Arthur Weasley Birthday & a Tootsie Pop
Disclaimer: I owe nothing but my iPod and my inspiration…
"Zum geburgstag,
Viel glück, (x2)
Zum geburgstag,
Liebe papa (Mr. Weasley!)
Viel glück!"
At the burrow, for whatever reasons the Weasley's, Hermione, and Harry were all singing Arthur "Happy Birthday!" in German. In German… why? Ohh well, its cool my kids, Harry and Hermione learned German, Arthur reasoned. Soon the carrot cake was cut and all presents were opened.
"Thanks, kids!" Arthur smiled, everyone was happy and problems, which was just good for his kids.
"Um… Mr. Weasley," Harry piped, looking nervous. Why doesn't he relax, Mr. Wesley wanted to groan, but Harry kept talking, "You didn't open my gift yet!" Harry smiled accusingly.
"Ohh… I'm so sorry. Where is it?" Mr. Weasley muttered. Of course he doesn't like me. I didn't even notice that he didn't get me a present. He scolded himself.
"Right… Here!" Harry laughed with a spectacular grin on his face. He handed the gift to Arthur, which had been behind his back! The present was a pound bag of some muggle candy called 'tootsie pops'
"Mr. Weasley," Harry was eager to say his birthday speech… and to eat some of his favorite muggle candy." These lollies are very special," Arthur looked up looked slightly confused, yet totally mesmerized. "One of the greatest muggle urban legends is. 'How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?' therefore, with about a hundred or so pops we might be able to solve this great mystery ourselves!" Harry shouted spontaneously. Arthur squealed
"This is the best birthday ever!" ~*~
Just Before Midnight….
By three cavities (two Ron's, one Arthur), one duel (Ginny v Ron for last pop, Ron won… it was food!), and about 20 parchments with just unfinished tally's. They had estimated that about 473 licks would get you to the center of a tootsie pop.
"Thank youuuu, (oww!) Harry" Arthur muttered as he and Molly crawled into bed just before midnight.