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Chapter 2

Harry Potter awoke suddenly. He had just had another nightmare about the night Cedric Diggory died. Harry rubbed his eyes and got out of bed. He then remembered that it was his birthday. Harry looked out the window and saw a small crowd of owls flying towards the window. He quickly opened it up.

Hedwig, Harry's own owl, flew into the room first. She had a letter and parcel from Hermione Granger who was one of Harry's best friends. Pigwidgeon had two letters and two parcels from Harry's other best friend, Ron Weasley, and his girlfriend, Ginny Weasley. There were four other owls that Harry didn't recognise. Harry opened Hermione's letter and read.

Dear Harry,

Happy Birthday! I got you a great book on defensive magic. I hope you like it. I'm at the Burrow. I got here last night. Ron said his dad is coming to get you around 12. I can't wait to see you here!

Love, Hermione

Harry smiled and opened the parcel from Hermione. The book she gave him was called 'Defensive spells for N.E.W.T Preparation'. he rolled his eyes and opened Ron's letter.

Happy Birthday mate. I told Hermione not to get you that book. N.E.W.T's are a whole year away! She seems to think you'll enjoy it. Anyways, dad's coming to get you at 12 O'clock. He's apparating outside the house this time so don't worry. See you soon,

Ron.

Ron also got him a book called 'Greatest Quidditch tips & tricks'.

Hi Harry!
Happy birthday! As Ron and Hermione have probably already told you, dad's going to get you at 12. Can't wait to see you. Hope you like my present!

Ginny xx

Harry smiled happily and opened Ginny's gift. She got him a new broom servicing kit which Harry was really grateful for. His own had lost most of the things and he had ran out of polish.

The next owl was from Hogwart's. Harry read the usual letter and book list and put it back in the envelope. He then pulled a badge out of the envelope and stared at it in shock at it. There was a large C on the badge. Harry took out the note that was beside it.

Dear Mr Potter,

You have been made Gryffindor Quidditch captain this year.

Sincerely, Professor McGonegall

Harry grinned happily. He set the badge down on his bed and pulled one of the other strange owls towards him. He took the letter and read it. It was from Remus Lupin.

Happy birthday Harry! Sirius and I got you a new broom for your birthday, but you'll have to wait until you're at the Burrow before you get it. I think you'll really love it.

Sirius' letter was roughly the same.

Happy birthday pup! Me and Remus decided to get you a brand new broom for your birthday. We'll give it to you when you arrive at the Burrow later!

The last owl had a letter from Hagrid.

Hapy Birthday Harry! I desided to make your present my self this year. Hope you like it!

Harry ignored Hagrid's poor spelling and opened the parcel. It was a box full of weird, deformed chocolate frogs. The frogs were jumping and falling flat on their faces. Harry laughed at this.

Harry put all his presents into his trunk and started packing all of his things into it. When he was done, he got changed and went downstairs. "Aunt Petunia?" Harry's aunt looked up from the frying pan.

"What? What is it?" Harry didn't even acknowledge that his aunt didn't even wish him a Happy Birthday.

"My friend Ron's dad, I think you might remember him," by the look on Aunt Petunia's face she definitely remember Arthur Weasley. The last time he had been in the Dursley house, he had broken their electrical fireplace and practically blown up their living room not to mention that his son's, Fred and George, fed Dudley Dursley a magical sweet that made his tongue stretch down to the floor.

"He's not coming here is he?" said Aunt Petunia, almost in tears.

"No. Well, yes. He's coming to pick me up at twelve, but he'll come and knock at the door this time!" Aunt Petunia breathed a huge sigh of relief.

"Very well then," Harry then took his seat at the kitchen table. Dudley Dursley was sitting watching the small tv in the corner. Harry's cousin now weighed more than a baby whale.

"Mum! Where's my bacon?" Dudley shouted to Aunt Petunia. Aunt Petunia hurried over with a frying pan full of bacon, eggs and sausages. She piled it all onto Dudley's plate and then gave him a plate of toast and a glass of fizzy juice. Harry got up and made himself a small cheese sandwich, before going upstairs.

Harry grabbed his trunk and hauled it downstairs at 11:55. He sat on the stairs waiting for Mr Weasley. At exactly 12, there came a knock on the door. Harry stood up and opened the door.

"Hello Harry. Happy Birthday!" said a smiling Mr Weasley.

"Hi Mr Weasley!" said Harry, happily.

"Read to go?"

"Yeah, but my trunk-" Mr Weasley waved his wand and Harry's trunk and Hedwig's cage disappeared.

"They're waiting for you at the burrow. I take it your owl is flying there?" Harry nodded. "Does your aunt and uncle know you're leaving now?"

"Yes," Harry closed the door, grabbed Mr Weasley's arm and they disapparated.

Disapparation was not a pleasant experience. Harry's stomach did backflips, somersaults, hand stands and whirled around. He was ready to throw up when they arrived at the Burrow, but managed to hold it down.

Mr Weasley entered the house and Harry followed. He was happy to be at the Burrow. Harry entered the house to find only Mrs Weasley there. When she saw him she gave him a tight hug. "Oh, Harry! How good to see you! Happy Birthday. Oh dear, I must say you're looking a little peaky. Lunch is in half an hour," Mrs Weasley gave Harry another hug before shouting upstairs to tell everyone that Harry was there.

Ginny was the first person downstairs. She hugged him tightly. "Harry, you're here! Happy Birthday It's great to see you!" Harry didn't even have time to reply before he was nearly knocked over by Hermione.

"Happy Birthday, Harry! It's so good to see you!" Harry just smiled and looked over at Ron.

"Give him space to breathe you two. Happy birthday mate! You're staying in Fred and George's room. Come on," Harry followed Ron upstairs with Hermione and Ginny behind him. They entered a bedroom on the third floor. "We've been cleaning it out since yesterday. Had to send Fred and George about a million boxes off unfinished products. Some of them were bloody dangerous too! 'Mione got a black eye," Harry looked over at Hermione and raised his eyebrows.

"How the bloody hell did that happen?"

"Oh just some punching telescope. It's fine now though. The twins sent over some ointment," Hermione just shrugged her shoulders and sat down.

"How've you been, Harry? How did the Dursley's treat you?" asked Ginny.

"Oh the same as usual. Pretty much ignored me. Are Sirius and Remus coming over today? They said they got me a new broom," asked Harry curiously.

"Yeah. Later on. Mum's throwing you a small part with a lot of food. She wants to fatten you up," joked Ginny. Harry laughed. He was glad to be back at the Burrow.

A.N: Chapter two is now up! I might have chapter three up tonight. I don't get much time to write anymore so it might be tonight or it could be next week before Chapter three is up. Thanks for reviewing the first chapter. I forgot to say in the last chapter that Sirius did not die! Bellatrix did not manage to kill him at the ministry of magic! Well anyway please, please review! I really hope you like this chapter.