Disclaimer: Harry Potter and friends all belong to JK Rowling. No, sadly,
not me.
Thanx to all of those who reviewed chapter one! I appreciate it(
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Book 7: Chapter 2
"Sirius?!"
"Yep, Harry, it's me."
"What are you doing here? How did the trial go? Was Pettigrew caught?" Harry couldn't believe it. He was looking at his godfather that he hadn't seen few the past year. He'd heard from him, of course, but was never able to talk to him in person.
Sirius' face broke into the smile Harry had seen in pictures from his parents' wedding day. "Well, I'm here because it's your 17th birthday, the trial went very well, and Pettigrew was caught."
"So you're free, right?"
"Yep."
"Why didn't you tell me before?"
"I wanted to wait for your birthday and surprise you here with the Weasleys. I knew you weren't able to read the Daily Prophet, so I figured it would be a great way to wish you a happy birthday. So, happy birthday!" He reached out and pulled Harry into a fatherly hug, the first one Harry had ever had in his entire life, at least that he could remember.
Sirius looked up and it was then that he really seemed to realize that they were standing in a room full of people staring at them. "Uh, Harry, why don't we talk later. There's a party to enjoy!"
Everyone laughed together as Harry enjoyed his first ever birthday party. (A/N: Lots of firsts for Harry aren't there?) Mrs. Weasley brought out a huge cake with frosting that changed colors and flavors and candles that sang "Happy Birthday" while they were lit.
Everyone sang to Harry and they cut the cake, which turned out to be chocolate. Ron disappeared for a few minutes and returned with a large wrapped package for Harry.
Harry took the package and carefully began to unwrap it. He pulled away all of the paper and threw it on the floor. He removed the box and couldn't help smiling when he saw what it was.
"A new broomstick?! Thank you so much!"
"It's from all of us," Ron explained. "We all put some money together to buy you a new Lightning 75 racing broom. It just appeared in stores a week ago."
"Lightning 75? It's awesome! Thank you everyone!"
"It goes almost twice as fast as a Firebolt and obeys your thoughts, as well as your touch. Do you want to take it to the backyard to try it out?" Ron looked almost pleading. Harry new that Ron was going to want to take it for a fly around the yard.
"Sure, and yes you can try it out Ron."
"How did you know I was going to ask?" Ron laughed.
"I figured. Let's go." Harry and Ron, followed by the rest of the group, walked into the Weasley backyard. Harry mounted the broom, then kicked off from the ground. Careful not to fly to high, he zoomed around the sky, dove, and then rocketed back up. He turned, dove again, and zoomed to a sudden stop in front of Ron. He dismounted and handed his broom to Ron, who pushed off the ground and did a few laps around the yard.
After everyone who wanted to try the broom had had his or her turn with it, everyone headed back inside. The party continued uneventfully as everyone enjoyed cake and chatted with each other. After a few hours of just talking to Ron and Hermione and admiring his new broomstick, Harry was pulled aside by Sirius.
"Harry, do you know what it means now that I'm free?"
Harry shook his head, and Sirius continued.
"I can buy a house and finally start to fulfill my duties as your godfather. Would you like to move in with me at the end of the school year?"
Harry couldn't believe his ears. He smiled and nodded. "I can't wait to FINALLY leave the Dursleys forever!" Sirius grinned back in response, and putting his arm around Harry in a fatherly way, led him back to the rest of the group.
Harry ran to talk to Ron and Hermione. "Hey, guess what?" They just looked at him with blank looks on their faces. "After school ends this year, I'm moving in with Sirius! For once, I will actually be looking forward to leaving Hogwarts during the summer!" They immediately smiled and Hermione hugged him tightly while Ron patted him on the back.
"Hey! Now we can visit you for a change or talk to you without the Muggles giving you a hard time!" Ron looked ecstatic and Hermione looked really happy.
The party lasted all day and into the night, but finally ended with a display of Fred and George's Filibuster Fireworks. Everyone said goodnight and those who were not staying with the Weasley's Apparated home.
Harry, Hermione, and the Weasleys sat around the kitchen table until late at night sipping hot chocolate and talking. Around 2 o'clock in the morning, the group changed into pajamas. Harry said goodnight to everybody and climbed in bed, happy for the second time in his life, that it was his birthday.
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WOW. That took me a really long time to write!! I hope you enjoyed reading this chapter!! I'll try to update sooner next time.
Now review!!!!!
Thanx to all of those who reviewed chapter one! I appreciate it(
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Book 7: Chapter 2
"Sirius?!"
"Yep, Harry, it's me."
"What are you doing here? How did the trial go? Was Pettigrew caught?" Harry couldn't believe it. He was looking at his godfather that he hadn't seen few the past year. He'd heard from him, of course, but was never able to talk to him in person.
Sirius' face broke into the smile Harry had seen in pictures from his parents' wedding day. "Well, I'm here because it's your 17th birthday, the trial went very well, and Pettigrew was caught."
"So you're free, right?"
"Yep."
"Why didn't you tell me before?"
"I wanted to wait for your birthday and surprise you here with the Weasleys. I knew you weren't able to read the Daily Prophet, so I figured it would be a great way to wish you a happy birthday. So, happy birthday!" He reached out and pulled Harry into a fatherly hug, the first one Harry had ever had in his entire life, at least that he could remember.
Sirius looked up and it was then that he really seemed to realize that they were standing in a room full of people staring at them. "Uh, Harry, why don't we talk later. There's a party to enjoy!"
Everyone laughed together as Harry enjoyed his first ever birthday party. (A/N: Lots of firsts for Harry aren't there?) Mrs. Weasley brought out a huge cake with frosting that changed colors and flavors and candles that sang "Happy Birthday" while they were lit.
Everyone sang to Harry and they cut the cake, which turned out to be chocolate. Ron disappeared for a few minutes and returned with a large wrapped package for Harry.
Harry took the package and carefully began to unwrap it. He pulled away all of the paper and threw it on the floor. He removed the box and couldn't help smiling when he saw what it was.
"A new broomstick?! Thank you so much!"
"It's from all of us," Ron explained. "We all put some money together to buy you a new Lightning 75 racing broom. It just appeared in stores a week ago."
"Lightning 75? It's awesome! Thank you everyone!"
"It goes almost twice as fast as a Firebolt and obeys your thoughts, as well as your touch. Do you want to take it to the backyard to try it out?" Ron looked almost pleading. Harry new that Ron was going to want to take it for a fly around the yard.
"Sure, and yes you can try it out Ron."
"How did you know I was going to ask?" Ron laughed.
"I figured. Let's go." Harry and Ron, followed by the rest of the group, walked into the Weasley backyard. Harry mounted the broom, then kicked off from the ground. Careful not to fly to high, he zoomed around the sky, dove, and then rocketed back up. He turned, dove again, and zoomed to a sudden stop in front of Ron. He dismounted and handed his broom to Ron, who pushed off the ground and did a few laps around the yard.
After everyone who wanted to try the broom had had his or her turn with it, everyone headed back inside. The party continued uneventfully as everyone enjoyed cake and chatted with each other. After a few hours of just talking to Ron and Hermione and admiring his new broomstick, Harry was pulled aside by Sirius.
"Harry, do you know what it means now that I'm free?"
Harry shook his head, and Sirius continued.
"I can buy a house and finally start to fulfill my duties as your godfather. Would you like to move in with me at the end of the school year?"
Harry couldn't believe his ears. He smiled and nodded. "I can't wait to FINALLY leave the Dursleys forever!" Sirius grinned back in response, and putting his arm around Harry in a fatherly way, led him back to the rest of the group.
Harry ran to talk to Ron and Hermione. "Hey, guess what?" They just looked at him with blank looks on their faces. "After school ends this year, I'm moving in with Sirius! For once, I will actually be looking forward to leaving Hogwarts during the summer!" They immediately smiled and Hermione hugged him tightly while Ron patted him on the back.
"Hey! Now we can visit you for a change or talk to you without the Muggles giving you a hard time!" Ron looked ecstatic and Hermione looked really happy.
The party lasted all day and into the night, but finally ended with a display of Fred and George's Filibuster Fireworks. Everyone said goodnight and those who were not staying with the Weasley's Apparated home.
Harry, Hermione, and the Weasleys sat around the kitchen table until late at night sipping hot chocolate and talking. Around 2 o'clock in the morning, the group changed into pajamas. Harry said goodnight to everybody and climbed in bed, happy for the second time in his life, that it was his birthday.
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WOW. That took me a really long time to write!! I hope you enjoyed reading this chapter!! I'll try to update sooner next time.
Now review!!!!!