Harry has yet again spent the summer holidays at the Dursleys. He has had plenty to think about though - from the death of his beloved godfather Sirius Black to the terrifying chase through the Ministry of Magic by the Death Eaters to the fierce duel he witnessed between Professor Dumbledore and Lord Voldemort. It is the middle of the summer but there is an unseasonal mist pressing against the windowpanes. Harry is waiting nervously for a visit from Professor Dumbledore himself. He cant quite believe that Professor Dumbledore will actually appear at the Dursleys of all places. Why is the Professor coming to visit him now? What is it that cannot wait until Harry returns to Hogwarts in a few weeks time? Harrys sixth year at Hogwarts has already got off to an unusual start as the worlds of Muggle and magic start to intertwine J.K. Rowling charts Harry Potters adventures in his sixth year at Hogwarts with a mix of detail and humour that is unsurpassed pace that is breathless and above all a flair that is magical.