Lumos, Wizards!
Although we caught some hints about their future from the words of the epilogue in "Deathly Hallows", Miss Rowling, with her exceptional storytelling intuition, continues to unveil new chapters in the lives of our beloved characters. And even though many years have passed since the publication of the final chapter, Joanne always has something astonishing to share with us. And believe me, we've recently learned something truly amazing...
Harry Potter
After defeating Voldemort, Harry dedicated his life to fighting the dark arts. He fulfilled a long-held dream and now works as an Auror in the Ministry of Magic. Potter made a remarkable career: in 2007, at the age of 26, he headed the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, becoming its youngest-ever chief. Under his guidance, a series of reforms were implemented in both the department and the ministry as a whole, significantly improving their operations.
Every year, Harry visits Hogwarts to give a few lectures on Defenсe Against the Dark Arts.
The Boy Who Lived is married to Ginny Weasley. They have three children: two sons and a daughter. Their eldest is named James Sirius. The younger boy and girl are named Albus Severus and Lily Luna. While James proudly walked the halls of Hogwarts as a Gryffindor, Albus was set for a fresh start in the house of Slytherin. Harry also became the godfather of Teddy Lupin, who was orphaned after the death of his parents. The boy did not inherit his father's werewolf genes but became a Metamorphmagus, like his mother.
After the Battle of Hogwarts, leveraging his influence, Potter insisted that a portrait of Severus Snape be hung alongside those of the other headmasters of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Rowling mentioned the importance of Harry's role in redeeming Severus's good name, who for years risked his life to save Harry.
As for his relationship with the Dursleys – not much changed, except for one detail: Harry and Dudley decided to keep in touch as families. The Potters even visited Dudley's household a few times.
Interesting fact: Sybill Trelawney, the Divination professor, predicted that Harry would have a long life, hold the position of Minister of Magic, and father 12 children. But, considering her style of prophecies, only time will tell how much of that comes true. 😉
Ginny Weasley
In addition to a blissful marriage and motherhood, Ginny pursued the world of Quidditch with fervor. Her skills in the game led her to a professional Chaser position, and soon she shined on the sports arena, representing the "Holyhead Harpies" in the British and Irish leagues.
After some time, Ginevra left Quidditch to write for the sports column of the "Daily Prophet". Her journalistic talent and her past as a Chaser eventually led Mrs. Potter to the editor's chair for sports news. Apart from her reporting, Ginny also provides commentary on Quidditch matches.
Life outside her career is equally enchanting. Her relationship with Harry remains as strong as in the early days of their marriage. They found comfort in a house once belonging to Sirius Black, located at 12 Grimmauld Place.
Interesting fact: At the 2014 Quidditch World Cup in Argentina, Ginny, paired with Rita Skeeter, covered the progress of the games.
Ronald Weasley
Married to Hermione, with whom they had two children: a son named Hugo and a daughter named Rose. Right after the Battle of Hogwarts, Ron joined the Aurors alongside Potter. He actively supported his friend in reforming the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. However, a few years later, Ron left his job and, along with George Weasley, became a co-owner of the family business.
Together, the brothers transformed "Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes" into a successful financial venture, which made the Weasley family wealthy. Ron is particularly proud of the widespread recognition and having his image on a Chocolate Frog card.
Interesting fact: Following in his father's footsteps, Ron developed a fascination with Muggle technology. In 2017, he finally obtained a driving license. Although rumors suggest that he used the "Confundus" charm on his instructor to achieve it.
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Hermione Granger
After the conclusion of the Second Wizarding War, Hermione immediately traveled to Australia to restore the memories of her parents. Out of all her friends, she was the only one who chose to complete her education at Hogwarts after the tragic battle.
Her career began in the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, where Hermione fervently championed the rights of house-elves. She then moved on to the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, where she actively fought against unjust laws that favored pure-blood wizards.
In the 2020s, Hermione assumed the role of the Minister for Magic. She became the 36th Minister, succeeding the Auror Kingsley Shacklebolt.
Interesting fact: Hermione also translated the tales of Beedle the Bard into English as the original was written in runes. Just like Ron Weasley, Hermione became the godmother of James Sirius.
Neville Longbottom
Following Harry and Ron, Neville pursued a career as an Auror. However, once peace and order were established in the wizarding world, he left the Ministry and returned to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but this time as a professor. Longbottom teaches Herbology, a subject he has been passionate about since his school days. At Hogwarts, Neville became a true hero for many students: he frequently shared stories of his activities as a member of Dumbledore's Army.
He married Hannah Abbott from Hufflepuff, the owner of the "Leaky Cauldron." Until 2014, the couple lived in a room above the bar, but then moved closer to Hogwarts. To be with her husband, Hannah became the school nurse. Neville soon became the Head of Gryffindor House.
Sadly, many fans' hopes for the recovery of his parents, Frank and Alice, were in vain. The tragedy caused by Bellatrix Lestrange's curse showcases the horrifying side of dark magic, which sometimes inflicts wounds deeper than death. With this, Rowling wanted to emphasize that there are fates, even more cruel than what befell Harry's parents.
Interesting fact: Neville maintains warm relationships with his school friends. He is especially close to the Potter family, as he became the godfather to young Albus Severus Potter.
Draco Malfoy
After Harry Potter effectively saved him from death, Draco Malfoy significantly reevaluated his worldview, realizing that many of his father's principles were misguided. Although the Malfoys were not imprisoned for aiding Voldemort, Draco carried the burden of responsibility for his actions throughout his life.
Draco married a former Slytherin student, Astoria Greengrass, the younger sister of his friend Daphne Greengrass. The couple had a son named Scorpius. Despite family traditions, the spouses raised their son Scorpius to be tolerant towards Muggle-borns, which soured their relationship with their own parents.
In 2019, sadly, Astoria died young from a blood curse. Even though Scorpius' birth had a detrimental effect on Astoria's health, Draco is a very loving father. He raises his son to be much more receptive than he was as a child. Since he retains his wealth, Draco doesn't need to work. Instead, he dedicates much of his time to the study of alchemy and also collects magical artifacts.
Interesting fact: Although the relationship between Malfoy and Potter has become friendlier when they meet, Ron Weasley still hates him.
Luna Lovegood
As she grew older, Luna Lovegood became a magizoologist, embarking on a journey to study various magical creatures and share her findings with the world. During her work, Luna met another magizoologist, Rolf Scamander, a distant relative of Newt Scamander, the main character of the movie "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them". The couple had twin boys, whom they named Lorcan and Lysander.
Together with her husband, she embarked on several journeys, during which she discovered and classified many new species of magical creatures.
Hagrid
After the turbulent and dangerous times of the Second Wizarding War, Hagrid returned to Hogwarts to lead the Care of Magical Creatures classes. His relentless passion for gigantic and often dangerous animals occasionally put the students at risk. However, thanks to a mix of luck and experience, none of the young wizards came to harm. 😊
Unfortunately, Hagrid's relationship with Madame Maxime, the headmistress of Beauxbatons, did not work out.
Just as in the old days when he took care of a young Harry Potter, Hagrid also became a guardian and friend to Albus Potter during his school years. Young Albus, much like his father and his friends, loved to visit Hagrid's hut, enjoying a cup of fragrant tea, sharing news, and listening to stories of the past.
Interesting fact: Harry and Ginny, along with their children, periodically visit their old friend, located on the edge of the Forbidden Forest.
George Weasley
The younger Weasley twin never truly recovered from the loss of his brother. George married Angelina Johnson, who had been the captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team when Fred and George were Beaters. In tribute to his late brother, George and Angelina named their firstborn Fred. Soon after, they welcomed a little girl named Roxanne, who brought new joy and light into their lives.
George continued to run the "Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes" shop. The business truly flourished when Ron stepped in to fill Fred's shoes.
The Weasley Family
Charlie Weasley remained a bachelor, wholly devoted to dragons alone. Bill received several awards for fighting the Death Eaters and returned to work at the goblin-run Gringotts bank. He and Fleur are happily married and have three children. After the Battle of Hogwarts, Fleur was awarded honors from both the British and French Ministries of Magic.
Percy continued his career in the Ministry of Magic and became a significant official: he heads the Department of Magical Transportation, is married, and the father of two daughters, Molly and Lucy.
Molly Senior has a plethora of grandchildren and dedicated her life to their upbringing. Arthur returned to his post in the Ministry of Magic and aided in restoring the governmental structure destroyed by Voldemort. Arthur still has a fascination with Muggle artifacts. Additionally, he repaired Sirius Black's motorbike and returned it to Harry as a memento of their mutual friend.
Interesting fact: The Burrow made it onto the "One Hundred Memorable Locations of the Second Wizarding War" list and attracts numerous tourists.
Viktor Krum
Viktor Krum, the pride of Bulgarian Quidditch, underwent a true sports odyssey. After passionately striving to capture the Quidditch World Cup, his path was suddenly interrupted in 2002 when a stinging defeat to Egypt led him to step away from professional sports.
However, by 2014, pulling himself together and defying his age of 38 – an age when many Seekers had already long retired – Krum chose to return to the pitch. This move, imbued with passion and determination, ignited a whirlwind of emotions among fans and galvanized his entire team. Riding this surge of inspiration, Krum fulfilled his long-time dream by catching the Snitch in the final match.
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Minerva McGonagall
Professor McGonagall was awarded the Order of Merlin, First Class, the highest honor in the wizarding world, and assumed the role of Headmistress at Hogwarts. In this position, she had to rectify the harm caused to the school during Dolores's reign.
Wholeheartedly devoted to her duty, Professor McGonagall continues her mission, greeting new generations of young wizards at the doorstep of Hogwarts, ready to learn magic and discover the wonders of this magical world.
Rita Skeeter
With a sly smile and an ever-ready quill, Rita Skeeter never missed an opportunity to turn the tragedies and triumphs of the Second Wizarding War into her goldmine. Her sharp and not always ethical biographies of the Battle of Hogwarts participants became bestsellers, earning her not only fame but also immense wealth.
While many find her style too sensational, no one can deny her talent for engaging readers. She received both criticism and praise. Nevertheless, despite her controversial methods, Rita found her niche in the world of magical journalism.
In addition to her writing achievements, Rita occasionally teams up with Ginny Weasley to commentate on Quidditch matches. Their duo is a real spectacle. Rita, with her sharp tongue, and Ginny, with her professional game insights, make every match truly memorable.
Dolores Umbridge
Dolores Umbridge, whose love for pink was as strong as her abhorrence for Muggle-borns, was indeed one of the most despised foes for many Potterheads. Her manic desire to maintain "pureblood" supremacy and her absolute disregard for human rights made many consider her even more dangerous than some Death Eaters since she operated under a guise of legality.
With her tenure at the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts, a real inquisition began against Muggle-borns. Many of those whom she ruthlessly sent to Azkaban never returned, even after Voldemort's regime fell.
When the darkness was defeated, and the era of justice began, Dolores was found guilty of countless crimes and sentenced to life imprisonment. However, after the reforms carried out by Kingsley Shacklebolt and Percy Weasley, there were no longer Dementors there.
And lastly... Argus Filch
Argus Filch, the perpetually grumpy old caretaker, remains an unchanging part of Hogwarts, even when Minerva McGonagall took over as Headmistress. He continues to grumble and hiss at students in the school corridors, those he deems as rule-breakers.
Perhaps even now in the quiet of the school, he wanders like a ghost of the past, with a lantern or with Mrs. Norris in hand, always vigilant. While generations of students at Hogwarts have come and gone, one thing remains constant: students still play pranks with a smile on their face, and Filch is always troubled by his eternal "friend" - Peeves, the poltergeist, who merrily and loudly races through the corridors, leaving a trail of destruction and Filch chasing after him with a broom in hand. Such small joys and mischief of the students keep Hogwarts alive and magical, even if Filch doesn't always appreciate it. 😊
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Indeed, dear readers, the magical world created by J.K. Rowling is profoundly deep and multifaceted. And even after all these years, it continues to inspire, amaze, and delight with its mysteries and enigmas. We are always ready to return to the magical stories and immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of Hogwarts, explore the dark corners of Diagon Alley, and revel in new adventures.
Until our next meeting in the magical world. Nox!