Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny played 2-on-2 Quidditch during their last weeks of summer vacation: bad news came daily from Bill and Mr. Weasley, sometimes even before it was published in the wizarding world's newspaper, The Daily Prophet: even Harry's birthday was marred by bad news, this time from Remus Lupin, who had arrived at the Burrow looking more gaunt than usual, carrying news of more Dementor attacks. The next day, the forthcoming school year supply lists arrived. Also arriving was a surprise letter, congratulating Harry on being Gryffindor's new Quidditch captain. The 9 hands of Mrs. Weasley's clock remained set at "mortal peril." Even the goblins that guarded the gold had set up extra security measures. Although the Ministry of Magic had insisted on sending bodyguards and Aurors when the Weasleys, Harry.....
