The remaining students and staff were in a state of shock. Many had lost friends or family members in the battle, and all were unsure of what the future held for Hogwarts. Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster, had been killed. Minerva McGonagall had taken over as acting headmistress and was working to restore order to the school.
The students were trying to come to terms with what had happened. They had witnessed the deaths of their friends and teachers and had seen their school destroyed. Many were struggling with grief, anger, and fear.
Amidst the chaos and devastation, however, there was also a sense of hope. The survivors were determined to rebuild Hogwarts and to ensure that it would remain a place of safety and learning for future generations of witches and wizards.