Swept From the Past

Harry’s Sixth Year is about to start. Why has Dumbledore hired a Dark Sorceress to teach the students Defence Against the Dark Arts? What is her link with the Marauders and Lily? And why does Snape act so strangely with her? The sequel to OoTP. A lot of Snape for Snape-lovers.

Harry is still at Privet Drive, waiting for explanations. A few telephone calls, and a lot of questions. Will Lupin be able to give him answers? A quick visit to Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place, before Harry’s sixth year starts.

The Hogwarts Express starts its trip to Hogwarts. But are the students really safe in the train? A new Sorting Hat Ceremony and the startling speech of the new DADA teacher.

Harry and Neville got an "Outstanding" on their Potions O.W.L.s. But how will Snape react? And what about his partnership with Professor Burns? The sixth years attend their first Potions and DADA classes.

Hermione is shocked by Professor Burns' rudeness and methods of teaching. So are Professors McGonagall and Snape. But why doesn't Dumbledore react like he should when Burns is impolite towards him? A little duelling demonstration in DADA class, and Harry and Neville receive their Potions O.W.L. results from the Academy.

A meeting in Grimmauld Place gathers the members of the Order. Bellatrix Lestrange has new and unexpected powers. Burns makes an appearance during the meeting, and Remus is shocked when he sees her after so long. A little more on "Hogwarts, a History," and a new DADA lesson.

Is Burns a powerful sorceress, an insane woman, or both? Burns is badly injured and quarrels with Snape. Hermione makes an interesting and puzzling discovery.

Draco Malfoy reveals something to Harry––something which angers the Gryffindor. What will Harry find in Professor Burns' Pensieves? Want to know what really happened at the end of Snape's worst memory?

Harry leaves Burns' office and the DADA class, still confused by the memories he has seen in the Pensieve. But he doesn't know he's going to learn something about Burns that he hadn't expected.

A grandiose feast is set for the Death Eaters in the Wizard Plaza. Will Severus Snape and Lucius Malfoy enjoy the spectacle?

As Hallowe'en approaches, Hermione finds out more about Professor Burns. She also discovers that Malfoy and his gang have planned a Hallowe'en trick. But who is the target of their prank?

How will Snape react after the Hallowe'en trick? And what about Professor Burns? Will she take revenge?

Why does Burns ask Neville to come to her office? Will he get in trouble? The Hogsmeade's outing is finally set. Who are those 'Lost Pirates' who drink in Madam Rosmerta's pub?

Burns comes back to Hogwarts completely drunk. A few pirate songs, a lot of Firewhisky, and a big hangover.

Hermione hears about Lupin's capture. Will she speak about it to Harry? And what will she discover in the Restricted Section of the library?

Many days pass with no sign of the werewolf. Is Lupin still alive? Will the Order of the Phoenix and Professor Burns be able to find him before the next full moon?

Professor Burns was badly injured in her fight against the werewolf. What will happen to her now? Lupin is still alive, but will he ever be restored to his human form?

It's December and everyone is making plans for Christmas. A little trip to Weasleys' Wizarding Wheezes to visit Fred and George, and a big snowball fight.

The Weasley clan join Harry and Hermione at Hogwarts for a Christmas feast. But will the feast be as pleasing as it's supposed to be?

A certain Mrs. Black is supposedly teaching at Hogwarts. Who is she? And why does the Department of Muggle Procedures and Frauds want to see her?

The discussion between Snape, Burns, and Harry continues. What really happened between Snape and Burns all those years ago? Both professors remember that eventful fifth year.

Snape and Burns have a discussion about Professor Blazy, the previous Potions master. More about Snape and Burns’ memories and their sixth year stormy potions tutoring.

Hermione tries to find out about Snape and Burns, Luna presents her own strange theories on Burns, and Ginny has a crush on a mysterious man. Snape and Burns remember how their seventh year had started. Some news about Lupin.

Lupin, who has remained a werewolf for more than a month, is trapped in the cage in the Shrieking Shack. Will the potion restore his human appearance? Severus Snape remembers the trick Potter and Black had played on him at the beginning of his seventh year, and the unexpected way it had ended.

Severus Snape walks in the corridors of Hogwarts at night, thinking of some of his happiest memories with Katarina. But what will happen when Voldemort decides to kill the Potions master? Harry finally has a discussion with Lupin.

Burns remembers when she told Lily that she dated Snape. Remus thinks of the day he discovered Katarina and Snape's relationship. A fight erupts between Harry, Ron, Hermione, Neville, and Malfoy's gang.

Severus Snape expects answers from Dumbledore about Burns and the talisman. Will he learn something? Harry and his friends are in Professor McGonagall's office with Malfoy's gang. What will McGonagall's reaction be after their fight? And what will the other teachers think about that? Burns and Snape remember a clash Katarina had with Narcissa.

Snape and Burns remember what had happened in their seventh year before the Spring Ball. The Dark Lord and Blazy give Severus a new mission, one that involves Katarina. How did Severus react? And how did Sirius Black interfere in Katarina and Severus' relationship?

Severus and Katarina have broken up, and Katarina has agreed to go to the Spring Ball with Sirius. How did Severus plan to make her drink the Love Philtre?

How did Severus and Katarina's Spring Ball end? Did Severus manage to make her drink the Love Philtre? Did he really want to? Did Sirius Black let him approach Katarina?

Severus Snape goes to Burns' office to invite her to the Spring Ball. But what will he find in front of her office? The Potions master remembers the day he had decided to join the Dark Lord. Professor Burns remembers Sirius' reaction after the Spring Ball and what had happened with her friends in the first year of her Auror's training.

Lucius Malfoy comes to Hogwarts to protest his son's detention. Will he manage to convince Dumbledore to give the punishment up? Severus Snape remembers the circumstances which made him betray the Dark Lord.

What's going on when more than fifty frenzied teenager girls want the same man? Alphonso might have the answer. Burns and Snape remember other memories.

Harry, his friends, and Malfoy's gang are going to the scariest detention they've ever had. Will they survive the experience?

Harry, his friends, and Malfoy's gang finish their detention. Burns and Snape check other memories.

Harry tries to ask a girl to the Ball. Will he succeed? Burns and Snape remember what had happened when they had spent their Christmas holidays together.

Harry and Lupin have a little chat. Burns and Snape think of the quarrel they'd had before Christmas.

It's Valentine's Day, and love is in the air. Or is it? Snape remembers how he had made up with Katarina for Christmas.

A meeting of the Order is set at Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place. What will happen when Mrs. Black's portrait meets Burns, the woman who married her son?

Molly Weasley watches over Burns in Grimmauld Place. Dumbledore plays a trick on Snape, one with surprising consequences. Some news about Harry's Spring Ball.

Will Harry ask Ginny or Hermione to the Ball? Snape remembers the day when Katarina had met his mother, and how the old shrew had added to his burden.

Severus will try to talk with Burns about the kiss they shared in Grimmauld Place. Will he manage to have a discussion with her? More flashbacks about their history, and a meeting between young Severus and baby Potter. Harry finally discovers Ron's secret.

Remus Lupin worries about Katarina's health. He remembers Sirius' strange attitude when he had come to visit Remus a long time ago, and feels responsible for what had happened to Katarina. Burns remembers the quarrel she'd had with Sirius shortly before Hallowe'en.

Alphonso and Snape meet again. The Potions master realises he has a dangerous rival. Severus remembers his last quarrel with Katarina over Sirius Black, and the last happy moments they had spent together.

Harry and Burns have a discussion. Severus Snape finally understands why Burns is so ill. The Spring Ball begins, and Burns remembers a part of what happened to her on Hallowe’en. A little trip to the Room of Requirement too.

Burns and Lupin have a little chat. Burns and Snape remember what had happened on Hallowe’en.

Snape and Lupin have a short conversation, and Burns and Trelawney have an “Inner Eye” discussion. Severus tries to speak with Burns again. Will he finally succeed?

Hogwarts is under attack. Will

Harry is still imprisoned in his nightmares. Will Dumbledore manage to bring him back? More about Harry’s friends reactions. New enemies appear on the Hogwarts’ grounds. Will

Harry’s nightmares become darker and darker. How will he react in front of Sirius? And how will his friends react to the attack on Hogwarts? Burns and Snape are standing alone on

The ceiling of Gryffindor Tower has collapsed on Hermione and Ron. Are they still alive? Where have the other Gryffindor students gone? And what will happen to Snape and Burns now that they’ve left the burning ship?

Remus is searching for Alphonso in the corridors. Will he manage to find the man? Hermione and Ron have decided to help Burns’ crew. Will they manage to fight, even against vampires? Burns is distressed after Snape’s attempt to use [I]Legilimency[/I] on her. Will Lord Grindelwald’s plans work? How will Remus help Snape?

Severus is searching for Burns, trying to prevent her from obeying Grindelwald and destroying herself. Burns has other ideas. Some news about Harry. Is there still hope? Or will Voldemort defeat him?

Burns wants to fight Bellatrix. Will Snape stop her? And what has Bellatrix planned? Is Harry really safe? What about the other Death Eaters?

Severus and Lupin are searching for Burns. Will they find her? Will the other Death Eaters find her first? What about Bellatrix? Is there still hope to defeat her or is it too late?

Burns has fallen backwards and landed on the Hogwarts’ grounds after having defeated Bellatrix. Is she dead? Is Severus condemned to lose her again?

Remus Lupin wakes up in the darkness. Where is he? And what will he do to return to Hogwarts? Some news about the battle. Some news about Severus and Katarina.

Remus is searching for Katarina. Will he manage to find her or will he follow Dumbledore's wise advice? And what will the pirates do without their Captain? And has Katarina already left Severus or is he just paranoid?

Katarina has just kissed Severus in front of her whole crew. How will the Pirates react? And who attacked her? Some news about Dumbledore and Lupin. A few plans for the future.