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Chapter Two - O.W.L.S It was now just one week until Harry could leave the confines of number four Privet Drive and head back to his real home, Hogwarts. Harry couldn't wait, he had hated being stuck with his relatives all summer and couldn't stand being segregated from everything that was going on in the Wizarding world. Especially with his scar burning almost every day now and not having anyone to tell. Harry was scared about what might be going on with Voldemort and only hoped that Ron or Hermione would tell him something when they wrote him, it they ever did write him. Must be too busy arguing to remember about their other friend, Harry. Harry said bitterly to himself. Neither Ron nor Hermione had written him all summer and it was killing him having no one to talk to. Harry's scar was a constant irritated-looking red now and he would constantly be rubbing it. Voldemort hadn't been trying to enter his dreams or thoughts, or at least not to his knowledge, and that scared Harry even more. He just wanted to get back to his real home of Hogwarts.

Harry was sitting in his room doing a foot long essay for Charms in the dark of his room. Harry looked down at his essay, he was about two inches short of a foot and just as he was about to flip through his book for some more facts on shrinking charms, there was a tapping on the window. Looking up from his bed, Harry saw the familiar owl outside of his window. Getting up, he walked to the window and opened it for Hedwig, his beautiful snowy owl to come in. Just as he was about to close the window, three other owls came swooping into his room and all landing on his bed. Harry recognized two of the owls immediately, but the other one he didn't. The first was Pig, or Pigwidgeon, Ron's owl and the second was an owl from Hogwarts that was holding an envelope with the Hogwarts crest on it. Harry took the letters from all of the owls and put them on Hedwig's cage for a drink before they left. Harry looked over all of his letters, Hedwig's were from Hermione and Ron, Pigwidgeon's was from Ginny, and the Hogwarts owl carried a letter from Dumbledore, Hagrid, and McGonagall. The other owl was from Neville Longbottom, which surprised Harry, because Neville had never sent him a present or even a letter before. Harry offered all of the owls some water and a place on Hedwig's perch. Then, he went to his bed and opened Ron's letter first:

Harry, I'm sorry that we haven't written and congrats on the inheritance! Can't tell you much, just that the Order is still running around doing stuff and they'll probably get you soon, so don't go anywhere! How's your summer been? Don't let the muggles get you down, and tell me what you got on your O.W.L.S when you get them. Here are mine:

Astronomy: D

Potions: A Charms: A Transfiguration: E Divination: A Defense Against the Dark Arts: E History of Magic: D Care of Magical Creatures: A Herbology: E Not too shabby, though there are two D's, oh well, Mum didn't flip too much! See ya! P.S. Happy Birthday Harry! I couldn't really send your present, so I'll give it to you when I see you at school! -Ron

Harry seethed with anger when he read that Ron was congratulating him on inheriting Sirius's things. Didn't he realize what had to happen in order for him to be in a position to inherit anything from Sirius! Harry took a deep breath. Ron just didn't know what it was like, he just didn't understand. Nobody understands! Nobody ever will either. Harry shook his head, he couldn't be thinking like that again, so instead he opened Hermione's letter.

Harry, How are you? I'm really sorry that neither Ron or I haven't written before now, but we've been.busy. Don't be angry with us, but we can't tell you anything, just that you-know-who Voldemort is attacking again. Anyways, hope your summer's been all right! And Happy Birthday! Don't do anything rash, stick it out and you'll be back at Hogwarts in no time! -Hermione P.S. Harry, my O.W.L.S were all right, how were yours?

Harry smiled at Hermione's letter that was the usual Hermione. And he was glad that she now wrote Voldemort instead of you-know-who. He was proud of her, even if Voldemort's name looked as though her hand had been shaking while writing it. Harry opened his letter from Hogwarts and found that it was a bit thicker than usual, and realized that included were his O.W.L. results. With slightly shaking hands, he opened the letter and read:

Dear Mr. Potter, Congratulations on concluding your fifth year and completing your O.W.L.S. Professor Dumbledore and myself have chosen your classes for next year for you. Congratulations again and we will be glad to see you on the Hogwarts Express on September first. Included are: O.W.L. results, your next year's schedule, book list for next year's classes, and a letter from Professor Dumbledore. Sincerely, Professor McGonagall Deputy Headmistress

Harry withdrew a thick paper and opened it. It read:

Dear Mister Potter, You have completed your O.W.L.S and here are your scores. These scores will choose both your course schedule for your 6th and 7th years. Hope you are happy with them and good luck in the future. Sincerely, Professor Pollywog Official O.W.L. administrator and corrector Your scores:

Astronomy: A

Potions: O Charms: O Transfiguration: E Divination: A Defense Against the Dark Arts: O History of Magic: D Care of Magical Creatures: E Herbology: E Harry looked at his scores again. He couldn't believe that he only got one Dreadful, two Acceptable, three Exceeds exceptions, and THREE Outstandings! He almost fell off of his bed! Harry finally looked at what his schedule would be regarding his scores. Mr. Potter here is your course schedule considering your O.W.L. scores. N.E.W.T. Preparatory Potions N.E.W.T. Preparatory Charms N.E.W.T. Preparatory Defense Against the Dark Arts N.E.W.T. Preparatory Transfiguration N.E.W.T. Preparatory Care of Magical Creatures N.E.W.T. Preparatory Herbology Harry stared at the paper, how could this have happened? He really was cursed. How could he be in Potions.again?! This is going to be a terrific year. Harry thought sarcastically. Oh well, I wonder who's going to be teaching D.A.D.A. this year? Harry pondered over whom could be the next D.A.D.A. teacher then remembered about all his other letters. Pulling out another letter from the Hogwarts envelope, he noticed that this one was signed from Dumbledore. Opening the letter with apprehension he read.

Dear Harry, I realize that you already have a lot on your plate for this coming year, but I would like to add a few more classes to your list if you don't mind. I would not be requesting for you to add these to your already heavily laden schedule if I didn't feel as if they were of the utmost importance. The three following classes should be added to your schedule: Occlumency with Professor Snape (I will also be helping whenever I can) Dumbledore's Army (also with my help, even though you don't seem to need it much there) Extra Defense Against the Dark Arts with Professors McGonagall and Tonks, the following Order members, Lupin and Moody, and myself.

I realize that you did not get very far and assume that you are still having visions through Voldemort that is why I think and that you will agree that Occlumency lessons should continue where you left off. I never got to tell you how absolutely proud I was when I read that you had been training defense, even if it was secret and against the rules. At that moment I knew for certain that you could handle what was coming and thank you for the wonderful name. You will teach this class, much like it was last year except it will be open to all. I will be aiding you in teaching the class, if you wish, but most of it will be done by you. As for the extra D.A.D.A. lessons, all of us in the Order and who know what will be coming for you, agree that you might need some more practice in defending yourself, though by your O.W.L. scores it looks as though you are doing perfectly fine in that area. As you might have noticed, Tonks will be your new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher for this year; she is very excited about being at Hogwarts again.

I also need to talk to you about how you will be reaching Hogwarts on the first of September. You will not be riding on the Hogwarts Express as you usually do, but either Mr. Lupin or myself will pick you up from your house by portkey. Whichever one of us it is will arrive not on the first of September, but the thirty-first of August, so that we may get you situated at Hogwarts before our other arrivals. If you have any questions do not hesitate to write back. Sincerely, Professor Dumbledore

Harry didn't know what to think. I'm would be teaching a class and would be taking extra lessons from all of those Order members! Harry didn't know if the wiggling in his stomach was from nerves or from excitement. And Tonks was going to be the new D.A.D.A. teacher! The only thing that Harry could think was Wow! Maybe this year isn't going to be all that bad anyways.

Even though Harry had other letters to tend to and other presents to open, he felt extremely tired and got quite a shock when he realized that it was almost three in the morning! I'd better get to sleep or else I won't remember anything of what the letters said when I wake up.

So a very sleepy Harry walked over to his bed, flopped down and fell asleep without even undressing.

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