Note from LbN: Ok, sorry about the wait, I've had finals. This chapter is dedicated to Lonely-Lioness (cuz you're sweet!) and Haru-Chan 1980 (sorry about the near heart attack last chapter :) ). Thanks for the reviews everyone!

AWF

The last two weeks have been amazing since Nym's been here. Well, mostly amazing. Mum's hacked off at me because I keep sneaking into Nym's room at night. She's put a locking charm on my door, so I'm standing outside of it talking to Nym before bed.

"So," she asks, "what are the plans tomorrow for your birthday?"

"I don't think there are any," I tell her.

She doesn't miss my disappointed tone of voice.

"Why?" she asks suspiciously.

"It doesn't matter," I mumble quickly.

See, I don't want to tell her that I did have a party planned. That Fred and George were going to do a fireworks display; and that Luna was going to come over for cake. I don't want to tell her that Mum said I couldn't have it. I don't want to start a fight between them; Mum and Nym have been getting on pretty well, believe it or not. Unfortunately, she doesn't look at all like she believes me.

"I think it does," she says quietly, running her fingers through my hair, "You'll be sixteen tomorrow! You should be celebrating!" she smiles.

"I can't have a party. Mum said," I say, not looking away fast enough to not see Nym's hair go momentarily light orange. She's able to control whatever anger she was feeling, however, because when I look back, it's white again.

"Well, you know," she says slowly, "It's dangerous to travel right now. She probably just doesn't want to do anything big 'cause it's hard on families and stuff."

"She's mad at me Tonks," I smile sadly.

She doesn't miss my use of her last name. I only use it when I'm upset and/or want her to hold me. On cue, she kisses me and wraps her arms around my waist. She holds me tightly for a minute or so, and then pulls away slightly.

"Well," she says, "even if there's not a party, we'll do something fun, okay?"

"Alright," I smile, "Does this 'something' involve chocolate syrup?"

I've been asking her that for the past two weeks, ever since she asked me what I wanted for my birthday.

"No, you letch," she laughs.

Giggling, I throw my arms around her and kiss her goodnight.

"See you in the morning, my little redhead," she smiles.

"You have GOT TO come up with another nickname for me!"

She just laughs, hair turning pink, and continues her assent to her room.

AWF

"Wake up, Ginger," I hear.

Opening my eyes, I see Nym, her hair now bright neon purple, sitting on my bed.

"Please tell me that's not the new nickname?" I ask sleepily.

"Yep!" she tells me brightly.

"Why does it always have to do with my hair?" I grin.

"Would you rather I named you for your preferences in bed?"

"I think my parents might cotton on if you start calling me 69…"

"Yeah, but I could call you Squirms."

"No, Nymphadora."

"Squirms it is, for that unnecessary use of my first name."

"Nym!"

Just then, we hear a knock at the door. My mom is standing there.

"Girls, there's breakfast downstairs when you're ready," she says, "And Fred and George are here, Ginny; they want to say happy birthday."

After she leaves, I bolt out of bed and start to walk to my closet, but Nym holds me back.

"Uh-uh," she smiles, "Your first present is over there."

She points her wand at my desk and a wrapped box appears. I walk over and unwrap it. It's a corset; a really, really, gorgeous corset and some jeans.

"They didn't have the exact one you said you liked," she says a little shyly, "You know, when we saw the ad in the paper. But this one's close, and it'll look great on you…"

I turn around to give her a hug.

"I love it," I tell her, "It's great, thanks!"

She's smiling when I pull away.

"Go on, get dressed," she says, heading towards the door, "I'll meet you downstairs."

I have a quick wash and then throw on my new clothes. The jeans are dark, the corset pale gold. It has a design stitched on it in silver. I don't have this thought often, but right now, I think I look good. I very rarely get new clothes, it comes with the territory. These are not only new, but beautiful.

I take the stairs two at a time and find my Auror laughing about something with George. I know it's George, because Fred has his hair a bit longer now so we're able to tell them apart.

"Good morning!" I say.

They all turn to look at me. Fred and George's mouths drop to the floor, Mum has a look on her face like she doesn't approve, but she smiles too, so I guess she isn't going to fight me on this one. Dad just smiles, and Nym, I'm sure, is undressing me with her eyes. Dad recovers first,

"Good morning Ginny! Don't you look lovely," he says, giving me a hug.

"Thanks Dad, it was a present from Tonks," I never use her pet name in front of my parents, it's just weird.

I pull out of the hug in time to see Fred throw a smirk at Nym; I'm with him, this present was equally for Nym's benefit…

"What would you like for breakfast Ginny?" Mum smiles.

"Just some toast and eggs please."

"Here's your present from us," Fred says.

I pick up a present wrapped in red paper. It's a huge box…what did they get me?

"What's in it—YOU GOT ME A NEW BROOM?!?!?"

It's a brand new Magnus 200; one from the new Nimbus line.

"You think we didn't hear about you helping Gryffindor win the cup two years in a row?" George asks.

"Yeah, let's face it, if you can do that on one of our old Comets, imagine what this year'll be like with a new Magnus."

I jump out of my chair and hug each of them. I can't wait to go flying with it.

"Your father's and my present are the other one," Mum says, handing me my plate of toast and eggs.

Pulling it toward me, I wonder seriously what they got me. Mum's been in too bad a mood to shop, and Dad's been working. What I unwrap stuns me…It's a bracelet. One I've wanted since I was eleven.

"We thought you were old enough to have it now," Dad says.

"Thank you!" I squeak. I hug Mum and Dad both, and Fred and George leave for the shop.

I know Tonks had something to do with this. Well, not with Fred and George, but with Mum and Dad…

Flashback

Ginny walked quietly down the stairs. She was just going to grab a drink and go back to bed, but who was that talking in the kitchen?

"Ginny thinks you're mad at her."

It was Tonks's voice.

"I'm not mad at her," she heard her mother say, "I just…I'm frustrated that she doesn't listen to me anymore…"

Pause

"Is this about me?"

"No, Tonks, no," Molly said, "I think the two of you are great together, I'm just…this is new. And I wish she knew that."

End Flashback

That was actually a few days ago, before I told Nym that Mum was upset. She's very perceptive, my Auror. I thank them all again and run back upstairs to change into some Quidditch-appropriate clothes. Nym comes in a few minutes after I've finished.

"I'll Keep, if you want to practice," she says.

"You fly?"

"Ummm…yeah," she says quizzically, "I played Chaser for Ravenclaw when I was at Hogwarts. I thought I told you."

"I didn't know that!" I grin, "That's so cool! Was that your first choice? Or did they stick you in somewhere else?"

"I'm a pretty decent Beater, but two other guys beat me in tryouts. Every year, it sucked."

We grab our brooms and head out back. At first I'm worried, I know how clumsy Nym is, and I just can't picture her on a broom. Then she takes off, and I have to watch for a moment. She's amazing.

After a moment, I take off too, and instead of actually playing anything, we just show off a bit for each other. In no time, we're both exhausted from racing and doing tricks. Landing and putting our brooms away, we walk into the kitchen. We make our way upstairs and enter my room.

"Alright Squirms," Nym grins as I glare at her, "Time for your other present."

"Which is?" I ask.

She waves her wand and a bottle appears.

Hershey's Chocolate Syrup.

This is quite possibly the best birthday ever…

LbN: Molly's coming around, wouldn't you think? Time to go back to Hogwarts next chapter!