The visiting schools only stayed a day longer to allow their students to get some rest. They parted the next day, in time to let the students celebrate the new year with their families. The Hogwarts students went home shortly after, all eager to tell about the weird tournament. Liz waited with the Granger adults on the other side of the barrier, not too close. She hugged both children tightly, and they got even tighter hugs from Jean Granger. They refrained from talking about the tournament until they reached home. Hermione went with her parents first and after spending about an hour with them, crossed the street to the Potter residence. Harry welcomed her with a tight hug, as if he'd not seen her for weeks. They chatted a bit with Harry's younger siblings before joining James in his stu

