1. Birthday Party

The Wizarding World sure got a lot quieter after the student "brawl"-as the Daily prophet called it- ended. Scorpius, Atrtemis, and I knew that this fight was all Rose's fault. She's out there now, training to become a more powerful Dark witch.

Before the end of our fourth year, Professor Hamilton, our Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, told us that we were destined to prevent the Third Wizard War. She told us that she wants to teach us defensive spells to help bring Rose down. But those private lessons won't start until next term. Hamilton said we should have a summer off.

"Al, come on! Scorpius wants to play some 2-on-2 Quidditch!" Artemis hollers from the back yard. I run and join my friends out by our backyard pitch. Artemis greets me with a peck on the cheek. "It's me and you against Scorpius and Lily."

I'd forgotten how much Lily liked Quidditch. She told me that she intends to try out this year. From the looks of it, I would say we all want to try out for the house teams.

Since we're playing 2-on-2, Lily and Artemis are playing Seekers and Scorpius and I will be dealing with the Quaffle. As the Snitch was released, I couldn't help but notice that Scorpius didn't feel to comfortable on a broomstick. I don't think he will do so well if he decides to try out for the Hufflepuff team.

Scorpius grabs the Quaffle and starts to fly toward the center post. He throws the Quaffle as hard as he could, but I leapt of my broom in a diving catch.

"Whoa, Al. Where'd you learn to do that?" Scorpius asks.

"I've been practicing."

Now it was my turn to play offense. I've definitely a fair flyer thanks to my dad's genes. And both my parents played Quidditch so I should be pretty good. I make my way over to Scorpius' goal posts. I fake to the left and aim for the right goal post. I toss the Quaffle and it goes straight through the hoop.

"10-0" I call.

I see Lily zipping along, maybe she has seen the Snitch. "Artemis! Go follow Lily!" I shout.

"It's too late! I got it!" Lily boasts. She flies down to show us the Snitch in her hand.

"Wow, Lily. You're really good," Scorpius says.

"Sorry, Al. I guess I'm not that good of a Seeker. Look out!" Artemis screams.

I look and see what the problem is. A Bludger, heading right for us. Lily screamed. Scorpius fell off his broom. I braced myself for the pain, but out of nowhere, Artemis flies up with a Beater bat and whacks the Bludger.

"Nice distance, Artemis!" I say.

"Well, I guess I found my position." We all laugh and head in.

Today is my father's birthday. We woke up extra early so we could have a family breakfast before he had to go to the Ministry. My father's an Auror. It's his job to hunt down Dark wizards and witches and put them in Azkaban.

"Harry, open your presents," my mom tells him.

"Ginny, you guys didn't have to get me anything."

"Don't be silly, Dad. Of course we did," Lily says.

We all got him something. I got him this new book he has been looking forward to. Lily got him a pocket-watch like the big clock at Grandpa's house. Mom got him a new magical razor and a new set of winter robes.

"Thank you all. These gifts are wonderful. I'm sure James would have loved to been here," My dad says. James' death took a toll on the family, but we seem to have accepted it. No one knows the truth...except for Artemis, Scorpius, and myself of course.

"Harry, don't forget, Mom wants us to go to the Burrow for dinner tonight," Mom said.

"Yes, honey." And then he Apparated.

Little did my dad know that we are planning a surprise birthday party at the Burrow. We've invited many people and will be having a great time. Scorpius and Artemis will also be coming.

"Lily, Al, go grab the cake and get to take the Floo network," our mom tells us.

We do as told. We then light the fire and step into it and shout "Burrow".

We travelled quickly straight to our Grandparents' house. Grandpa Arthur greeted us at the fireplace.

"Hello, Lily and Albus. I see you brought your father's cake." He takes the cake and puts it in the refrigerator. Grandma Molly comes out and squeezes us practically to death.

"Oh my goodness you're getting so big!" She wails. Uncle Ron, Auntie Hermione, and Hugo were already tidying up the living room.

After a few hours went by, the guests started arriving. Professor Hamilton and Professor Longbottom came first, followed by Uncle Percy (Since it wasn't school, I didn't have to call him professor). Hagrid came too. Even in his age, he looked pretty good for a giant. Luna Lovegood came as well with her sons Lorcan and Lysander. Lorcan was a 3rd year and Lysander was a 5th year like me.

I had to go back to the house and wait for dad to get there. Then we would Apparate us to the party. When I got back to the house, I couldn't believe my eyes. Rose was sitting in my chair. I instantly drew my wand.

"Easy Al, you can't d magic anyway," she says. I still don't trust her. "All I want to do is try to recruit you. My forces are getting stronger and I'm learning more and more things that are making me powerful. Don't you want the same power as I do?"

"Not when you go and kill people, like you're own cousin!"

"He didn't see it as clearly as you do. I know you can help me. Just give me a chance. Or you will lose."

"Bring. It. On!"

"You'll see, Albus." Just then a dark figure appeared behind her, grabbed her arm, and Apparated.

She actually has followers. How is she doing this? Her parents don't even know she killed their nephew. I can't just come out and tell them. They wouldn't believe me. I have to catch her and stop her.

CRACK! Dad startled me as he Apparated in the living room. He put his briefcase on the sofa and greeted me.

"Ready to go?" He asks. I take his arm, and the we are flying through air. I feel like my face is being ripped off. Apparation has never been my favorite method of transportation. I just haven't done it enough to become comfortable. We arrive right outside the Burrow. I escort dad in.

"SURPRISE!"

My father gasps in excitement as he sees all his friends. After the initial shock, everybody starts to mingle and talk. More guests arrive as well. Uncle George and his kids, Fred and Roxanne (twins, both 6th years). The kids all go out to the yard and talk.

"Hey, Albus," Lysander said.

"Oh, hi Lysander."

"Is it true?"

"Is what true?"

"Rose is the one who murdered James. She's trying to become evil."

"How'd did you find out about that?"

"I sort of had a hunch. I just want you to know I fully support you. She needs to be taken down."

"Thanks, Lysander." Now I'm getting followers.

More talking went on and some music started playing. Artemis and I started to dance together.

"Al, I was talking to my dad and he said your dad formed a sort of 'club' to teach defensive spells. I was thinking maybe after our lessons, we could get people to come and learn defensive spells. You know just like our parents did."

My response was a kiss. I kissed her like I have never kissed her before. She swooned in my arms. I knew she was enjoying this.

"That's the greatest idea I've ever heard," I said when we finally separated.

"Albus, look!"

It seemed as if the hedge was moving. I knew better than that. I told everbody to go inside. I ran to my parents.

"Dad, there are people outside!"

All the adults ran outside. Immediately, curses started flying. They were Death Eaters. I knew exactly how they got here. Rose had told them there was a party here with powerful witches and wizards. She wanted them eliminated.

Outside, Mom and Dad were dueling two hooded figures. They were excellent duelists. The had taken down there opponents quite easily. Uncle Ron and Auntie Hermione were dueling as well. The fighting seemed to go on forever.

Auntie Hermione Stunned her foe. Uncle Ron did as well. Uncle Percy was being double teamed. No one saw that but me. I shouted out to my dad.

"Uncle Percy needs help! NOW!"

But it was too late. A flash of green light, and Uncle Percy's body collapsed on the ground. Just like that, dead.

The Death Eaters were all leaving. Their job was done.

"Morsmordre!"

A Death Eater had hid in the shrub just to cast this spell. Then he Disapparated.

The Dark Mark burned high in the night sky, frightening all of the witches and wizards here.

A/N: Hey Guys! I'm back! So here comes the next installment of the Albus Potter story. I hope you guys like it. Please review! It helps for better writing! And if you are wondering where I got these names of all the kids, I got it from J.K. Rowling's website. My friend clare showed me it.

~Psycho