Chapter 1. Beginnings.

A/N: This chapter is just going to introduce you to the characters (If you havent already known about them) and set my basic plot into motion.

Little Whinging was in its usual state. People were trying to live a normal life, completly oblivous to the fact that an immense evil had been unleashed in the world over 1 year and 1 month ago. However, the family in 4 Privet Drive were not so ignorant. Not much at changed with the Dursleys. Dudely was, however, still becoming more massive, which would boggle any person's mind. He was over 126 kilograms and only 1.77 meters tall. You might think that this would have some affect on the behemoth's movement, but he still seemed to be able to pummel little kids whenever he felt like it.

Harry sat in his room, brooding over the summer's events. Suprisingly his temper never increased over the will to destroy his room and all the contents in it, which was an improvement from his previous will to annihilate everything that came to mind. He had been going over the ministry fight over and over in his head, trying to see what he could have possilbley done different to prevent the death of Sirius. 'I shouldn't have gone...I should have realized it was a trap.' 'I should have studied occlumency harder.' were his thoughts most of the time.

A/N: I know this chapter is short, but they will get longer as I do along. Bear with me.

The threats of Remus, Tonks, and Moody kepy the Durselys at bay. They had been, contrast to previous years, relatively kind to him. They didn't bother him during the day and Dudely had taken on more chores around the house. It wasn't his idea of course, and there had been quite a row about it for quite sometime, but Uncle Vernon got his way. All Harry was required to do over the course of the summer was stay put and not draw attention to himself and the Durselys, which was quite all right by Harry.

Harry rolled over and got up out of his bed and walked over to his drawer, where a recent letter from Hermione was sitting. He read over it again.

Dear Harry,

Things have been quiet around the U.K. for some time now. No recent news of Voldemort has come about, although the Order members are sure that something is going to happen soon. I haven't heard from Dumbledore in a while,
(No shit? Harry thinks sarcastically. Although YOU would probably find out something new before me.) but I am sure I will soon. I still can't believe what happened in the Ministry that night. It seems so sureal. I don't want to believe that Sirius is gone. If this is hurting me this much I can't imagine what it must be doing to you. I am soo sorry Harry. Well, on a good note your 16th birthday is coming up next week. (A/N: Harry got his letter almost a week ago. Today is the 29th, Hermione sent the letter on the 23rd.) That should be exciting. Well, we can't say sweet 16 and never been kissed now can we? Speaking of kissing how have you and Cho been. I understand things didn't end well between you two, but do you think you can work something out with her? I hope so, you both looked like a good couple. (Harry snorted.) Well Harry, I hope your summer is going as well as it can, and I'll see you soon. Stay out of trouble.

Love,

Hermione.

Harry crumpled up the letter and threw it into the trash bin. 'Since when has my birthday ever been anything but uneventful, Why would it suddenly start to get exciting?' He thought. 'It seems like Dumbledore is making the same mistake that he did last summer by not letting me in on things. You think he would have learned, but I guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks.'

Harry glanced at his clock. The numbers read 8:37 p.m. The Durselys would be going to sleep soon, and then, Harry thought, would begin his "studying".

A/N: This chapter is short, I know. Bear with me and the chapters will grow longers.