a/n: Tuesday night my husband played babysitter while I went and got in line at 10:30 pm with my pre-paid ticket to go see OOTP at midnight. There was already a line for the four huge sold out theaters. I got a great seat and watched the best movie I have ever seen, what a thrill!!!! I really think it was the best one yet. Harry's character was riveting and Daniel has certainly developed into quite a cutie. Boy if I was only 17 again ;). Also, watch Ginny's reaction every time Harry's with Cho. She definitely does not look happy. If looks could kill, Cho would be on the floor!

OK, so I changed the title of this chapter. I had full intentions of making it solely about the wedding. Then an idea came to me and my muse started in on the tangent. The next two chapters were originally one but it got soo long that I split it into two. I love writing the romantic stuff. Though I like comedy as well, I just can't help being a sappy romantic.

Love

The wedding was only 24 hours away and the Burrow's grounds were being magically transformed into a beautiful garden complete with a marriage arch and tents for dining and dancing. Fleur's family had been very busy setting up the elaborate decorations for about a week and everyone was incredibly impressed with the beauty of it all. The Weasley's would be hosting the rehearsal dinner that evening and Molly was in a nit about getting everything absolutely perfect.

Everyone was up early getting ready for the wedding rehearsal and dinner. Harry was the only one allowed to sleep in because it was his birthday.

Ginny had gone into Harry's room to get him up for breakfast. She sat on the side of his bed gently brushing his hair out of his eyes. It was now jet black with bright red highlights, it hadn't completely changed back yet, but it was 90 there. "Good morning sunshine" she whispered into his ear.

Harry stirred and smiled as he woke, slowly he opened his eyes.

"Happy Birthday love" she said, then gave him a light good morning kiss. Harry reached up and pulled Ginny into bed with him. He was still under the covers so it wasn't completely indecent, though she certainly might guess what he had just been dreaming about.

"This is already the best birthday I have ever had" he said as he pulled her closer to him. She snuggled into his embrace and gave him another quick kiss. "How does it feel to be a legal wizard?"

Harry reached for his glasses and his wand. "Inpenetra Mufiato" he called to the door, guaranteeing them some privacy.

"Absolutely brilliant" he said as he returned the kiss with a bit more enthusiasm. "I have wanted to be able to put a spell on that door for a very long time."

They lay there snuggled together on the bed, Harry still under the covers and Ginny on top. At that moment he could not remember being happier. Then it hit him. He was now seventeen, a man in the eyes of the wizarding world.

Harry sighed "unfortunately, being seventeen will not be all fun and games. There are a lot of things I now have to do that aren't going to be much fun."

"What?" she asked, afraid that he was talking about his impending battle with Voldemort.

"Don't worry it's nothing that bad." Harry sat up quickly bringing Ginny with him. "I have to go to Diagon Alley to take care of a bunch of legal issues."

Ginny breathed a sigh of relief.

"First," he said as he counted on his fingers, "I have to meet with my family's lawyers because I am now officially responsible for both the Potter and the Black estates. Second, I have to meet with the investors to see what they have been doing with everything. I've never had to deal with finances and I want to learn everything I can. I mean I don't' really care that much about money, but I don't want people robbing me blind either."

Harry thought back to one of his more lengthy conversations with Sirius. He was adamant that as soon as Harry became of age he should go and take care of everything. He said that James Potter may have been a big prankster and a bit of a hotshot but he took the well being of his family very seriously. It would be a shame to see all of his hard work fall into ruin.

"And third, on my never ending list, is a visit to Gringotts."

"Oh, I hate that place" shuttered Ginny, "those little goblins give me the creeps."

Harry grimaced. With what he had planned Ginny was going to have to get used to dealing with things like Gringotts.

"What?" she asked noticing his frown.

"Nothing, it's nothing, just a lot on my mind. Why don't you let me get up and get ready, I'll meet you down stairs for breakfast in a few minutes."

"Wait" said Ginny. She reached over to the night side table and grabbed a wrapped box, "Happy Birthday."

Harry took the box and smiled. "Thank you Gin" he said then tore into the wrapping, birthday presents were still somewhat of a novelty.

Ginny watched, nervous as to what Harry was going to think of her homemade gift.

Harry smiled when he saw what it was, she had made him something. It was a red and gold knitted scarf. "It's beautiful. I didn't know you were such a talented knitter."

"Hermione taught me. I was going to make it green to match your eyes but I changed my mind and made it the Gryffindor colors. That way you can wear it at school if you like?"

"I certainly will." He leaned in and gave her another kiss and a hug. Then he wrapped the scarf around his neck to show it off. "I think I'll wear it to breakfast as well."

Ginny laughed "you are such a fool Harry Potter."

"Only when it comes to you my love" he said as he posed again. "Now shoo! I have to get ready. I don't think your mum would be too happy if we stayed in bed all day."

"That sounds like a plan to me" she said as she snuggled back down onto the pillows.

"And how did you know what my birthday wish was?" asked Harry with a sly smile as he suggestively waggled his eyebrows at her. He rolled them so that he was now on top and started to nuzzle her ear and neck.

Ginny's eyes popped open in surprise. She was now acutely aware of what Harry wished for his birthday. The evidence was pressing against her thigh.

He then started tickling her until she squirmed off the bed. "Now don't tempt me Miss Weasley, with that charm on the door I can't guarantee how much control I can muster. And I really do have to get ready" he said as he playfully swatted her bum and scooted her out of the room.

Harry leaned against the door. This is turning out to be the best birthday ever!!! He thought to himself as he went and got his kit together to head to the shower.

O O O

A few minutes later Harry made his way down to breakfast. He was wearing his new birthday scarf and feeling like absolutely nothing could go wrong today, like he had just swallowed a whole bottle of Felix Felicitis potion.

He was greeted with many Happy Birthdays and good wishes. His favorite surprise was that Mrs. Weasley had prepared a huge breakfast for him with all of his favorite foods. He truly felt like a member of this crazy family.

"Now you tuck right in Harry. I am afraid that after breakfast the day is going to be quite hectic with wedding details. I thought it might be nice to have your official birthday celebration in a few days. Many of the decorations will still be up. We could have a nice little party for you."

"Why thank you Mrs. Weasley" he said with a huge grin "I don't think I can recall a more perfect birthday." He looked over at Ginny and winked at her. He thought that even if Draco Malfoy invited himself in for tea he wouldn't mind. The day was just that perfect.

Just then the post arrived and landed in front of Harry. It took two barn owls to carry the large envelope.

Harry looked at the package. "It is from my family's lawyers. It's probably the official notification for the estates. Sirius had told me to expect it." Harry looked sad for a moment. "I just never thought it would include his as well."

"Do you want to open it upstairs?" asked a concerned Mr. Weasley.

"No, thank you though. I probably need to send the owl right back with a confirmation. I have to go meet with them soon to discuss everything."

"Do you want me to go with you?" asked Mr. Weasley. "I don't want to intrude but, you might welcome a kind face."

"I don't want to put you out or anything" said Harry "but that would be great."

"Don't worry about it Harry," said Mr. Weasley "you're a member of this family, even if the red hair didn't stay."

Everyone laughed. Yup thought Harry, this was definitely his best birthday ever.

O O O

An hour before the rehearsal and dinner party everyone was sent upstairs to get ready. The Weasley men, including Harry, were back downstairs in about 20 minutes. They were all seated in the living room under strict orders from Molly to stay clean and out of trouble or she would perform a leg binding jinx on each of them until dinner was served. This went double for the twins who were already looking guilty.

Of course they all complained about being treated like children, but they also knew that Molly had a good reason for her warnings. All she had to do was mention Percy's Graduation Party and all would be understood. Who knew that a firecracker in the pudding would make that much of a mess? They hadn't planned on it detonating for at least another hour. Molly's conniption was extreme. The twins were lucky to see the outside of their rooms for a month.

Finally about 10 minutes before it was time to go outside for the rehearsal Ginny and Hermione descended the staircase. Harry and Ron just stared with mouths gaping, amazed at the two angelic creatures approaching them.

Throughout the evening Harry could not take his eyes off Ginny. She looked amazing. Her dress was very well fitted and cut just low enough to get his imagination running wild. He knew if she had to bend over for anything he would be done for. He prayed the entire meal that she didn't drop anything. He knew for sure that he would spontaneously combust. After her surprise visit to his room this morning and that dress, his hormone meter was off the charts.

At the end of the evening while everyone was cleaning up Harry pulled Ginny aside.

"We're pretty much done here. Want to go for a short walk by the pond?" he asked. His heart was racing in his chest. The next few minutes were going to be incredibly stressful.

"Sure, the boys can handle the rest" Why does Harry look so nervous? She thought as she took his hand. Please don't tell me he's getting cold feet again!

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