A/N: I'm going to make this clear. I don't own the Harry Potter series or it's characters. That right goes to JK Rowling

Harry's Birthday Surprise

Weeks passed since the incident at the Zoo. Harry told Neville and Ron about his ability. As shocking as it was, Neville and Ron accepted Harry's gift.

Now it was July 31st and James was sound asleep on his comfortable bed.

Then the door swung open and Harry jumped onto the bed. "Dad wake up!" Harry yelled.

James groaned.

"Come on dad!" Harry shook his father's shoulder. "It's my birthday."

That woke James up as he realize why harry was excited. Today wasn't just Harry's birthday, it was the day he gets his letter.

Still, James muttered, "Didn't you just have a birthday yesterday?"

"That was Neville's birthday, dad. Today is mine!" Harry complained. "Come on! I want to open my presents."

"Fine!" James got up as Harry raced downstairs.

Downstairs was piles of presents that would make Dudley jealous. Last night James stayed up until past midnight to get these presents while Harry was asleep, as he does every year.

Harry started opening presents and James cooked their breakfast. Harry received a new chess set from Remus, a 'Quidditch Through the Ages' from Sirius, a box of homemade sweets from the Weasleys, a potted plant from Neville's grandmother, a new wand holster for when he gets his wand from the Tonks family and a bunch of stuff from his friends he made during his visits at Hogwarts.

When Harry was done, he noticed two presents were missing, one from Hagrid the game keeper of Hogwarts that he suspect will come later, and one from his dad.

As James came in with two plates full of eggs bacon and sausages and placed them on the table, Harry asked. "Dad, where's the present from you?"

James frowned. "What do you mean?"

"I mean, I opened all my presents but the one from you is missing," Harry argued.

"Are you sure? Huh." James reached into his cloak and then bring out a pack, "Oh, here it is. I guess I forgot to add it to the pile."

Harry took the parcel and ripped it open. Inside was a silvery cloak that Harry immedaiately recognize.

"Dad-is this-your Cloak of invisibility?" Harry asked.

"Yep," James replied. "My father handed it to me on my eleventh birthday, as did his father before him, as did his father before him. It's been our family for hundreds of years. And now I passed it down to you."

Harry hugged his dad. "Thanks dad!"

"No problem, buddy," James replied. "But keep in mind, if I catch you using the cloak to do anything I wouldn't do, I will ground you from using it and take it back until your punishment is over."

"Yes sir." Harry replied.

They ate breakfast together, up until they heard what sounded like a bird pecking at the window.

When Harry and James looked to see a beautiful snow owl with emerald eyes that neither of them recognized at the window with two letters.

James opened the window and the snow owl flew in and landed next to Harry's plate.

Harry noticed one of the two letters was the hogwarts letter he was waiting for, but the second one was from Hagrid. Curious to see what was going on, Harry opened the first letter:

Dear Harry,
Happy birthday. Sorry about the late present, but it should send you your first Hogwarts Letter since I figure you been waiting anxiously for it. Since first years are allowed either an owl, a cat, or a toad, I bought this owl from the owl shop the other day, and pulled some strings with Dumbledore to have it send your letter.
I hope you enjoy your present.
Hagrid

The owl nipped at Harry's ears.

"What does it say?" James asked.

"The owl is a gift from Hagrid," Harry replied, "He pulled some strings with Dumbledore to have it send my Hogwarts letter."

"Sounds like something Hagrid will do," James said.

Harry quickly opened the Hogwarts letter:

HOGWARTS SCHOOL
of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Orer of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

Dear Mr. Potter,
We are pleased inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclose a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on September 1.
Your sincerely
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Head Mistress

Sure enough Harry found the list of school supplies.

"Can we go shopping? Can we? Please?" Harry asked.

"Yes, but after we're done eating," James said. "I'll floo Augusta and Molly to see if they can come with us with Neville and Ron."

Harry nodded and quickly started eating.