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Lily could not believe all the cards they were receiving that morning just because it was July 31st didn't mean anything right? Wrong it marked the day they turned a year older. She was greatly surprised as she sat up in the great hall at the so-called Slytherin table, as the owls fluttered in with many Happy Birthday wishes for her and Harry." Maybe it was a good idea to come up here' Lily thought and for once that summer she was happy .People they knew still cared for them washing away any previous thoughts and doubts that crossed her mind. As the last owls flew in and left the last wishes from good friends she noticed a bundle of what appeared to be letters that she did not notice before. Carefully stacking the packages so they would not fall she reached out and grasped the stack of papers and confirmed they were indeed addressed to them from Their friends. Noticing a folded up piece of paper attached Lily carefully pulled out the piece of paper that was stuck between the first letter and the twine that held them together and opened it opened it
I believe these belong to you .Happy Birthday
Re-read the paper again before crumpling it up and shoving it into her pocket before grabbing the small pile of gifts and headed upstairs to see Harry and drop off what was his . Lily approached the Hospital wing opening the large oak door to the hospital wing to see Harry sitting up reading a Birthday Card.
"Happy Birthday" Lily said with a smile as she placed the stack in her arms don on the chair next to Harry's Bed making him glance up
"Happy Birthday to you to" Harry said "What are those?
""Presents and cards "Lily said " From our friends. But before you say anything I found out why we were not receiving our letters the where being intercepted" There was nothing Lily could do as Harry paled
"Then this could've never happened then "Harry asked weakly turning Lily's happy mood upside down
"Yes "Lily replied placing the bundle of letters on the night stand then grabbing the first envelope with Harry's name on it handing it to Harry "Open it"
With shaking hands Harry tore open the envelope and pulled out the card and opened it.
Harry
Hope everything is alright. You have not responded to any of the letters I have sent you and I am quite worried. I plan on seeing you soon
Happy 15th Birthday
Sirius
The world seemed to stop As Harry read it aloud for Lily to hear. He was amazed that someone other than Lily still cared and the proof was in the words on the card and in the pile in the chair next to him.
The next few hours consisted of opening the packages they received from their friends and people they considered family..They where floored by the things the where sent. Harry received a box of chocolates from Honey dukes and tons of quidditch apparel while Lily have received a stack of books and a broom care kit.
Lily shrunk her gifts and placed them in her pockets before grabbing the stack of letters and separated them handing Harry the ones addressed to him, then decided she better to leave. so he could get some rest
"I'll see you later" Lily sighed pushing herself up from the chair. As she turned around to leave something grabbed her arm and when she turned to see what it was she realized it was Harry. Lily stood there in shock at the fact that Harry had reached out and grabbed her arm.
"I want to say thanks" Harry said letting go of Lily's arm and breaking the silence at the same time
"For what" Lily asked "I haven't done anything"
"You've done more that you know" Harry smiled
"If you say so" Lily sighed resisting the urge to run her fingers through Harry' s Hair" get some rest I got to ask Madam Pomfrey a question"
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" I am sure he's fine Sirius" Ronald Weasley stated watching Harry's godfather pacing in front ot the fireplace
"How do you know Ron? Sirius asked " No one has heard from him all summer an it's so unlike him"
"If he wasn't fine Sirius we would know it" Hermione Granger stated but wavered in worry. She was worried sick about her best friends. Harry had not replied to any on their letters all summer which like Sirius said was so unlike Harry.
"You can ask Dumbledore at the next order meeting He should know" Ron replied "Dumbledore knows everything that goes on with Harry"
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"Hey Madam Pomfrey" Lily said leaning in the door frame
"Good evening dear" Madam Pomfrey replied "What Can I d for you"
"I was wondering when Harry can leave" Lily asked "So I can talk things out with Severus "
"About two weeks Madam Pomfrey stated "That allows his body more time to rest and heal a bit more"
"Alright 'Lily sighed "Thanks She was disappointed, not only would Harry have to stay in the hospital wing for a bit longer but it would be until mid- august .On her way out Lily stopped by Harry's bed making sure he was asleep before leaving to an empty private quarters since Severus was playing his role as Voldemort's pet at the moment. Entering the Dark Dungeons was relaxing. But it would not be for long. Lily had to talk to Severus about Harry and the start of the next school year because there was no way that Harry would be able to stay in the same room with four other males
*two hours later*
Lily had talked to Severus and after twenty minutes he finally agreed to let Harry stay for the rest of Summer vacation and upcoming school year
"Thank you "Lily smiled throwing her arms around Severus's neck hugging him as tightly as possible. Before breaking loose then retreated to her room
"I am getting Soft" Severus said falling ungracefully on to the couch. His body ached from the latest punishment from the Dark Lord he had been ruthless to so many of them but Severus was thankful that he had escaped by the skin of his teeth. The Potions Master was also grateful that Lily had stayed up until he returned .He figured she would have been asleep instead of being up and ready to heal some of the deeper and still bleeding wounds. The question caught him off guard but it was expected and after hearing her explain for twenty minutes that it was wrong to let Harry stauy with People he did not trust Severus had no choice but to agree with Lily and let Harry stay.
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Over the next week Lily began making changes to the spare bedroom adjacent to hers. The first thing that was changed was the rooms color scheme from green and silver to light beige to make it feel more homey .Harry's trunk was placed at the foot of the bed while the new clothes Lily bought him hung neatly in the closet. Pictures of the people Harry cared the most about were neatly hung up on the wall opposite from the bed unlike the way Lily had placed hers. Hedwig's cage now sat upon the desk in the corner next to a stack of parchment, quills, and ink wells.. By the time Lily was done the room was unrecognizable and she loved it. Hoping Harry would too.
The following week found Lily, accompanied by Snape, filling out medical and discharge papers for Harry's every growing Hogwarts medical file.
"Who knew you had to fill out so many papers" Lily asked leaning against the wall as Madam Pomfrey double check everything and several moments later the nurse gave the all clear : Harry would be leaving tomorrow.
Author's notes
This is the longest chapter I have written so far and I hope you enjoyed it . I would like to say thanks to every one that added this to story alerts and Fav's
