Full summary: The Ministry is taking over Hogwarts but if Alex and her friends have anything to say about it, they won't go down without a fight. There's a storm coming and Alex's world is about to change forever.
After witnessing the return of Lord Voldemort, Alex Ratcliff finds herself plagued by terrifying dreams. The Wizarding newspapers are calling Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore insane and Alex is hoping that things will be different at Hogwarts. But with the arrival of Dolores Umbridge as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, her world is turned upside-down as Alex, Harry, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and other Hogwarts students fight for the right to practice Defensive Magic. Will her father stay out of trouble? What exactly is a High Inquisitor? And how long can Alex and Draco's friendship last under the pressure of an upcoming war? Throw in O.W.L testing and severe teenage moodiness, and you have Alex's most challenging year to date. Oh yes, a storm is definitely brewing. But the real question is: who will make it through the year alive to witness its arrival?
Warnings: This story is rated T for language and a couple suggestive situations. The language isn't usually very strong (aka not many F-bombs and such) but there is definitely more language than the other stories. Also, this is an AU story. That means stuff will not be in canon with Ms. Rowling's works. If you don't like AU, then please don't read this and then complain to me that it's not like J.K Rowling's books. You have been warned! Finally, this is part of a series. If you have not read the other books, you won't be able to understand what's going on. Phew, glad all that's done. Now go on and read the story! :D
Prologue
A boy was lying under a bush, listening to the news through an open window on a hot, July afternoon. The boy was thin as a rail with dark hair, green eyes that were behind taped glasses, and a lightning bolt scar on his forehead. He was obviously trying not to be found.
Then the scene changed and the same boy was walking down a dirt road. He seemed angry and depressed about something. He turned a corner and came to an old, run-down play ground. Sitting on the only working swing, he swayed back and forth on it, lost in his own world. Voices were heard, causing the boy to look up and let out a groan. A group of boys were led by a fat one with blonde hair. All of them were laughing at something the fat boy just said. As the boys all departed for home, the fat boy saw the other on the swing-set and smiled at him evilly.
The scene changed once more and the two boys were in an alleyway. Everything was dark and cold as two hooded figures glided slowly towards them. They were dementors, happiness suckers. The smaller of the two pulled out a piece of wood, screwed up his face, and shouted out nonsense words. A bright white light came from the stick and formed a brilliant stag. The stag charged at the one dementor and turned around at the boy's command and ran the other through with its prongs.
This scene dissolved as well as the two boys were joined by an older man and his wife, both with horrified expressions on their faces. There was unintelligible shouting and an owl came swooping into the room, followed soon by another. The older man, who was large like the other boy, shouted some more and the skinny boy stormed up the stairs and slammed his door shut. Far off, a girl named Alexandria Black, otherwise known as Alex Ratcliff, awoke with a start. She recognized the boy as her best friend, Harry Potter.
Author's Note: Told you it was short! Please continue on to Chapter 1! :D