Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter…obviously. If I did…then I wouldn't have time to write fan fictions now would I? I'd be too busy writing books.

A/N: I've written some fanfics before…but this is the first one that I like and actually might continue doing. I wrote it all at like midnight…so it might not be great…but hopefully my beta found everything!  Thanks, Hay! ( She's my beta)

This story takes place directly after the sixth book and everything that happened is still true…Dumbledore is dead, killed by Snape, and Sirius is still dead, etc... I hope you enjoy it!

Prologue:

An elderly witch dressed in a black mourning cloak hurried from a beautiful castle toward three teenagers.

"Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley, Ms. Granger," the woman said hurriedly. "I've found something in Albus's office that I think you'd like to see."

"What is it Professor McGonagall?" asked an inquisitive girl named Hermione Granger.

"You'll soon find out my dear. Come along now." McGonagall swiftly turned as she beckoned for the three to follow.

When the four arrived in their late Headmaster's office, McGonagall directed the trio to a stack of papers on Albus Dumbledore's desk. "I think you'll find a name on each of your letters."

"Letters?" A young man with jet black hair and emerald green eyes asked, rushing to the desk where he eagerly picked up five letters. There was one letter for each person in the room and one addressed to all of them. The group letter said:

Dear Minerva, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley,

I know the four of you must be wondering how I knew to write a letter to you all. To put it simply, I knew I was going to die. Harry, as you may recall, you overheard Severus and me arguing over something a few months back. He was discussing a problem of Mr. Draco Malfoy. You see, Mr. Malfoy had performed an unbreakable vow which stated that I had to die. None of you will believe this, but Mr. Malfoy will play a vital role in the success of the light side in the war. Both Severus and I were very worried that he would die, and we can't have that. The only solution was to have Severus kill me. For, since he was a spy, he would be the only death eater willing to do it. He understood that he is not as severely needed has young Mr. Malfoy, but he still did not want to kill me. I must ask you all to understand that Draco Malfoy is a very good man, and you must try to accept him.

I wish you all luck in the war.

Your faithful friend,

Albus Dumbledore

P.S. Feel free to have a lemon drop, they're behind my desk.

As the four finished the letter they all looked at each other with astonished faces. They then all went on to read their own letters, Harry's said:

Dear Harry,

I'm assuming you've already read the letter that was addressed to everyone in the room, if not, I must ask that you do.

Now, I understand you are probably planning to go after the Horcruxes immediately, but I beg you to complete your seventh year first. There are many vital skills you are going to learn next term which you need in order to defeat Voldemort. Enjoy your summer, maybe visit (or stay at) Godric's Hollow, and complete your seventh yea. You will be more rested and in better spirits, which, believe it or not, will help your stamina for the long journey you have ahead of you. Please, Harry, you must wait.

Also, I assume that you are very angry with me at the moment, but you must understand, Harry. In a few months you will be very surprised by something you find at Grimmauld Place, I must ask you to accept it and learn to…agree with it. Now, I'm not sure what Faux is going to do, but if he comes to you, which is most likely, feel free to take his cage, and his fire treaties are in the second drawer down on the right side of my desk.

Best Regards,

Albus Dumbledore

Hermione's eyes swept over the contents of her letter which simply said:

Dear Hermione,

Please keep an eye on the boys, I have asked them to stay and complete their final year and I am asking you to do the same. I must ask you to keep them in good spirits, and help them, for the skills they will learn this year will be very important for the journey ahead. Have a good year Hermione; I know you will do well.

I told Harry this, but when you go to Grimmauld Place in a few months, please try not to be too angry about the "surprise" that you find. I hope that you, of all people, will learn to accept it and agree with it.

Sincerely,

Albus Dumbledore

Ron sadly read his, already missing the beloved Headmaster.

Dear Ron,

I know that you and your friends will argue over this immensely, but I must ask you to stay and complete your final year. You need to keep Harry will rested (and yourself) so that the three of you are ready for the final battle. I'm serious now, no sneaking out to do whatever the three of you do. Not that that will stop you, but please, just try to stay out of too much trouble, you don't want to get on Minerva's bad side.

Have a good year Ron, and when you find the "surprise" at Grimmauld Place, please try to restrain your temper, and listen to Hermione's and Minerva's reasonings.

Good day Ron,

Albus Dumbledore

The final (and most informative) letter lay in the hands of Minerva McGonagall who read the contents with a grave face.

Dear Minerva,

I hope you enjoy your role as Headmistress, Minerva. At first the children will be less than willing to accept you, but you'll have to get them to understand that you are the boss. Also, you're going to need two new teachers, one for Potions, and one for Transfiguration. May I suggest the Weasley twins? I know that they never actually graduated, but they are very good in both those subjects, considering all their successful jokes! If they don't agree, I'm sure Remus might come back, and maybe Tonks could help.

Something that is very important for you to do Minerva is to allow the three following Slytherins into the Order. The first is Miss Pansy Parkinson; she has been removed from her family for being friends with Miss Pavarti Patil, and giving information to the light side. Mr. Blaise Zabini who has also been removed from his family for being friends with Pansy and helping her when she no longer had a family. Finally, Mr. Draco Malfoy, as soon as he is cleared of charges, which he will be, please bring them all into Grimmauld place and give them some rooms to stay in.

Your Dear Friend,

Albus Dumbledore

McGonagall looked up in surprise. She never would have suspected that those three Slytherins would be worthy enough to be in the Order. To tell the truth, she was questioning Albus' sanity even after his death, but she would do it, because she knew she had to trust him.

A/N: I think that's kind of short…it's actually the longest chapter I've ever written, but I'm pretty sure it's short…so…sorry! Also, feel free to review! It would be greatly appreciated.