Disclaimer: I own none of the Harry Potter characters. They all belong to Mrs. Rowling. I do however own the few characters that I came up with. Anyway on with the show!!

Chapter 1: Back Again!

Harry stared out the window of the Hogwarts Express thinking on everything that had happened over the last six years, and during this past summer. The Ministry had now completely acknowledged that Voldemort was back and the Order had made big advances on bringing and end to his reign, but it still didn't deny the fact that some great people had already given their lives in the pursuit of his demise. The death of Albus and Sirius these past few years had been very hard on Harry and he had decided not to come back to school for his last year. However, a lot of prodding and begging from his friends, getting notes from the Order everyday about how dangerous and foolish it would be to go out, and a strange note from an anonymous person convinced him to return for the final year.

He had been staring out the window not talking for a long time until Hermione called his name. "Harry? Harry!" "Wh-what is it Hermione?" "You have been staring out in silence for over an hour. What are you thinking about?" "About a lot of things." "Anything from the trolley dears?" The witch with her snack trolley leaned her head through the door. Her voice immediately woke Ron from his slumber. "Um, two licorice whips and a pumpkin pastry," Ron said as he got into a siting position. "Anything for the rest of you?" "Just give us a little bit of everything," said Harry as he gave the pudgy witch a handful of gold.

The little group sat in silence for a little while munching on the goodies before them. It was several minutes before anyone spoke and broke the silence. "So who do you think is the unlucky sap that got the new DADA position this year," asked Ron? " I have no idea, but I hope there is nothing wrong with this one," said Harry. "Do you think it might be possible to have a quite year at Hogwarts," asked Ginny? The three friends looked quizzically at her before they all said, "No."

"I wonder if Professor McGonagall will be the permanent headmistress," asked Ginny? "They have already appointed her to the post," stated Hermione. "How is it that you always know everything," Ron asked in a very annoyed tone? Hermione gave him a very sinister look before returning her attention to Harry. "So tell us what the letter said." Harry pulled a small piece of parchment out of his back pocket; he unfolded it, and started to read…

Dear Mr. Potter,

I know you have had a horrible sixth year and are thinking of discontinuing your studies at Hogwarts. I must implore you not to do this! It is very important that you return and finish your studies. It is truly the only safe place for you.

I can not tell you anything further, just know that I'm watching out for you and you can trust me. No matter what happens you can trust me. I know all about you and you will soon understand what I have in store for you and your friends. Please consider returning for your seventh year.

Someone you can trust

Harry finish reading the letter and put it back in his pocket. "I must admit it is curious. I wonder who this person is, and if we can really trust him or her," mused Hermione. "I don't know but I think we should put on our robes. I can see the school coming up over the hill," said Harry.

Everyone departed from the train and headed for the castle. They were headed for a New Year with many new surprises.