Another month had passed and Harry was still on Privet Drive, despite the frequent promises from Ron that he wouldn't be there much longer. He'd read through Exasperated by Apparating another two times and he'd actually finished all of his summer assignments. There was only one problem now...Harry was bored out of his mind!

Every day consisting of waking up early (he still wasn't sleeping well) but staying in bed until he heard everyone else wake up; eating breakfast; polishing his Firebolt; pacing his room; eating lunch; writing countless letters (he was so bored he was actually writing to Luna!); pacing his room; eating dinner; and trying to fall asleep. In other words, Harry was slowly going completely off his rocker.

Harry decided this morning, after he heard the others stirring and finally got out of bed, that he was going to change the schedule around a little. He was going to do something almost unthinkable. Harry decided he would straighten up his room!

But first he ate breakfast, avoiding his uncle's usual glare (Uncle Vernon seemed to be going crazy too. He had nothing to talk about at meals anymore, now that he couldn't insult Harry.) Harry finished breakfast in a hurry and walked dejectedly up to his room. He stepped in, closed the door, and sighed. Where to start?

Just like last summer, with his thoughts being preoccupied, each time he had stopped working on one thing to start on another, he'd left the first lying out. Books, clothes, letters, newspapers, quills and many other things were set hap hazardously around the room. There were very small roughly made paths coming off from the bed.  One went to the door and the other to the closet. Other than that, there was absolutely no carpet visible.

Harry sighed again as he got to work packing his books back into his trunk.

By the time lunch rolled around Harry had done quite a job on his room, and he was starving. He ate in silence, sleepless nights and hard work catching to to him. Yet, after lunch, he went right back to work. Hedwig, who had come back while he was downstairs, sat watching him curiously as he started folding and/or hanging up all of his clothes. He finally finished around 3 o'clock, and fell exhausted onto his bed. Hedwig hooted apologetically and Harry gave her a small smile.

I have got to learn how to clean up like Tonks said her mum could. There has to be an easier way than this.

Hedwig hooted again, but this time it wasn't apologetic, it was indignant. Harry looked up in time to see an owl flying around Hedwig's head.

Harry laughed. "Pig, leave her alone."

Pig swooped over to Harry, who unceremoniously plucked him from the air and took the note from his leg.

"Harry,

"I borrowed Ron's owl, because I'm not sure Errol could have made it all the way to Surrey. I was instructed to inform you that you must appear for you Apparating test tomorrow at noon. I assumed that your aunt and uncle will find it inconvenient to transport you to the test site, so I'll be there to pick you up. Sorry for the short notice. Your time got bumped up after a few of the people ahead of you practiced illegally before they got their summonses. We're still altering memories to cover up those debacles.  Anyway, I'll be there around ten o'clock with the rest of the delegation. I'll warn you now. We plan on Apparating to your room and bringing a portkey with us. I told the delegation about your aunt and uncle, and we all decided that it would be best if they didn't see us. Well, I'll see you tomorrow Harry.

"Arthur Weasley"

Good thing I've already been studying, Harry thought with a smile.

Aunt Petunia was calling for Harry to come down for dinner. He supposed the best idea would be to tell them during dinner. There was less chance that Uncle Vernon could strangle him if there was a table between them.

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Slrmn82: Actually, when I said that, I meant that he got the best score (Outstanding) in his worst class. Not that he got the best grade in the class. Can you imagine Hermione's reaction to that? *shivers*

Spaced Out Space Cadet: Yes, yes. Snape's actions will be explained, don't worry. I'm glad you'll be keeping track of my other chapters. I wonder how many others are. H'mmmm.

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Kyra Invictus Black: I am so glad you feel that way! I kind of wanted to write it answering all the questions I had at the end of the fifth book, which of course I can't do. . .I have too much unrelated information as it is! Thank you muchly!

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