Faulks the phoenix has been seen flying in the company of another phoenix - a phoenix with remarkably brilliant blue eyes. Perhaps Harry really did see a phoenix fly out from the flames at Dumbledore's funeral?

Neville Longbottom discovers a herbal cure for the insanity brought on by the Cruciatus Curse and his parents have returned home. Curiously, the primary ingredient in the herbal remedy is also found in chewing gum.

Never to be separated from his twin brother, Fred Weasley returns as a ghost and works alongside his brother George and in the Joke Shop.

Because of Nick's courage and leadership in the Hogwarts battle against the Death Eaters, he is asked to join and lead the headless hunt.

Working alongside Hagrid, Grawp is now assistant game keeper at Hogwarts.

Professor McGonagall is named headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

The Death Eaters are captured and made to do a lifetime of community service, cleaning muggle porto potties and picking up trash in parks and along the highways.

A new statue now appears in the Ministry of Magic commemorating the fellowship of magical creatures, including a statue of an elf in the likeness of Dauby, a centaur, a goblin

One of the first items on the agenda at the Ministry was to free all house elves. Hermione runs an organization that helps elves to overcome the trauma of centuries of servitude and helps them to integrate as free beings in the community of magical beings.