Before Harry knew it, his first year of study at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was over, and he had to return to his aunt's house for the summer vacation. Away from the magical world and his good friends at school, Harry had to face his sharp-tongued aunt and overbearing uncle. Fortunately, they didn't make things too difficult for Harry during the entire summer; they just wouldn't let him do his magic homework. But Harry still felt very troubled because his two best friends from Hogwarts, Hermione and Ron, hadn't written to him yet – and Harry had already sent them many letters. Just as the holiday was about to end...