Chapter 1:

Harry, unlike most boys his age, was quite happy to be doing his homework. However, he is not like most boys in many ways. For one thing, he is a wizard. For another, Harry hates the summer holidays and can't wait to go back to school at Hogwarts. There, he can see his two best friends Hermionie Granger and Ron Weasly. But what Harry really wanted was to see his godfather Sirius Black. Harry was finishing his potions essay when his clock set off. He was now 15 years old. Seconds after his alarm sounded, Harry's beloved owl Hedwig flew in the window, along with Ron's owl Pig, who were both obviously exhausted from carrying around parcels. He untied the parcels from their legs, and opened the cage for the two owls to rest and drink water. The first parcel that Harry opened was from Hermionie. He was quite superstitious, so he read the letter first.

Dear Harry, I'm sorry I haven't written to you before but, I was at Viktor's cabin. He invited my entire family, which was so nice of him. It was magnificent there! I can't believe that the house isn't visible to any humans. My parents were able to go there after a charm I put on them. Anyway, happy birthday and I hope you like your present. Krum wishes you a happy birthday also.

Love always, Hermionie

Harry opened the parcel and a large book thumped on his bed. It wasn't a text book, but a rather interesting book on charms and curses to cast on people; nothing too harmful, just silly tricks. There was a 'Post- It" note attached to it saying,

"I thought you might like this

-Hermionie"

Harry tucked the present safely under his bed, beneath the floor board. He then opened the second parcel. This one was from Ron. There was a small note saying, "Hope you can come to my house this summer. Happy Birthday!

- Ron" Inside the box was what looked like an hour glass. There were instructions on a tag.

"This hour glass is non like muggle ones. Say the amount of time you need, and it will go at that pace. It is also quite interesting to watch, the colours change!"

There was one last parcel and that was from Hagrid. Hagrid had sent Harry an enormous cake filled with jelly inside and baked a golden brown. Harry knew this would come in handy because Dudley was still on his diet. Even though he was suppose to loose weight, the lack of fatty, sugary foods have now made him roughly the size of a baby whale and a half. The reason for this is of course because Dudley had been sneaking food. Harry was quite disappointed because he hadn't received a letter from Sirius. However, this made him more concerned about him. Harry removed his glasses from his face, tucked the rest of his presents under the floorboard, and laid down to sleep. Forgetting about his homework completely, the ink bottle was left uncapped and spilled over his bedsheets.