DISCLAIMER: I don't own the original Harry Potter characters, but I do own most of the new ones that pop up.

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1 Chapter 2: Harry's Birthday Party

Harry awoke to the sight of sunshine spilling into Ron's room. He washed up and went downstairs before he was barraged by a sudden shout.

" SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" a bunch of voices shouted at Harry who was using his arms as a cross-shield, thinking the shout was an attack. Harry blinked back the cobwebs from his eyes.

" What's this all about?" Harry choked out from a scratchy throat, lacking liquid. Ron chuckled.

" Don't tell me you forgot your own birthday, Harry!" Ron said. Realization dawned on Harry. Harry checked the calendar just to be sure. It was his birthday. He was having so much fun at the Weasleys' that he forgot time passed by. Mrs. Weasley shooed him towards a table loaded with homemade presents. Harry turned towards the Weasleys.

" You didn't have to celebrate my birthday, you know. I don't want to cause extra trouble-" Harry started but Mrs. Weasley stopped him.

" No need, dear. It's our pleasure. Besides, I don't know how you survived with those Muggles, you're a stick!" she replied. She led him to the kitchen where a feast was laid out. Cakes and pies, candy from Honeydukes, homemade cookies and soda pop and juice (Sowwie, getting carried away ^^;).

Harry couldn't believe it. He stood at the kitchen door, his mouth gaping open. Ron glanced back at his best friend.

" Are you going to come eat your birthday feast or what?" Ron asked. Harry nodded and walked up to the table. Mrs. Weasley was handing out cake slices, Mr. Weasley was filling up cups with soda and juice, and Fred and George Weasley set off some Fillibuster Fireworks. The room was lit up as the fireworks burst into flame. Harry was speechless. Here was a family that cared about him, not because he was famous, but because he was part of the family, like an honorary member.

Harry felt happy inside, truly happy. His parents had died when he was only a baby, 1 year old, because of the Dark Wizard taking over then. Harry had just fought with him again, the school year before the summer started. Voldemort had gotten back his powers, and Harry had barely escaped with his life.

Harry had been staring at his slice of chocolate cake without even realizing it. He relaxed. He better stop thinking about Voldemort, it brings back painful memories. Harry ate and ate until he was full. Mrs. Weasley came up to him.

" Well, Harry, how did you like the food?" she asked. Harry grinned.

" It was delicious. Thank you," Harry replied. Mrs. Weasley gave him a hug.

" You're welcome, dear," she answered. She left to clean up the dishes. Harry looked at the mess around him.

' This was the best birthday I've ever had,' Harry thought to himself, as he smiled.











































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