Harry survives yet another brutal summer at the Dursley's, only to find that everything seems a bit off once returning to Hogwarts. Hermione and Ron are a bit distant, and Ginny won't speak to him at all. His housemates seem to be avoiding him, and he can't figure out why. He's grateful that the only thing that hasn't changed is Draco Malfoy, who continues to be just as insulting and cold as always. Or so Harry thinks...