Reply #191: I think some of the 7th book needs to be at Hogwarts--as a base

[Mist]

of operations, as you say. Harry's going to need help with hunting down those horcruxes--Hermione and some clever Ravenclaws can run the library as a research center (get rid of Pince by giving her and Filch a lust potion, so they can have 12-hour snogfests, and stay the hell out of everyone's way). Sprout has to get the better botany students working on growing healing herbs, and herbs for potions. There should be quidditch, but quick games, that involve more students playing than just the teams. Everyone who can ride a broom better than say, Hermione, should practice their flying as often as possible. All instructors have to lighten up on the theory, and teach applied skills. Hagrid has to forget the icky critters he likes, and concentrate on, oh, thestral riding lessons. Of course, Harry should teach DADA, along with Moody. (I used to be a volunteer organizer; does it show?)