Harry had endured a very rough thirteen years. This was true for both his home life, and for his first three years at Hogwarts.
Upon starting his fourth year, he at this point was beginning to lose hope that he could ever have a good year. To him, having a good year essentially just meant that he got to have a normal year.
But pretty much as soon as the year started, things for Harry could not be anymore less normal. But despite that, there was a silver lining...
...Harry got to meet the love of his life: Gabrielle Delacour!