A/N: So this is pretty much my version of Harry Potter, beginning when it all went 'down the creek'.

WARNINGS: SLASH/HET/ maybe FEMMESLASH - this will probs go up in ratings as it goes along due to SEXUAL THEMES. This is also a CREATURE fic, where many of the characters have creature blood. There will be no BASHING that is not canon (and even then I will probs be nicer) there will be HAPPILY EVER AFTER which means Harry and Draco LOVE each other and Ginny finds comfort in ... SURPRISE! Pairings will become evident with time, but for now there will be definite:

DracoxHarry, SiriusxRemus, RonxHermione, SeverusxRegulus(Black), GeorgexAngelina, NevillexLuna, NarcissaxLucius (I haven't decided how dark they will be), (references to past JamesxLily), GinnyxSURPISE, FredxAlicia, KatiexMarcus(Flint), SeamusxDean, BlaisexTheo

I have NOT decided who Dumbledore will be, but he and Grindelwald definitely LOVED each other. Also, I will write most by hand, type and give a CURSORY once-over - so no BETA-ING! Also, Snape actually taught Harry properly with Occlumency when he found out about the Dursley's. And they both have an uneasy respect for each other.

With Much Ado, Read on at your Peril, my beloved readers ...

"Sirius? Are you there? It's an emergency!" Harry whispered as loud as he dared, urgency seeping through as he kept a watchful eye on the door of the bathroom. The mirror in his hand glowed blue for a moment, before the gaunt face of his godfather appeared. "Harry? What's wrong? Hang on - Buckbeak calm down!" Harry let out a sob in relief as he took in the unharmed appearance of his beloved godfather appeared. Sirius' concerned expression instantly morphed into full-on panic. "Hold on Harry, I'm coming straight there! You're still at Hogwarts, yes?" "Wait no, Sirius its okay! I just - I just had another vision, and-and ..." Harry broke off, the mere thought of what he had seen Voldemort doing to Sirius to horrible to put to words.

Sirius' expression which had relaxed somewhat now tightened with anger. "I thought Snape had stopped that?" "They had stopped, until just then, in History of Magic ..." Harry's eyes widened. "Which means Voldemort SENT this vision! Oh that - " Harry broke off, hearing footsteps along the hall. "Thanks Siri, got to go back to exams, talk later, bye!" Harry hastily shoved the communication mirror back inside his robes, and busied himself with pretending to wash his hands. "If Mister Potter is ready to return now?" The examiner frowned at him, as if he knew Harry had been up to something. Harry just smiled back, suddenly feeling lighter of heart then he had in weeks.

Exams were finally finished, summer holidays were just days away and Harry was with his friends - life had never been so good. Harry and Sirius had agreed that Harry would only spend two weeks at the Dursley's - if he interacted with them as much as possible during that time the protection should hold - if not, well the Dursley's should have beenmore welcoming to Harry, shouldn't they? Harry truly did not hate the Dursley's, but they did not deserve his gratitude for behaviour they had never exhibited.

Life was great, and Harry could not help the grin that spread across his face as he followed his friends through the Entrance Hall, to the glorious sunshine beyond. "Potter!" "Malfoy," Harry growled, a shadow falling across his face as he swung around to glare at the obnoxious blonde. Harry couldn't understand why Malfoy couldn't just leave him alone? It was clear that Slytherin would win both the House and Quidditch Cups, all thanks to Umbridge and her little Inquisitorial Squad. Did Malfoy just wish to make his life miserable then? Well he wouldn't succeed! With that conclusion, Harry strode briskly back across the Hall, to meet Malfoy halfway.

"The Headmistriss wants a word with you Potter," Malfoy sneered at him; was Harry imagining it, or was that sneer little lack-luster? Funnily enough, now that Harry thought about it, the last couple of weeks had been a little quieter for the Inquisitorial Squad. "Pretty big and tough without your little squad, aren't we Malfoy?" Harry smirked, rather impressed with himself - at least until Malfoy jerked his head, managing to still look graceful. "Don't make me force you Potter, just come over to the stairs like a good little boy where the Headmistriss and the Inquisitorial Squad are waiting." Harry paused, wondering for a moment whether he would get away with ignoring this summons - Umbridge had been too busy with exam organisation to punish him for anything lately.

Harry caught sight of a pink movement on the steps of the staircase - clearly she was watching his every move. Harry sighed, "I'll catch up with you guys later!" Harry shouted to his friends over his shoulder before striding the rest of the way across the Entrance Hall.

Umbridge regarded Harry with cold eyes. "I don't know how you think you can get away with your constant disregard for rules and those who are more important than you Mister Potter, but I can assure you, it is time you realise just how little of importance you really are. Let's start by you telling me just where Dumbledore is." Harry stared at her, disbelieving. "What makes you think I would know where Dumbledore is?" Umbridge paced the step (she was standing several steps above him on the staircase, in an pitiful attempt to be intimidating) twisting her wand in her hands. "I know you know, just like I know you know where the murderer Black is! Tell me Potter!" Harry just stared back at her, his face blank. Although he genuinely had no idea where Dumbledore was, he still had the mirror from Sirius in his pockect - in that moment, Harry felt truly grateful to Snape for teaching him Occlumency.

Umbridge stared at him a moment before muttering to herself. "I know Cornelius wouldn't like it, but he refuses to speak - I have no choice, really." She muttered some more, Harry tensed, worried about what she was thinking. Beside him, he noticed Malfoy was also tense. Umbridge raised her voice, wand pointed straight at him. "You leave me no choice, Potter. I must know where he is. Crucio!"

A/N: So I hope someone will like this, but I'll probs keep writing anyway, purely as a diversion from my writers block with my novel ... But I'd love for you to read and review anyway!