A/N: Hey people! I'm back for chapter 2! Well here it is as I promised!

Chapter 2

Harry woke at dawn and looked at his clock. It was 6:30 A.M. He just sat staring at the clock when he realized, today was July 31, his birthday. He tried to force a smile, but couldn't. He was too sad. Then he noticed 5 owls fly into his room.

He noticed Pig, Errol, and three owls he did not recognize fly into the room. He ripped open the letter from Pig first, then flew around the room and hooting loudly which was making Hedwig very aggravated.

Harry started to read the letter Ron had sent him. Hey Harry! Happy birthday! Guess what?! You are going to come and stay with us for the rest of the summer! Hermione, Ginny, Dad, and I are coming to get you at six o' clock, ok? Well anyway, hope you will like your present!
Ron He opened up the present that Ron had given him. He noticed that he had sent him a whole bunch of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, Chocolate Frogs, and Fizzing Wizzbies.

Next he noticed an owl sitting on his bed with the Daily Prophet in his beak. Harry took the Daily prophet and threw it aside, paid the owl, as the owl took off through the window.

He then noticed another owl with a letter and package tied to its leg and realized the handwriting belonged to Hermione. He untied the letter and package from the owl's leg then ripped open the letter and read it.

Happy birthday Harry! Your 16! Well I can't wait to come and get you today. We just felt that with all that had happened that you needed to come to the Burrow for some cheering up. Well see you at six Harry!
Hermione

Harry couldn't help it, but he gave a small smile. She said she couldn't wait to see him! He felt very happy. He didn't know why he did, but maybe the holidays would turn out ok. After all that had happen.

He then noticed Errol lying on his bed. He had a letter tied to his leg and also a package. He opened the letter and read it.

Hi Harry, dear! We all are just dying to see you! As you know Mr. Weasley, Hermione, Ginny and Ron will be coming to get you at six. Well Happy birthday Harry! Can't wait to see you!
Mrs. Weasley
Harry then opened the package and he noticed a small cake with a note. You can have this for breakfast or lunch before we come to get you, Harry. He opened it and took a bite out of it. It was delicious.

Then he noticed a school owl with a very thick letter. Harry took the letter and realized what it was, his O.W.L. results. He took a deep breath and read the results

Transfiguration: Exceeds expectations

Divination: Acceptable

Potions: Exceeds Expectations

History of magic: Exceeds expectations

Defense against the Dark Arts: Outstanding

Care of Magical Creatures: Outstanding

Charms: Outstanding

Career you want to exceed in: Auror Destined Career: Auror, Mr. Potter will be able to become an Auror.
Good Job Mr. Potter, term starts on September 1st
Minerva Mcgonagall, Deputy Headmistress

Harry was in shock when he finished reading the letter. His grades were good enough to get him into the career he wanted to be in, an Auror! This was the happiest he had been all summer. He was amazed.

He then noticed Errol, Pig, and the school owl fly out the window into the morning light. He sat and watched them till he couldn't see them anymore. He turned around and noticed that he had not read the Daily Prophet.

He looked down at the front page and gasped. His eyes traveled down the page and stopped where there was a picture of.Peter Pettigrew.

He then looked down at the article next to the picture.

PETER PETTIGREW FOUND ALIVE!
Ministry Auror, Kingsley Shacklebot found him alive in a cave on the outskirts of Hogsmeade. He confessed to have killing the 12 muggles that day, not the person suspected, Sirius Black, who was killed by Bellatrix Lestrange in June. Peter Pettigrew was also the one who sold Lily and James Potter to Voldemort. Peter will be sent to Azkaban were he has a life sentence. Cornelius Fudge says, "We feel horrible for putting an innocent man in Azkaban when it should've been Pettigrew all the time." Further information on Pettigrew will be given later.

Harry sat there staring at the article. He was happy, but yet, he was sad. He was happy that Wormtail was finally caught and got what he deserved, but the sad part was, was that it was too late. Sirius was gone. Harry winced at the thought.

He then heard the Dursley's in the kitchen, so he decided to go down and tell them Mr. Weasley, Hermione, Ron, and Ginny were coming to pick him up tonight.

A/N: wow that was a lot longer than I anticipated. Oh well chapter 3 will be up soon. KEEP REVIEWING!!!!!

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