Yet again another boring and pointless chapter. As I've said there is really no plot to this story apart from a major event that will begin around Chapter 7. Little hints will be dropped in the coming chapters…its just getting there is what I need to do.

Chapter 4: Back to Hogwarts

"Harry!" Hermione squealed as she stepped into the carriage that Harry had saved for them. It was September 1st and it was time to go back to Hogwarts for their seventh and final year. Hermione beamed at Harry, who smiled back. "How was you holidays?"

"Fine," Harry said, "Rather interesting."

"You'll have to tell us all about it." Hermione said.

"But not without us!" a new voice said.

Ron Weasley, Neville Longbottom, and Ginny Weasley joined them in the compartment, beaming round at them all.

"Congratulations, Harry." Neville said.

"Why?"

"Your badge."

"Oh yeah, I forget." Harry replied looking down at his robes on which he had pinned a white badge which read the words 'Head-boy'. He had got his Hogwart's letter a few days ago and had been stunned to discover he was 'Head-Boy'. He couldn't believe, neither had Sirius, but both had celebrated. Harry had written to Ron and Hermione telling them the good news.

He glanced at Hermione. She wore a badge just like him, however it said 'Head-girl'. He beamed. Hermione deserved it. "Well done." He said.

"Thanks," Hermione blushed, Ron looked a bit envious, but did not say anything. "Harry, we've got to talk to the Prefects and tell them what to do. We'll be back later you guys!"

Harry, Hermione and Ron left the compartment to go to the Prefect's carriage. Within ten minutes they had explained what they wanted to be done this year. Ordering Malfoy around was the best thing Harry could think of doing. Draco Malfoy looked evil and venomous as he listened – half heartedly – to what the head boy and girl was saying. He didn't even look bothered, especially when Hermione was speaking.

Bothered by this Harry spoke up, mid-speech. "I could easily have your badge taken away Malfoy. Shut up and listen or I'll report you."

"You wouldn't dare, Potter!" Malfoy hissed.

"You wouldn't want to dishonour your family name by having your Prefect's Badge taken from you, now would you?" Harry asked, smiling lightly.

"At least my father didn't dishonour the family name by marrying a Mudblood, like your own mother is, Potter!" Malfoy replied again.

Harry grit his teeth. He would not stand to be insulted by Malfoy this year. When no reaction came Malfoy backed down and allowed Hermione to speak though he resumed his look of utter boredom.

"He's a slime!" Harry confessed, later, as they walked back to their compartment after issuing instructions.

"He's only doing it to annoy you Harry. Ignore him." Hermione pestered. "Let's not ruin the first day of term by Malfoy's stupid and senseless remarks."

"Fine," Harry moaned.

By the time they reached the compartment, Harry had cooled down and was ready to tell the others about his summer. He explained about custody report; Sirius' dreams (he had reportedly stopped having them since Harry had helped calm him down after the last dream) and going through the Veil to speak to his parents, as well as his developing relationship with Bonnie.

Ginny asked: "Do you really like her, Harry?"

"I do. She's really funny, fun to be with, has an amazing voice, and her eyes sparkle brown, and her hair is just so…soft and thin. Everything about her is perfect. If I lost her, I would not be able to survive. She is the thing that I want most in the world. It pains me to go away."

"Do you fear she'll go with someone else?" Hermione asked.

"No, Bonnie wouldn't do that. She's told me she loves me. I love her. We are perfect together," Harry smiled longingly, "I wish she could be here with me."

"Will you marry here?" Neville asked, "If it sounds rude…"

He was cut off by Harry's laughter. "Don't worry Neville. Marriage to Bonnie? I don't know. We're a bit young for a life time commitment. But, if I did, yes, I'd ask her. I'd love to be with her for the rest of my life. I don't know how it would work, with me being a Wizard and Bonnie a Muggle."

"You would find a way," Ginny answered, "You would just have to be careful, really."

Harry grinned. Yes, perhaps if he survived this year, he would ask Bonnie to marry him, but however he pushed it to the back of his mind, content on just thinking about her, and hoping she was alright.

"Hey Harry!"

Harry turned to see Claire Wright push her way through the crowd. Her eyes sparkled brown and she smiled as she came to a halt beside Harry. She came to just below his shoulder. "Had good hols?" he asked her.

"Really cool! Mum and Dad wanted me to show them some magic but I couldn't but I accidentally levitated my bed into the air. My parents think magic is the best thing in the world! They're really excited about it!"

"I can't believe your in second year!" Harry exclaimed. "Anyway I've got to dash. I want to find Dumbledore before the feast! I'll see you around!"

"Bye Harry!"

Harry moved through the crowd making his way to the steps. He greeted people he knew and smiled at the people he didn't know. It was great to be back.

He found Dumbledore sitting at the teacher's table. Quickly he approached the old man and asked for a quick word. Dumbledore granted permission and followed Harry away from the table.

"What is it Harry?"

The hall was beginning to fill up.

"I was just wondering why you made me Head Boy when you didn't make me a Prefect? I don't think I'm right for the job."

"Funny. That's the exact same thing your father said when he was made 'Head Boy'. However Harry, I cannot tell you the reason behind it as you must discover these for yourself. At the end of the year you'll know why I chose you, exactly why I chose your father as well. These things are meant to be discovered, Harry, I trust that you'll find it out in time. Now, let's go to our feast."

Harry moved away towards the Gryffindor Table and sat down next to Ron and Neville.

The Sorting began.

"Adams, Jake!" a small mousy haired boy ran up to the stool and jammed the hat onto his head. A moment's think and the hat declared Jake a 'Ravenclaw."

"Berry, Kay," was the first new Gryffindor. He was built strongly and had curly black hair, and his skin was tanned dark brown. Bright blue eyes shone out at the students and he smiled happily.

When the Sorting was finished, Dumbledore gave out a few notices and then dismissed the hall. Harry and the others trouped up to Gryffindor Tower. Harry knew the password (Giblets) and they went up to their Dormitory.

Harry, Ron, Neville, Seamus and Dean shared a dormitory with four-poster beds. Harry unpacked his trunk quickly.

The talk turned to the news and Harry found himself the centre of attention.

"So Harry, what's it like living with a famous not-so-be-it murderer?" Dean asked.

Harry shook his head catching the drift. "Sirius is okay. It's interesting. He comes up with all sorts of stories about Hogwarts when he was here. He used to be Gryffindor too, with my dad and mum. But, really, Sirius is kind and gentle. You just have to get used to him. I know it'll take a while for people to get adjusted to him."

"Yeah my mum freaked out when I told her!" Dean said, "She read in the Muggle news that Sirius Black was innocent and that the real murderer had been caught, and so I told her he was the Godfather to Harry Potter, one of my friends at school, and that he was a Wizard, and I'd asked him a question last year. She honestly freaked out, saying 'my son spoke to a convicted murderer' over and over again. It got really annoying but she stopped eventually."

Harry grinned amid the laughter of Dean's tale.

It was great to be back at Hogwarts.

Harry felt that nothing could change his happy mood.

As he lay down to sleep, he thought of his parents in the Veil and of Sirius at home, alone, with no one to talk to. He suddenly felt a pang of misery engulf him, but then Harry fell asleep, his worries left alone until the following morning.

TBC

No Sirius for a while. Not until Chapter 7 at least, but don't worry there will be communication between them through letters; he just won't make a physical appearance until that Chapter. The next chapter I hope to focus on Harry's relationship with the other students in the school and that of his and Bonnie, which I started to in this chapter.

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Phoenixtears: I'm glad you like the angle I'm taking! Thanks!

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Galadriel Evenstar: Why do I torment Sirius? Um…I don't really know. It's part of the plot I suppose?

LunaShadows: I didn't have Harry helping Sirius when he heard him at night because he was confused and didn't know what was going on. But he was there at the end, so it did work out. I hope you liked this chapter!

Moon Lace: I'd hoped that Harry sounded grown up. After all he is. It's time he did. Harry will have nightmares again, but not at home at School, but he will speak to Sirius. I hope you enjoyed this chapter! And thanks for the story titles! I've read part of one, and it looks thoroughly interesting!