Fox in the Stars

An alternate universe re-envisioning of Book 5; chronologically follows my story "Hand-me-Downs" but HMD is not required. With Voldemort back, Harry wants to pull his weight in the fight, but how can he when Sirius is keeping Voldemort's goal secret from him? Meanwhile the Ministry makes more trouble than ever.

In the summer after Voldemort's return, the Order of the Phoenix goes to work turning the Black House into a headquarters. However, it begins to seem as if Sirius's childhood home is taking a worse toll on him than Azkaban. Lupin realises that it's up to him to stand up for old friend---and in this he may be standing alone, even among his allies. (A/U split after GoF but influenced by OotP; WolfStar 'ship, but ambiguous/nonsexual). 7/18 - reposting polished and in (mercifully!) smaller chapters.

A short R/H "moment" piece. Hermione can't find the answer to an upcoming test question in her books, but perhaps it's just too close for her to see...

What would happen if Prof. Lockhart actually met a werewolf? One must grant that our favorite werewolf was more than fair.