The first chappie of my third fic...exciting *laughs*

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Ginny Weasley's diary.

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September 1, 2004

Today was my first day back at Hogwarts. I really did miss it here. And I don't think I was the only one. Harry practically cried when he saw the castle. He really did look very depressed on the Hogwarts Express. Well, I think he has every reason to be like this. Sirius died last year in the Department of Mysteries. Ever since then he's distanced himself from everybody. Even Ron and Hermione.

Dumbledore thought it would be "safer" to let Harry stay the whole summer with those horrible Muggles. Poor Harry! Hermione came to the Burrow, though, and she and Ron have become a lot closer. I once caught them kissing in the garden behind the tree. I couldn't believe it.

Hermione, my best friend with Ron, my brother. I'm surprised that when they told Harry he didn't shout or anything. He just nodded and continued reading. Yes, during the summer he has begun reading. Not something I would expect of Harry Potter.

Fred en George have had a lot of success with their joke shop. They've made tons of money. They even send money every month to Mum and Dad. At first they wouldn't accept it. But Fred and George insisted that they take it or they would put some of their joke food in our dinner. That shut Mum up. I'm glad because I've finally got some brand-new things. My robes aren't too small and my books aren't falling apart. I wonder if Harry will notice...

Anyway, I sat with Harry, Ron, Hermione, Neville, and Luna in a compartment. Luna has become even weirder, it seems. Or maybe it's because I haven't seen her in a while. She keeps talking about her summer in Sweden, and that she saw one of those Crumple Snortkack-thingies. Or whatever they're called.

Malfoy came into the compartment one time. He started threatening everyone (as usual). Harry didn't even look up. I think there is something seriously wrong with him. His green eyes are so dull now.

Yes, I know, I said I was over Harry and I would never fall for him again. But my heart is so broken when I see him, so quiet and distant. Hmmm...

The Feast was excellent, as always. Professor Dumbledore and the rest of the teachers (yes, even Snape) seem more worried. Possibly because there have been some Muggle-attacks this summer.

The whole wizarding community is so worried. I am, too. What if Death Eaters attack the Burrow, and Mum and Dad get killed? Oh, I shudder at the thought. Or what if Death Eaters attack Diagon Alley, and my dear brothers Fred and George get killed? Or what...

No, I shouldn't think negatively, always positively, as Mum always says. I bet she's worried sick about the family. Half of us are in the Order. I'm going to join, too, as soon as I'm old enough. Fred and George joined this summer, after their birthday in April.

I am so tired. After the feast I came immediately up here to write. I think I will go to bed now.