CHAPTER 2

Harry was stuffed under the table (by Sirius), as the other two ran with their wands out to investigate. The explosion had come from the direction of the kitchen.

Harry soon heard the sound of Remus laughing, while Sirius muttered and complained.. He ran for the kitchen. The sight that greeted him was too funny for words. A large container of potatoes had exploded and sent pieces everywhere. Like an active Volcano it had pelted Sirius as he had come in.

'Which spell did you use?' said Remus between laughs.

'Fumo de potats' said Sirius 'Arabella gave me that one, it is supposed to steam off the peals of the potatoes!'

Remus was laughing even harder; Harry was desperately trying to control himself.

'That's the spell to make potatoes give out steam, the pressure in the container must have caused it to burst' said Remus. Harry at this time could not hold it and went into fits of giggles. Sirius looked unhappy and annoyed, being the butt of Arabella's joke.

Arabella was a fellow Auror and college of Sirius and Remus. They had fought Voldemort together and had regrouped under the banner of the Order of the Phoenix in Harry's fifth year. The group was lead by none other that Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts, considered the greatest wizard alive.

'Well since you know so much about kitchen spells, you clean it!' said Sirius to Remus as he stormed out.

'I'll take care here Harry you go check Sirius' said Remus taking out his wand to begin the long task.

Harry rushed out of the kitchen and found his Godfather sitting on the couch.

'I hope you aren't mad or anything' said Harry slowly 'I'm sorry we laughed'

Sirius smiled 'Are you nuts Harry, that was a master piece of a prank, I must congratulate Arabella'. Harry looked stunned.

Sirius chuckled 'Why the theatrics? That was to sneak out of having to clear that mess'

Realizing the true intentions of his godfather Harry smiled and joined his Godfather in chuckling.

'Come on Har, we'll go outside and play some Quidditch' said Sirius.

Harry couldn't resist Quidditch, the greatest game in the world according to him.

Quidditch was a game played by the wizarding world, on broomsticks. It had seven players, one keeper to defend the goal, two chasers to attack the gal (with the Quaffle a ball), to beaters to prevent the bludgers (random target seeking projectiles) hitting their team, and the seeker to catch a small disappearing ball called the golden snitch which ended the game. There were 10 points per goal, 160 points for catching the snitch and the game only ended when it was caught, so matches had been known to go on for weeks.

They went out into the front lawns which had been converted into a Quidditch Pitch. Taking their Firebolts, the second fastest broom available in the world with them.

'So, what's the game?' said Harry.

'I'll be keeper and you be chaser' said Sirius taking out the Quaffle.

'But, Sirius I need to practice seeking for Quidditch matches!' said Harry. He was the seeker of the Gryffindor Quidditch team. He had a natural talent for catching the snitch and had proved it countless number of times before'

'And then what would I sit and do' said Sirius.

'Well, you big and crazy enough to be a bludger' said Harry, quickly mounting his broom and speeding off.

'Come back here!' shouted Sirius as he gave chase.

Godfather and Godson, went looping and speeding around the grounds of the mansion. Harry with an edge because of his speed and maneuverability. Finally, Sirius gave up, took out his wand and muttered a spell.

Immediately, Harry's broom went traitor on him and flew Harry down to the ground, into an evil-grinned Sirius Black.  The next fifteen minutes Harry was laughing and screaming as Sirius launched a tickle attack on him. Only, when Harry apologized and begged for mercy was he released.

'How did you do that broom charm?' asked Harry 'Brooms are very strong magical objects!'

'It's an advanced summoning charm Harry' said Sirius 'Quite, useful as you experienced'

'Let's play' said Harry walking towards the pitch. Sirius following behind.

The rest of the day was spent playing Quidditch. Remus joined in, after finishing up in the kitchen. The three had never been so happy together. After dinner, Sirius made Harry sleep early and tucked him in.

'Sirius, I'm sixteen! I don't need to be tucked in!' said a very indignant Harry.

'Nonsense' said Sirius 'I'm making up for lost time'.

Harry sighed he knew he was not going to win this argument, so he left it.  Sirius and Remus, said goodnight as did Harry and the two left Harry's room. Harry drifted off into a deep sleep.

A room came into view. Statues of knights in armor surrounded the circular centre. In the midst of the circle sat Lord Voldemort, his chair a few feet above the air. A man walked in shaking and bowed low before him.

'Master' said the man.

'Is the plan for the Potter boy's capture complete?' said Voldemort in a dangerous tone not expecting or forgiving failure.

'Sire, only the potion remains to be administered' he said.

'You have done well; send the potion to our ally in Hogwarts' said Lord Voldemort.

"At once my Lord' the man said and bowed himself out.

'Soon, Harry Potter you will be mine' he said in murderous cutting voice.

Harry's scar began to burn…

He woke up immediately, stifling the scream that was going to come out. Dizzy, and confused he walked out of his room, in an uncoordinated drunk like manner and reached the living room, where Remus and Sirius were still talking.

'Scar' he said before he collapsed.

The next morning.

"Harry' 'Harry' "Harry' came a soft voice again and again.

"hmbu, gpma. Gurk' came the reply from Harry's subconscious mind.

'What is he trying to say?' said Sirius to a much amused Remus,

'Maybe its parseltongue' replied Remus.

'More like baby tongue' said Sirius, shaking Harry.

Harry got up slowly. First opening one eye to see who it was. Sirius and Lupin waved at him. He got up and put on his glasses.

'Hi there' said Sirius 'Feeling better?'

'Sirius, my scar! Voldemort!' said Harry in a panicked voice.

A taken aback but firm Sirius said 'Over breakfast, young man you have a train to catch!'

Oh! Thought Harry. HOGWARTS! He was going to his home away from home and a smile of delight played across his face as he got up to get ready.

Sirius and Remus left the room and proceeded downstairs. After Harry got ready, he went down and sat on the breakfast table.

'Now' said Sirius 'Tell is all about it'.

Harry told them the nightmare. Sirius and Remus were shocked.

'Harry, did you recognize the man?' asked Remus.

'No' said Harry 'His face was cloaked I couldn't see it'

'I'll tell Dumbledore' said Remus leaving the house 'See you at Hogwarts Harry'.

Professor Lupin had been re-appointed as the DADA teacher, as the fifth year teacher had met a nasty accident with some upset Pixies and an axe. Harry finished his breakfast.

'Um, Sirius, we are incredibly late, how are we going to get to Kings Cross station in time?' Harry asked.

'By Floor Powder' said Sirius.

'Floo Powder! but it doesn't work there!' said Harry, remembering all the times he had to car it to the station.

'It does now; I donated funds for them to construct a public Floo fire place in platform nine and three-Quarter' said Sirius proudly.

'Wow!' said Harry 'Let's go!'

Sirius levitated Harry's trunk while Harry picked up Hedwig's cage and they entered into the fireplace.

'Kings Cross Station Platform 9 and 3 Quarters' said Harry as he stepped in. Immediately he was sucked into the Floo network, and was given a view of hundreds of fireplaces as he headed towards his destination. A few seconds later, he came out in one piece out of a huge fireplace and stepped onto the platform. The Hogwarts express, looked as beautiful as the first time he had seen it. Sirius came out right behind him and the walked up to the luggage rack, where Sirius placed Harry's luggage.

Harry looked around trying to get a sight of his friends. He then saw familiar whiff of red hair move through the crowd of students and parents. He rushed towards them, 'Ron, Hermione!' he exclaimed.

'Hey Har' said Ron. Hermione stepped up and hugged Harry, quite tightly. Ron gave Harry a let-her-go-now-or-I-kill-you-look. Harry patted Hermione's head.

'I missed you so much' said Hermione.

'Let go of my boyfriend' came an angry cum amused voice.

'Ginny!' said Harry as Ginny walked up and kissed him straight on the lips.

Author Notes: And I wrap here, please review!