A/N: I haven't read the 5th HP book yet and I'm pretty sure someone dies in it. Also from what I've heard, I think it's Sirius but I can't be too sure yet now can I? Guess not. This is also my first attempt at a fic so please Read & Review. Thanks. No flames PLEASE!

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Harry Potter or his friends and family. If I did would I really be writing this as a fic instead of a book. I don't think so. I might add some of my own characters later when they go to Hogwarts but I'm not too sure yet.

Chapter 1: Summer Surprise!

Harry Potter, 16-year-old boy or The-Boy-Who-Lived, sat in his small bedroom at his desk. He was trying to write a letter to his best friend Ronald Weasley. He had known him ever since his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry wanted to visit his friend but he couldn't because Professor Dumbledore hadn't said he could leave for 'The Burrow' yet. Harry finally thought of what to write in his letter.

Ron,

Hey, Ron how has your summer been so far, mine's been okay, if you don't include the usual chores, making meals, and being ignored constantly, it's been pretty uneventful. Well, I'm still waiting for the letter from Dumbledore saying I can go to your house, probably because Voldemort is out there still alive. I really hope I can come over to your house, it seems like it's been an eternity away from you.

How are you and Ginny doing without any brothers at home considering Fred and George are in business with Weasley's Wizard Wheezes in Diagon Alley, Percy on his honeymoon with Penelope, Bill in his flat with Sasha and Kiki, Charlie in Romania with Leah and Laurie, and your parents, as always, are at your house. By the way how is Hermione? I hope your doing okay. Well, owl me soon. I have to go now Vernon is calling my to mow the lawn. Bye.

Your best bud, Harry

PS: It really stinks that you missed my birthday. Oh well. See you soon.

"Hedwig take this to Ron okay?" He told his pet owl. "Hoo-hoot" she replied and was on her way to the burrow.

"Well, I guess I should get some sleep now." He said to anyone who was perhaps listening.

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"Hey Ron get down here there's a letter for you from Harry." Ginny Weasley shouted to her older brother Ron.

"Ok, give it here." He said and she passed him the letter. 'I wonder how Harry's summer has been so far.' Ron thought, 'Why does he have to live with those dreaded muggles?' he thought.

Ron read the letter. 'Since when does he care about Ginny?' He wondered. He blushed when he read what Harry had said about Hermione. Ron had become very 'attracted' to Hermione lately. 'I'll send Harry his present from me, Ginny, mom, and dad with the next parcel of mail.' "Ginny send your present and our parents to Harry with Pig and Errol, ok?" he shouted. "Alright, I will." Ginny shouted back.

Harry,

Buddy old pal, good to hear from you. Happy belated birthday, Harry my present will be coming with Hedwig, Ginny's with Pig, and Mum and Dad's is with Errol. I hope you like them. Hermione is fine by the way. I still think she is bloody gorgeous. Well I have to go bye mate.

Ron

Ron tied the present and parcel to Hedwig's leg and off the owl flew, Ron watched her until she became even less than a mere speck of sand in the distance.

Harry,

Happy birthday, sorry I'm late just needed to get it to you some time. Haha. Well I hope you like it I made it my self, please don't ask where I got the resources to make it for you. Well, Bye. Talk to you soon.

Love, Gin

Ginny too tied the parcel and present to Pig's leg and off he flew.

Harry,

Hello dear, hope you have a good summer so far and that you like your present. Bye.

Arthur and Molly

She tied the parcel and present to Errol and off he flew.

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Harry woke up at 7 am to a tapping on the window. He fumbled for his glasses on his nightstand. When he got them on he saw a white, a grey, and another grey owl outside the window.

"Hedwig, Pig, Errol, How are you all, you come bearing gifts?" Harry asked mischievously. "Hoo." They all cooed at the same time. Harry grabbed Ron's parcel and present first.

Harry read the letter and chuckled at what Ron said about Hermione. He opened the present from Ron that was wrapped in Orange Chudley Canons wrapping paper. It was a new Jade green marble Wizard's Chessboard. Green like his eyes. Harry's eyes shot wide open in surprise at the wonderful present.

Ron,

Thanks for the Chessboard I love it. Bye.

Harry

Harry took Mr. & Mrs. Weasley's present next. There was a homemade pie from Mrs. Weasley and a Broom cleaning kit from Mr. Weasley. He really liked the pie and kit.

Mr. & Mrs. Weasley,

Thank You for the pie and Broom Cleaning Kit they are wonderful. Talk to you soon.

Harry

Harry grabbed Ginny's parcel and present next because you always save the best for last. He read the letter, when he got to the end his eyes widened and he started to blush. 'She loves me, Gin loves me.' Harry thought his stomach doing flip-flops. 'Cut that out she's your best mate's bloody sister.' Harry's mind argued. He went for the red and gold wrapped gift and tore off the wrapping paper, he opened the box and he found a scrapbook. It had pictures of Harry's parents; Lily and James, together at Hogwarts and it also had pictures of Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Ginny. He was stunned; it must have taken her forever to get these pictures.

Harry, for some odd reason decided to pack really early seeing as he had nothing to do. Just as he finish packing the front door down stairs burst open and then came a shrill, deafening cackle, then "Avada Kedavra!" the voice, most likely Voldemort's voice, yelled. Harry heard three thuds, then heavy footsteps running up the steps. Voldemort burst open Harry's door, and yelled "Crucio!" Harry fell and writhed in agony. Voldemort left cackling and screaming, "I'll be back Potter; I'll be back!" After Harry regained his composure he grabbed his Firebolt and luggage, opened his window, and flew to the burrow.

Harry was flying on his broom when it started to drizzle, then it got harder, and then it came down in sheets. Stinging Harry's face and back as he flew. He was wearing his Invisibility Cloak but it was still so painful. Harry finally landed under a tree in front of the burrow. (More like fell off his broom into a big puddle of mud.) Harry got up and walked to the Weasley's front porch. He knocked, Ginny opened the front door and said, "Harry, is that you?" Before she could get an answer a badly bruised, soaking wet, and very muddy Harry collapsed in the doorway.

A/N: Did you like it? Review please! I'm pretty good at cliffies aren't I? Well I can't update until I get at least ten reviews. (All being from different not just ten reviews from the same bloody person. No Thank You!) Thank you for reading my story. Come back soon.

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