Hello readers and welcome to my new chapter. I decided to do a timeskip and jumped to a few weeks, a day before Harry's birthday. Harry's reaction is gonna be interesting when he has his party, because he never really had one before. Or celebrated any other holiday either, especially Christmas, Mother Day, and Father Day. Also on Halloween, the day his parents died.
I also planning for the other holidays. What do you think I should do? Oh, and should I make quidditch a secret children league sports so Harry can participate? We all know that Harry loves to fly.
So, enjoy the chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or Inside Out.
A Birthday Plan
It's has been a few weeks since Harry and Riley met. When they'd became friends. After the day Harry dealt with that bully, Riley been watching closely at what he does. She confronted him about it one time (Thanks to Disgust), but Harry was real tight lip about it. She didn't push him, not wanting to lose his friendship (Thanks to Joy and Affection).
Over the few weeks, she and Harry has gotten closer together. They sometimes play soccer (or football, as Harry calls it) together or watch marvel movies. Harry also watched one of her hockey games and his presence boosted her courage.
Also a lot of people gain a liking to Harry, whether it was the neighbors, the kids at school, or the teachers. He was always polite and willing to help out others, also deal with the bullies at school with courage and manipulation. And during weekends, he sometime volunteered to help mow the lawn for the neighbors or take care of their gardening and he always does great job on it.
Most of the emotions inside Riley's head is liking Harry too. Joy like that Harry makes Riley so happy all the time. Sadness likes the fact that he always so helpful and polite, also willing to comfort others when they feel sad. Fear likes that Harry helps Riley feel braver when faced with something scary. And Anger like the fact the kid would defend her at any time, but not treat her like glass.
Disgust, however, isn't so sure about the boy. That boy is hiding many secrets and she wants to know them. Whenever Riley ask about his parents, he clamps up. Whenever she ask about the scar, he clamps up. Whenever he ask about his childhood, he clamps up. That boy is just a walking bag of secrets. But unfortunately, Joy wouldn't let her. Says that Harry's choice to tell them and stuff like that.
Also, she is still holding on to her belief that boy has cooties and that Riley is having an increasing chance of getting some. But that Harry kid won over all the other emotions, gave them all a reason to like him. And Affection is making Riley forget that boy have cooties. But still, she can't really hate Affection.
The emotion is just too kind, too innocent, to be hated. Even Anger softens up when talking to the girl. While Disgust is annoyed at what Affection is doing, she can't bring herself to hate her.
Riley also notice that Harry is getting closer to two of her friends. Harry and Allie share the same cooking class, so they usually partner up. She know that Allie was pretty good at cooking, but when she tried a muffin that she and Harry made together, she felt like melting. Also, Allie and Harry were practically alike that they couldn't get along.
Katies relationship with Harry, however, is interesting. Katie, a day after Harry dealt with Matthew, dragged Harry somewhere. Then after that, the two been hanging out alone with each other often, without Allie or herself. That didn't really sit well with her (Along with Affection), but she (And Joy) assured herself that they were just getting along with one another.
Right now, Riley is finishing up the homework sent up to her. After she did that, she lay on the bed and thought about the day she had.
Meanwhile, in her head, Joy is looking at all the memory orbs. Riley has been getting plenty of affectionate orbs, thanks to Affection and Harry. Not only that, but she has been been more affectionate with her parents and friends. Affection has been a good help so far and it's only a few weeks.
After looking at a few of the memory orbs, she walk back to the others. "So guys, has Riley finished her homework?"
"Yep." Affection chirped, as Riley look onto the ceiling. Then she look a bit downtrodden. "Wish we could've done it with Harry though. It would've made it more fun."
Disgust scoff. "We didn't need him. We're capable of doing the work our self"
"But did you have to be so mean about it when Harry offered?" Fear pointed out. After school, Harry ask if they could do the homework together. Disgust, not wanting for Riley to hang out with the boy more, took control without warning and have Riley rudely decline the help.
Disgust shuffled a little when all eyes are on her. "I just, wanted to make sure that the boy gets that we didn't need help."
"But you saw how hurt Harry looked when Riley said that she doesn't need his help." Fear said, frowning. "What if he doesn't want to be our friend again? Or be rude to us?"
While the emotions are talking, Riley is thinking of that time. She frowned, realizing how rude she was to Harry. She basically snapped at him, calling him a know it all, when he only meant well. Harry would never think that she isn't capable of doing her own work.
'I should apologize to him the first time I get.' Riley thought in her head. Her thought process stop, and the emotions stopped talking, when her mom suddenly enter her room.
"Hey Riley, Sirius and Remus are here. They want to talk to all of us." Her mom said before going out, leaving the door open. Riley a bit of dread, thanks to fear, wondering if it's because of what she said to Harry.
Nevertheless, she walk out the door and went downstairs, with the emotions talking about this.
"Are we in trouble?" Fear said, slowly starting to freak out. "Did Harry told them about what Riley said? Oh dear, he did!"
"Relax fear." Joy said, trying to reassure the timid emotion. "It might be some good news."
"Or maybe that Harry has gotten hurt." Sadness said dejectedly, not helping Fear calm down at all. "That would be sad if he did."
Before Joy or Fear could say anything, Anger hushed them. "Quiet, Riley is with the adults." At that, the emotions went to the screen while sat down in one of the couches with her mom. Her dad is working, so the two of them will be talking with Sirius and Remus.
"Glad you could see us." Sirius said, smiling, getting Riley to sag in relief. He's smiling, so there is no trouble. "Before I ask my main question, I want to know if Harry told either of you that his birthday is tomorrow."
Riley's eyes widen at that. The emotions are just as shocked. "Why didn't he tell us?" Sadness asked, hurt that Riley's friend didn't tell Riley. She press on the console so she could ask that question.
Riley felt a bit hurt that Harry didn't tell her about it. "Why didn't he tell me?" She would've thought Harry will tell her when his birthday is, but apparently, he's keeping that a secret as well.
Remus frown, hearing the hurt in her tone. "It's not because he thinking anything negative of you, don't worry." Remus assured. "It just that….Harry didn't feel like that his birthday is that really important. He never really had a party before either."
"Why?" Her mom asked with a frown. Riley is thinking the same question. Everybody should be excited about their birthday! A
Sirius wince and the two females can see the hidden anger in his eyes. "That's something Harry should tell when he's ready." Riley frown.
"What's with that guy and his secret?" Riley's Disgust asked herself with narrow eyes. "Why does he feel like keeping all these things from us?" Something is definitely up with this Harry kid.
Sirius change the subject. "But let's not worry about that. I'm wanting to give Harry a surprise party at home. And I want to invite you guys over tomorrow for the party." Riley's suspicions was pushed aside at a mention of a party.
"Oh boy, a birthday party!" Joy squealed, twirling around. "We better find a good gift for our friend then! Maybe tomorrow!" Good thing tomorrow is Saturday. She press her hands on the console in order for Riley to be excited.
Riley sat up straighter and her eyes shined. "When does the party start?" Riley asked excitingly, wiggling her legs. In the corner of her eyes, she saw her mom shake her head in amusement.
"It's start tomorrow at five pm." Sirius answered with a grin. "I want Riley to hang out with Harry while we prepare." Riley look at her mother with a pleading expression.
"Can we go mom? Pleeeeaaasssse?" Riley pleaded with wide eyes and pouty lip, getting her mother to laugh a little.
"Of course sweetie, we aren't doing anything tomorrow." Her mom answered, getting Riley (And Joy and Affection). "We can also go shopping for a gift for Harry today."
"We're going gift shopping today!" Joy yelled, pumping her fist. "We're going to give Harry the best present!"
Fear, meanwhile, is writing the things that could go wrong. "We can't risk giving him something that would cause an allergic reaction, so no foods. We don't know if he likes sports either, so no sports things. Maybe some clothing that he might like?" Disgust stepped in after that.
"If it's clothing, you better let me handle that." Disgust said, putting her hands on her hips. "If Riley going to has clothes as presents, I'm going to make sure they are fashionable."
"Don't worry guys, I'm sure Harry is going to like what Riley give him." Joy assured, then Affection spoke up. "After all, Harry isn't a spolied brat or one that would complain about what's been given."
Before any of them could speak, Riley's mother spoke up. "Hey Riley, how about you get ready to go to the store while I talk with Sirius and Remus about the party?" Riley nodded eagerly and went up the stairs to put on her shoes. She quickly did so, as well brush her hair and pick up her cellphone. She was about to walk down the stairs when she heard mother talking.
"...Oh that poor boy." She heard her mom said, making her freeze. Is she talking about Harry? "I can't believe he had to go through that."
"Disgust, what are you doin?" Joy yelped, as Disgust pushed everyone away and control the console.
Disgust look at her with a gleam in her eyes. "This could be our chance to find out more about the boy. Don't any of you want to find out his secrets?" Joy hesitated. A part of her doesn't want to risk getting Harry or Riley's mom angry, but admittingly, she is also curious as well. She didn't had the chance to speak, however, as they heard Sirius talk.
"It's my fault I did." Sirius said shamefully, "If I hadn't been so stupid-"
"I told you old friend, it's not your fault." She heard Remus said. "You didn't put Harry at that place, Dumbledore did. And Jill, can you keep this a secret? Harry doesn't want this out and would only tell anyone when he really feels comfortable with them."
"Don't worry, I'm not gonna tell anyone about the boys past." She heard mom said. In Riley's head, Joy push Disgust out of the way, getting a "Hey!" from her.
"Sorry Disgust, but we won't get anything else from this conversation." Joy said as Riley walk down the steps, stopping the adults conversation. Riley also made sure she didn't look as if she listen in on the conversation and put on a mask of excitement. But she is still wondering what happened in Harry's past that made her sound so sad. That curiosity increased more when she saw tears in her mother's eyes, before she wiped them away.
And that's the end. So Riley knows that something bad happened in Harry's past. That's something. I have plans for when Riley figures out Harry's past and Disgust suspicious attitude will butt in sooner or May cost Riley her friendship with Harry. Also, do you guys have an idea of why Katie and Harry are hanging out alone together? It may be obvious to some of you, but probably not to others. I will let you guess, but it will be revealed in the next chapter on Harry's POV.
Also, what do you think Riley should give Harry for his birthday? Give me your thoughts on the reviews. Review, favorite, and follow and I will see you later.
