Ok i'm trying something bare with me I'm still working out the details I promise i'm working my hardest to fix the jumbling problem but it isn't going well so just keep trying to read it I know its not easy but hopefully worthwhile. This is my FIRST fic so be kind forgive my minor mistakes read and review but know flames. I apologize whole-heartedly and hope my idea works. Cheers!! Pheonitear370



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Harry and uncle Vernon arrived home to a seemingly empty house.

"HELLO," Harry called no one replied. He turned to his uncle and shrugged "They went out I guess. I'm going to get changed I'll be down in a minute." he walked upstairs and Vernon heard the door close. A grin crept onto his face and went out into the back yard. Upstairs Harry was having a short conversation with ash about Hedwig.

*No Ash she is not food, if I see you so much as pick at one of her feathers you'll go straight back to that pets shop,* Harry said severely. Ash glared,

*If I can't eat her, what can I eat* he asked. Harry sighed

*Let me worry about that you're my responsibility*

*Fine!* Ash spat angrily curling around Harry's arm as he made his way to the living room. There as no one there.

"Uncle Vernon," Harry called. His voice echoed through the house

"Out here Harry," His Uncle called from the back. Harry went out to the porch but no one was there. Confused Harry called out again

"Uncle Vernon?" Harry stepped off the porch and his friends jumped out of the bushes and screamed

"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY!" Harry froze a surprise party for him? He hadn't even realized today was his birthday, and certainly didn't expect a party. He looked from his Aunt and Uncles face to that of his best friends faces the rest of the Weasleys and.

"Remus! Is that you?" A grin broke out on his face as he saw his sandy haired teacher and the shaggy black dog that stood beside him.

"Who else would it be?" Harry ran to him and hugged him tight. Remus ruffled his hair. "It's good to see you. It's been a while... Happy birthday." Harry broke away from Remus patted Sirius's head and turned to his friends.

"Harry mate it's good to see you," Ron said clapping him on the back. Harry grinned,

"I can't believe you guys did this for me," He said. Hermione shook head,

"Don't thank us. Your aunt came up with the idea, not us we're just helping." Harry gave her a confused look.

"Helped? What else is there?" His aunt smiled,

"I thought it would be nice to have a party for you and your friends here have graciously helped us contact your friends." Ron clapped his hands together.

"Everyone's coming Harry. Dean, Seamus, Neville."

"Parvati, Lavender, Angelina and a lot of the other Griffindors." Harry felt overwhelmed he turned to his aunt and said in a distinct voice

"Thank you, this means a lot to me," Petunia hugged him. That simple action meant more to Harry then words ever could. He broke away and was immediately swept into Mrs. Weasleys tight embrace.

"Oh Harry dear it's good to see you. How are you?" Harry was having trouble breathing but replied anyway.

"Fine Mrs. Weasley, Thank you." He said his voice muffled by her shirt. Finally she broke away a relieved smile on her face. Petunia clapped her hands together.

"Well if we want to be ready by tonight we'd better start preparing." The others nodded and got to work. Harry helped hang decorations with Ginny. They were discussing their summer vacations and Harry's aunt and uncle when Ash decided to get some fresh air. He slithered out of Harry's pocket and fell. right onto Ginny's arm. She shrieked but did not attempt to shake Ash off. On the contrary she sighed and patted the little snakes head. Harry was dumbfounded.

"You're.not afraid?" Ginny cocked her head.

"Why should I be it seems harmless." Ginny stroked its head "It's even kinda cute"

" Cute? Most people panic when they see a snake. I figured. that you would to especially after that the chamber." Harry faded off and Ginny fixed him with a piercing stare.

"I learned along time ago how to overcome my fears. You have no idea how hard it was for me just to look at a book after that but I beat it I beat my fear. No one understood why or how I did it and I would think you of all people would understand how important it was defter everything you've faced, to over come your fears," Harry hung his head "Besides it's you who would in theory be afraid after all the basilisk nearly Killed you." Harry sighed

"Sorry Ginny I didn't mean to insult you," Ginny smiled

"That's okay. You've just become used to fear I guess. But enough of these depressing memories lets discus something happier, after all this is a happy occasion." Harry nodded in agreement "So what's its name?"

"HIS name is Ash. He makes a good companion, 'cause I can talk to him." Ginny giggled a habit Harry found annoying.

"Oh so you mean you could tell him who you like and he couldn't tell. Oh that's rich. The 'boy-who-lived' taking dating advice from a snake" Harry laughed

"Well at least no one else could find out. That is unless Voldemort decided to get involved in my social life, other then that I'm safe." Ginny looked surprised but continued laughing.

"I could just see old Voldie obsessing over your love life." They continued joking until they were doubled over on the floor their chests aching from laughing so hard. How they managed to get the decorations up when they could barley stand up was a mystery, but they still managed to in time for the party. Mrs. Weasley and Aunt Petunia came out carrying loads of cakes cookies candy several bags pf chips, soda, water, and several boxes of pizza. Vernon was showing Mr. Weasley how things like the Television and Microwave worked, while the twins planned a fireworks display. Charlie, Percy, and Bill had been given the unpleasant task of coaxing Dudley from his room. Harry looked around his heart felt full. For the first time he felt like he belonged at Privet Drive. This was his family; this was the way his life should be. For the first time since the since the third task a genuine smile broke out on his face. His Guilty sad thoughts were replaced with those of his family. He was shook out of his reverie everyone from his year were there any also many people who weren't from his year. Lee, Angelina, Alicia, Katie, and even Oliver Wood were there. Some how bill had begun dating Fleur over the summer and had invited her to the party. The creevey brothers were there, Camera's flashing blinding whoever they were pointed at. A few adults had come. Professors, Dumbledore, Mcgonagall, and even Snape were there talking with Remus, blonde woman and a dark haired woman. The dark haired woman looked vaguely familiar to Harry, but he couldn't quite place who it was. Shaking his head he looked for a possible dance partner.

*What are you doing, Harry?" Ash asked sliding onto Harry's head.

*Looking for a dance partner*He responded loudly, not sure if Ash could hear over the music. Unfortunately half of the guests heard him and they looked fearfully at him. This seemed to anger one of the red-headed guests.

"For Merlin's sake! It's not like you've never heard him speak parseltounge before." The guests smiled apologetically at him and returned to their dancing. Harry sidled over to Ginny.

"Thanks Gin, I hate it when people do that," Ginny smiled

"I'll bet;" Harry held out his hand to her.

"Would you like to dance Gin? Consider it a thank you for saving my arse back there." She nodded and allowed herself to be led onto the dance floor; a slow song was playing so they swayed gently. Across the room Hermione was tugging on Ron's sleeve.

"Ron, look." She hissed pointing her finger into the crowd. Ron's eyes followed to where her finger was pointing. He felt his anger rise as he saw Harry and his little sister dancing just a little to close together. He marched over and stood in front of them his arms folded.

"What are you two doing!" He hissed angrily. They broke apart, Ginny's temper flared.

"I'm dancing do you have a problem with that." Ron opened his mouth to respond but Ginny cut him off "I certainly hope not because I don't give a rat's arse. I'm a big girl now and I think I have the right to choose who I want to dance with." Ron was a full head taller than Ginny but cowered slightly at her fierce tone. She reminded Harry a lot of Mrs. Weasley. Ron looked at Harry.

"I was just thanking her for helping me with those guests. Nothing more." Ron nodded his approval and went o sit with Hermione. The party lasted for hours, finally when the last of the guests left a large pile of presents was dropped at Harry's feet.

"Present time Harry, come on open them" Harry picked a gift and looked at the card. It was from Hagrid, opening the gift, he found a back of treacle fudge and new pair of dragon hide gloves. The next present was from Bill and Fleur, it was an Egyptian figuring. Sirius and Remus gave him a book titled: The Marauders book of Marauding. It was written by his father and the rest of the marauders. From Hermione he received another book called Magical Maladies and Injuries. She insisted it would help them do their dividnation homework. Laughing Harry opened the gift, it was from the blonde and dark haired woman that Harry hadn't known. They had given him to journals which Remus promised to explain later. From Ron he reicved a snitch. Ron told him it was charmed to remain in a certain area and couldn't be seen by muggles. His aunt and uncle gave him a wand holster that was completely invisible to everyone except the one wearing it. Mr. and Mrs Weasley gave him a read and gold sweater and a box of homemade cakes cookies and pies. The twins gave him a box full of pranks and sweets. Percy gave him a rather large book about being headboy. Percy seemed conviced that Harry would be the headboy for his year. Charlie gave him a tiny egg and told him he'd explain later. Dumbledore said he would give Harry his gift at Hogwarts. After thanking everyone for their gifts he brought them upstairs. Ginny left as well following Harry to his room.





A/N I can't really call this a cliffy but if it is to you I apologize. Thank you Megz for your tip I can only hope it works. Thanks for the reviews but I would like more so R/R. Cheers!

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