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Lily looked out the window and saw Sirius and James apparate away. She hurried downstairs and saw the note James left. She quickly scooped up Harry and flooed to Hogwarts. She tumbled out coughing with soot all over her. Harry had a big grin on his face. Lily shook her head at how much Harry enjoyed the floo. She said a quick hello to Albus and Harry gave a wave to Fawkes, they left quickly hoping that they wouldn't be seen by James and Sirius because that would definitely be a sticky situation to get out of. She carried Harry most of the way to Minerva's office later putting him down closer for a little walk, he was definitely improving. Lily knocked three times on Minerva's office door before pausing then knock twice then once. The knock they had decided on when it was time for them to get ready for the party. Lily had hers and Harry's robes shrunken in her pocket ready for the party she hoped they didn't get too creased but a simple spell could fix that.

Minerva opened the door and gave Lily a hug being careful not to squash young Harry who was now in his mother's arms again. Once they were both inside out of earshot of anyone that shouldn't be listening the both started talking excitedly about the afternoon.

"Oh Lily I can't wait I hope James enjoys it!" Minerva said acting like an excited school girl.

"Yes me too Minerva." "This afternoon shall be very enjoyable!" Said Lily.

Harry quietly sat their playing with his shoes on his mother's knee. Pretty much everything was ready to go for later today. Minerva had checked on the house elves about an hour before Lily and Harry came and everything was coming along smoothly. It was about 11 o'clock now Dumbledore had told them both that they would be finished about 11.30 then he would take them to lunch down in the Great Hall. This would be the perfect time for them to head up to his office and get prepared for the party that would later occur. Time went fast enough and Harry was now ready for the party before anyone else. This made it easier on Lily as it was one less thing she now had to do as Harry could at times be a handful to get dressed for some reason and Lily was not taking any chances today.

Lily was surprised to say the least when she walked into where Dumbledore's office as, in fact she was shock. The place looked amazing not just because it was Dumbledore's office which Lily had personally always found interesting but also where the party was going to be held. The house elves must have done it even though she had told them not to worry about setting the party up, however, inside she was glad they went against her and did anyway. There was no way she could make it look this could with just her and Minerva doing it.

"Wow" Lily breathed. Minerva just stood there for once mouth wide open speechless, nodding her head in agreement with Lily. The both quickly hurried down the stairs to where the party that would later commence was set up. It was simply amazing. There were a few balloons in the corners and food and drinks table and also streamers around the room. It looked very elegant but still had a fun side to it. Lily noticed that there was also a muggle duke box in the corner.

It was now 11:30 and the women and young Harry had decided to have some lunch in Dumbledore's rooms. People were due to start arriving at around 12 o'clock, 12:15 at the latest. It would be fine for everyone to get ready for James to come in with Sirius and Dumbledore because Lily and Minerva knew that they would take their time eating and walking back up to where the party was to be held.

Lily and Minerva both got changed, Lily wearing blue dress robes and Minerva wearing a darker blue set of robes with sparkles on it when it moved in the light. Most people would be arriving by carriage very soon. Lily was starting to get nervous and she didn't know how Minerva felt, hopefully nothing like she did.

People were starting to roll into Dumbledore's quarters. They were happily greeting Lily, Minerva and cooing Harry. They had decided to put everyone's gifts in another room. It was about 12:20 when the last guest came in, everyone quickly moved into position just in time for James, Sirius and Dumbledore. Harry had stubbornly decided that he wanted to hide by himself. Lily had given up in fighting against him and told him seriously to stay hidden until everyone else had jumped out or at least at the same time. Lily just hoped that this important information didn't go in one ear and out the other.

Just as everyone was settled into their positions James, Sirius and Dumbledore had walked in. As soon as Harry saw his father he quickly jumped up and yelled "SURPRISE DADA!" James visibly jumped in shock. Lily walked out of her position with Minerva both laughing at Harry even though he had ruined the surprise; how he had done it was very cute. Everyone else had come out of their hiding places smiling. James at first was shocked but quickly snapped out of it because Harry was now pulling on his pants to be picked up. James complied of course. He looked at Lily and smiled even though he hated surprises it was still a good thought. Here he was in the morning thinking that everyone except Sirius had forgotten about his Birthday.

The party was a great hit! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and as usual the food was fabulous and everything was cooked to perfection by the house elves. Quite a few of the witches and wizards had fun trying to figure out how to use the duke box. Songs were changed very quickly until a slow song came on and James asked for it to be kept on and not changed. He quickly asked Lily to dance and most people watched at how in love the couple were. Minerva was watching Harry and decided to pick him and dance with him in her arms slowly everyone was starting to fill the floor dancing. The party finished in the wee hours of the morning with Harry sound asleep since 11 the previous night in Dumbledore's bedroom, with a toy charmed to alert Lily or James when he was awake. People slowly started to leave and Dumbledore offered Remus who looked extremely tired, Sirius, James and Lily each a room to stay in for the night instead of them each travelling home.