"I am not too keen on going back to the Dursley's for a whole summer." Harry said gloomily as he, Ron and Hermione walked to the train. "I can ask mum if you could come to the Burrow for the summer." Ron suggested. "Yeah, and in the mean time the Dursley's will have found a way to make my life more miserable," Harry said bitterly " thanks for the offer, anyway."

Harry would have not known to watch his back if it hadn't been for the warning Professor Trelawney's had given him right before breakfast. Beware of hidden enemies. Harry could not forget this morbid warning. He also could not forget the Professor's face as she delivered the message. Complete terror, that was the only phrase for it. He shuddered at the memory. He yet to tell Ron and Hermione of this impending danger, I don't want to get them involved with anymore of my problems. They could get hurt, or worse. He did not really want to imagine what could be worse except, of course, death. His musings where cut short the commotion over by the train.

Their was a loud shout, "Expelliarmus!" And there was a flash of crimson light. When they got there, Professor Snape was holding back a American Special Forces soldier with his wand at the man's temple, the soldier's tranquillizer gun was lying ten feet away. Dumbledore walked calmly over and said to Snape, "Let go of him, Severus." Snape did as he as told released the soldier, he still had his wand at the back of the soldier as the man stood. "Who sent you?" Albus Dumbledore asked still looking very calm. "That information is classified." the soldier said simply. "How did you find Hogwarts?" The Headmaster pressed. "That information is also classified." came the reply. "Severus, his memory and transport him to London." Dumbledore said, "We are not going to be able get the information from him." "But, Headmaster, now is are chance. We need to know..." Snape started. "He does not know the details we need and frankly we do not have enough evidence to make assumptions." The Headmaster replied. Snape nodded his understanding and took the soldier roughly by the arm and stalked of his wand pointed, once again, at the man's temple.

"Well, Snape's back." Ron said with a shrug. Dumbledore turned to the thoroughly startled students. "Despite this unfortunate delay, would you please proceed to board the train." Dumbledore ordered, still looking very calm. "What do you think that was about?" Hermione asked worriedly. "How could a muggle get into the school grounds?" Harry and Ron could not answer. They found a compartment in the back. For the whole trip back to the muggle world, Harry, Ron and Hermione could only discuss what they had just witnessed.

Hanson paced his office. I wont get another chance until Potter's last year at the wizard school. His phone rang, he ignored it and continued to pace. On the fifth ring he picked up. "Go ahead." he answered simply. " I see. Well, we will have to get the dark wizard out of the way now, wont we." Hanson said curtly. And placed the phone roughly on its receiver. He sat down at his desk and massaged his temples before formulating his next plan. He most certainly send more than one officer next time, If there is a next time Hanson thought bitterly. He would have to wait, like the patient viper, he would wait.

Harry walked to the front door of 4 in a dazed state. This will be a long summer. Harry thought to him self. "Hurry up!" Uncle Vernon said trying to keep his voice at a whisper, but he failed miserably. Harry picked up his pace and started towards the stairwell when Uncle Vernon stopped him with his big, beefy hand. "You think you can sneak your trunk up to your room without us noticing. Ha! Well, think again." Uncle Vernon spat, "That thing is going in the cupboard." Uncle Vernon said pointing to the trunk Harry was carrying. Harry only groaned and obliged him. He then took Hedwig up to his room and with a sigh he sat on his bed. This is going to be a very long summer indeed.

one week later

Harry had gotten the letter not a day too soon. Ron had sent a invitation to stay at the Burrow (they would have gone to the Black Manor, but since Voldemort had once again fled into hiding it was safe to go to Ron's.) Hermione thought this was far too dangerous, but her fears were put to rest when Dumbledore assured them that they would be protected at the Burrow. So Harry started packing vigorously and waited in the Dursley's living room for the arrival of Mr Weasely. "We shall never see you after your final year at that Freak school, Am I right?" Uncle Vernon spat angrily. "I sure hope not." Harry said scathingly.

Harry was surprised to find out that Barrin was to be his escort to the Burrow. For the duration of the trip Harry was became acquainted with Barrin. For example; Barrin was a scribe before coming to substitute for Professor Snape. He also knew James and told Harry stories of their time at Hogwarts, Harry listened happily. Harry was beginning to really like Barrin. He realized why Hermione liked him. Harry was still in an animate conversation with Barrin when they entered the Burrow. " Well, I guess this is goodbye young Harry." Barrin said softly, "It has been a pleasure meeting you." He bid the Weasely family farewell and without another word disappeared. Harry's grief was finally finding solace in Sirius's death. Barrin had helped fill that void.

"you okay, mate?" Ron asked. "Yeah." was Harry's reply, "just tired." "Lets go to bed, Harry. Long day tomorrow." "Why? what's happening tomorrow?" Harry asked, puzzled as to the fact that September 1st was still along ways away. "Dad has to take us to the Ministry of Magic office." Ron said with a yawn, "something to do with that soldier Professor Snape caught. The soldier apparently was sent after you." Harry suddenly remembered what Trelawney had said "'Beware of hidden enemies.'" Harry shuddered once more.