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Owls

It had been a week since Harry had gone outside. He didn't feel like doing much at all. He wrote to his friends every now and then, went to the gym with Dudley, studied his books, and did chores.

'Life will never be the same' he thought.

At that moment, 4 owls flew in, Hedwig among them. He recognized Pig, but did not know whom the other 2 owls belonged to.

He decided to open one of the unknown letters first. He saw that the envelope had the Hogwarts crest. 'Finally!' he thought. 'These must be my O.W.L.s!'

He pulled out the first letter.

Dear Mr. Potter,

We are happy to inform you that you have received 7 O.W.L.s. Enclosed are the results to your exams and your booklist along with the materials you will need for your 6th year.

O.W.L. Results

Defense Against the Dark Arts: O

Charms: O

Transfiguration: E

Potions: O

Herbology: A

Care of Magical Creatures: O

History of Magic: P

Astronomy: P

Divination: E

N.E.W.T. classes

Defense Against the Dark Arts

Potions

Charms

Transfiguration

Herbology

Divination

Care of Magical Creatures

Minerva McGonagall Deputy Head Mistress of Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

'Wow!' Harry thought. '7 OWLs! But how did I get an O in Potions? And how the hell did I get an E in Divination? This is just great. Another 2 years of both Snape and Trelawney. But who would be teaching Divination this year? Trelawney or Firenze? Well I just hope that it's not Trelawney. Predicting my death every year gets really annoying.'

He looked inside the envelope again and found 3 other letters. One was his book list and another was his materials list. He noticed that dress robes were included so he concluded that there would be another ball this year. 'Great, just great. Now next to killing Voldemort, I have to get myself a date for this stinking ball.' He thought to himself. He opened the last letter.

Dear Mr. Potter,

We are happy to announce that your lifelong ban from quidditch established by Dolores Jane Umbridge has been removed upon Ms. Umbridge's removal from her teaching position. We would also like to inform you that you have been chose Gryffindor's Quidditch Team Captain in a unanimous vote by the staff. I hope that you can lead Gryffindor to victory once again.

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Head Mistress of Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

'Quidditch Captain as well? This may just turn out to be a good year after all. But now I have to look up some strategies for the team to use. And I need to hold tryouts for 3 Gryffindor chasers. All 3 chasers from last year had graduated. Well, Ginny told me that she would give up her seeker position so that she can be chaser. So that takes care of 1 chaser slot.

He then decided to open the letter Hedwig brought back. The letter appeared to be from Hermione.

Dear Harry,

How are you? Are you still holding up okay? Well, anyways, have you gotten your O.W.L.s yet? I DID!! I GOT 12 O.W.Ls!! My parents are really proud of me. (even though they don't know what O.W.L.s are) How many did you get? I think I may want to become a healer when we graduate. It seems like a really fun career, and I got into all the right classes. I really hope that you're okay. Ron told me that the Order is going to try to get you out of there as soon as possible. Ron and I are going into Diagon Alley on September 1st. Can you make it? I hope I can see you soon!

Love,

Hermione

"12 O.W.L.s?" Harry mumbled. "How does she do it? I doubt I'll ever figure that out."

He decided to open Ron's letter next.

Dear Harry,

Will Dumbledore let you come over yet? Hermione got here yesterday. Did you get your school letter yet? I did and apparently Hermione did as well. She's been boasting about her bloody perfect scores all day. I can't stand it anymore. What were your scores? I hope they were about as bad as my scores. (just joking, mate) Well, my scores were pretty damn horrible. I only got 4 O.W.L.s. Mum was horrified. I can't believe it. I'm as pathetic as the twins! Anyways, Hermione and I are going into Diagon Alley on the 1st. If you can make it, let us know.

Ron

'4 O.W.L.s?' Harry thought. ' I guess I did really well after all.' Harry wished he could be with the Weasleys right now. He felt so lonely hear with the Dursleys.

As Harry was deep in thought, Pig kept hooting and sticking its leg out. Harry noticed that Pig had a second letter tied to its leg.

Dear Harry,

I WAS MADE PREFECT!!!!! Mum is really proud of me. 5th Prefect in the family! Has Ron told you about his O.W.L. results yet? Honestly, I never thought anyone could be as dumb as Fred and George. Ron has just proven that anything can be possible. At least Mum has one child to be proud of. By the way, what were your O.W.L. scores if you don't mind me asking. I hope they weren't as bad as Ron's. I can't wait to see you!

Love,

Ginny

Harry had suspected that Ginny would be made prefect. She was right, it was good that Mrs. Weasley could have at least one child to be proud of. Honestly, had even tried to do well on his O.W.L.s? He still couldn't believe that Ron got 4 O.W.L.s.

He turned to the last owl. He saw that the letter came from the Order. This was unexpected. He usually wrote to them but they never wrote back.

Harry,

Be ready on Sunday morning at 5 o'clock. We're coming to get you.

Hope your well,

The Order

Finally, Harry was going to get away from the Dursleys. He checked his watch, it was two in the afternoon. 'I guess I can spend the rest of the day packing then.'

Harry went to sleep at 10 ten that night, wondering who would be coming to pick him up. He hoped that he could see Lupin when he got to the Order Headquarters. He had realized that Lupin had to be going through the same things as he was from losing Sirius.

Harry awoke early at 4 in the morning. By the time he finished getting ready, it was nearly 5. The Order would be arriving soon to pick him up.

He heard voices downstairs. "Which room was he in again?"

"Tonks stay back, we don't want you waking the muggles."

"Awww, c'mon, I'm not that clumsy." Crash! "OK, maybe I am."

"Tonks, please, just stay behind."

"Alright, Alright. I'll get the portkey ready."

Harry heard footsteps going up the stairs so he raced to open the door. Greeting him on the other side was Moody, Lupin, Kingsley Shackebolt, and Mundungus Fletcher.

"Ready to go Harry?" Lupin asked.

"Yea let me get my stuff."

"What happened to you, boy?" Moody asked. "I thought you were supposed to be shrimpy. You've been working out?"

"Mad-eye, we don't have time to question Harry about what he's been doing over the summer. We can do that later." Lupin warned.

"Wait! What if this is a death eater in disguise? We should ask him a question like last year, except don't ask his Patronus form. Too many people know that now." Moody said.

"Alright. Harry, how did you get rid of Umbridge last year?" Lupin questioned.

"Hermione and I took her into the forest and let the centaurs take care of her."

Shacklebolt and Mundungus burst out laughing.

"You had the centaurs attack her?" Shacklebolt laughed.

"Well, it was Hermione's idea."

"Alright, Mad-eye, is that good enough for you?" Lupin asked.

"Yeah, yeah, I guess."

"Alright then, we should get going. Tonks is waiting downstairs with the portkey. We don't want her to break it." Mundungus said.

"Right, let's go."

"How can a regular portkey take us to Grimmauld's Place? I thought Dumbledore put wards up on the house?" Harry asked.

"Yeah, boy, but if the secret keeper makes the portkey, then it will allow you to get into the house." Moody answered.

"Oh, right."

Harry collected his school things then went downstairs with the Order. Tonks took out the portkey and Harry felt that familiar tugging behind his navel.

The 6 of them landed on the floor of the entrance hall of the house. Harry had finally arrived at the Order Headquarters. Or in his mind, he had returned to the house of his late godfather, Sirius Black.

A/N I'll try to have the next chapter out as soon as possible. And I promise to start making the chapters longer as well. This will hopefully be the last short chapter. This will serve as my apology for the short chapters. And Cho will be making her grand entrance soon. (ok maybe it won't be that grand. But I'm not telling anymore)

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