Hi...this is my first try with a fan fic..so if it sucks, please tell me and i'll try harder. Now I have to write the damn disclaimer

Disclaimer: If I thought I owned Harry Potter- and if you think I do you're crazy..You recognize it- it's not mine!

Okay..so this takes place after Sirius is gone- ;( and Voldemort is plotting again but all Harry wants to do is figure out how to get Sirius back.Anyway, I'm gonna be doing this chapter by chapter..but like 2 chaps a day..k? Any questions- e-mail me..and visit my site! And spread the word if you like it! Review please!

Harry Potter awoke with a start as his alarm clock was ringing in the background. It was his 16th birthday.but he did not really care. He did not look forward to the pile of presents that owls must have delivered during the night. He didn't look forward to the dinner he was to have at Mrs. Figg's house that night.the only thing he looked forward to was August 5, when he was going back to 12 Grimmauld Place for the reading of Sirius's will. However, not for the will, but he had to do something. The house Sirius hated, the picture of his mum, and his mad crazed house elf, Kreacher. He was going to kill Kreacher.

The day's knowing that Sirius was gone went by like years for Harry. He felt empty. worse than after receiving news of his parent's death. "But I knew Sirius," he said aloud. "So it's not wrong."

Harry got off his bed and began to work on his pile.not because he wanted to..but because he had to for his friends' sake. Every time his friends wrote to him, it was them worried with grief. He knew they would be here if he did not reply. They would risk their lives to come see him. Harry did not want anyone risking his or her lives for him. Sirius was enough. And he could not live with the pain again.

Harry tried hard to suppress the tears that were coming to his eyes. Why was it that just for him, everyone was putting themselves in danger? Either he would die, or Voldemort. Was that why everyone cared for him? Because he might be the down fall of Voldemort?

No, he thought to himself. He couldn't do this to himself. Dumbledore has said that, "His gift for spreading enmity is great". if he tried to separate himself.Voldemort would have won.

So Harry reached for his first packet.

It was a thick envelope. Three sheets of parchment fell out. One was a newspaper article from the Daily Prophet. Harry stopped getting the daily prophet after they had spread rumours that he was a crazed lunatic.

Harry read the article.

New Minister of Magic is Weasley- Is this a joke?

Minister Cornelius Fudge retired from his position yesterday afternoon, claiming, "I cannot stand being held as second man, even though I am minister. If I cannot control what goes on with my responsibilities, I must resign. I leave the position to which ever Dumbledore wishes to assign. No doubt it'll be another Potter lover." Fudge was no doubt referring to the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The eccentric Dumbledore has announced that none other than Arthur Weasley will fill the position of Minister. Arthur Weasley and his red-haired family will not be able to fill in the shoes of the great Minister Fudge. Has Dumbledore gone too far? Is his influence too deep in our community? How can the magical world expect to be safe with a pauper running our district? Since the return of He-who-must-not-be-named, our world is in great danger, and they choose this time to leave us with the worst type of leaders imaginable. This is no joke; our world is beginning to fall apart!
-Joseph Shefelton

Harry's heart lept, he knew no one who deserved the job more than Mr.Wealey, gone were their days of being poor and being disrespected by the magical community. Mr.Weasley was minister now, he controlled them all. Harry began to open Ron's letter, which turned out to also be from Hermione.

Harry,
Hey. Happy Birthday! We both can't wait to see you tonight. I hope you like our gift. By the way, did you read the article? I was really surprised when Dumbledore told dad that he had to take the job. Dad couldn't believe it. Could you imagine the look on Malfoy's face? Can't wait to beat the **** out of him.He can't say a thing now! Anyway, don't beat yourself up, and be careful with the muggles. See you tonight!

Hey Harry! It's the better half! Happy Birthday! I can't wait to see you! I hope you like your gift, it's from both of us half/half. And yes, Ron paid for his half! I'm really happy for his family. I know no one who deserves the job more. Anyway, since Ron forgot to inform you something, I have to do it. We met Professor Remus yesterday. He asked us something really important that he and Sirius have been planning since before. Ron and I think it' a great idea and we'll go through with it if you do. He'll be there tonight to ask you himself. He wants to give you some things. I know you probably feel really empty sitting there now that I told you that. I know you'd rather not have anything of Sirius' and just have him back, instead. Harry, you're not the only one. Even though Sirius was your godfather, and yes, he was very childish, I still looked up to him a lot. So did Ron. You know how I can't go to my parents about advice in the magical world. They just wouldn't understand. But Sirius could. He was like- a guardian. Now that he's gone.I noticed why we were happier after third year. And it's empty and lonely now. But Harry, we have t get through with it. I know you will agree with me when we say we have to avenge all these deaths. We can't let Voldemort just kill everyone close to us, Harry. So, we'll see you tonight. You'll fully understand your present then. Bye Harry

Harry read and re-read Hermione's part of the letter. She was right, he thought. He wasn't the only one.

"Imagine Remus," he said to Hedwig who gave him a dignified, assuring hoot.

Then he remembered Hermione wrote the better half. The better half of Ron? Hmmm..there was definitely something going on with them.

He opened his present. It was a long, thin gold chain. It was very beautiful and it sparkled brightly. "It must be magical," he said aloud.

He put it on his neck and saw it glow light blue for a moment, then it went back to normal. He felt safe with the necklace on.

His next present was from Hagrid, it was a bad of Dungbombs. Then there was a note from Mrs.Figg assuring tonight's plans and telling him he would get the rest of the present's tonight. Then there was a short note from Ron again.

Damn Harry, pack your bags we're bringing you with us tonight. I forgot to tell you last week and mum's ready to murder me! Bye.

Harry lay back on his bed. He felt different. He was looking forward to tonight, and he started packing.

------------------ ------------------- ------------------- - --------------- Okay, how was that? Sorry, but I changed the whole story! I didn't like it..so tell me what you think! This was a long chapter damn it! Oh well, review! Review! Review!