closed In a memory of lost open to everyone

Returning to Beauxbatons wasn't the same this time. How could it ever feel same if they lost their Headmaster and so many students and now they had to return using what was reminding even more about this pain. Célestine sighed. She knew what was coming now in there school and what will likely happen in other schools. They all will now have new Headmasters and Headmistresses.

Since returning she spent quite some time with organizing mourning service and preparing everything else that had to be done. Célestine felt sad but she had to keep going for students and for those who were now a memory. Respectful but sad memory, full of grief and feeling of lose, despite her not been close to anyone from deceased. All funerals were made earlier, on 30th October. Family and friends were all together for this moment, united by their grief.

Preparing everything necessary took her some time, but now she was finally ready to hold this process. On the first floor near the entrance, students and visitors could find a table with portraits of everyone who didn't return from Hogsmead with Headmaster Eugene Monserrac. There were candles above the place, placed safely to not hurt anyone. Aside for candles, there wasn't any light in that place for this whole day to give everyone opportunity to mourn any time even after main ceremony. Right in front of the portraits there was a place for students and visitors to place flowers or notes. The previous day students could find journal in their dorms. It was for notes and wishes. Anyone could write something they'd like to say about those who died and later it would be given to families of deceased. A small tradition to bring everyone together in this time and help overcome grieving.

Students in this day could notice difference to the dining chamber. It was decorated with black banners and food was slightly different. The reason for it was because today there will be mourning service ceremony.

Célestine was thinking about what she should write and then took her quill. In a memory of you, you will always stay in our hearts and minds. Let the peace come to all and remind us to value every moment of our lives. Putting her quill aside, she placed her note close to the portraits.

Later she would welcome students and those who decided to come. There was not much that she could say. Words were so unnecessary as feelings were screaming louder than any words would say. However, Célestine would look at everyone who gathered there and would wait for their attention. Today we are all here to pay our respect to our late Headmaster Eugene Monserrac and students who died in the tragedy that happened in Hogsmead. Let's raise our wands and stay silent for a minute. After saying this, she raised her wand and gave everyone, including herself, some time to keep a silent respect for deceased. After that she put her wand away and looked at students, staff and visitors. Now is a time to say goodbye and anything else you'd like to say. If you have any notes, you can leave them in front of the portraits where you can see one note is laying. After that Célestine would step aside, only looking for no one to get hurt.

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