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Chapter 3. His Birthday

Harry woke up to see that no one was in their bed and he was all alone. He changed into his normal clothes and went to go check on Ginny, Hermione, and Talon. He looked around and saw empty beds.

"Must be eating breakfast by now," Harry whispered to himself groggily.

He slowly shuffled downstairs to the breakfast area. The sunlight shone into Harry's eyes like piercing blades and he rubbed his eyes. As he opened them he could see the Weasleys, Lupin, Mad Eye Moody, Talon, and Hermione all surrounding the table. Perched on top was a chocolate frosting cake that said "Happy 16th Birthday Harry" in royal blue frosting.

He grinned and they all shouted, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY!"

Hermione was the first to give him a death-choking hug, and then came the rest. By the time everyone was done, he had almost no breath. He looked at his cake again and saw something glistening in his eye. It was something shiny, like glitter, but instead it had been a pile of presents taller than Ginny. He made this observation for she was playing with one of the bows close to the presents, while talking to Talon. Everyone sat down after saying happy birthday to him and cut their own piece of cake. Harry ate his piece and savored every last bit of it. This had been the best birthday ever, but he wished that Sirius and Tonks could be here. Then Harry remembered what had happened yesterday. Sirius had also sent him a present and he had never opened it. He looked at the pile of presents and he saw Sirius's present. "Maybe someone brought it here," he thought. Harry finished his cake and slid Sirius's present towards him. He looked up at Mrs. Weasley and raised his eyebrows as if to say, "Can I open it?"

"Oh open it already! It's yours!" She smiled and looked at him.

Harry grinned and ripped the wrapper off the box-like present. It was a white plain box with a top. Harry took off the lid from the box and looked inside. His jaw dropped at what he saw. He saw loads of books, a dark black robe, a dagger, a small black velvet box, and to Ron's surprise, the latest broom. The broom obviously had a shrinking charm on it or else it would not have been able to fit in. Harry pulled the broom out first. Hermione swiftly took out her wand, swished it a bit and mumbled the spell under her breath. Immediately the broom went to normal size in Harry hand. Few people shuffled back to not get hit.

"Thanks Hermione!" Harry grinned.

"No problem!" Hermione gave a sly look towards Talon and smiled.

"Bloody hell, Harry!" Ron whispered eagerly, "That's the latest!"

Harry slid his hands across the broom. It was slick silver and it had a gold engraving on the side of it. Harry looked up at the people staring at him and the broom. Mad Eye Moody and Mr. Weasley went to the front door to go greet someone who had just come, while the rest were either talking or looking at the broom eagerly. Harry read the engraving out loud.

"The Goldfire" Harry whispered. He saw Ron's eyes light up.

"Well are you going to check out the other stuff?" Ginny said.

Harry leaned the "Goldfire" against the table and he dug his hands inside the box again. He pulled out the books and the robe.

"Well I think I already have all my books for next year!" Harry laughed.

Then he put on the robe. It was long and elegant. The robe was blacker than a midnight sky and felt like putting on a coat made out of bear fur. On his left side of his chest, in line of his shoulder blade, there was silver writing. It had Harry's name on top and beneath it was the word "Seeker."

"Wow, that looks so cool!" Talon exclaimed, which made Ron jump, again.

Harry stuck his hands, once again, into the box and searched around. He finally took out the dagger and small box. He lightly ran his hand across the razor blade, accidentally cutting himself. Harry winced slightly and wiped the red wine-like blood. The handle had emerald green gems around the edges. The metal was cold as ice, and engraved to look like a short and tall wizard fighting, and both wearing cloaks. The blade was extremely sharp and at the tip and bent slightly. On the bottom part of the blade words suddenly appeared on it. A gold light shone as they appeared and Harry read them. "llik ro eb dellik." He looked at them strangely and suddenly, dropped the dagger. He felt a searing pain shoot through the hand that he held it with.

"You okay Harry?" Ron asked.

"Errr, yeah it just.slipped."

Harry rubbed his hand and picked up the dagger again, then set it on the table. He looked up, smiled, then moved the last part of the present to him, the small box. It wasn't any bigger than his hand and velvety. Harry opened the box and looked inside. Surrounded by white, small, silk cushions were a small necklace chain, and a ring. Harry picked up the ring, which was attached to the necklace and looked at it. He looked inside the ring to see words in it.

"Live like it's your last," Harry whispered, "That's what it says." Harry looked up at all of them in the eye. He swallowed hard trying not to remember Sirius.

"So, erm, Harry. You think I can, maybe, ride this thing?" Ron laughed as he pointed to the Goldfire.

Harry shook his head lightly and smirked, and then he threw the ring into its small box.

"Sure, you can have it," Harry said angrily and stood up. He spun on his heel and ran up to his room and locked the door. Ron, astonished by what Harry had said, jumped up to snatch the broom, but Hermione quickly stuck her arm out in front of him so he could not even touch it.

"Don't even think about it!" Hermione growled at Ron. Ron just smirked and sat down staring at it.

"I'll uh.be right back," Talon said and quickly skipped up the stairs. As she got to the top she silently crept to Harry's door and took out her wand. She pointed the wand at the door handle and whispered, "Alohomora." There was a "click" and Talon kicked the door open. Harry didn't even turn his head and just kept staring at some letters.

"What the HELL was that?!" Talon yelled.

"What do you care? Go away," Harry growled and looked at her.

"You really think your life is that bad don't you? DON'T YOU?" Talon walked closer to him and she clutched the wand in her hand.

"What do you know? I've been through a lot more than you have," Harry set the papers down and looked her square in the eye, " I saw people who I loved the most die. I saw a friend die just because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Every year at Hogwarts, Voldemort always tries to kill me there, and I either have to kill him, or he will kill me. It's a fight to the death."

"You think you have been through more?" She laughed a bit, " You have NEVER lived with a family who might kill you any second! You have NEVER had to kill anyone! You have NEVER seen more than one thousand people die a slow, painful death! You have NEVER been starved, whipped, and beat for a whole year." Talon swallowed hard and shut her eyes. A small tear slipped from her. "And you have never had to kill you own parents." She covered her eyes with one hand and wiped her tears. Harry looked at her sadly. He got up from the bed and walked over to her.

"Look, I'm erm sorry, I uh, never knew you had it that rough." Harry hugged her tightly and held her by the shoulders. Harry looked into her eyes sympathetically. Suddenly, both of them leaned in for a kiss. They closed their eyes and kissed, right there. Talon dropped her wand from her hand. It wasn't passionate nor a peck, but they both were confused. Harry realized what was happening and backed up. He put his fingers to his lips and looked startled. Talon's jaw dropped and they stared at each other. Then there was a rustle at the door and both of them looked to see, Ginny. Harry swallowed hard.

"GINNY! Hey erm.NOTHING just happened.we were, nothing ha, it was just-" The truth was, Harry didn't know what had just happened.

"Uh.right," Ginny rolled her eyes and left.

The two of them were left there standing in front of each other. They stood there not able to believe what had happened.

"I um.have to.go.bye.Harry" Talon said not wanting to look in his eyes. She turned and left not even bothering to pick up her wand. Harry fell flat onto the closest bed. He hadn't liked her, but he had just kissed her. Nothing made sense anymore. Harry thought of what Talon said she had been through. Now, more than ever, Harry just wanted to kill himself.

"Bloody hell Harry!" Ron shouted and started laughing, "Ginny told me what happened!" Harry shot up and growled.

"Nothing happened OKAY?" Harry yelled.

"Right." Ron laughed and walked to Harry, "Tell me EVERYTHING!" He said, obviously over-excited.

"We, well, kissed, but I SWEAR I don't like her! I guess it was like an accident!" Harry was all confused but he was positive he didn't like Talon anymore than a friend. "Maybe not even a friend, I mean I barely know her." Harry thought.

"How can is be an accident?!" Ron rolled his eyes.

"Look it was just a sympathy kiss, okay? I don't like her! I don't know her!!" Harry growled and got up. "I'm going back to the party." With that, he walked downstairs.

"Harry, you forgot to read the note that came with Sirius's present," Hermione said with what looked like a short letter in her hand.

Harry took the letter from her hand and sat down to read it.

Dear Harry,

This is the second part of the things that I'm sending you. This letter will explain everything about the gifts. Oh, I hope you like them! AND Happy Birthday!

1.The books- these are all the books for school and some other extra ones you might need.
2.The cloak- the cloak was especially made for you. It has no magical powers but it'll keep you warm.
3.The Dagger- I have had this dagger since I've been at Hogwarts. It's just something that will help you when, and if you are in a SIRIUS fight. Also it tends to kind of.have a mind of its own.
4.The broom (Goldfire)- This as you know, is the latest broom. I know you are a seeker so I thought you could use it to beat Slytherin!
5.Last but not least, the Ring- This ring was your father's. It was kind of like a class ring. All his friends have one. Your father told me to give it to you on your 16th birthday so, here it is.

Well I hope you like the gifts! I must stop writing, because I think someone is coming.

Love,
Sirius

"Well it explains the presents!" Harry said as he grabbed the necklace with the ring. He dangled the ring at his eyes then he put it on.

"What's that ring?" Ginny questioned.

"It was my fathers." Harry smiled.

Suddenly the door burst open and Dumbledore walked through. His eyes twinkled at Harry.

"Hello Talon!" Dumbledore nodded at her, "I won't be staying long, but I have a present for you Harry." He walked to Harry and handed him a key with a note attached to it. Harry held it in his hand and looked at it.

"What's the ke-" Harry started but as he looked up, Dumbledore had left, "Where did they go?" He looked at Mrs. Weasley.

"He took my husband, Lupin, and Moody for a meeting of the Order," Mrs. Weasley replied.

Harry looked at the key and then read the note. It was in Dumbledore's writing.

"What's it say?" asked Hermione.

"All it says is, you will figure out to where it goes." Harry looked at it strangely and set it aside. There was a loud "creak" on the floor next to Harry and he looked to see Talon staring at the ground. Her cheeks went a royal red and she spoke up.

"Harry, can you um.err.come here?" She asked shyly.

".Sure." Harry stood up and followed Talon. They walked into the next room and Talon shut the door then they both sat on a couch. They were silent for a little then Talon coughed.

"Look, about what happ-" Talon started, but Harry interrupted her.

"I know you don't like me, and I don't like you, I don't even know you! That kiss was just nothing and it means nothing. We are just friends and we won't be anymore than that." Harry said that almost too quickly and sounded more slurred.

"Um.Yeah. We are just friends." She looked at him strangely and they both stood up.

She was about to hug him but suddenly stopped and held out her hand. Harry looked at her and smiled, then shook her hand. They both sighed a big sigh of relief and laughed. Harry walked to the door and turned the knob. He heard a sort of rustle and he pulled the door open, but as he did so Ginny, Hermione, and Ron fell to his foot. He rolled his eyes then chuckled. Talon smiled slyly and ran towards Harry and knocked him on top of the others. The girls got into a giggle fit as the guys tried to wrestle their way from the girls. After awhile they all settled down and stood up and walked back to the party area.

"Don't you guys think we are a little too old for that?" Harry laughed.

"Nope!" The rest joined all together.

"But you know what's funnier than that?" Ron asked trying not to laugh, "This."

As Hermione was eating her cake Ron shoved her face into her cake. She pulled the plate off her face and everyone laughed at her frosting-covered face. Hermione laughed and took some of the cake frosting in both her hands and smeared it all over Talon and Harry's cheeks. Then they all joined in and by the time Mr. Weasley came back, they were all covered in cake and chocolate frosting. He laughed at all of them and left to join his wife.

~*~

"You know Harry, you never did open up the rest of your presents," Ron said after they got washed up for bed.

"Yeah, I know, I'll have to do it tomorrow, but today was enough fun for me anyway." Harry smiled and couldn't stop.

"Oh yeah, I had to turn down your offer about taking your Goldfire, seemed too good to be true!" Ron laughed.

They both went to their beds and got in. Ron asked him about what had happened with Tonks and everything about yesterday and when they were done, Ron fell asleep. Yet, Harry didn't. He was wide-awake and thought about Sirius, Tonks, and everything that happened last year. It was overwhelming. Then Harry remembered the kiss with Talon. It was so odd. He suddenly cleared all his thought because the engraved words on the dagger he was still wearing ran through his mind. Harry whispered to himself, "llik ro eb dellik," and closed his eyes to fall fast asleep.