Author's Note: I can't seem to get these out in a timely fashion. I seem to have lost momentum but I will continue this story. Chapters may take a while but I will finish it. Please bear with me and continue to review. Thank you!

On September 1st Harry rose early and went down to the kitchen. Dot was there making a big breakfast for him. Sirius wasn't up yet but Remus was sitting at the kitchen table enjoying a cup of tea.

"Ready to go back to Hogwarts Harry?" He asked the young man.

Harry nodded and joined the werewolf at the table. As he sat down Dot sat a plate of waffles with raspberries and bacon in front of him.

"Thank you Dot, this looks wonderful." Dot smiled excitedly and went back to making some breakfast for when Sirius got up. He was a bit of a late riser but promised that he would be up in time to take Harry to King's Cross to catch the Express.

"Are you all packed, Harry?" Remus asked as he took a bite of toast and butter that Dot had placed in front of him.

Harry nodded, "Yep, I finished packing up last night. I didn't want to be late in catching the train this morning. Although if Sirius doesn't hurry and get up soon then that won't matter."

Remus grinned, "You could always go and wake him up." He suggested.

Harry thought about it for a minute than got a rather playful smile on his face. As soon as he had finished his waffles and bacon he got up and ran up the stairs to Sirius bedroom. Remus counted slowly to thirty then he heard a loud yell from Sirius and a lot of laughter from Harry. A few minutes later a dripping wet Sirius walked into the kitchen and dropped into a chair like a sack of potatoes.

"You okay there Sirius? You look a little wet." Remus snickered at the animagus.

Sirius grumbled something incomprehensible and asked Dot for a cup of coffee. Once he got it he gulped down the cup, then got up and got a second cup which he nursed while eating his breakfast.

Half an hour later they heard a thump-thump down the stairs and Harry brought his trunk down to wait by the front door. Harry was already dressed in his Hogwarts robes as he felt it would be easier to just put them on before boarding the bus then finding a place to change later in the day. Also they weren't planning on going through the Muggle part of the station.

At 10:30 the three wizards apparated with Sirius taking Harry via Side-Along unto Platform 9 ¾. When they got there Harry was immediately attacked by someone with very busy brown hair. Hermione gave Harry a huge hug then let go and said hi to Sirius and Remus. After pleasantries had been exchanged Harry and Hermione set about finding a compartment to stow their trunks. They then went to say goodbye to Sirius and Remus.

As they were saying their goodbyes Neville and Ginny had arrived and joined them. Ron had also arrived but was avoiding the foursome by staying at the opposite end of the train. Suddenly the whistle shrilled letting everyone know that the train was about to leave. Harry, Hermione, Ginny and Neville all scrambled onto the train and waved good bye to everyone through the window as the train pulled out of the station.

The foursome sat down and started catching up on everything that had happened since they had last seen each other. Around lunch time the old witch came by with the treat trolley. Getting a few treats the friends went back to talking. About an hour later the door to the compartment opened and standing in the doorway was Draco Malfoy. However as opposed to previous year he was alone.

"Potter, Weasley, Longbottom, Granger"

"Malfoy, did you want something?"

"Just confirming a rumour going through the train."

"And what is that?"

"That you still are having nothing to do with the other Weasley."

"Well you have seen for yourself. Now unless you have anything else to say, please leave."

Draco nodded and left without another word. Harry and Neville shared a confused look before Neville shrugged and pulled out a pack of cards, "Exploding Snap anyone?"

The rest of the train ride was spent playing games and talking. As the train pulled into the Hogsmeade station they gathered up their stuff and headed out to the carriages. They met up with Luna and the five of them got a carriage together to ride up to the castle. On the ride Harry watched out the window as the castle approached. He sighed and realized that it felt like he was coming home. He was enjoying living with Remus and Sirius but the old castle just was comfortable, despite Harry not having most of his memories of his time spent there.

As they arrived at the castle they got out and into the Entrance Hall. They hurried into the Great Hall and sat down at their respective tables. Looking around Harry felt that everything was just right. Hermione noticed that Harry had gone quiet and leaned over to give him a nudge.

"Earth to Harry, you seem to be far away."

Harry looked at her, "I was just thinking how nice it is to be back here."

Hermione nodded, just then the doors to the Great Hall opened again and Professor McGonagall lead in the new first year students. Then they brought in the Sorting Hat and the stool. After setting the Hat on the stool a rip near the brim opened and the Hat sang its usual song about the qualities for each House.

After the song they started with the sorting. Slowly the line of first years dwindled down until only a couple were left. Finally the last first year was sorted, but the Sorting wasn't done yet. After the last first year sat down Professor McGonagall called out one more name, "Potter, Harry"

Silence fell on the entire Hall as Harry stared at McGonagall. Everyone else turned to stare at him. Professor Dumbledore started to say something but stopped and looked like he didn't know what was going on. Professor McGonagall looked at her scroll as if checking to make sure that it still said Harry's name, then motioned Harry to come up to the front of the hall.

Harry slowly stood up and walked up to the front. Minerva motioned to the stool so Harry went and sat on the stool and put the Hat on his head.

As the head slid on he heard the voice that he heard the first time he had sat on the stool 3 years ago, "Back again? That is surprising, you are not the same person I sorted, you are different. You seem to have lost your memories as well. My my you have been a busy boy the last few years. I am assuming that the memory loss is the reason you are back under my brim."

"I would guess so, I am not sure what is going on myself."

"Well let me take a look and see if you still belong where I put you last time. Hmmmm, well now, that is definitely a first. Still have a good amount of power, and a thirst to prove yourself. However now with a clean slate you would do even better than before in Slytherin, what say you Harry?"

Harry thought about it and simply replied, "Whatever you decide is good enough for me."

The Hat paused, seemingly taken aback by this answer, then after gathering its wits yelled out to the Hall, "Slytherin!"