darkness. They don't need your help now—but Hogwarts needs you, Hermione."
"But they are my children," Hermione cried. "They are fighting alone. If they went to save their families and Hogwarts, then I will help too."
Amelia revealed that she sent them because they were destined to eliminate darkness.Everyone gasped.
"Hogwarts needs you," Amelia said gently. "You're not only the Ministry of Magic—you're the brightest, most powerful witch. Dark Army influence still lingers in Hogwarts. Please believe in your children. They will return with victory."
She showed her that Hogwarts was protected by her magical barrier—but dark clouds were still trying to enter.
Hermione finally agreed."I will be part of Amelia's army."
Neville, Luna, Ginny, Draco, Astoria, Molly, Lily Luna Potter, Hugo, and Arthur Weasley all smiled.
Frank Longbottom felt proud but sad he couldn't save Albus.
Rain began to fall with thunder.
In the Wilderness
James, Rose, and Scorpius made a tent near a tall tree.They and Thorn entered.James enlarged the tent with magic so Thorn could fit inside.
Rose enjoyed the rain and stepped out, drenched and dancing.James watched her with a smile.
Scorpius stood next to Thorn.Thorn gave a confused look.
James went to Rose."Please come into the tent. If you get drenched more, you'll get fever."
He held her hand gently.
Rose laughed, "I'm so happy today. We saved my mother Hermione from that dark magic."
James smiled. "I'm happy too… but please come inside."
Rose asked, "When did you learn to play flute? You were never into music."
James said, "In my dreams…?"
"What?" Rose asked.
James said, embarrassed, "I know a little… but you've always played better since childhood."
"Do you still remember?" Rose asked.
"Yes… but no," James stuttered.
"Please come inside," he insisted.
"Let the fever come! I have medicines," she joked."Didn't you bring medical supplies?"
"I did," James said.
Rose said, "Do you know Kael also played flute for me? It turned out terrible." She laughed.
James felt jealous instantly.
Scorpius and Thorn watched from inside.
Scorpius whispered, "Oh, I don't understand these two. James likes Rose a lot. But Rose never understands him. I've read so many love stories, but I've never seen anything like this—so cute and intense. I understand James… but Rose confuses me."
He continued, "Kael… that fraud takes credit for James just to impress Rose."
Thorn growled angrily."RRRrrrah!"—as if saying How dare he!
"Don't burn the tent," Scorpius whispered nervously.
He gave food to Thorn, then continued eating.
Outside, Rose asked James, "Why did you shield me from Bellatrix?"
James said softly, "Because I…?"He stopped, unable to continue.
Thorn watched the chemistry between them with confusion.
James walked away silently, hurt. Rose called after him.
He went inside.Rose felt wounded—James doesn't even care for me like a friend…?
The rain stopped.
Rose noticed James's Patronus still standing near a tree, watching her.She came inside the tent.They all ate together.
James thought about Albus.
Rose took out the crystal ball.
"What are you doing?" Scorpius asked.
"I want to see what's happening at Hogwarts."
The crystal showed Hermione awake and Amelia forming an army.James felt relieved seeing Hermione back.
Rose asked about Albus.The crystal showed Albus sitting near a window, holding the dollar James gifted him with their photos.
James' eyes filled with tears.
"Where is Albus? Show us!" Rose asked.
The crystal tried—but clouds covered the vision. They saw only a large palace.
Inside the Palace
Dagger stood in his room speaking to Dim.
"Why do I feel awkward? My mind says I am bad and should follow the Dark Lord's orders—to torture this kid Albus. But my heart… it stops me. Why am I being good to him? I don't understand."
The Dark Army appeared, revealing information.
"Master, James Sirius Potter, Rose Weasley Granger, and Scorpius Malfoy are coming toward the palace. They've killed Bellatrix. And Thorn Claw is under their control.We cannot enter Hogwarts—Amelia's barrier is too strong. We were ordered to search for the objects you described… and kill anyone in our way. There are only 11 days left."
Albus overheard everything from the door.
"James, Rose, Scorpius are alive… They defeated Bellatrix…" he whispered."But why does the Dark Army want to enter Hogwarts? Who is Amelia? What is Voldemort searching for? And what is this 11-day deadline? Is it important for Voldemort?"
He held his forehead in confusion.
"Is Dagger good… or bad?"
Albus accidentally kicked a box and found pictures and a letter inside.He froze.
Dagger was a student at Hogwarts—standing next to Dumbledore.
The letter read:
You are my Humble and a great student, Dagger.Please do not come to Hogwarts to help.I know you are hiding a secret—one that protects the future of Hogwarts.I am proud of you. The secret you guard will not only save Hogwarts… but protect peace in the magical world.Be careful with your cousin brother, Tom Riddle—Voldemort.Do not leave your responsibility to help others even if I die.—Headmaster Dumbledore
Albus gasped.
"Dagger… is TOM RIDDLE'S COUSIN?!"