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Once Harry had eaten his breakfast of eggs and bacon on toast, he asked permission to leave the table so he could shower and dress and go out to the paddock and fly his new broom.
"Sweetheart, your guest will be arriving soon," Lily called to her sons retreating back.
"Okay mum. Dad you coming out too?" yelled Harry.
James looked at his wife who gave her consent by a mere nod and smile. He rose kissed the top of her and disappeared out of the kitchen to find his eldest son.
"Okay you two, lets get you sorted," said Lily smiling at Felicity and Bobbie.
"Mum, do you think Harry will let me have a go on his broom later?" asked Felicity hopefully.
"Feliss, you are too young to fly a broom," said Lily rather more sharply than she intended.
"But mum..." whined Felicity.
"I'm sorry but no, now come on I need to get you two cleaned up and dressed before everyone starts to arrive."
Felicity huffed and stormed off. Little Bobbie slipped his small hand into his mother's larger one, causing Lily to grin down at her youngest son.
"I luff you mama," said Bobbie quietly.
"I love you too boo."
Lily bent down and scooped up her baby and gave him a hug and kiss.
A while later and the younger two children were dressed and ready. Felicity had pretty emerald green party robes on and her long red hair had been dressed in two long tails, with matching emerald coloured ribbons. Bobbie had baby blue robes on.
The first guest to arrive was the Longbottom's, with their son Neville.
"Alice; Frank," Lily said drawing them both into a hug. "Hello Neville, did you have a nice birthday?"
"Lovely thank you Aunty Lily, thank you for my card and present," said Neville shyly.
"There's a pet, why don't you go outside to the paddock where you'll find James and Harry," said Lily smiling at Neville.
Neville looked to his parents for permission. Once it was received, Neville headed out the back door on to the large terrace. Neville jogged down the steps and headed to the tree lined paddock. This is were he found Harry and James swooping around on their brooms.
"Harry; Uncle James," yelled Neville happily.
"Hey Nev, grab a broom from the shed and join us," yelled Harry back.
Neville ran to the shed and grabbed one of his Uncle's old Comet two-sixty broomsticks and took off with a swish (The tail had a slight list to it now).
"How was your birthday?" asked James coming up beside his Godson.
"It was lovely thanks," smiled Neville.
"Did you get your Hogwarts letter yet Nev?" asked Harry as he floated on Neville's other side.
"Yeah, I got it this morning," said Neville with a smile.
"Me too," said Harry also grinning.
"What house you hoping to be sorted into?" asked Harry excitedly.
"Gryffindor of course," said Neville enthusiastically.
"Same," said Harry just as enthusiastically.
Just then another voice yelled from below them. The voice belonged to Ron Weasley.
"Harry; Neville; James," he called.
"Ronniekins," yelled Harry cheekily.
This caused Neville to snicker.
"Shut up Harry," yelled Ron back.
"Grab a broom and the Quaffle would you," Harry yelled back.
"Fine," Ron muttered loudly.
"Harry, can you please stop calling Ron that, you know how much he hates it," admonished James.
"Sorry dad, I was just teasing," said Harry penitently.
"Scamp," said James good naturedly and ruffled his son's already messy black hair.
"Dad!" whined Harry.
Ron joined the trio already in the air and they played a game of pass for a little while until Sirius turned up and called a halt to the proceedings.
"Uncle Sirius," yell Harry jubilantly.
"Harry," said Sirius and knelt down one knee to hug his Godson. "Happy birthday."
"Hey Padfoot, I would avoid Lily she's after your blood for that book you gave Harry," said James laughing.
"Hey Prongs, Is she now? Maybe I should go face our tiger Lily and get this over with," said Sirius winking at Harry.
The boys grinned and epically failed to hide their mirth. They all knew how sharp Lily's temper and tongue could be. Not that it bothered Sirius too much, it was like water off a ducks back.
They all headed back inside the large manor house. After being outside in the bright sunlight, the inside of the manor seemed dim and cold.
"Sirius Orion Black, a word," came the shrill voice of Lily.
James gave Sirius a look that said 'I told you so!'.
"Tiger Lily, how positively lovely to see you," said Sirius exuding the Black charm.
"Don't give me that smarminess you git."
Lily grabbed Sirius' arm and dragged him into the pantry and shut the door with a kick.
"What can I do for you Lily-pad?" asked Sirius with a grin.
Lily glowered at Sirius. Most people would have wilted at that stare, but Sirius' grin became wider.
"Now then Lily-pad, why didn't you tell me you was after my uncorrupt body?" turning his grin on full now.
"Don't be so disgusting Pads, why did you give my son that pranking book? I swear I get any letters from Hogwarts saying he's pulled one prank you will find a sack of bricks falling on your head," said Lily crossly.
"Now, now Lils you know you don't mean it," said Sirius sweetly.
"Ugh! You really are a git," said Lily a small smile pulling at the corners of her mouth.
Truth was Lily could never stay mad at Sirius. He just had this way about him that always made you laugh and smile, when you should have been hoping mad at him. Instead Lily took to swatting Sirius over the back of the head lightly with her hand.
"I mean it Pads, I get one letter from Hogwarts and you'll be getting a Howler from me," said Lily smiling.
Sirius pulled Lily into a hug, and Lily hugged him back. Just then the pantry door flew open.
"Lils; Pads, not interrupting anything am I? asked James a small smile on his face.
"Not at all Prongs," said Sirius releasing Lily.
Lily laughed, and walked out of the pantry not before slapping her husbands ass playfully.
"Cheeky flower. Your sister and Dudley have arrived Lils," said James with a small grimace.
Lily stopped dead. She'd sent her sister and nephew an invite, but hadn't expected them to turn up. They were both still in deep mourning for Vernon, who had died two months prior of a heart attack. Lily located Petunia and Dudley looking very out of place in the entrance hall.
"Tuney, how are you?" asked Lily softly and compassionately.
But Petunia didn't say anything, she just threw herself on Lily and started to sob. As shocked as Lily was she hugged her older sister back.
"Sshh, hey come on Tuney, it's okay, it's okay," Lily soothed.
"I'm... I'm sorry for everything Lily," hiccupped Petunia.
"There's nothing to apologize for Tuney," said Lily and released her sister so she could look her in the face and eye to eye.
Lily pulled her sister's face towards her and kissed her forehead.
"There's a bathroom just over there Tuney," said Lily softly.
Petunia slowly walked towards the indicated door. Lily made to talk to Dudley.
"Hello Dudley, I'm your Aunt Lily," said Lily gently.
"I know who you are," said Dudley rudely.
Lily was a little taken aback by the young boys attitude.
"Okay, would you like to meet your cousins?" asked Lily with a forced smile.
"I suppose," said Dudley sourly.
The attitude of Dudley nearly made Lily give the boy a thick ear, but it was Harry's day and she wasn't going to have that spoilt. Lily led Dudley through the house to the big bright airy kitchen. This was where she found Harry, Ron, Neville, Paula (Neville's little sister), Ginny, Fauna (Sirius and Marlene's daughter), one year old Maisie (Reg and Mary's daughter), Felicity and Bobbie.
"Harry; Felicity; Bobbie, this is your cousin Dudley, make him welcome okay?" commanded Lily.
"Yes mum," chimed all three children.
Lily left Dudley in charge of Harry; whilst she made her way back to the bathroom to check on Petunia.
"So Dudley would you like anything to drink?" asked Harry.
"Yeah, what you got?" asked Dudley rudely.
"Watch your attitude!" said ten year Ginny from behind Dudley.
"Yeah, what you going to do squirt?" mocked Dudley and gave Ginny a small shove.
It was hard enough that it sent Ginny pitching to the floor. Harry; Ron and Neville saw red and all three boys punched Dudley at once causing Dudley to grunt in pain. Four pairs of hands took hold of ears and caused them to separate.
"What do you think you four are doing?" asked James crossly.
"This fat moron was being rude and pushed Ginny over," said Harry crossly and looked up at his dad.
Arthur; Frank and Sirius had grabbed the other boys.
"Who is this young man?" asked Sirius coldly.
"Our cousin Dudley apparently," answered Harry again.
"Right we're going to let you all go, no more brawling," said Frank crossly.
They released the boys and they all rubbed their ears gingerly.
"A word Dudley... Please," commanded James at once.
"No, you're not my father," said Dudley defiantly.
"Thank Merlin," said Sirius none too quietly.
"Now Dudley," said James and grabbed the boy by the arm and dragged him away.
Ginny had got herself to her feet and brushed her bottle green coloured dress off. The boys turned to her and checked on her. She assured they all that she was fine, and not to fuss. That was one thing that Harry liked about Ginny, it took an awful lot to make her cry. He admired her for it, but didn't say so.
The rest of the party went on genial fashion. When James returned with Dudley, the boy was looking thoroughly ashamed of himself and apologized to Harry; Ron; Neville and Ginny. The only other altercation that took place was later on in the evening when Marlene and Sirius got into a heated argument (They were in the process of a very messy divorce). Too much alcohol and the fact that Marlene had bought her new date Damascus Cook along with her. It was too much for Sirius. But James and Lily saw to it quickly and quietly, but made Harry quip to the other kids, 'Remind me never to marry yeah?'. All in all it had been a good day and a good party. Now Harry couldn't wait for his trip to Diagon Alley to get his school supplies. Harry was smiling as he fell asleep that night.