Ginny glanced at the calendar at the wall, August 11th, Ginny's seventeenth birthday, today she would be of age. There was a knock at the door and Ginny automatically knew who it was. "Come in!"
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" yelled Harry, Ron, George, and Hermione as they rushed into her room.
"Mum is going crazy, her youngest child is of age, and she is freaking out," Ron said as he walked through the door hand in hand with Hermione.
"Yeah, you should hear her, this party is going to be nuts," George said as he looked out the window. "Not to mention Percy is bringing his new girlfriend Audrey." George was never fully of the fact that Percy left them for years, but the brothers were growing closer slowly.
Ginny laughed. "Yes, I suppose today should be an interesting day," Ginny said as she smiled at Harry.
Ginny was downstairs, while her mom made a fuss with Ginny's dress complaining it was too grown up. "Mum, must I remind you I am seventeen today!" Ginny said annoyed. Her mother was about to say a retort back but an owl arrived at the window, Ginny ran forward, it was two letters with the Hogwarts crest embroidered on it. "Hogwarts letters!" Ginny yelled.
Hermione followed by laughing Harry and Ron came into the kitchen. "Oh, I was wondering when they would arrive," said Hermione as she ran forward frantically to open her letter.
Ginny opened hers and screamed with excitement. "I was made Quidditch captain!" Ginny said happily.
"I knew it!" Said Harry as he ran over to her and hugged her. "Congratulations!"
"Oh Ginny dear, this is perfect, you can go to Diagon Alley while we all prepare for the party, I am sure Harry with join you!" Ginny's mother said happily as she looked at Harry who nodded.
Ginny turned to Harry, she was suspicious but she nodded. To be honest she was happy to spend the day with Harry. When they arrived at Diagon Alley, it was bustling with people.
"Common," Harry said as he guided her into the broom shop. Ginny loved that store she admired everything, of course her family could never afford much they had in there. "Now, every Quidditch captain needs an efficient broom, you can pick one out, it's your birthday gift," Harry said to her.
Ginny's jaw dropped and she shook her head. "No, Harry, you don't-"
"No, I insist, common Gin, it's your birthday," Harry insisted as he put a finger on her lips.
Ginny ended up getting the newest Firebolt they had to offer and new Quidditch supplies. Harry also got a new broom, because his was gone. "Harry Potter!" said the old wizard who owned the shop.
"Oh er, hello," Harry greeted him. "We are ready to go, aren't we Gin?" Harry said as he pulled out some galleons.
"Such and honor," the wizard said behind the counter. "No need to pay! You saved our world!"
"No, I insist, here," Harry said as he put many galleons on the counter then grabbed Ginny's hand and turned to leave. They got out into the alley way and were suddenly surrounded by flashing cameras. "I am sorry," Harry whispered into Ginny's ear.
Ginny just nodded she understood she just had not expected it, Harry was famous. "Is it true that you will not be returning to Hogwarts? Are you still in hopes of becoming an Auror? Are you and Miss. Weasley in a relationship?" three wizards asked him. Harry just tightened his grip on Ginny's hand as they went into the small book shop.
Ginny and Harry had gotten all they needed when they stopped to get some ice cream. Reporters were still following them, but they tried to ignore them. "You reckon we will be on the front page of the Prophet by tomorrow?" Harry asked her as he licked his ice cream cone.
"I think so," Ginny said as she smiled. It was a great day, except for the fact that they were followed the entire time, but Harry was worth it. "Best birthday ever."
Harry smiled and leaned over to kiss Ginny. "That means a lot Gin." Ginny blushed as she turned around to see a reporter smiling as he just captured their kiss.
When they arrived back at the Burrow, there was a tent set up in the back yard. There were balloons and candles that were floating in mid-air. Harry and Ginny approached hand in hand, everyone was there: Kingsley, Ginny's family even Charlie, Hagrid, Hermione, Angelina, Luna, Neville, Teddy, his grandmother, and even Professor McGonagall. "Happy birthday!" they all yelled as Ginny walked into the small enclosure.
Ginny smiled her family was truly the best. "My little girl is of age now," Ginny's father said sadly.
Ginny walked up to him and hugged him. "Thanks dad, I am always your little girl I suppose," Ginny said wholeheartedly.
The party wore on and butter bear was severed as well as Ginny's favorite meal. Percy and Audrey made a nice couple to be truthful; they were both proper in their ways and ambitious. They were finishing their meal when Bill stood up and raised his glass. "I want to say happy birthday to my little sister. I cannot believe that she is an adult, I remember changing her diapers. But now is as good as time as any, now that I have got you all here. Fleur and I are expecting a baby!" Bill said happily as he turned back to smile at Fleur who was glowing.
People went wild, Ginny's mother stood up and ran to hug her son. "Oh! Arthur a grandchild! How wonderful!" Ginny was happy for her brother, a new life brought her hope that life could move on. Harry just sitting here was proof of that.
"Congratulations!" Ginny said as she stood up to hug her brother. Hagrid was sobbing with joyful tears, McGonagall was beaming, Neville and Luna seemed happy, Ron and Hermione were ecstatic.
"I am going to be an uncle!" Ron roared as he clapped Bill on the back.
"Ves, ve are very appy!" Fleur gushed as she hugged Ginny's mother.
This announcement made the party much more enjoyable; everyone seemed to have a smile on their face. Ginny's mother came out of the kitchen holding a cake; it was Ginny's favorite marble cake. "Make a wish," Harry whispered into her ear.
Ginny took in a large breath and blew, in her mind she knew exactly what she was wishing for. For a good year, for happiness, for Harry, wishing Fred was happy wherever he was. She felt Harry's hand on her back, she smelt the smell of the candles, the cheers of her family, and she smiled. She has not felt this happy in a year. Maybe, just maybe that wish would come true.
Ginny opened presents she had gotten Quidditch equipment, books, a muggle camera from her dad much to her mom's disliking, and George's new line of magical potions from the shop. Ginny was so over the moon when Harry came up from behind her and put necklace in her hand. It was a small globe shape that was cloudy, it looked like a mini prophecy. Ginny looked up to Harry who was grinning.
"What?" Ginny asked curiously.
"It's rare magic, but George told me about it. When you wear it we can exchange feelings of the other. It will change a different color represents a different feeling. So when you feel happy for example," Harry said pulling out his own. "It will turn bright yellow."
Ginny smiled and hugged him. "Oh Harry this is wonderful while I will be away at Hogwarts!"
"That's what I was thinking," Harry said as he kissed her.
The night rolled around and the whole family was in the small family room. Everyone was grouped in couples, while Neville and Luna were in a deep conversation about something Luna seemed to make up off the top of her head. Professor McGonagall left an hour earlier and Hagrid was passed out by the front door. Ginny sat next to Harry, while four month old Teddy bounced on Harry's knee. She had never seen Harry look so happy as Teddy smiled. Harry loved being Teddy's godfather; Teddy's hair was now turning jet black. Ginny laughed, Teddy seemed to brighten everyone's spirits. But Ginny could still see past that, how badly Harry felt because like Harry himself was without parents.
Ginny laid her head on Harry's shoulder. "He is going to have a good life, he has to, for Lupin and Tonks," Harry said quietly as he wrapped him arms around the baby. "Your mommy and daddy loved you Teddy," Harry reassured him. Ginny then noticed that her necklace turned to red, must stand for love. What a perfect birthday, nothing like it had been last year, on the brink of war. Life has a way of making miracles like Teddy sitting in front of her, wide eyed and curious.
