Chapter Three.

Harry had been having a bad summer. As usual. He found that this year, the family is even more crazy than usual. Dudley keeps on having his tantrums for his desire for a cheeseburger.

" I WANT A CHEESEBURGER!!!!! AND FRIES! AND CHICKEN WINGS!! AND YOU WONT GIVE IT TO ME! WHAA!!!!"

It was only Uncle Vernon's threat of not getting Dudley the Playstation Three that Dudley's tantrums deceased.

" I wont have a whiny boy in the house. Whatsoever. And you Petunia! Do not listen to anything he says. I'm going out. I need some headache relievers. Until then Harry you make some tea."

There was always something for Harry to do. Laundry, dishes, cutting the hedges and more. Didn't they remember that it was his birthday tomorrow? I guess not. Why should they? They have forgotten about the last 14 birthdays.

It was only at 8:00 O'clock at night that he can catch his breath from all the chores. Ron and Hermione's mail will probably be here soon. No doubt that Errol, the elderly Weasly's family owl, will need at least a week to regain his health due to the enormous amount of scrumptious pies and cake of all kind that Mrs. Weasly would bake. He had a smile on his face just thinking about the surprises. If the Dursley's weren't going to even take notice of his birthday, at least he can look forward to this.

Just as he was staring out to the beautiful sky, he saw Errol and another owl he didn't recognize. Errol needed help getting to the cage. Just after Harry was done untying the huge parcel, the owl flew off. Harry took out the note and read,

Dear Harry,

Happy 17th birthday! I'm really bummed out that Dumbledore didn't allow you to come to my house to stay over the summer. I mean to say with you-know who being back and everything. Anyways guess what! I got new broomstick. From Fred and George! A Nimbus Two Thousand! Well I know its kind of dated but boy can it fly! George reckons that I can try out for that keeper's place. Can you imagine? And I also got new dress robes. It's blue. Also from Fred and George. Mom's a bit suspicious of where they got the money to buy the stuff. They got stuff for Ginny, mom and dad, Percy and Bill and Charlie. Well blimey I'm worried too. Well enough of my happiness and well worries. I got you a whole bunch of Fred and George's creations. They said it's a gift basket value. They are really at it about the joke shop business. They made me pay for it too!! ( Harry laughed) I hope you enjoy it!!! P.S I heard Hermione got a new hair do. I can't wait to see it. Ron. Harry put down the note and went through his basket.

" Wow. " Harry gasped. It had everything. Fred's Frizzy Hair Potion, George's Gloopy Green Grub, Canary Crèmes (Of course) Freakishly Real- looking Wands and things you can't even imagine.

Just then none other than his own Hedwig came fluttering to the window. Hedwig gave him a very affectionate nibble and joined Errol. This was from Hermione.

Dear Harry, Happy Birthday, Harry. I do hope your uncle was at least, well humane with you today. Anyways I am in Scotland at the moment. Yes, Scotland. I had to because my father wanted to visit the museum here. Any how I got you a book. Its about Quidditch moves and tactics and so on. Also while I was in Scotland I got you this. It's a hair potion. It is help your hair stay normal. Not stick up in the air. Thought you might like to try it. The instructions are on the back of the potion. Also I don't know how you're going to get to Hogwarts this year so take the Knight Bus. You've taken it before. Well see you on the Hogwarts Train! Love, Hermione.

Harry put down the letter and looked at his presents. Joke goods, another book of Quidditch, and a ha.hair potion.

This was a pink bottle with a curly blonde lady's face on it. He'll try it later. Preferably before school. For some reason he wanted to look good this year. Hope it'll be better than last year. The Tri Wizards Tournament. Cedric dying. Voldemort coming back. He couldn't think of this anymore. Also Cho. He couldn't think about her either. When he did, he thought of Cedric and the life he would've had. Only if he didn't touch the Portkey. He couldn't think of that now. Its your birthday remember? You need to enjoy it.