Birthday Kidnapping

Hello everybody! The first chapter of my new story 'Together We Fight' is here at last! I know you guys have been waiting a long time for this and I'm sorry for keeping you all waiting. I'm now in my second year of college and me and my friends have recently created a Harry Potter society! I'm the Head of Hufflepuff- Cedric would be proud! But anyway, please enjoy the first chapter! Sadly, I own nothing. All rights go to J.K. Rowling.

Note: The Dementor Attack in Little Whinging has been omitted from this story.

'Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me…' I sing softly to myself as I stare out the window.

'Happy Birthday dear Harry, Happy Birthday to me.' I smile happily to myself.

My fifteenth birthday today. And for the first time in probably my whole life, I have been looking forward to my birthday.

For the last fourteen years I have had to endure my birthday on probably the worst place in the world, Number 4 Privet Drive. I have lived here with my Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia and cousin Dudley, my only relatives. Some relatives they are. In their eyes, I have always been a 'freak', an abomination to their normal family life. I always hate the summer stuck here with them.

But this year is different. I don't have to face my birthday with them this year. My eyes look down to the letter I received last week.

Dear Harry,

I'm not going to ask how you are because I have a feeling that you are bored and frustrated with being stuck with the Muggles. Well I'm writing to let you know that you won't be stuck there for much longer.

Nobody wants you to be forced to celebrate your birthday by yourself this year, so we have decided to 'kidnap' you from the Muggles, no matter what Dumbledore tries to say! Sounds crazy, I know, but even Hermione agreed with the idea (Eventually)!

So be ready with your things packed at four o'clock, 31 July and we shall come and collect- I mean kidnap- you, regardless of what the Muggles say. Everyone's really looking forward to seeing you again.

See you soon!

Cedric

It's one o'clock now, so I have some time to get my things sorted. But just as I'm piling my books into my trunk, I'm interrupted by a shout from downstairs.

'BOY!'

Oh no, what does Uncle Vernon want now? Sighing, I make my way down the stairs.

'Yes Uncle Vernon?' I say. Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia are in the kitchen, dressed in their finest clothes. I brace myself for another lecture.

'Myself and Petunia are leaving now. We are going to a very important convention at Grunnings and we don't expect to be back until late this evening. I expect to find this house exactly the way as we left it. Is that understood?' he growls, wagging a finger at me. If he was doing this ten years ago, maybe even five years ago, I would have been terrified. But now, I couldn't be bothered; I know that he can't break me.

'Understood, loud and clear.' I say tiredly. The two of us stare at each other before he breaks contact. He turns to Aunt Petunia. 'Let's go dear.' he says, leading her out of the house. The minute the door slams, I hurry upstairs to finish packing.

Half past three now. Time could not pass more slowly. Come on guys, I'm bored. Please come now! I flick through Flying With the Cannons for the umpteenth time, trying to pass the time. Giving up, I get up and have a look out the window.

Nothing much is happening outside. Little kids are running around the playground, making the most of the good weather. A little further away, I can see Dudley and his friends slouching by a wall, nothing better to do. Turning away, I make my way downstairs.

Sighing, I collapse onto the couch, eyes glazed over. I glance up at the clock. Only twenty to four?! Oh come on! How much longer must I wait? I just want to get out of here. I want to see my friends again. With a yawn, I stretch out on the couch, but -

'YAH!'

I spring upwards again, clutching my chest in shock. A very familiar figure laughs evilly.

'Cedric, must you scare me like that?! You nearly gave me a heart attack!' I gasp. Cedric just grins at me. 'Don't be like that Harry, I know that you're really happy to see us.' he says. I can't argue with that. Just then, Viktor and Fleur appear out of nowhere, clutching my trunk and owl-cage.

'Hello Harry. Are you ready to leave- I mean be kidnapped?' asks Viktor. I grin at them. 'Absolutely.' I answer. Fleur smiles at me fondly, but then something catches her attention outside. 'Harry, who iz zat coming up to the house?' she asks. I look out the window.

Oh no, it's Dudley and his friends! 'It's my cousin and I have a pretty good feeling what he wants!' I say. 'There's no way we can the Floo Network sorted in time!' says Cedric. 'I have an idea. You two, hide behind ze couch.' orders Fleur. Viktor and Cedric glance at each other but obey. 'Fleur, what are you doing?' I hiss. 'Intimidating.' she smiles, sitting herself at the table, beckoning me to join her. Confused, I sit down beside her. I can hear Dudley and his friends come inside.

'Must be in here.' Dudley comes into the kitchen. 'There you are Potter. We've been looking everywhere…for…you…' he stops when he sees Fleur. She tosses her hair behind her shoulders, raising an eyebrow at Dudley. His friends come in and gape at Fleur.

'Who-who are you?' gasps Dudley. 'Wouldn't you like to know?' says Fleur dismissively. 'How dare to interrupt our privacy? I came all ze way to see my dear Harry and you come and interrupt us? Silly little fools, all of you!'

I have never seen Dudley so intimidated in all my life! His friends just stare open-mouthed. Fleur glares at them. 'Would all of you kindly leave at once, and let Harry and me enjoy our time together in peace?! I would advise you not to come back until night!' she says. 'Y-yes ma'am!' answers Dudley. 'Come on, let's go!' They all scuttle out the door, looking quite scared. Once the door slams, we burst out laughing.

'That was brilliant Fleur!' I say. She smiles at me. 'When you have Veela blood, you use it to your advantage.' Cedric and Viktor emerge from behind the couch laughing. 'Brilliant. Just brilliant.' smiles Cedric.

'Now, I think we're ready to go.' Viktor casts a spell on the fire, pulls out a bag and sprinkle some powder. Immediately familiar bright green flames flare up. 'You go ahead Harry. We will meet you there with your things.' he says. I nod and step into the flames.

'Where am I going?' I ask. 'Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place.' Cedric tells me. 'We'll see you there.' I nod and grin at them.

'Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place!' I say clearly.

Almost instantly, I feel myself be swept away by the flames.

'HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY!'

When I emerge from the flames at last, I'm greeted by two very familiar voices. I grin and hug my best friends, Ron and Hermione tightly. 'Thanks guys.' I say happily. Ron's little sister, Ginny comes up to me smiling. 'Happy Birthday Harry.' she says shyly. I smile at her.

'Hey Harry!'

Suddenly, two more red-headed figures appear out of nowhere either side of me. Ron's older twin brothers, Fred and George grin at me.

'A very happy birthday to you-' says Fred.

'And let there be many more after-' says George.

'With lots of laughter and merriment-'

'And a few surprises in between-'

'And plenty of friends to help you eat the food!' they finish. Cedric, Fleur and Viktor appear beside them, grinning. Just then, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley come out of the hallway. Smiling, Mrs. Weasley gives me a warm hug.

'Happy Birthday Harry. It's so great to see you.' she tells me. 'Thanks Mrs. Weasley.' I smile at her.

But then, we're all interrupted by another voice.

'Harry Potter.'

I look up and see someone that I have wanted to see for a very long time smiling at me.

'Sirius!'

Thrilled, I throw myself at my godfather, Sirius Black, hugging him tightly. 'Happy Birthday Prongslet.' he says softly, gripping me tight.

'One-two-three!' Fred and George set off another set of fireworks, lighting up the room with bright beautiful colours. Everyone applauds and cheers as the lights dance around us. I grin happily as one light tickles my nose. Hermione turns to me.

'I'm sorry that we haven't been able to tell you much about what's happening Harry.' she whispers to me. 'Dumbledore made us swear.' I thought I would have been angry about this but now I just can't. It's not my friends' fault that they haven't been able to tell me anything. Besides, they have gone out of their way to give me a fantastic birthday party. I can't feel anything but understanding.

'Don't worry about it Hermione, it's fine. We can talk more about it tomorrow.' I say to her. She smiles at me squeezing my hand.

Just then, Mrs. Weasley emerges from the kitchen, carrying a magnificent birthday cake. It's red with yellow icing and there's a lion iced on the front. 'This is amazing Mrs. Weasley.' I say. She smiles fondly at me. 'Get the knife Harry and start cutting.' she says.

Carefully, I slice through the cake and suddenly, there's a burst of light. Everyone cheers as tiny miniature Quidditch players, wearing bright red robes fly out of the cake. This is just amazing. That's all I can say. Just amazing.

'Are you happy now that we 'kidnapped' you Harry?' asks Cedric. I nod happily. Sirius squeezes my shoulder.

I'm so glad I was 'kidnapped.' Because I've just had the best birthday ever.

To Be Continued! I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter of Together We Fight! The next chapter will not be anywhere near as happy, so just to let you know! Until the next time- review and let me know what you think!