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Chapter One
"Congratulations, Class of 2008," finished Headmistress Minerva McGonagall.
Over two hundred students screamed, cried, and celebrated the end of their final year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Amongst the crowd of cheers, a young man with neat jet black hair and brown eyes searched the crowd for his family. SMACK! James Potter turned around to meet the culprit who slapped him on the back. He looked into the laughing eyes of his younger brother, Noah Potter. Even though Noah was younger, he stood almost a head taller than James. Where James' hair was black and neat, Noah's was brown and unruly. Noah's eyes were an emerald green. The two of them could not be more opposite.
"Congrats bro," stated Noah.
"Thank," replied James. "Where's Mum and Dad."
"Right here," said a voice from behind James.
James turned and was immediately engulfed by his mother.
"I'm so proud of you," cried Hermione as she hugged him tighter.
"Hermione let the boy go before you hug him to death," joked Harry.
Hermione glared at Harry, but released James. Harry took her place and gave him a hug.
"Great job, son. We're proud of you."
Smiling, James pulled away.
"Thanks a lot. I'm going to grab my things and say goodbye to everyone. I'll see you guys at home."
"Don't forget we have people coming over," reminded Hermione.
"I won't," promised James.
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Noah and his parents made their way to the Hogwarts Express.
"Noah, in a year we will be at your graduation," stated Hermione.
"How about we just say I graduated and then I could follow my dreams of becoming a photographer. Maybe I could even travel the world," declared Noah.
"We've been over this numerous times," started Harry. "You are going to finish school and then you can do whatever you want."
"But I don't need Hogwarts to become a photographer," complained Noah.
"Sweetie, you're almost done. Who knows, your last year at Hogwarts just might be better than you think," commented Hermione.
"Yeah right."
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As Harry and Hermione prepared for the food for James' Graduation Party, they discussed Noah.
"He's completely fearless. He would go off on his own and not think twice about," stated Hermione.
"He's a man who knows what he wants," commented Harry.
"You know he takes after you," she said.
"What do you mean?"
"He's stubborn and he acts first and thinks later."
"Don't forget he's passionate about the things he loves," whispered Harry as he wrapped his arms around his wife.
"Harry, people are going to start arriving," scolded Hermione.
In response he squeezed her bum causing her to giggle.
"Aww..come on guys. Get a room," groaned Noah.
"One day when you are in love, you will understand," stated Harry.
"Yeah, one day very far away," he replied.
Noah walked over to the fridge and opened the door.
"Noah, don't you dare touch the cake," warned Hermione.
Noah glanced between his mother and the delicious looking chocolate cake.
"One taste mister and I'll make you wear the outfit your grandmother knitted," threatened Hermione.
"Mum, that outfit is ugly and I was just going to check for food poisoning."
"The outfit is not ugly," replied Hermione.
Noah caught the apple his dad threw at him before responding.
"Mum, it is bright orange."
Before Hermione could respond Harry asked Noah to start the grill. Hermione turned to Harry.
"My mother's knitting is not ugly."
"Sweetheart, I hate to tell you this but it truly is ugly."
"It is not," declared Hermione.
"Well, then why don't you wear the jumper she knit for you," he replied.
Hermione tried to think of an excuse.
"See. You won't because it's ugly," smirked Harry.
"Just start cutting potatoes Harry."
Harry laughed.
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James Potter glanced back at Hogwarts before climbing onto the Hogwarts Express. He was leaving the past behind and stepping into the future. He walked past three full compartments until he found an empty one. He placed his trunk in the upper shelf and as he sat down his best friend, Jonathan Smith, walked in.
"It's over mate. We are officially done with school," said an excited Jonathan.
"I know. Now, we just have two years of auror training. It's going to be brutal," replied James.
The two of them sat in silence for awhile. James was busy thinking about an idea that's been plaguing him. Until now he'd kept it a secret.
"Hey Jon," he started.
"Yeah."
"I've been thinking about breaking up with Hailey."
"What? Why?" asked Jon.
"We have two years of auror training. We only get weekends off. I'll constantly be traveling and Hailey still has a year left of school. My focus is on becoming an auror."
Jonathan shook his head.
"This is crazy. Don't you love her?"
"Of course I do. She's my soul mate. I just think that right now I need to concentrate on training."
"James, I'm training with you and there's no way I'm breaking things off with Amy. Amy is in the same year as Hailey."
"I know but it's something I have to do," finished James.
"When are you going to break it off?"
"Soon."
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