Chapter 23

A/N: Yes, I finally have an actual a/n today! Well, this story is close to ending, and so I must ask an important question to all my reviews. I am preparing for a new story after this one; I just do not know what to write about. I have ideas buzzing around in my head though, so I should have something soon. R&R!

It was the end of the week. Harry and the others had finally returned back to Hogwarts, and were back to there normal classes. Harry stared blankly out the window in his potions class. He was waiting, watching, hoping that Sirius and Cedric would be walking toward Hogwarts. Although, it was true that they weren't supposed to show up until 6:00; it was only 2:00. But, Harry had to just be watching, in case they came early. Harry didn't even realize his name was being called.

"MR. POTTER!" Snape yelled, almost right into Harry's ear. Harry turned around to Snape.

"Yes, Professor?" He asked.

"Could you tell the class the answer?" He asked coolly.

"To what?"

"What shape do you have to chop the roots into when you're using them in the Sleeping Draught?"

"Um…" Harry thought, looking at his Potions Professor. "Small squares."

"WRO- I mean, err… right." He said. He raised his eyebrow to Harry, and then turned around, talking to the class again. Wow, Harry thought, I actually got something right! Without his scar burning, he could think so much clearer. Harry still couldn't get over the fact that Voldemort was dead. It was so great- and so was the fact the Sirius and Cedric were walking up to Hogwarts four hours early!

"I got to go!" Harry yelled, and without warning, stood up and ran out the door. Snape came running after him.

"Mr. Potter, you can't just leave in the middle of classes! Detent-" Snape stopped dead to see Harry hugging Sirius Black, who had been let in by Dumbledore. Snape slowly strode over. Harry turned to talk to Cedric, and Snape and Sirius looked at each other.

"Snape." Sirius said.

"Black." Snape said back. With a moments pause, Sirius said:

"Thanks."

"For what?" Snape asked.

"For bringing me and Cedric back to life. It's not everyday your mortal enemy decides to bring you back from the dead."

"Err… you're welcome, then."

"By the way, Snape, I wanted to apologize for all those years of torture." Sirius looked at his feet. Harry, Dumbledore and Cedric looked at Snape, waiting to hear what he said. Snape paused, not making any sudden movements. Snape looked at Sirius, and whispered.

"Apology accepted." He said. Harry smiled at Snape, until he added coldly, "But I still don't like you."

"Professor Dumbledore, can I go get the Baudelaire's? You know, so they can meet Sirius and Cedric?" Harry asked, looking over at Dumbledore. He nodded with a wink. So Harry turned round, then headed up the steps and towards the Divination classroom.

"What do you see in the cup?" Trelawny was saying as Harry pushed the door open and walked in.

"Excuse me, Professor Trelawny?" Harry asked her.

"Oh, yes Harry dear?" She asked, turning to him with shaky hands.

"I need the Baudelaire's." He said to her.

"Yes, yes, of course. You are excused, Baudelaire's." Violet, Klaus and Sunny got up from there seats and followed Harry out of the class.

"What is it, Harry?" Violet asked.

"I want you three…" He said, pausing. They walked back into the hall before the great hall, Sirius and Cedric still there. "To meet Sirius Black, my godfather, and Cedric Diggory, my friend." Violet smiled, and walked over to Sirius.

"Hello, I'm Violet, and this is my brother Klaus, and my sister, Sunny." Violet said, shaking Sirius's hand.

"Nice to meet you, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny." Sirius answered.

"I'm Cedric." Cedric piped in.

"Nice to meet you, Cedric." Violet said, also shaking his hand.

"By the way, Harry," Dumbledore said, walking over to Harry. "We caught Peter Pettigrew. Sirius is free."

"Really?" Harry said, smiling.

"Really." Said Dumbledore.

"Right, Harry, you can come live with me now, at Grimmauld Place." Sirius said.

"YEEEESSSSSSSSS!" Harry cried, jumping in the air. Happiness overflowed him.

"And then, what about the Horcruxes?" Harry asked, thinking about the previous year, when Dumbledore had shown Harry what Horcruxes were.

"Taken care of, me and Sirius have found two more, which only means there is a couple left, and I'm sure Sirius will help me find the rest." Dumbledore said with an even bigger smile.

"Cool." Harry said.

"I'll help look for the rest with you." Cedric said. Dumbledore nodded.

For Harry, the year was almost over. There wasn't much left for him to do. Voldemort was dead, Sirius was alive and free, Cedric was alive, and Wormtail was where he should be. Bellitrax was either dead or in Azkaban, and he had all his friends. He smiled his brightest smile.

A/N: Taadaa! Only one chapter left! And then it will be over. WAAA! Wait, or will it be over then? Maybe I'll put a sequel into mind… R&R!