Dumbledore raised an eyebrow. "Please, Mr. Wilson. For today's hero, I don't think I have any reason to refuse."
Hearing Dumbledore praise him like that, Anduin gave an awkward smile. "Well, I just heard Minister Bagnold say she planned to commend me. I was wondering if she could do it privately instead. I'm not fond of the limelight, and it's probably best not to attract too much attention."
Hearing this, Dumbledore understood what Anduin meant. He recalled that Anduin was a member of Slytherin Academy, and the pieces fell into place. "I understand. I'll ask Minister Bagnold not to announce it publicly or to the media. Perhaps I can also ask her to replace the commendation with more tangible rewards. How does that sound?"
Anduin grinned at Dumbledore's suggestion. "Thank you, Headmaster Dumbledore."
Dumbledore then left with Sirius and Peter. Before departing, Sirius reminded James to look after his precious motorcycle. Anduin saw that the man was so badly injured yet still fretting over his battered old bike, and could only roll his eyes speechlessly.
Some time later, the Aurors finished restoring Godric's Hollow and erasing memories. They repaired the damaged parts of Lily's house with the Mending Charm, and the Aurors and their Order of the Phoenix colleagues began taking their leave. The Longbottom couple and Mrs. Longbottom, who had fought alongside them in the basement, said their goodbyes to Lily and Anduin one by one. Augusta also invited Anduin to visit her sometime, and he gladly accepted.
Before long, only the Potter couple, Little Harry, and Anduin remained in the Potter family home.
"Anduin, you worked hard today. Thank you for everything you did. I'll show you to the guest room. Get some good rest here tonight," James said with a smile.
After everything that had happened, he