Summary: AU Year Six: During summer following their fifth year, Harry, Ron, and Hermione have to deal with the after-effects of their encounter at the Department of Mysteries. Harry mourns Sirius' death and tries to bear the burden of the prophecy; Hermione has to face her parents; Ron has to cope with lasting effects from the attack of a brain. Inspired by Ron and to help Harry on his way Hermione initiates a process which forces the trio to become closer than ever. Eventually the prophecy presses down on all three. The story doesn’t follow HBP but incorporates some of its ideas. Pairing: HPHGRW