Hippogryffindor

In the summer following Harry’s sixth year at Hogwarts, Harry must deal with his decision to not return to school. His friends force him to rethink his plans as they convince him to restart the D.A. and also promise to help him in his quest to vanquish Voldemort. In the adventures that precede the annual trip on the Hogwarts Express, Harry learns a great deal about the powers of both love and trust.

Mrs. Norris goes prowling to find students breaking the rules. Unexpectedly, she makes a new friend.

A young Severus Snape discovers the magical properties of a fig he finds in his mother’s garden while experimenting with chemistry. To his joy, he learns that magic exists and that his mother is magical. But he pays a heavy price for learning the truth.

Snape ponders how awful Valentine's Day can be for a lonely teacher with no real friends.