Surprisingly Harry enjoyed Winter Break ending, if only so he would have something to occupy his mind during the days. His mind went to either two places when he was left alone, the Mirror of Erised or the nightmares that plagued his dreams. Hermione, who had returned brimming with excitement, had caught him waking up in cold sweat a fair few times. Even Ron, who was a notoriously heavy sleeper, had woken up, usually when Harry let out a scream, and needless to say they were worried.