Coming Of Age

The evening passed without any more events, Ron stayed in his room all evening either he was too ashamed to come down or he was to embarrassed!

The next day was Harry's birthday

Harry woke to find Ron, Hermione and Ginny waiting for him to wake, they were each holding a present, he took Ginny's first and ripped the wrapping paper of to reveal a book all about Quidditch to his growing collection, he then unwrapped Hermione's present which a very complex book called DADA for the very advanced, and finally he took Ron's present whom seem to be in a better mood than the evening before, he had bought Harry a big Quidditch poster and a box bertie botts every flavour beans. They all went down stairs leaving Harry to get dressed. When he arrived downstairs he found another pile of presents waiting for him. He couldn't believe it he had now come of age!

Ginny was taking Harry out to lunch in the local town. After their lunch they went for a walk around the park and then began to head back to 'the Burrow'.

Meanwhile back at the burrow party preparations were under way. A marquee had been erected in the back garden and a big table was groaning beneath, it was piled high with Mrs. Weasly's cooking. Once everything was prepared everyone sat down and waited for the arrival of Harry and Ginny, they had finished at just the right moment, as no longer had they sat down then Ginny and Harry appeared around the corner, at this moment the whole table erupted with…

"Happy Birthday To You

Happy Birthday To You

Happy Birthday Dear Harry

Happy Birthday To You!"

It was unusual sight for Harry as walked round the corner with Ginny, a long table placed underneath a Marquee/Gazebo surrounded by a an eccentric looking group of wizards, the whole Weasly family was there (minus Percy of course), Fleur (who was soon to become a member of the Weasly family!) Tonks and Lupin (who were now holding hands (aww!)) Mad Eye Moody, Luna, Dean, Neville (and his Gran), Seamus and even Oliver Wood had turned up unexpectedly, there was also big bright banners hanging around the gazebo which had been bewitched (by the Weasly twins) to flash the words "Happy Birthday Harry!" Harry couldn't believe it all this just for his birthday this is why he loved the Weasly family so much they were so caring and treated him like he was their own son/brother (except for Ginny of course lol).

As Harry got into bed that night (it was actually the morning) after a wonderful party, after Harry had got settled down at the table presents had begun to be given to him at every direction, Harry felt very overwhelmed. After the food everyone began to get up and go inside where some music was put on and people just sat and talked. Harry doubted weather he had ever had such a good birthday in all his 17 birthdays! He turned over to see if Ron had fallen asleep, but what Harry saw wasn't Ron but an empty bed …