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Please read Author's Note right after the Summary before the story.
Summary: James and Lily have had many encounters over the years, some pleasant and some…not so pleasant but the most memorable ones happened during their birthdays. Join them as they go through one birthday after another throughout their years at Hogwarts.
A/N: Hello! waves> Anyone remember me? Well, I broke away from my busy, busy schedule, sat myself down and just wrote it. I am not sure if it is actually any good so if you could tell me what I could improve, I could change it and repost it. Does anyone know anybody that could beta my stories?
I had a really creative idea for this story. I was thinking that since this story is based around the idea of birthdays, I would always update this story on the birthday of one of my reviewers. So review and leave your birthday on the review. You never know, the next chapter might just be dedicated to you!
So, to start off the chapter on a good note, I updated the story on my birthday (17th)! I'm finally 15 years old!
Review and the next chapter might just be for you.
Special mention must go to Placid Destruction for allowing me to use her idea! Thanks so much!
And another note, this story will be switching off between James and Lily's POV during the time of their birthday. For example, first year will be James POV, James' birthday. Second year will be Lily POV and Lily's birthday and so on.
I probably have been talking way too much so without further ado, I present Birthday Surprises. Enjoy!
James
Lily
Birthday Surprises
"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you…"
Ever heard that song?
James, I'm sure that they have. They must have gone to at least 100 birthday parties in their lifetime.
Oh, come on Lily, don't interrupt. That was such a good introduction and you ruined it. Besides, who's telling the story, you or me?
…
Lily?
...Oh, okay. You are.
Good, now say 'James Potter is the sexiest wizard ever to step into this world'.
James, sweetie?
Yes, Lily dearest.
Who wears the pants in this relationship?
…
James?
…you do.
Good, now continue the story or this else.
Right then, on with the story.
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I never saw the big deal with birthdays. Sure, you get these little bags that probably have some of Zonko's newest candies but what is the big deal?
James, a birthday is when you celebrate your life. It is a once—
—At least that is what I used to believe. Until Hogwarts, that is.
Oh, honestly. James Potter, you are such a rude person.
Hey, I could stop if you want me to.
No, just keep going.
At Hogwarts, I met some people who changed my entire view on birthdays.
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- Sirius Black, someone who puts a whole new meaning to the word party and doesn't hesitate to give you one of the aforementioned parties.
Oh, of course. Remember last week's party at his apartment? I think you still have the hangover from that.
- Remus Lupin, someone you can almost always guarantee will give you the best gift for your birthday that can range from Jane Eyre to Sex 101.
How he knew that you and Sirius were reading that book in the catalogue I will never know. Remus knows you much too well for your and my own good.
- Peter Pettigrew, the person you know will always remember your birthday and be one of the first people to wish you for it.
Well, actually that last part isn't true anymore since we live together.
Lily dearest, that's because you sleep right next to me in the bed and you're the first person I see when I wake up after an intense romance session from the night before where we—
James! Continue with the story or else!
- Tracy Foster, one of the world's sweetest people who will give you some of the world's sweetest chocolate and then will eat it with you afterwards.
You know James, I must talk to Tracy. She keeps spoiling you like this and look at how fat you're getting to be!
Lily, I am not getting fat!
Oh, of course not. I just like seeing your reaction, it is bloody hilarious!
- Carina Thomas, someone who will always make you crack a smile and give you one of the latest Quidditch supplies as her dad owns the Quidditch Store.
James, she owns it now.
Oh, yeah. I forgot.
How could you forget, what with the four of you constantly going in there and getting free stuff?
- And Lily Evans, the person who will always manage to melt your heart with that smile of hers and make you feel like 'Damn, now this is what I lived another year for'.
…
Lily! Why are you crying? You know how I am around crying people, are you doing this to torture me?
No, James! It's just that…that was really sweet of you to write that down in this book. You know that people years from now will be able to see that.
Of course. That's why I said it.
…
…
Okay, kids. Lily and I are a bit busy right now so I don't think we will be able to continue this right now. Instead, why don't flip through this book and take a look at all the memorable birthdays we shared during our years at Hogwarts.
Maybe by the time you are done…
…your view of birthdays will change as well.
Like mine did.
Until next time (or at least the next time you read this seeing as to how it is a book),
James Potter
Lily Evans
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