Three men stood outside the door of the now four year old werewolf that slept on the other side. "Ready Padfoot?" Remus whispered. The dog nodded. Throwing the door open they let the dog run in and jump on the empty bed. Wait empty. "Haha. You three no quiet."
"Little brat." Sirius morphed to human and snatched her up making her squeal in delight. "Happy birthday pup. Do you know how old you are?" Sirius asked. "Four. I four." She giggled. "That's right Cub. But do you know what you get to do on your birthday?" Remus asked. Aniu shook her head. "We have cake and a party. Don't forget the presents. And yes your getting them." Severus said. "But first breakfast. Lets go." Sirius flipped the girl over his shoulder that giggled merrily.
After breakfast Aniu was sent off to get ready while Sirius and Severus set up downstairs. "I ready!" she jumped the two steps. "Alright wait you can't come in here close your eyes." Sirius covered them with his hands. "Severus go get the blindfold. Ah, no peaking." Severus tied it around her eyes.
"There. Now we're ready to go. Remus come on!" Severus called up the stairs. "If I didn't know better I'd think you two were happier about this then she was." the tawny haired man smiled. "Let's go. We'll use the floo power. Remus you first." Remus stepped into the fireplace. "Diagon Alley." his body quickly engulfed in green flames. "Aniu take this powder and say 'Diagon Alley' go in you go." Severus nudged her in. "Diagon Alley." Severus went next then Sirius.
"What are we doing Papa Sev?" Aniu was carried by Remus. "You'll see. You'll like it very much." he smiled at her even thought she could not see it. She heard a small bell ring and was set on her feet. "Happy birthday!" The trio said undoing the blindfold. Rubbing her eyes she looked around. Confused she looked back to her three caretakers. "This is part of your birthday gift. Your very own pet."
"Go on look around find someone." the shop keep nudged her to a set of shelves. Aniu looked at cats, and birds, rats that changed color. What she found was perfect. But she couldn't reach it herself. "I found it. I found it. I found the one I want." she called. "Let's see here." The shopkeeper came over to the row of shelves. "Ah. I think he'll suit you perfectly." The shopkeeper reached into the cage and pulled out the ball that was to be her new pet.
"Thank you sir." She said smiling. "What did you get?"
"Hedgehog. Named him Dean. Say 'hi' Dean." She held him up. After getting what they needed they left Aniu had her new furry (quilly) friend in her pocket. He seemed very much to like it there.
Apparating back Aniu smiled when she saw Harry standing out front waiting. "Hey to you too." She hugged her. "Missed you a lot." She smiled. "Well then let me hug you again. Where were you?" he asked putting her down. "Getting birthday gift. Got a pet. See?" She reached into her pocket and pulled out the ball of quills. "A hedgehog?" Aniu nodded. "Named him Dean."
"Well put Dean back in your pocket. There are a few people who want to see you right now." Harry said taking her hand. He looked at the three men behind them. Getting a nod he opened the door.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" Everyone shouted. Aniu wasn't expecting it to bee so big. "Thank you!" She called in her loudest voice. "Come on time for birthday fun." Fred came and picked her up. "Wait." She wriggled out of his hold she ran back over to Remus Severus and Sirius. Giving each a kiss, hug and another thank you.
There had been games, gifts, and cake. Aniu had enjoyed herself and was very happy about the books everyone had given her for her birthday. "Did you have fun?" Severus asked her while getting her settled for bed. After all the activity she was indeed tired. "Yup. Dean had fun too." she held the little hedgehog. "Time for bed both of you." Severus placed Dean in his cage and tucked his daughter in.
"Good night Aniu." he said placing a kiss on her head. "Good night Papa Sev. Thanks again." She quickly fell asleep. The more she was with them the more the man learned to smile. "She asleep?" Sirius asked.
Severus nodded. "Today was a good day." Remus said. The other's agreed. "We should have more good days like it."
"And we will. I will not be the father mine was. Good night."
