Chapter 1: The Beginning

It had been two weeks since he had arrived at the Dursleys. He hadn't done much of anything. Well except worked out. Harry had decided that he couldn't take the sitting still anymore. His aggression had to be released somehow, and working out was the easiest way. He did hundreds of push-ups a day, as well as sit ups and pull ups, and he would also go for an early morning run every day. He slept a lot because he tired himself out with his workout regimen, but it helped keep the nightmares away. So for the 2 weeks back at the Dursleys, Harry, did nothing but workout, eat, shower, and sleep. He knew that the world around him was rejoicing. It hadn't been more than a month ago since that fated battle at the Ministry of Magic had occurred. That was where he, Harry, had finally defeated Lord Voldemort. But apparently that Victory had come at a very high price. That night was also the night that Harry had lost his Godfather, Sirius Black. He was the only Father figure that Harry ever had, and just as living happily ever after was within reach, Sirius was mercilessly snatched from him. To further his depression Harry was once again sent to the Dursleys because it just wasn't safe for him with rouge Death Eaters walking about randomly attacking innocent people. Even though the Wizarding World was rejoicing it still wasn't perfectly safe to do so. However according to what his friend Ron had sent Harry in a letter it said that the Aurors along with the Order were very close to catching them all; and it wouldn't be long until Harry could leave his relative's house.

So here Harry lay in his bed thinking "now what?" His whole life had been pre-destined for him by a prophecy before he was even born. And now that he was finished with it, what was he supposed to do? That's how his days passed. Harry worked out, ate, showered, and slept. And he knew that no matter what he had done in his past; nothing had prepared him for normal life. Although he highly doubted that he would ever have a normal life.

Harry was broken out of his reverie by a tiny owl outside his window. He recognized it as Pig; Ron's over eccentric little owl. He opened the window and the owl flew into the room like a rocket. Harry thought it would settle down once it was inside, but he was wrong. It took him a good 5 minutes to catch Pig and get the letter. After that Pig flew out the window and back to its owner. Harry looked with tired but excited eyes towards his well-behaved owl, Hedwig. Hedwig had given an indignant hoot as if to say good riddance when Pig had left.

Harry sat down on the edge of his bed and opened the letter. He read:

Harry,

I got some really good news for you. The Order had a meeting late last night and Fred and George told us that all of the rouge Death Eaters have been captured. They are no longer a threat to anyone. So Dumbledore said that it's ok for us to go back to the Burrow and for you to come and stay with us as well. Isn't that great mate? Mum said that we will be going back by the end of the week, and that someone from the Order would be picking you up by then as well.

Also did you get your Hogwarts letter yet? We got ours because Professor McGonagall brought it here last night when she came for the meeting. It's got some very exciting news, but I won't tell you what until you get your letter too. That way you can see for yourself.

Hermione is also coming to the Burrow, but she will be coming the week after we get there. That's when she gets back from her trip with her parents. I can't wait to see her, oh and you too mate.

Well I guess that's all for now. Write back soon and let me know if you got your Hogwarts letter. I'll see you soon.

Ron

Ever since Harry got back to the Dursleys house, he realized that Ron had been writing him more than ever. But only once did he tell Harry that he shouldn't feel guilty about Sirius, and that when Harry was ready to talk Ron would be there to listen. Other than that first letter, Ron's letters have been very light hearted, although he did keep Harry up to date with everything that has been going on with the Death Eaters, and other stuff as well.

Harry quickly wrote a short response, as his letters usually were of recent times.

Ron,

No I haven't gotten my Hogwarts letter yet, but I'm sure it will be here within a day or two since you already got yours.

I am excited to be leaving the Dursleys so soon. I really thought it would take longer to round up all the Death Eaters. It must have been much easier with all of them ratting each other out, trying to save their own skin.

Well that's all for now. I'll see you at the end of the week I guess.

Harry

After finishing the short letter back to Ron, Harry turned to Hedwig and asked "do you mind delivering this letter to Ron, Hedwig?"

As he stroked her feathers lightly Harry received a short hoot and a gentle nip on his finger as if Hedwig was saying "yes, of course" after which she stuck out her leg waiting patiently for the letter.