Chapter 129: Funeral

The next day those who ate Draco and Theodore's Snack woke up just after lunch only to see the usual cheery Hogwarts down, students weren't up and about but sitting either by themselves or in a group discussing what happened while they were asleep.

"Dumbledore's dead, Draco and Theodore let the death eaters in, those who defended Hogwarts are in the hospital wing"

"What the hell is going on" Isabella shouted out feeling as though everything is just an elaborate prank but it wasn't and she soon saw that on the looks of Neville and Luna faces as they entered the grand hall." Where's Edwin"

"He's on the third floor" Pansy replied and she pointed out to Daphne who has just got out of Slytherin's house.

On the way to the third floor they tried to figure out what happened while they were sleeping and why they slept so long, "Edwin should answer it" Luna remarked as she saw him standing by a window looking at the sky.

"Edwin "Isabella hissed "what happened"

Edwin explained every detail from how he knew about the attack to the end where they escaped, they each had their questions but Daphne own got Edwin" why were we asleep but you weren't… they must have drugged the snacks"

"Did you know about the Snacks?" Isabella asked glaring at Edwin but she didn't need an answer as she already knew it from Edwin's expression" You did you let us eat it"

"Why" Neville shouted out" we could have helped"

"You wanted to protect us like how Draco and Theodore tried to" Luna stated and everyone figured out the reason why they were drugged in the first place.

"Protect us or not Don't do anything like this again" Isabella hissed "we can protect ourselves"

Edwin knew she was right and he let her storm off," The funeral is soon" Edwin stated as he continues to look out the window.

On the day of the funeral, almost all of the students had on black robes as they walked out to the lake where it will be held, the funeral had deferent people from different races sitting there both young and old.

As the funeral started so did the rain but no one moved from their seats as they mermaids played a sorrowful tune that brought tears to almost everyone eyes, Edwin looked around to see Hagrid crying on his half-brother's waist, the Weasley family with frowns on their faces and Hermione with them, Fleur was there with Billy and the rest of the members of the Order of the Phoenix.

Edwin walked up to Dumbledore's coffin and looked at him, he was dressed in his fancy robes and he was holding a wand over his chest, the wand was old looking and plain.

"He chose to die" Edwin muttered as he thought back on the fact that in his world Dumbledore is seen as the greatest manipulator that made Harry do everything from the start to finish" but yet he died for two students when he could have lived"

"Maybe he isn't so bad" Edwin stated and unexpectedly someone pushed him.

"If you would have just told us" Harry shouted pushing Edwin closer to the lake "He wouldn't have to die"

"You had it all along with the real one, Dumbledore had to suffer for a fake while you had the real on all along" Harry shouted and Edwin couldn't tell if he was crying or if it was the rain" Why didn't you just…"

"Calm down what are you talking about" Edwin stated and a punch came his way, due to the mud Edwin slipped and fell to the ground.

"that Necklace that you got from Kreacher give it" Harry hissed "we have to destroy it"

"It's already destroyed" Edwin stated as Sirius came to stop Harry but he wouldn't stop shouting "it's his fault"

"What are you saying, how can it be Edwin's fault," Sirius asked as the Weasley family and his friends gather.

Harry couldn't explain as they were also persons he didn't know was there" Sirius if you really want to know what happen ask Kreacher about the locket and Regulus, then you'll know the story"

"Regulus what does it have to do with my brother," Sirius asked but he didn't get an answer and Edwin just looked out to the lake where the mermaid was still playing their sad songs.

"He really did a lot," Said to himself as Professor McGonagall approached Edwin.

"Yes he did indeed" McGonagall replied handing Edwin a letter," he said to give you this letter, it was in his will"

"What? Thank you Professor" Edwin said opening the letter and a black and silver ring dropped out" he gave it back"

"Edwin if you're reading this I couldn't give it back to you personally but I'm sure Minerva would get the job done, I'm truly grateful that you let me use the 'resurrection stone' it helped me see them again Well enough of that. In my possession I have some old alchemy books that would be useful for you, Minerva will deliver it and Edwin I do hope you use it wisely.

I have one last request; the resurrection stone has an important part to play in what to come and I hope you will lend it once again and if possible I would have you help in what to come.

"Guess I'll have to," Edwin said as he finishes reading the letter.

Isabella, Daphne, Luna, and Neville walked up to Edwin who was still sitting in the rain, Isabella took a seat near Edwin in the mud" It's not your fault, but never and I mean Never do that again, I would rather be with you"

Neville and the other followed as they sat with Edwin" what are you doin' the chairs are over there" Fred shouted out and they quickly got up.