Wulfric : As usual I'm just manipulating what all has been set in front of me to my own twisted ideas.

Tobias : MMM! MPH!

Wulfric : Will you shut up if I remove the charm Tobias?

(nodding of the head)

Tobias: Finally! Jeez, did you have to do that!

Wulfric : Yes. I needed to write this chapter.

Harry sat down at one of the tables in the library and pulled out a bit of parchment and a quill. He decided to start a letter to Hermione first, seeing as she'd take everything in and not run the risk of becoming jealous unlike Ron.

Hermione,

Wow, alot has been going on with me lately. I've been having some, shall we say problems, and Dumbledore has been helping me though them. Heck, the man has even legally become my guardian! It's nice to have a family that cares, and because of the adoption, and Dumbledore tradition, I ended up with a couple more names. It's funny actually I went from Harry James Potter to Harry James Godric Orion Potter. I'm thinking about tacking Dumbledore onto the end of it, because the man took me in and all, but what do you think about that?. So now I'm living here at Hogwarts, and it's really quiet here without everyone else. Almost scary at times.

Anyways, guess what! My ban has been lifted and McGonagall wants me to be Captain. I agreed, since I recieved my Firebolt back and everything. Oh, and those pesky OWL results of ours will be coming out soon. I hope I did well, and you, well we don't need to worry about you. I predict straight O's for everything. Oh, and speaking of OWL results, I'm also a prefect. McGonagall gave me the badge, and told me that to remain a prefect they can't fail a core subject. She mentioned Ron failed one, and well I have the badge now. Hermione, what am I going to do about this? He's not going to be happy about it, and knowing my luck there's going to be major jealousy.

Hermione, I don't know if I've ever told you this, but I am so glad you're my friend. Without you, I would have died, at least two or three times by now. I know we've had our share of fights in the past, and you and Ron still do but I want you to know, that I'm always here for you. Love you.

Harry

Harry looked over the letter a few times before he moved onto another sheet of parchment to send a note off to Ron. He just hoped he could get everything to go over right.

Ron,

Hey Mate. I bet you've heard by now that, well I've been adopted, by Dumbledore too. Couldn't be happier either. Are you guys at headquarters or the Burrow? Just asking since Albus hasn't told me anything of interest.

Have you heard from Hermione? I bet she's going insane waiting for the OWL results. Oh, and my ban got lifted and McGonagall gave me back my firebolt so, I'll be able to play quidditch again.

Harry

With both letters finished and sealed, Harry headed up to the owlery to call Hedwig down. " Here girl, can you see to it that Hermione gets this? And be sure to wait for a reply, since I'm sure to get one." After Hedwig sailed out of a window, Harry called down a school owl to take Ron's letter to him. Realizing he needed to get to lunch so his guardian didn't send out a search party, he headed downstairs to the Great Hall.

A few days later during breakfast Harry recieved a reply from Hermione, but none from Ron. Hedwig settled herself down to have some of his cereal while he opened his mail.

Harry,

I'm so glad for you to find family in Dumbledore and the name's mighty cute I might add. In regards to the tacking of 'Dumbledore' to the end of it, Harry James Godric Orion Potter-Dumbledore , has a nice ring to it. Especially since your guardian's name is just as long at Albus Percival Wulfic Brian Dumbledore. I bet he'd be honored for you to add his name. Your problems Harry? Oh Harry, I'm really sorry about Sirus, if you ever need to talk to someone other than Dumbledore, I'm here and I know McGonagall is there as well. You know how she loves her lions.

I'm really happy for your captaincy, and the prefect position as well. As for Ron, I don't know what's with him. I haven't heard from him yet this summer. I don't even know where he's at, headquarters or the Burrow. He was never one to really 'fit' the role of a Prefect, and I know you'll do perfectly fine. If he has any problems with it, well, I'll just have to send Ginny's bat-bogey hex at him. Harry, if he does give you a rough time about it, forget it. He isn't worth you stressing yourself over guilt and the likes. You deserve this Harry, and don't let anyone tell you differently.

You do not know if I have straight O's, and don't you even joke about it until we have our results in hand. These are some of the most important results we'll recieve, other than our NEWTs which are just two years away. Maybe if we can arrange it, we could get together some time, my parents are okay with it because I had expected a request from Ron, but oh well.

And Harry, I love you too.

Hermione

"Oh Albus, " Harry started putting his 'good schoolboy face on.

Upon seeing Harry's face, the headmaster's eyes began to twinkle, " And what is it that you want m'boy?"

"How'd you know I wanted something?"

Chuckling, he replied, " I could tell from that face you're wearing. You never look that innoccent. Unless you want something. So out with it, what are you hoping I'll give in to?"

"Aww Alby, you took all the fun out of it. But since you know I want something I'll just get onto it. Can Hermione come and say sometime? Please.." Harry gave his guardian the best 'puppy dog face' he could manage.

After chuckling over being called 'Alby', he answered Harry, "That can be arranged, but what about Mr. Weasley?"

Looking down at his plate Harry answered, " I haven't heard from him, so I don't know. I sent him a letter, but.."

"Ah, okay Harry. Well I'll go work out some details and I will let you know if you can invite Miss Granger."

"Thank you Albus!" Harry said hugging the man about the waist.

Hermione arrived the day before Harry's birthday after lunch, and tackled him to the floor as soon as she laid eyes on him. " Hey Hermione. I take it you missed me ?"

" Of course I missed you Harry, and I'm just so happy for you. You deserve a nice family, and so does Professor Dumbledore."

"Well thank you Miss Granger. Since it is summer, you can drop the formalities and just call me Albus," he said eyes twinkling bright. " If you'll follow me, I'll show you to your room. The castle has arranged for a guest room here in my quarters, so you may stay there. It's across from Harry's.." As he said this, he went down the hall and to a door that seemed to just materalize.

Upon opening the door, the group was greeted by a large room that would just fit Hermione's personallity. There were large shelves filled with books, and a study desk filled to the brim with everything she could need. The room itself was in rich, warm colors. Gryffindor's house colors were widely spread about, but there was also some deep blue and purple accents.

"Prof-- Albus, this is too much. It's amazing. I love it, " was all that she could get out.

" I hoped you'd like it. Now why don't the two of you head off somewhere? I'm sure you don't want to hang around here all day."

" Okay Albus. When do you want us back?"

" In time for dinner. And you two behave okay?" he said with amusement in his eyes. He had watched the two of them since they began Hogwarts, and he could see how much they cared for each other. Even if they did not see it yet.

a/n : well here's another chapter. I'm amazed that i'm getting them done as fast as i am... but rewriting isn' that hard.

of course all the reviewers that have ever reviewed, love you guys

Wulfric.

Tobias : You actually have a chapter started before you post the previous one!

Wulfric : Yes. Do you have a problem with that?

Tobias : No. I'm just shocked.

(eye roll from Wulfric)

Wulfric : Shut up. I need to finish this, before I end up with angry reviewers and a revolt since Shadow's Rain is getting her pitchforks ready.