The next day the occupants of 218 Keys Street awoke to Neville singing rather loudly and very off key. Also the distinguished smell of freshly cooked, home made chocolate pancakes. You see today was a rather special day, it was Alice's 36th birthday. She snuggled into her husbands chest because her birthday wish for the last 13 years was here, with his arms
around her, yawning loudly.
"Happy Birthday Love," Frank said giving her a kiss on the forehead.
"You remembered!?" she asked in shock considering he had only been home for a few days.
"Of course!" he replied brows tipped her face up to look in her eyes. "Did you think that my being gone for a while would make me forget the date that the most magical and beautiful creature I've ever seen entered this world?"
Tears of joy filled Alice's eyes. His words often flattered her and made her feel as if she was the most special thing in the world. You may not think this upon seeing the man but when he and Alice were alone he was an extreme romantic and never hesitated to show it to her. Not that she minded of course.
He sensed her thoughts and tears began to spring into his eyes as well as hers.
"Honestly Alice." was all he could say with a shake of his head.
With that he wrapped his arms around her and held her to him. They stayed like that for at least fifteen minuets each smiling happily, content in there own perfect piece of heaven.
"Good lord the poor boy has inherited my singing skills," Frank said after a while.
Alice smiled and arose from the bed. "You always did know how to ruin a beautiful moment." she said.
He arose from the bed at Alice's words thinking he had done something to upset her. He grabbed both her hands and turned her to face him.
She smiled at the confused look on his face and just had to kiss him.
"Lucky for us he didn't inherit you cooking skills," she said as she walked out the door.
"Hey you said you loved my cooking!" he replied fallowing her out of the room.
The day was a normal birthday in the Potter/Longbottom house hold. A special birthday breakfast was per tradition, hugs and laughs were shared. The boys decided to be civil to their fathers for the day, only for there mothers' sakes of course. The day was surprisingly peaceful everyone awaiting the party that would be held on Alice's honor.
At precisely 7:15 the house welcomed the Blacks, Lupins, Weeslys, and the Grangers. There was music and dancing and laughter and happiness and of course mischief. It was an event to be at.
"Gather around everyone. May we have your attention. Moony and I have created a little presentation for our dear Ali." Sirius said as Remus pulled out a stand with white poster board.
"Things that are older than Alice" Sirius began.
"The light bulb is older than Alice." said Remus flipping over the 1st card.
"Rocks are older than Alice." added Sirius as Remus flipped the next card.
"Electricity is older than Alice."
"Dirt is older than Alice."
"Sirius is older than Alice."
"Hey we never discussed that!" said an outraged Sirius.
The merriment continued and before long it was time to open presents! Lily and James bought Alice a lovely new jacket that Lily had caught her staring at. Remus and his family bought her a book called Pride and Prejudice. Sirius and his family bought her a gift card to the spa. Juliet wrote her a song. Harry bought her flowers. Neville bought her a ruby bracelet.
Her favorite gift by far was from Frank. He had gotten her a gold necklace with a heart pendent on it. The inscription on the back said "To my heart Love Frank."
When it came time for Alice to deliver that traditional birthday wish only one thing came to her mind. She wished that things would stay this perfect forever.
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