Chapter Two: Grimuald Place

Harry was so glad to finally be away from his muggle relatives. But for some reason, probably because they were at Sirius' house, he didn't feel right. The rest of the the Weasley family and Hermione arrived.

"Take Harry upstairs Ron and show him where he will be sleeping." Mrs. Weasley told Ron.

Ron took Harry upstairs and Hermione followed.

"Ron," Harry began, "if you don't mind I would like to be alone."

"Sure, mate," said Ron.

"I'll come and get you for supper, Harry."

Hermione said and she and Ron went downstairs. Harry went over to his trunk and started unpacking. He reached a brown bag in the bottom of his trunk and knew immediatley what it was. Harry took the bag and opened it.

"So many times, Sirius," Harry cried, I wished you had the other mirror with you. I miss you so much and it's all my fault that your gone."

"Don't be so hard on yourself." Sirius said.

"What?...How?...Your...I thought you were dead?" Harry managed to get out.

Harry heard someone walking up the stairs and quickly said to Sirius,"Someone is coming, I'll have to talk to you later."

Harry took the mirror and put it back in his trunk when Hermione came in.

"Harry," she said,"Mrs. Weasley said you need to come down for supper."

"Alright," Harry said and the two went down for supper.

All the members of the order were there. It cheered Harry up the see Lupin. Lupin was by far his favorite teacher, except for Hagrid.

"Long time, no see," said Lupin.

"I know," said Harry," It's great to see all of you again."

They all sat down and ate while Tonks amused Ginny and Hermione by changing her nose between bites, like she had the previous summer. After everyone ate Harry, Ron, and Hermione went upstairs. Harry was wondering if he should tell them about Sirius and the mirror. He decided that he should wait and ask Sirius' advice.

"So," said Ron, "How was your summer?"

"The usual," Harry replied, "Not much to do when you live in a muggle town, in the muggle world with your very muggle relatives."

"Sorry," said Hermione, "we got you here as soon as we could."

"I know, I don't blame you guys." said Harry, "So...how was you guys' summer?"

"I went to Hawaii for three weeks," said Hermione and Ron said, "Mine was the usual, stayed at home and done pretty much nothing."

"Oh," said Harry.

He realized that even in the wizarding world, you can be bored out of your mind. After a while of talking about being back at Hogwarts Fred and George apparated into te room.

"Hey Harry." said George.

"Whats up?" asked Fred.

"Hey guys," Harry said, "How's your joke shop going?"

"Great," replied Fred.

"Yea," said George, "Thanks to you."

"Oh yea," said Fred, "Remember our little thing we spent some of the money on, George?"

"Yep, sure do." said George, "I'll go and get it."

When George got back he gave Harry a package. Harry opened it and inside it was a solid golden snitch engrave with 'Harry Potter, Gryffindor Seeker'.

"Thanks guys, I love it," he said.

"It was the least we could do." Fred said.

Harry put the gift into his trunk and someone opened the door. It was Mrs. Weasley.

"Time for bed," she said.

"Night," said Fred and George together before they apparated to their room.

"Good night," said Hermione and she went to join Ginny in the girls' room.

"Night Mum", "Night Mrs. Weasley." Harry and Ron said.

When Mrs. Weasley left the two boys changed into their night clothes and went to bed. Harry laid there and when he knew Ron was asleep by his snoring he very quietly got up and went to his trunk. He gently opened the lid and got out the mirror. He opened the door and tip toed downstairs. He went into the study and locked the door.

"Sirius, Sirius, Are you there?"

"I'm here, Harry, I'm here." Sirius said.

"You have to tell me everything, How are you alive?"

"Well...you remember me telling you about my twin brother Regulus, who was a death eater?" Harry nodded. "He came to Ministry of Magic that night to beg for Voldemort's forgiveness. No one knew he was even still alive. When Bellatrix saw him she thought she was killing me, but boy was she wrong."

"I just can't beleive it, Sirius, I missed you so much! Does anyone else know your alive?"

Dmbledore knows and you. Did you tell Ron and Hermione?"

No, I thought I should see what you said first."

"I'm glad you waited. It would be better to wait to tell them."

"OK, where are you staying?"

"Since I obviously can't stay here, too risky, Dumbledore has a suspicion about a member of the order, Dumbledore gave me permission to hide out in the Forbidden Forest."

"That's right there at Hogwarts, this is great!"

"Yes, I know I can't wait to see you again!"

"Me eith...er...someone's coming!"

Harry stuffed the mirror into his p.j's and unlocked the door. He started walking up the stairs when Ginny caught him.

"What are you doing up?"

"Ummm...bathroom," Harry lied.

"Oh," said Ginny,"I came down to see who was up."

"Oh, well I'm going back to bed." Harry said.

"Me too, Night." Ginny said as she went to her room.

Harry went into his and Ron's room and went to sleep. That morning Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny went downstairs to eat breakfast. Half way through their meal the post arrived. Hedwig, Pigwidgeon, Pig, and Errol all brought letters. Errol had Ginny's and Hermione's. Pig had Ron's and Hedwig Harry's. It was thier school supplies list. They all read their letters.

"Me, Ron, and Harry need quills, parchment, Standard Book of Spells: Grade 6, and potion refills." Hermione spoke up.

Then Ginny said, "I need the same except I need Standard Book of Spells: Grade 5, not 6.

"Well," said Mrs. Weasley guess we've got to go to Diagon Alley."

"Mum," Ron began, "We also got our O.W.L. scores."

O.W.L.'s are Ordinary Wizarding Level Exams you take when you are 15.

"Well, Mrs. Weasley urged," what did you all get?"

"I got an OWL in Defense Against the Dark Arts, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, and Astronomy. I got Exceeds Expectations in Transfiguration, Potions, Charms, and Divination."

"Wow, Ron! I'm so proud of you," said Mrs. Weasley.

"What did you get Harry?" asked Mr. Weasley.

"I got an OWL in Potions, Defense Agianst the Dark Arts, Herbology, Astronomy, Care of Magical Creatures. I got got Exceeds Expectations in Transfiguration, Charms, and Divination. Also there is a pamphlet about Becoming an Auror."

"You done great too," Mrs. Weasley said.

"And you." said Mr. Weasley talking to Hermione.

"I got an OWL in...all my classes." When she saw the look on their faces she said, "I know, I am shocked too!"

"Well," Mrs. Weasley said, " this calls for a celebration."

"How about the Three Broomsticks?" suggested Ginny.

"Perfect," said Mrs. Weasley. I'll take you all while Arthur goes to the Ministry."

When they all had went through the fireplace Harry pulled Ron aside.

"What is it, mate?"

"I got another letter," Harry replied, "It's from Cho!"