Chapter 1, The return
Harry had the best summer of his life, he had spend his summer with Sirius and Remus. Sirius's name was cleared in the first week of Harry's sixth year and this was the first time they could spend the summer together. There had been only one problem, Sirius lived with Remus because he had no home yet, this meant that Harry had to stay at Remus house too. This made it a fun summer however, because put a not fully-grown up man together with a boy and a grumpy werewolf and you are bound to get some funny moments. Like a red haired werewolf chasing a big black dog. (Sirius put red hair dye in Remus's shampoo on the night of the full moon). Remus was very glad the school year was about to start, he would be teaching Defence Against the Dark Arts again. Dumbledore convinced the Ministry and Remus that it would not be a problem. This meant that he would get some rest because even schoolchildren could not be as bad as Sirius. Sirius was on the constant look out for Voldemort and would be travelling the country.
The summer was even better because half way through Harry had his birthday. He had the best birthday ever with al of his friends and what was more important he was 17 now. He became of age, what meant he could do magic when he wanted to, even in the holidays. He was also learning to Apparate, somewhere in this year he would take the exam and he would be able to go everywhere in the blink of an eye.
They had not met his friends in Diagon Alley this year because the day Ron and Hermione went it was a full moon. This made it impossible for Remus to go, Harry, and Sirius decided to stay home too. Therefore, he would meet his friends on the Hogwarts Express. Harry was about to start his final year at Hogwarts and he had mixed feelings, he was happy to be back with his friends but also knew this was the last year he would go to Hogwarts. He had to begin to think about the future, but first he was looking for his friends. Al of the sudden he heard somebody call his name,
"Ron," he yelled and his red head friend walked to him followed by a smaller red head girl and a bushy haired girl.
"How was your summer Harry, to bad you could not come to the Burrow" said Ron in one breath. Hermione shook her head,
"Harry, how are you and how are Sirius and Remus?"
Harry started to tell all about the vacation and before they knew it, it was 10:58, Remus, and Sirius walked up to them to say good-bye. They had been talking to Mr and Mrs Weasley.
Remus winked at Harry and said, "I'm going to miss you."
"Yeah, for about a day." Harry replied. Sirius gave them all a hug,
"You be careful don't do anything stupid this year," he said, "you have to set the right example your Headboy now." Harry scowled at Sirius while his friends looked at him in shock. At that moment, the whistle blown and they got on the train, quickly yelling good-bye to the people on the platform. Harry was swiped away by his friends to an empty compartment.
"You made Headboy and you did not tell us," yelled Ron at which Hermione gave Ron an angry look.
"Don't yell." A few people where looking who was yelling about Headboys.
"Yes I'm Headboy, no I don't know why," he answered there unasked questions. Hermione looked at his chest
"Where is your badge?"
" Some where in my bag I don't know." Harry replied while looking at Hermione's badge which shined like she had polished it five minutes ago which was probably exactly what she did.
"Why are you not wearing it, you should always wear it." "It is a big honour to become Headboy or Headgirl." She frowned at him.
"I didn't ask to become Headboy," Harry replayed, "I still don't know why I became it."
"Because your Harry potter," Ron said.
"Yeah, but I do not think Dumbledore is impressed with that, he always chooses the best one not the most famous one."
"You got very high grades last year didn't you?" Ginny asked.
"Yeah, but I also got a lot of detention I was hard on my way to brake the detention record of my father and Sirius."
" Your father was also Headboy, I think they wanted to give you some responsibility so you can't go running around like last year, beside you deserved it." Hermione ended of the discussion.
She started to ask Harry about his vacation, he talked about the dye and other pranks Sirius played on Remus. They talked about Sirius mysterious girlfriend, they only knew she was an Auror. Hermione, Ron and Ginny talked about their vacation. Hermione had spent the biggest part of her vacation at the burrow being in love. She and Ron where a couple since Halloween last year, to great relive of every one. They were driving everybody crazy with their constant fights and their denial.
"Anyone for a game of Exploding Snap," Ron asked they all joined in the game. Before they knew it, it was already 4 o'clock and all of their friends had visited them.
"You know who has not paid a visit so far," Ron started to say, when a cold sneer sounded.
" Still here and they even made the Mudblood Headgirl." Ron sprung up while three people pulled him back.
"Malfoy just leave." Harry said meanwhile restraining an angry Ron behind him.
"And if I don't feel like it?"
"Then I will take 10 points from Slytherin for swearing." Harry said coolly.
"You can't Potty" Malfoy reacted "you're not allowed." Harry pulled out a silver badge and spit to Malfoy.
"This says I can." "NOW LEAVE, before I make it an extra 10." and Harry shut the door before a flabbergasted Malfoy, Ron started to laugh.
"I wish I had a Muggle picture of that face."
"A Muggle picture?" Ginny and Harry simultaneously asked.
"Yeah that way he stays like that for ever." And the four of them laughed for the rest of the journey.
Before they knew it was dark and they were arriving at Hogsmeade. As always Hagrid was shouting that, the first years should follow him. Harry tried to run to Hagrid but the crowed was too big.
"How are you Hagrid?" he shouted above the noise.
"Very good" Hagrid's voice boomed above everything. They walked towards the carriages Ron, Harry, Hermione, and Ginny shared one. After a short ride, they were standing in the entry hall waiting to go in. Harry was rushed by emotions as he walked in the great hall looking at the starry ceiling. He knew this was his last start of year feast and Harry felt some sadness, the happiness of being with friends laughing about Malfoy was still there.
But above all he felt fear.
