Chapter 1, The Zoo
It was July, Harry's birthday. Last year he had received a broomstick servicing kit from Hermione, a Sneakascope from Ron, a book from Hagrid and a pair of old dirty socks from Dudley. But this year was different in several ways, he was turning 14 and he now lived with someone who would at least acknowledge his birthday. Minerva (as she had repeatedly told him to call her) had invited a surprise guest to help celebrate.
The next day Harry awoke before Minerva as he usually did and prepared breakfast again for a very surprised Minerva.
"I told you that you needn't make Breakfast anymore!" Minerva declared.
"I'm sorry McGonagall! But old habits certainly do die hard!" Harry answered.
Once they were sitting down at the breakfast table McGonagall announced that she was going to take Harry to the Wizards zoo, which contained such creatures as Unicorns, Boggarts, Dragons, Griffins and Giant Squids. Harry was personally most excited to see the Golden Snigdet, which was a golden bird that he had learned from Minerva was originally used as the snitch in Quidditch.
Once they got to the zoo, which was well hidden, McGonagall quickly led Harry to the back of the zoo where the less excitable creatures were. Here unbeknownst to Harry, were all the Weasley's and Hermione.
After everyone had said hello, Hermione and Ginny insisted that Harry open his presents before they did anything else.
