Harry Potter and the Crystal of the Founders

Harry's summer is miserable, because he is coping with the results of an unimaginable sacrifice. He finds himself under a lot of pressure, both from his teachers and his friends. A weapon that would enable Lord Voldemort to wield the power of the four Hogwarts Founders has been found, and an exceptionally different and aggressive girl is training him in fighting arts, adding to his burden. Harry becomes a very versatile wizard... but is it enough to help him survive his fifth battle with Voldemort? Exactly how much can one fifteen year-old wizard take before he reaches his breaking point?

Harry fixes a bad situation, then receives a letter from the Ministry. This letter has serious reprecussions for Harry, and something happens that could have been far worse, though Harry doesn't yet realize it. The next day, Harry gets a visit from Remus Lupin, and he gives the Evans's the solution to their problem. The only other problem is, will they accept it?

Harry goes to Sirius's funeral in Hogsmeade, discovers an old secret, and takes the first step towards emotional recovery and eventual acceptance.

Harry gets back to Grimmauld Place, meets up with his friends, has an important talk with Neville, and helps Ron to hatch a plan for Hermione.

The Fabulous Five (Harry, Ron, Neville, Ginny, and Luna) along with Remus, Fred, and George redecorate the library for Hermione. All the while, Harry is hiding his secret from his friends, and trying to cope when things aren't OK. Laughter and love, food and fun, pranks and paint, and another Chess Champion in this new chapter!

The kids spend the week redecorating the bedrooms, and the Order finally comes back to Grimmauld Place to have a very important meeting. Moody starts on a sensitive topic, and Remus gives Harry a box full of memories. What is the secret of this new weapon, and how powerful is it? And why is this aggressive girl so different?

July 31... a special day. Happy sweet sixteenth birthday to Harry and Neville! Gifts can make a person happy, they can be mysterious, and they can give a person their history. Sometimes, all three.