Chapter One

Letters, Letters and yet more Letters

San Francisco

Sunlight streamed through the parlour windows and warmed Piper's face. The tickling feeling of warmth drew her out of her exhausted slumber but she kept her eyes closed and took advantage of the rare tranquillity that was presenting itself to her, that all ended though when a loud bang sounded at the window as an owl tried to fly in through the recently cleaned glass.

"What the hell!" Piper started, her heart racing. She quickly crossed to the window, lifted it up and looked down to the garden bed below. Lying on a rhododendron bush was the slightly dazed owl. Piper leant down and gingerly lifted the owl up so she could study it more closely; attached to its foot by burgundy string was a scroll. It was a letter. She placed the owl on the windowsill and unravelled the scroll, it read:

Dear Piper Halliwell

We have a problem, we meaning the entire English wizarding community. For the past three years our community has been under the threat from the evil Lord Voldemort. He has killed many magical families and he has maimed may more. We now have reason to believe that he (Lord Voldemort) has teamed up with a very dark and ancient evil, one of the oldest in history. We need your and your sisters' help to defeat this evil once and for all. You do of course have a choice in the matter so please think quickly and as soon as possible send your reply with the owl that brought you this letter. You and your sisters of course will not be fighting this evil alone; we are also trying to contact the current Vampire Slayers. If you have any idea where they may be please let us know.

Minerva McGonagall

Headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Piper re-read the letter just to make sure it wasn't a figment of her imagination. Curiously she looked up at the owl on her windowsill, who was watching her expectantly from it perch. Suddenly the antique grandfather clock began to chime eleven o'clock, startling her in the process.

"Oh no, is it really that late!" she practically yelled. Piper needed to get the grocery shopping done as well as restock the cupboard with potions ingredients. She also had an interview at one, with the manager of a new band that was going top be playing at her nightclub P3 latter on in the week. Then she looked back at the owl and all those things that were important only a moment ago were forgotten. At that moment Leo Wyatt, Piper's husband, walked through the front door with their son Wyatt and a soft soccer ball.

Piper kissed him quickly, took Wyatt then went into panic mode, "Get Phoebe and Paige, we have a major problem on our hands"

"Honey, what's wrong?" Leo asked, concern spreading across his face.

"Go now, no point explaining it twice" She stated logically.

He was about to protest but Piper interjected "Go on, shoo" She said waving her spare arm at him.

Leo went off with a flourish of blue orbs, leaving Piper to reflect more upon the pressing situation.


England

Harry

We would be delighted if you spent the rest of the summer with us. Not at the burrow though, it isn't safe there anymore. No, it will have to be the same place as last time. You will need to take the tube, don't worry about your luggage it will be seen to. I'm sorry that we can't come and pick you up ourselves but we are very busy here. We also need to tell you some information that has just presented its self to us. Write back and tell us what you will be doing.

Love,

Mrs Weasly

(P.S Hermione sends her love)

Harry had began to loose hope of seeing his friends before school started up again, but when he received the letter he had had to laugh at himself for doubting his friends. The problem that he faced now was the fact that he had to persuade his aunt and uncle to let him go. Luckily for Harry his uncle was at work so that left him with his aunt to persuade, which wouldn't be too hard if he mentioned the letter that had been sent to her at the beginning of fifth year.

He walked into the kitchen and found his aunt giving the kitchen benches their fifth scrub down for the day.

"Erm Aunt Petunia, I…I was wondering if I could spend the remainder of the summer with Hermione and Ron?" He said handing her the letter, which his aunt quickly read, obviously annoyed at being disturbed from her daily ritual of cleaning, ironing and yet more cleaning. To Harry's great surprise she said yes.

"You can", she said "But only if you vacuum the lounge and hallway"

He thanked her greatly and set of to do the vacuuming, rather surprised at the fact that she hadn't asked him about Hermione, since he had neglected to inform the Durslys that Hermione was his girlfriend. He quickly vacuumed the hallway; lounge room floor, seats and curtains then raced upstairs to pack. He haphazardly threw his robes, casual clothes and school equipment onto his trunk and then quickly jotted out a letter to send back to Mrs Weasly.

Dear Everyone

I am coming tonight. I will arrive at the tube station at around seven tonight. See you soon.

Harry

(P.S Send my love to Hermione)

Her hurriedly tied the letter to Hedwig's leg and set her off. He pocketed the novel he was reading and quickly checked to make sure he had everything he needed before he dashed out of his bedroom and down the stairs to the front door where Aunt Petunia was waiting for him. They exchanged somewhat pleasant good byes then his aunt let him out of the house and into the late afternoon sun. Harry couldn't believe that he was going to see his friends, but most of all he couldn't wait to see Hermione and sweep her into a hug. He had missed her so much.

Hello. I wrote this chapter during English Class, hehe! Updates may become more spread out because my exams are coming up. Anywhoo what did ya all think? Review please! )