Finishing the last question, Hermione proofread her answers to the Ancient Runes exam. Her last NEWT, her last question, the end of her formal education. She stretched and laid her quill down. A bit bittersweet, really, no proud parents waiting to congratulate her, no ceremony to announce her accomplishments. Another sacrifice for the light no one would ever acknowledge or apologize for. She watched the proctor summon the folders. She followed the rest of the home-schooled students out of the castle and down to the village. Not formally enrolled at the school, they had no reason to remain after the testing completed. Headmaster Snape accompanied them to the village. "May I congratulate you on a job well done completing your final exams. The results will be tabulated and sent to you over the summer months. Those of you capable of doing so may apparate home now. The floos at the Three Broomsticks are available for the rest of you." He nodded to them and apparated back to the castle.