Sorry for updating so late. I JUST finished this chapter and Finals week is this week so expect another late update. Anyways here is another chapter of fluff and feels! I promise the action bits (action not slash dirty minds) will start picking up again soon!

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Chapter 30- Relaxing Birthday

Number 12 was looking more festive than it had looked in years. It was early December and already there were Christmas trees decorating the place. Baubles hung from every possible place that could be hung from. Harry chuckled when he awoke one morning to find a magically enhanced bauble hung from his ceiling that told him how many days were left until Christmas. Apparently, Kreacher had done the same to Charlie and Hermione's room. The cheer in the house was at an all time high. Hermione had told Charlie and Harry that she was dating Ron again but on strict terms, one of which was being at least civil towards his older brother and Harry. Harry had met with the goblins, Bill, and a representative from the Ministry to hammer out a legislation about a magical orphanage bill. They had reached an agreement and the bill, which was called Potter-Black's Orphanage for Magical Youth, would be voted upon at the start of the new year. Harry had visited Teddy almost daily and he loved seeing his godson grow. At one point, Teddy had changed his appearance to look like a small Harry, with black messy hair and green eyes. Harry had laughed even though he felt sad. He should look like his real father, not like him. Other than this, Harry loved the time he spent with Teddy. Charlie and Harry had gone on a few wonderful dates after said dates they ended up in bed. Occasionally, they would hang out with Dean and Seamus and, strangely enough, Blaise and Terry. Once you got to know the Slytherin, he was not as bad as he seemed; he just preferred things his way. He was easily controlled by Terry, who seemed to have the insatiable Lord Zabini wrapped around his finger. Harry could not remember the last time he had this much fun.

On this chilly December morning, however, Harry Potter was on a mission in Diagon Alley; a mission of utmost importance: finding a birthday gift for Charlie. The dragon tamer's December birthday was less than a week away and he had not bought anything yet due to being busy with the legislation, keeping an eye out for Death Eaters, snogging Charlie, and trying to be civil to Ron. Diagon Alley was covered in a light snowfall and it was decorated for Christmas with giant Christmas Trees, Wreaths, and lights. Harry hummed to himself as he looked at various shops. Deciding that Charlie lacked any official Quidditch gear, Harry got Charlie a complete set of auto fitting Quidditch gear in Gryffindor colors. Harry felt this was a good gift but it was not enough for Charlie, who had really helped him feel normal after the Battle of Hogwarts and was his first ever boyfriend. He stopped by Flourish and Blotts and picked out a few books over dragon and other serpent type creatures. Deciding this was enough, Harry decided to stop by the Weasley's joke shop and see how things were going. Harry looked around the shop and was surprised to see that it was as busy as ever and that Percy looked... happy. Hermione was there this evening and was helping customers. They both saw Harry entered and waved at him before returning to their work. Harry browsed their merchandise and was happy to notice a lot of the standbys were there like the skiving snackboxes and canary creams.

"Harry, how have you been?" Percy asked as he shuffled towards him, boxes in hand.

"Ok. Been out shopping."

"I bet for Charlie." Percy said and Harry blushed. "Thought so. Well... normally he is used to celebrating birthdays alone. He would get owls and presents from us but now that he is living in London... well expect him to be a little overwhelmed. My brother may love being outdoors but he was always a sort of recluse."

"I was just thinking of staying home that day and relaxing." Harry said, blushing. What he really meant was 'staying home and snogging' but he felt that Percy did not need to know that. "Oh what is Charlie's favorite kind of cake?"

"White cake with chocolate icing. Mum would make it for him and send it via owl post. Poor Errol could not make the trip so we had to pay for a rental owl. Don't know if Mum will send him one this year..." Percy said, frowning slightly.

"Yeah well I will be making him one from scratch so there you go." Harry said, ignoring the pang in his heart.

Percy smiled at this "Good on you. I will be sending my gift via owl soon enough."

"Do you know if Charlie wanted to go anywhere?"

"I think Charlie would love to be wherever you are Harry so do not worry about that."

"Could you watch the shop with Hermione for a week or two?"

"I could. The Minister has been happy to let me work part time here." Percy said proudly as he stocked some shelves.

"Great! I will see you around Percy."

Harry left Diagon Alley and headed home. He hid his presents and distracted Charlie with a kiss when he asked where he had been. Harry went back to his room and called Kreacher. He told Kreacher he needed the ingredients for a white cake with chocolate icing by the 12th and Kreacher bowed. Harry smiled broadly to himself as he started reading on everyday charms, specifically about cooking.

Getting up on the 12th of December was the easy part of the day. Harry dressed himself in some casual muggle clothes and snuck into Hermione's room. Harry woke her up and Harry whispered his plan for the day. Hermione agreed with a tired smile and went to get dressed as Harry trotted down stairs and started working on breakfast. Piling a tray with everything required for an English Breakfast, Harry carried the tray into Charlie's room. The Dragon Tamer was still fast asleep, the covers thrown off, revealing that Charlie had gone to bed in a muscle t shirt and boxers. Ignoring his own reactions at the sight, Harry gently woke up Charlie.

Blue eyes looked up in confusion but then they focused on Harry holding breakfast. Charlie smiled softly.

"Harry Birthday Charlie." Harry said as he set the tray near Charlie and kissed him softly.

"You did not have to bring me this." Charlie said as they separated.

"I might as well have since I made it." Harry said as Charlie took a bite of his breakfast. "I have been learning household charms and spells. I made sure I mastered some cooking spells before today." Harry said with a smile and Charlie looked surprised. "I was always good at Charms so it came easily to me. Now eat. You are not working today so you can have a relaxing day today. Percy and Hermione will be working at the shop and the Dragon Reserve has called in someone else to work today." Harry said. Charlie smiled softly and started eating his food.

Harry noticed that he did not seem that happy. Pondering what he could have possibly done, Harry left and went to his room. He hand wrapped the presents he got Charlie and when it was lunch time, he stopped by Charlie's room to tell him that lunch was going to be hand made as well. He opened the door silently to see that the large dragon tamer was looking at a picture in his hand. Charlie's eyes were misty and he was slumped over the picture. Recognizing the sadness, Harry softly closed the door and took a few steps back. He waited for a few seconds before yelling "Charlie! Lunch time! What do you want?"

Charlie yelled a response without opening the door and Harry went downstairs to make it, all the while thinking about what had made Charlie so sad. This was his birthday and while Harry had never had that great of a birthday, he was still happy. Sighing heavily as he finished lunch, he called down Charlie and they both ate in silence. When they had both finished, Harry told Charlie to go back upstairs and that he had something special for him in a little while but needed time to plan it. Charlie seemed to perk up a little at this and headed upstairs.

It was then that Harry started to receive owls from numerous people; Percy, Dean, Seamus, Terry, Blaise, Mr Weasley, Bill, Fleur, some workers from his old Dragon Reserve in Romania, Hagrid, and others. Still, Harry noticed that Mrs Weasley, Ginny, and Ron had not sent anything and he felt a pang of guiltiness. Charlie seemed to have a good haul this year, especially when he added his own gifts and Hermione's. Harry started the cake and in a few hours time, a three layer white cake with chocolate icing was on the table, little candles decorating the top and in big red letters "Harry Birthday Charlie." Over all, Harry thought he did a good job.

At dinner time, Harry whipped up Charlie's favorite meal, hid the cake and presents, and called Charlie down. Charlie seemed disappointed to find that it was just dinner even though it was his favorite. Again, they ate in silence.

"You know now it is time for dessert. What would you like?"

"Anything is good." Charlie answered, a little downcast.

"Pudding? Treacle Tart? Or maybe..." Harry waved his wand and out floated his massive cake. It landed in the middle of the table. " some birthday cake made from scratch?"

Charlie looked up and his jaw dropped. Harry was very proud of himself to get that reaction. WIth another flick of his wrist, the large pile of presents appeared on the table next to the cake.

"Everyone sent their gifts to you, figuring that you would like to have a relaxing day for a change." Harry said. Charlie smiled broadly and kissed Harry passionately. Harry had to stop himself from responding in kind. He had spent hours on that cake and knocking it over in a fit of passion would be a waste.

Charlie moaned into the cake and loved all of his tried to pay Harry back from the Quidditch gear, which Harry flatly refused by saying "I could have bought the every Quidditch store in Europe if I wanted to so this is nothing." Charlie gave him another passionate kiss and Harry let one moan escape before he pulled away.

By the time Charlie had finished his presents, it was already late and Harry saw Charlie yawn.

"You know... there is one other gift you can have." Harry said with a smirk and this time engaged the passionate kiss. Since their first time, they had only had sex one time since then. Harry had loved both times. Charlie responded in kind but Harry was surprised to find that Charlie pulled back.

"Harry... do you mind if you just sleep with me tonight? I... do not want sex just someone to hold."

Harry blinked a few times "Of course Charlie. It is your birthday." Harry said with a smile and he kissed Charlie again but this time softly. They both headed upstairs and stripped until they both were just in their boxers. Blushing slightly, Harry got in Charlie's bed and cuddled up to the mass of muscles that was Charlie.

"Good night Charlie. Happy Birthday." Harry said softly.

"Thanks Harry. Good night." Charlie said as he put a massive arm around Harry.

As Harry moved to put his glasses on the table next to the bed, he noticed the edge of a photo sticking out. Harry pulled it a little and Harry recognized the photo. It was the one of the entire Weasley clan in Egypt when they all went as a family. Harry frowned when he saw Peter Pettigrew but Harry at least understood what had made Charlie so sad. Harry saw the Twins waving and being mischievous, Ron being his normal ctie self, Ginny looking small, and Mrs Weasley beaming and waving while shooting looks at the Twins. This was the Weasley family whole and unbroken. Harry pushed the picture back and noticed that Charlie had already started to snore. Harry wiggled back into those arms and fell asleep eventually but not before he said a whispered "I'm sorry."