A/N: Hey guys-- This is not my first story, by any means. I've been writing Harry Potter fan fiction for a number of years, and I've also dabbled in other fictions (both fan and not).

This is, however, the first time I've ever written something with the intention to publish. I have enjoyed fan fiction dot net for many years, and I hope that you will accept me into the family that I know you are. I'm pretty sure that reviews are amazing-- and I've always tried my hardest to R/R for the stories I've read, so i hope you'll do me the same favor.

On to the Disclaimer: I do not own the Harry Potter characters that you recognize. I DO, however, own Ava, Wren, Jake, Micah, and any other names you do NOT recognize. I've tried my hardest to give JK Rowling the respect she deserves and I hope that I can do it justice.

With all of that out of the way... I hope you enjoy!!

Prologue: The Difference Between the Two

Ava scanned her room to make sure she had cleared it of all school books, quills, ink bottles, and robes. Sighing, she closed the lid of her trunk and sat down on it. She gazed out her window at the rolling hills and cloudless sky.

Why did she have to return to Hogwarts?


Sirius whistled as he walked back toward James' house. He had just finished a rousing game of Quidditch with James and was heading inside to pack his trunk in preparation for his return to Hogwarts the next day. He bounded up the stairs to his room and ran his hand through his hair, attempting to smooth the wind-swept locks. He gazed around his room and groaned when he saw how messy it was. Glancing out the window at the cloudless sky and make-shift Quidditch pitch in James' backyard, he smiled.

He couldn't wait to return to Hogwarts!