A/N: Hi I'm sorry it's been a long time since chapter 3 so here goes

A/N: Hi I'm sorry it's been a long time since chapter 3 so here goes. I also owe you an apology for the ending of chapter 3. I know it was rubbish and at a stupid point but I'll try and make up for it now. Ok? Also this hasn't returned from my beta-reader yet so expect some changes.

Disclaimer: This does not belong to me got it? Good then I'll begin….

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Chapter 4

Three days into Hermione's course of defence magic three identical letters were sent out to the three best friends. They each bore the school logo and made Harry and Hermione feel confused because they had already received their school letters. Ron, on the other hand, knew different and stared at his letter in awe.

"How the hell did I get one of these?"

"What do you mean, Ron?" asked an even more confused Hermione, "I thought they were just a repeat of the school letter."

"Well Percy got one of these just before he was made prefect. Oh let's just open them!" replied a now excited red headed boy. They each tore open the letters simultaneously and all let out a gasp of astonishment. They were three of the newest Hogwarts' prefects!

"Wow!" exclaimed Harry as he pulled out a shiny silver badge that bore the letters "GP" (Griffindor Prefect). Also inside the thick envelope was a letter, which Harry read aloud.

Dear Mr Potter,

I am pleased to inform you that

you have been selected to be a prefect in your

school house because of your impeccable talent

and work in the first four years. You will be at

Platform 9 and 3/4 as usual but will go to the

front three carriages, which are specially

designated for prefects. Also you will dine at

the prefect's table at all meal times. Finally there

will be a meeting after before the Welcome Feast

to discuss your duties.

Well done.

Yours sincerely,

Prof. A. Dumbledore

Head teacher.

"Wow!" exclaimed Ron. "I never even dreamt of becoming a prefect. I'll bet you did though Hermione."

Hermione started to giggle, turned a vibrant shade of red and nodded her head as Mrs Weasley walked into the room congratulating each of the three with a hug.

"Mum! How did you know? The owls have just been… you didn't even see them." questioned Ron.

"Oh yeah, I had a letter off Dumbledore as well. That owl also had one more letter when it gave you yours. You really are very unobservant son!" answered Ron's mother.

"I know exactly what you mean," added Hermione who had been acting differently towards Ron all summer. She had been sending him owls frequently and it seemed as if… she likes him too! Harry thought. I need to leave them on their own for a while. The perfect opportunity came so much closer than anyone had expected. At the end of their conversation even.

"Well before you all get back to your studies, Harry can I have a quick word with you in the hall if you're not too busy?" Mrs Weasley asked.

"Of course you can Mrs Weasley," Harry answered, "I think these two could do with a little time to themselves." Harry turned and followed his best friend's mother out of the kitchen leaving Ron and Hermione (who obviously knew what Harry meant) to talk.

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Once outside in the hall Mrs Weasley turned again to face Harry. She had the very same letter that she had been talking about in her hand and now away from the others she looked extremely nervous.

"Harry this is so important," the woman started something that Harry knew was incredibly important by the look on her face. He, up until now, had been letting his thoughts wander but he had to listen to this news. "Dumbledore wrote to me with news of You-Know-Who. He says that he's after the school and has big plans for what he wants to do. He… oh Harry… not only is You-Know-Who after you and the school but… oh… he also wants… Ginny."

A/N: Ok does that make up for the last chapter? Please please please review and I will post chapter five as soon as possible because I know you can't bear the suspense. That's all for now. Don't forget to review.