Chapter 10.

Harry's big plan.

Harry unfortunately never got to give his interview to The Quibbler. Xenophilous Lovegood didn't want to see him. Harry decided not to pursue it. The Prophet reported it the next day, Harry was always curious as to how they got their information so quickly.

Potter Signs For Chudley Cannons.

Harry Potter, sources confirmed today, will be playing for the Chudley Cannons next year. Potter has reportedly signed a one-year deal for the side, and will start training when he leaves school.

Potter has been moderately successful in his Quidditch lately. After beating Hufflepuff in the opening game of the school season, he led the Hogwarts team to a 160-160 tie against Beauxbatons Academy in the opener of the Cedric Diggory Quidditch Cup. Beauxbatons will next host Durmstrang, then Hogwarts will travel to Durmstrang for the final match.

We have also received news that Firebolt has endorsed Harry. This will be good news for both Potter and the Cannons. Potter seems to favour the Firebolt brand, so a partnership between the two will only strengthen the bond. As for the Cannons, having their team ride a fleet of the new Firebolt brooms will be a huge confidence boost for the team.

It will be interesting to see what Potter can do for the Cannons next season. But perhaps what will be more interesting, is what the Cannons will be able to do off-season. With Potter being the first of many new signings expected, current Cannons players should be keen to impress their boss if they wish to keep their spot.

The Cannons current Seeker, has decided to retire at the end of this season anyway, but the Cannons have apparently sold one of their Chasers to the floundering Kenmare Kestrals. Their reserve Chasers will be eager for the starting spot, but will any of them get the chance? The Cannons Board of Directors have been attending matches at Hogwarts, as has the Manager, Gregory Rookwood. It leaves many Quidditch fans wondering if the Cannons will make a surprise return to the top next year. Right now though, the Holyhead Harpies are still the team to beat.

"Not once did they mention my name!" Ginny was reading over Harry's shoulder.

"They will once they see you play." Harry tried.

"Sure they will," Ginny replied sarcastically, "I'm sure they'll talk more when we move into our new house!" Harry couldn't deny that. When the Prophet got hold of this news, the Wizarding World would go wild. Harry didn't get a chance to reply though, Neville had been listening in.

"You guys have a house?!"

"Announce it to the whole world why don't you!" Ginny spat.

"Sorry." Neville looked at his shoes.

"Its fine," Harry said, "just keep it to yourself." Neville nodded.

(/)

Harry and Ginny were curled up in their usual spot by the fire in the Gryffindor Common Room. "I can't believe we are actually going to do it," Ginny said, "next year we'll have our own house. It'll be just us Harry."

"I know," Harry smiled, "you sure this is what you want?"

"Absolutely," Ginny said firmly, "I know it'll be hard to leave home, it'll probably be worse for Mum, but I want to be with you Harry." He hugged her tightly into his chest and kissed the top of her forehead.

"Good," Harry said, "it would probably annoy the Cannons if you didn't, they are buying us a house after all."

(/)

Harry woke the next morning and was surprised to find the Boy's Dormitory empty, save Neville. Usually his classmates would all be in various stages of waking up, so the pair quickly got dressed and decided to investigate. "Surprise!" Cheers greeted the pair as they reached the bottom of the stairs.

"What's the surprise all about?" Harry asked, rubbing sleep from his eyes.

"Its the 31st of July Harry.." Ginny said.

"So? What's so great about the 31st?" Neville let out a laugh behind him, the realisation dawned on Harry as Ginny spoke again.

"Seriously Harry! You forgot your own birthday? Again!?"

"Its not hugely important to me."

"Well it is important to me!" Ginny stared at him in wonder, "so we decided to throw both of you a party." She glanced over at Neville. It made sense, the two of them had been born only hours apart.

"Eh, thanks." They both replied in unison. Ginny sighed, and pointed them towards a giant cake. That brought huge smiles to their faces.

(/)

Harry had never had a better birthday. Everyone had skipped breakfast and ate cake and butterbeer instead. All of his friends were there, someone had let Luna in. Harry received cards from the Weasley family, and surprisingly, one from the Minister of Magic. He also got one from the Chudley Cannons, and told the owl to wait while he wrote a quick letter.

Soon the Hogwarts Quidditch team showed up, after receiving Harry's invite. Harry let them in through the portrait, and they all wished him a happy birthday. The Slytherin Keeper seemed seriously nervous, but Harry sorted him out with a huge slab of cake that soon calmed him down.

Later Harry was led by Ginny into the broom cupboard where they had stashed their Firebolts when they arrived at school. The Ravenclaw Seeker, who had neglected to put his Nimbus 2000 into his team's locker room, unfortunately interrupted them. "Eh, sorry for interrupting." He said, turning red in the face.

"No problem," Harry said rising to his feet, "good luck in your game today."

"Thanks," the Seeker replied, "Happy 18th."

A/N:

Heyy Guys,

Here is chapter 10. I hope you like it! Read and review!

Iron Man.