After the banquet, everyone returned to their respective cottages.
As Harry sat down to unwrap the gifts sent by his friends, Alistair noticed him taking a metal brooch out of his pocket and examining it closely. Faintly visible upon it were the letters "H" and "P".
This was the Portkey brooch he had given Harry, and yet Harry was still taking such good care of it. An ineffable feeling welled up inside Alistair.
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