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"Happy birthday, James Potter!" The party had finally started. Streamers were everywhere and a humongous banner that wrote: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAMES!" was hung in front on the gate. Guests came and piled the gifts in one side and greeted James as they came in.
Ron looked at Harry with a wide grin. "You must be proud of your boy," he said. "He got a letter this morning, didn't he?" Harry nodded. "James is finally going to Hogwarts, huh? Time sure flies by so fast. Next year it would be my Rose's turn to go too," he proudly said.
Harry nodded. "Of course! I nearly forgot that my goddaughter is turning eleven next year too." Harry looked around. "I didn't think Ginny would invite this many people to the party though," he said as his eyes gazed from one person to another.
"You know how Ginny loves get-together parties," said Ron. "Besides, it's pretty fun. I saw Neville and his daughter Nirvana, couldn't seem to find Luna anywhere though. He says he's going to be a professor at Hogwarts starting this year. Of course he'd be teaching Herbology," said Ron.
"How's it going so far, Harry?" Harry turned and saw Dean standing behind him. Of course Ginny would invite Dean, being her ex-boyfriend and all. Harry dismissed the thought quickly. "James Potter is finally going to Hogwarts. Must be pretty big news among the professors, wouldn't it? Another Potter going to Hogwarts, especially one named after his grandfather," he said with a smirk.
Harry raised his eyebrows. "I hope he wouldn't be as much as a troublemaker," said Harry. "By the way Dean, how're the twins doing? They're in their second year right now, aren't they? Smart girls you have," he said.
Dean nodded. "It's unbelievable that they're my daughters. Both are in Ravenclaw though, with those smarts they have." Dean gave Harry a thump on the back. "But don't try changing the subject. How can James not be a troublemaker when he has a line full of troublemakers? I mean, there's your father, then you, not to mention Fred and George are Ginny's brothers," he reminded Harry who doesn't need any reminding of that really.
Meanwhile, James was busy smiling at people and thanking them for their gifts. A large man came up to him, very large really. "So yer James, eh? Finally headin' off ter Hogwarts like yer parents. Can' wai' ter see wha' yer made of. Another Potter on his way ter Hogwarts." The large made thrust a package at James. "Ya made be needin' it, ya know, since ya might take after Harry or even Ginny at that." James didn't understand.
"Hagrid, you're here!" Ginny exclaimed. She came up to Hagrid and James. "It's been a long time since I last saw you." Ginny turned her attention to James who looked very confused. "James, this is Hagrid. You'll be seeing a lot of him when you get to Hogwarts," she said.
James blinked twice. Hagrid chuckled. "Ginny, I hope ya didn' forge' ter mention me too much. He looks like he don' know anything abou' Hogwarts." Hagrid winked at James. "I bet cha a lot of professors and students alike are waitin' ter meet ya."
Ginny slightly pulled Hagrid's arm. "Let's save that for next time, Hagrid. Let's go see what's on the table. I made your favorites. I hope you brought along Fang with you. I also made something special for him since it's been quite a long time since we last met." Ginny practically dragged Hagrid away from James and to the buffet table.
"Hey James!" greeted a boy about his age. He held his hand out for James to shake. "M'name's Jack, Jack Wood. You might not know me, but I've heard a great deal about you, the Potters. I bet your dad knew me dad well. Me Dad's Oliver, Oliver Wood," he said.
James shook hands with Jack. "Uh, nice to meet you, Jack, real pleasure." James wondered why Jack was staring at him the whole time. "Is there anything wrong?" asked James. He felt that Jack Wood was pretty weird. "Jack?"
"Oh, sorry, was I staring?" asked Jack. James nodded. Jack scratched his head, smiling a bit. "It's just a habit of mine when I meet someone well-known. Anyway, happy birthday, James Potter. I hope you have fun at Hogwarts when you start this September," he said and walked away.
Well-known? James pondered on what Jack had said. How would he be well-known? He thought of incidents that would make his family well-known, but he couldn't recall any. His chain on thoughts was broken when someone greeted him a happy birthday again.
"Happy birthday, James," said Teddy Lupin as he handed James an oddly wrapped gift. "I'm not too neat at wrapping things though, but I hope you enjoy it. Don't open it just yet. I'm sure you'll make use of it when you get to Hogwarts, sooner or later." He bent down at James's level because Teddy was quite tall. "Don't let your mother see all of those though. She'll murder me," he said jokingly.
As the part progressed, James met a lot of wizards and witches he didn't know. They seem to know a lot about him even though James didn't even know that they existed. He was astonished to find out that even children younger than himself knew about him.
After the party, people Apparated away. Those with children probably used a portkey to go home. Harry plopped himself on the couch with a satisfied smile. Ginny brought out some tea and set it on the coffee table. Lily and Albus amused themselves with guessing what James's presents might be,
"Don't you want to open your presents, James?" asked Ginny, handing him one. James took it, but didn't open it. Ginny looked at him closely. She felt his forehead. "I don't think you have a fever. Didn't you have fun at the party? Did something happen?" she asked worriedly. James had been acting a little strange lately.
James shook his head. "No, I'm all right, Mum," he assured Ginny. "But I would like to open my presents alone in my room this year, may I?" he asked. Harry and Ginny exchanged puzzled glances. James could tell that they were still worried about him. "I'm all right, really. I just want to open them on my own this year," he said to his parents.
"All right," Harry finally said. "If that's what you want." He watched James collect all his gifts. "Let me help you bring them up." Harry jinxed the gifts and placed it in James's room. James looked at his father and smiled weakly. "If you have any problems you know you can talk to us, right?" said Harry. James just nodded. "Happy birthday, son."
James, although he did feel something bothering him, went up to his room and closed the door behind him. He squatted on the floor and looked at the gifts given to him. Now it's time to find out a little truth about them.
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