Hogwarts: Who uses a crowbar in wizard duels?

Graduation is something that is foreshadowed, yet it also catches you completely off guard.

Everyone knew clearly that after today, they would graduate.

But it wasn't until the next day that he realized he could never go back to his student days.

The two-week NEWT exam is finally over.

However, the results didn't come out so quickly.

In the early hours of the morning, Harry lay in bed, gazing absently at the canopy above his bed.

It was quieter tonight than he had expected.

I thought everyone would play all night, just like when they defeated Voldemort last time, to commemorate their last night at Hogwarts.

As it turned out, everyone just had a casual chat before bed, mostly expressing their feelings about finally graduating and being free, and then went to sleep early.

Ron in the next bed was already snoring, but Harry couldn't fall asleep.

After lying there for an unknown amount of time, Harry sat up in bed and looked at the empty bed on the other side.

That used to be Kevin's bed, but he hasn't slept in it since the beginning of this year.

After all, he's a professor now, and he usually has to stay in his office; people can only find him when they need him.

Harry hesitated for a moment, then got out of bed and tiptoed out of the dormitory.

Harry, dressed in his pajamas, walks through the quiet of Hogwarts late at night.

It reminded him of his past experiences of going out at night with his friends.

Following the flickering light of the fluorescent glow, Harry made his way to Kevin's office and immediately noticed the light shining through the crack in the door.

Kevin was still awake.

Knock, knock, knock, the sound of knocking on the door rang out.

Kevin, who was packing his things, was taken aback. Why was someone knocking on the door in the middle of the night? He waved his hand and the door opened, and Harry poked his head in.

Good evening, Kevin.

Harry greeted Kevin with a grin and then walked in.

"Harry? What are you doing here at this hour?"

"I couldn't sleep, so I came out for a walk. I saw your light was still on, so I came to find you."

Harry put away his wand and immediately lay down on the sofa in Kevin's office.

"You'll behave once Professor Snape catches you."

Kevin shook his head helplessly and continued packing his things.

"Anyway, I'm graduating tomorrow, he can't possibly lock me up in jail."

Harry shrugged indifferently, then turned his attention to a door in the office that hadn't been there a year ago.

This is where Kevin is resting now.

After being promoted, he created another space in his office, which included a soft bed, a warm fireplace, a bookshelf, a table, and a chair.

Hermione had carefully decorated the room, and there were many interesting little trinkets on it.

"Kevin, you don't need to stay at school yet, right?"

Harry suddenly asked.

"Hmm, Neville and I haven't needed to stay at the school for the past few years, so we're not on the schedule. Therefore, we get holidays when the school is on holiday."

"But Neville works much harder than me because he has to take care of the plants in the greenhouse all the time, so even if he doesn't need to stay there, he often stays at the school."

Hearing Harry's question, Kevin nodded and said...

People reside at Hogwarts year-round, such as the caretaker Filch, who basically stays at Hogwarts all the time.

Then, during student holidays, several professors are also arranged to stay at the school on a rotating basis.

When school starts, students have to stay at Hogwarts. If they need to leave occasionally, they have to ask for leave in advance and have a teaching assistant temporarily cover their classes.

Even so, it's still much longer than the usual work break time.

A single two-day weekend can easily outweigh a large number of jobs.

He could even come home every night to cuddle with Hermione if he wanted to.

He doesn't even need a minute to travel between the Muggle world and the Muggle world.

Of course, this does raise some suspicion of dereliction of duty.

After all, working at Hogwarts requires responding to the school's calls at any time.

Therefore, he needs to be stationed at Hogwarts during the school term.

This is why some people say that people with families are not suitable to work at Hogwarts.

Normally, once school starts, Kevin and Hermione will have to live apart and be in a long-distance relationship.

But Kevin cannot be measured by normal standards.

He had already made up his mind: when he returned tomorrow, he would go to see Grindelwald, and then go to see Nicolas Flamel.

First, learn Grindelwald's Clay Doppelganger technique, then learn Nicolas Flamel's Alchemy Projection technique. That way, you won't be afraid of missing the school's call when you're at home with Hermione tonight.

Anything he can do, even a clay doll can do.

If something really serious happens, the clay figure could easily hold out for a minute.

The main point is that they not only do the work, but they also shirk their responsibilities.

When Hermione heard Kevin's plan, she was both amused and exasperated.

What if Grindelwald refuses to teach? Report Dumbledore!

These two have been having an affair for a long time, and they'll definitely succeed if you threaten them.

Dear Mr. Grindelwald, you wouldn't want Albus to have his reputation ruined and end up disgraced in his later years, would you?

"Kevin, what are you thinking about? That's a really lewd smile..."

Harry's voice interrupted Kevin's reverie.

"......Shut up."

"You're not thinking about Hermione, are you? By the way, Kevin, what are your plans for you and Hermione now?"

Harry asked with a smile, actually wanting to learn from Kevin, since although he and Ginny were together, they hadn't gotten married yet.

"Well, let's keep things as they are for now, and wait until Hermione's job at the Ministry of Magic is more stable before making any decisions."

When Kevin said this, he was already certain that Hermione would be hired by the Ministry of Magic.

After all, if even a prodigy like Hermione isn't hired, then the Ministry of Magic might as well be scrapped and rebuilt.

"And what happens after things stabilize?"

"Proposal."

When Harry pressed for answers, Kevin was very direct.

Harry immediately chimed in excitedly, "So, how are you planning to propose?"

"...I haven't decided yet."

"..."

As a result, Kevin's single sentence completely stumped Harry.

There's nothing he can do; he's never had the experience of proposing in either of his two lifetimes.

He might have to ask his father-in-law and mother-in-law for help.

It's funny to think that you have to ask someone's father for help to marry their daughter.

"Compared to me, why don't you think about your own situation with Ginny? Have you already decided what to do next?"

Since the topic came up, Kevin also asked about Harry's situation.

"Uh, I haven't decided yet, Ginny hasn't graduated yet."

Harry paused for a moment and then slowly spoke. The two looked at each other and smiled helplessly.

They're both pretty clueless in this regard.

Afterwards, Harry and Kevin chatted for a long time, until late at night.

I remember when we first met, two strangers traveling together on the Hogwarts Express.

They were later assigned to Gryffindor together and went on adventures in The Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets.

Later, they experienced the Azkaban prison break and together they uncovered the truth of what happened back then, rescuing Sirius Black.

There's also the undercurrent of tension during the Goblet of Fire event, and the awakening and growth that comes with joining the Order of the Phoenix.

In the end, they defeated Voldemort together.

Before they knew it, they had experienced so much.

And so they talked until late at night.

......

The next morning.

"Kevin, get up, or we'll miss the train."

Hermione came to find Kevin early in the morning.

She pushed open Kevin's office door and called out into the bedroom.

Seeing that there was no response, she simply pushed the door open and went inside.

What happened next was a scene I will never forget.

Harry, dressed in disheveled pajamas, nestled in Kevin's arms, who was also dressed in pajamas, and the two were fast asleep, unaware that Hermione had entered.

Meanwhile, Ron Genney Draco had already reached the main gate of the castle.

They're waiting for Harry and Kevin.

Suddenly, there was a loud bang.

An explosion occurred on the eighth floor of the castle, and a wisp of black smoke billowed out.

"What the hell? What happened?"

"It sounds like Kevin's office exploded again?"