Emma shrugged. "The Order took the school back eventually and kicked out the Death Eaters shortly before the final battle began." It really had been terrible but like most underaged students, Emma had been forced to leave the school and had only learned the details after from the older students. "It was quite a scene though. McGonagall is scary when she's mad. Like really mad. Not like when we're in class mad."
Reaching out to the horse, Em pet the creature a little tenatively at first before petting it more surely. It was harm and certain underneath her touch.