It's early on a Monday, and Harry receives a message to come to Hogwarts to discuss his being selected to be the godfather to Teddy Lupin. Of course, nothing is ever as simple as it first sounds.

Harry and Hermione explain their reasons for not returning while Minerva tries her best to bring them back. Hermione has a conversation with Albus, while Severus gets the last word

The Weasley kitchen becomes center stage as Harry and Arthur discuss things and come to an understanding. Ron, Hermione, and Ginny try to get Harry to open up, until Hermione finally decides to take matters into her own hands.

Aunt Muriel stirs things up a bit with letters all around. Ron manages to revert back to his old habits, and Harry needs a clue, and the answer is kittens.

Dinnertime at the Burrow becomes very uncomfortable for Ron as everyone seems to be privy to his fight with Hermione. Harry and Ron talk out his problem and Hermione forgives Ron, for about a minute until she finds she's as annoyed with Harry as she is with Ron.

The four become acquainted with some of the secrets they are all keeping. A trip to Diagon Alley provides new questions and insights, while a conversation between two witches bodes well for the future.

Night falls on Grimmauld Place, but not all is as it seems. Old friends and rivals gather to discuss the fate of Harry & Hermione as yet another prophecy raises it's ugly head.

Hermione reveals to Harry her conversation with Dumbledore and the two learn of the existence of the prophecy, and make a painful decision

Harry rejoins Hermione and Sirius and finds out that there are questions about Sirius' friend, as well as amusing tales about Sirius' storied past. A minor prank and leads to a decision to explore outside the portrait hole.

Hermione makes a very interesting wager, Harry recieves a very intersting letter, and a couple of elves decide that the duo are fair game for a bit of human baiting. 

Desperate times call for desperate measures. When faced with a situation of unbelievable danger and mortal peril, the four try to find a plan to tell Ron and Ginny that things have changed. Also, there's that little matter of Salazar Slytherin lurking in the wings.

Harry & Hermione find that not everything is simple with their friend Ginny. An old hurt resurfaces, and they find that Ron wasn't totally wrong in the kitchen.

Sirius departs to return to James & Lily to inform them of what's happened, and to explain to Dumbledore why his plan went up in a puff of smoke. Plus a visit with old friends and a promise to keep.

More light shed by the letter, and the founder of S.P.E.W finds out she might have a bit more of a house elf problem than she thought. And sending a message just got a bit more interesting.

A/N - Sorry, Chapter 28 got posted out of order, that's the last time I try to update on my way out of town. Mea Culpa.

Harry, Hermione, and Teddy return to Hogwarts for another morning of meetings. While Hermione and Teddy confer with Minerva, Harry's plans to talk with Dumbledore are postponed when someone else decides they need Harry's attention.

Harry faces his greatest challenge to date. Dragons, Death-Eaters, even Tom Riddle himself were nothing compared to his first date with Hermione Granger. And a surprise for Hermione manages to surprise them both.

A quiet Sunday morning at Hogwarts. Hermione plans, while Harry and Dumbledore talk.

It's Sunday afternoon and the charming village of Upper Flagley is the home of the dreaded Aunt Muriel, and a few other old acquaintances. Everyone one has to have a hobby, but Muriel seems to have more than her fair share.