Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. I'm not clever enough to come up with anything like it.

(A/N: I am a horible person! I said I had it all worked out; I said I would update frequently from now on, and I didn't. I turned into the very person I did not want to be: the author that promises to update soon and half a year later they still haven't posted anything. I can only say in my defense that I have been thinking about it and the thing is I know where I want the story to go, I just don't know how I'm going toget there. I wouldn't be surprised if you all hadstopped reading my story.

In a vain attempt to gain your forgiveness I have prepared a preview of where the story is going to go. Here it is!)


"Reducto!" James yelled and Harry got blasted into the wall. At that moment the door burst open and Remus came flying in.

"James, stop," he gasped while attempting to catch his breath.

"Why should I?"said James venomously, "I'm not the one who's Voldemort's right hand man."

"Please, stop," Remus pleaded.

"Give me one good reason,"said James and Remus looked around helplessly.

"Harry, just tell him,"he said finally.

"No, Remus. Stay out of this,"said Harry clutching his abdomen in pain.

"Tell me what?" James demanded looking between the two of them, "Tell me what?"

No one said anything.

"I said TALK," said James then without warning, "Crucio!" ...


"Harry, what's wrong?"Remus inquired worridly.

Harry didn't reply for a moment as he felt a feeling of dread growing in the pit of his stomach.

"He's coming," Harry whispered looking scared.

"What are you talking about?"

"Voldemort. He knows I'm here. He's going to try and attack Hogwarts!" ...


They finally reached the end of the passageway and Harry went up first. He ascended the staircase and opened the trapdoor to reveal a, thankfully, deserted room. The sound of screams became louder, more frequent, and more plentiful.

Harry winced as the pain in his scar increased and moved out of the way so Remus could climb up too. He squared his shoulders and clasped his wand tightly in his hand.

There was no going back now. ...


Once all the teachers were assembled he said gravely, "I'm afraid I have some very unpleasant news. Hogsmeade is being attacked by Death Eaters."
(A/N: Well, there's your preview. A new chapter will be up soon I promise! And I mean it this time! )