Harry was woken the next day by his best friend Ron, jumping on his bed. 'WAKEY, WAKEY SLEEPY HEAD.'
Harry grinned at the sight of his best friend 'Hey Ron.'
'When did you get here?'
'Oh, last night when everyone was asleep.'
'And you didn't think to wake me?' he asked incredously.
Harry grinned.
The door opened and two females came in. one was his other best friend Hermione, and the other was Ron's sister Ginny. He was taken into a tight hug by Hermione.
'It's so good to see you, how've you been?'
'Fine,' he lied.
Both girls raised their eyebrows. 'Fine? Harry you look anything but.
'It's just that I hate being here, it reminds me of you know…' his voice trailed off. They glanced at each other worriedly.
'Harry I'm sure Sirius wouldn't want you to be unhappy, come on I'm sure he'd want you to live your life, graduate, get married, have kids and be happy.'
'Hermione it's not that easy, Sirius was the closest thing I had to a parent and now he's gone.'
'Please try to be happy please.'
Harry nodded in reply.
'Come on lets get some breakfast.'

They headed downstairs to the kitchen and found Mrs. Weasley there. She instantly enveloped Harry in a bone crushing hug.
'Harry dear, how are you feeling?'
'I'm fine.'
'Are you sure? Arthur told me you weren't feeling well yesterday.'
'I'm fine; I was just a bit… carsick yesterday.'
Mrs. Weasley pursed her lips, she obviously didn't believe him but decided not to elaborate, instead she piled his plate with sausages and eggs.
Harry stared at his plate. He really didn't feel like eating. He was spared the lectures by the arrival of four owls carrying letters, three of which were thicker than the other one.

'Oh, my god, OWL results,' whispered Hermione.
Harry looked up. He felt butterflies in his stomach. He hadn't given a thought about his OWL results. He opened his letter.

Dear Mr. Potter,
Enclosed are your OWL results and book lists. You will need to choose four subjects to continue with. Please send an OWL confirming your choices. Remember the subjects you take will affect the careers you apply for. I would also like to congratulate on your Defence against the Dark Arts result.

I would also like to take this opportunity to inform you that you have been made Gryffindor quiddich captain.

Good luck and Happy holidays.

Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress

Harry took out the next slip of parchment.

OWL results
Astronomy E
Charms O
Defence against the Dark Arts O
Divination P
Herbology E
History of Magic P
Potions O
Transfiguration E

We would like to congratulate you on your OWL results. We would also like to inform you that you achieved the highest mark in DADA for a century.

Griselda Marshbanks
Head of Examinations

Harry grinned. Six OWLS was great. He couldn't wait to see the look on Snape's face when he turned up for potions.

'Well?'
Harry passed his slip to Ron and took Ron's. Ron had done very well too. Exactly the same except an A for history of Magic and D for Divination.
'what about you Hermione?'
'All O's except DADA'
'Wow well done.'
'Did you see what Harry got? Highest in DADA for a century! Ha Harry's beaten you!'
'Wow that's amazing well done Harry.'
'And' added Harry with a grin, 'I'm quiddich captain.'
'Harry, that's great, well done mate.'
'Yeah well done all of you,' said Ginny, 'I'll go and tell mum the OWLs are here and the booklists have arrived.'