Chapter 4
Surprise Party
Ginny crept into her brother's bedroom, trying to be quiet. Her brother was on his back, arms and legs flung at odd angles and snoring in the bed to her left. The lump that was curled up in the fetal position in the bed to her right was Harry and she must not wake him at any cost, which was difficult, as he was a fairly light sleeper.. when he wasn't having nightmares.
She knelt down and poked Ron on the shoulder from a safe distance. She had to poke him another 4 times before he started mumbling "5 more minuets Hermione" .... he smiled in his sleep and mumbled "Hermione". Ginny ruffled his hair and pulled it slightly so that he finally opened his eyes. Ginny put her finger to his mouth and shook her head. She then indicated that he should follow her.
Downstairs Mrs. Weasley was making breakfast and giving instructions to everyone. She smiled as she saw her youngest son come down the stairs. "You should take a shower, Ron, as Hermione has just arrived along with Neville and Luna. Ron raced back upstairs and Mrs. Weasley and Ginny exchanged looks and choked back the bubble of laughter that was threatening to overflow.
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Harry woke with the shock of several pints of water being ceremoniously dumped on him. Before he had a chance to reach for his glasses he was covered in what seemed like a ton of flour! He heard lots of laughter and then as he cleared the flour from his eyes he saw, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Bill, Charlie, Fred, George, Ron, Ginny, Hermione, Luna, Neville Tonks and Lupin standing just inside Ron's room grinning like Cheshire cats. They then started to sing
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR HARRY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU"
Except Fred and George being Fred and George decided to sing another verse of their own making
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUU
YOU SMELL LIKE MUMS STEWW HAPPY BIRTHDAY LICKLE HARRYKINS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUU"
They only stopped when Mrs. Weasley whacked them on the back of their heads. Everyone else was too busy trying not to laugh. Mrs. Weasley ordered everyone back downstairs and let Harry have a shower and eat his toast in peace.
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When Harry came downstairs he found Ginny waiting on him she smirked at him. "Did you manage to get all the flour out of your hair?" she asked "I think so" he replied. "Well, Mr. Potter, will you do me the honor of following me to the garden?" "Certainly, Miss Weasley"
Harry linked arms with Ginny and they went out to the garden where everyone shouted, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY!" He then became aware that the garden had been decorated and that there was a big table with everyone sitting down waiting for him.
As he reached over for the pumpkin juice an owl stopped in front of him. He took the letter and opened it. It was his OWL results. He took a deep breath and had a look at his results
Subject Overall grade Charms O Defense Against the Dark Arts O Potions E Transfiguration E Divination P History of Magic D Care of magical Creatures O Astrology A Herbology E
"How many OWLs did you get Harry?" asked Ron. Harry handed his results over and in exchange took Ron's
Subject Overall grade Charms E Defense Against the Dark Arts E Potions A Transfiguration E Divination D History of Magic P Care of magical Creatures O Astrology A Herbology E
"We both got 7 OWL's each Ron, although I can say I'm glad I have an excuse to drop Divination this year" beamed Harry.
Hermione however had been sitting staring at her results in shock. Ginny asked her if she was ok and how many OWL's she got. "I got 10 Ginny, but...." "But what??" "I got an E in Astrology". "That's brilliant Hermione what were the other 9?" "They were O's but I can't believe I got an E.I bet it was the practical in Astrology that I didn't complete" with that she dropped her head into her hand. She couldn't' blame Hagrid for the diversion that had happened that night, she could however blame Umbridge how dare she interrupt an examination like that.oh dear oh dear.how was she tell her parents?
Neville however was happily telling everyone else that he had received 8 OWL's and had received 2 Outstanding grades for DADA and Herbology. He couldn't stop thanking Harry for helping him. "If you hadn't started the DA then I wouldn't have had the knowledge to get this grade." He wouldn't let Harry disagree.
Everyone settled down and started eating and talking. After everyone was finished it was time for the presents to be opened.
He received a new pair of Quidditch Gloves from Ron, Curses and Counter Curses (Bewitch Your Friends and Befuddle Your Enemies with the Latest Revenges: Hair Loss, Jelly-Legs, Tongue-Tying and Much, Much, More) by Professor Vindictus Viridian from Hermione. He smiled at her he had told her that was the first book he had wanted to buy back before he went to Hogwarts. He got a box from the Twins that he guessed correctly were more samples of their Weasley Wizarding Wheezes, and promptly put it to one side...he would open that one later. From Bill he got a book - Ancient Curses - How to Get Past the Most Dangerous Curses Known to the Wizarding World. Charlie, Luna and Rose also each gave him a book - How to Identify and Arm Yourself against Any Dragon, The Most Mythical Beasts Never Seen and Famous Pyromagi in the Last Two Centuries.
Neville gave him a Mimbulus Mimbletonia, Tonks gave him a box of Honeydukes chocolate and a box of sugar quills. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley gave him a jumper and underwear/socks and a huge box of everlasting white chocolate fudge.
Lupin then handed his present over to Harry. It was a leather bound diary although it had the title 100 Things to do whilst Wearing an Invisibility Cloak by Messrs Moony, Padfoot, Prongs and Wormtail. He looked at Lupin in shock. "We kept a record of all our pranks and the like and I think Prongs and Padfoot would have agreed with me that it should now be passed down to you. You will find the pages blank unless you use the same password as the marauders map requires".
The last present he received was from Ginny. It was a large wooden framed picture with a wolf, a dog, a stag surrounded by lilies carved into it. It has 12 spaces for pictures. Some of these had already been filled. There was pictures from 1st to his recent 5th year along with one of his mum, dad, Lupin and Sirius. "Ginny where did you get all these pictures from?" "Mainly from Colin and a few from Ron and Hermione and the middle one I got from..Sirius.. I asked him last Christmas if he had any and he gave me one. Do you like it?" "Like it, it's one of the best presents I have ever received. I don't know how to thank you for this...its too much" "A simple thank you would be fine" Ginny raised her left eyebrow at Harry. "Thank you" Harry replied as he reached over to hug Ginny. He then hugged and thanked everyone else for his or her gifts.
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Later on everyone went back inside to continue celebrating. Luna and Hermione volunteered to bring the plates and glasses in from outside. Ginny started clearing the rubbish and paper wrappings of the table and putting them in a black waste bag.
Hermione and Luna took the last of the plates and glasses inside. Ginny tied the bag together and went to go back into the house when she saw something or someone from the side of her eye.
It was Percy.
"Ginny, can we talk?"
Surprise Party
Ginny crept into her brother's bedroom, trying to be quiet. Her brother was on his back, arms and legs flung at odd angles and snoring in the bed to her left. The lump that was curled up in the fetal position in the bed to her right was Harry and she must not wake him at any cost, which was difficult, as he was a fairly light sleeper.. when he wasn't having nightmares.
She knelt down and poked Ron on the shoulder from a safe distance. She had to poke him another 4 times before he started mumbling "5 more minuets Hermione" .... he smiled in his sleep and mumbled "Hermione". Ginny ruffled his hair and pulled it slightly so that he finally opened his eyes. Ginny put her finger to his mouth and shook her head. She then indicated that he should follow her.
Downstairs Mrs. Weasley was making breakfast and giving instructions to everyone. She smiled as she saw her youngest son come down the stairs. "You should take a shower, Ron, as Hermione has just arrived along with Neville and Luna. Ron raced back upstairs and Mrs. Weasley and Ginny exchanged looks and choked back the bubble of laughter that was threatening to overflow.
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Harry woke with the shock of several pints of water being ceremoniously dumped on him. Before he had a chance to reach for his glasses he was covered in what seemed like a ton of flour! He heard lots of laughter and then as he cleared the flour from his eyes he saw, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Bill, Charlie, Fred, George, Ron, Ginny, Hermione, Luna, Neville Tonks and Lupin standing just inside Ron's room grinning like Cheshire cats. They then started to sing
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR HARRY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU"
Except Fred and George being Fred and George decided to sing another verse of their own making
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUU
YOU SMELL LIKE MUMS STEWW HAPPY BIRTHDAY LICKLE HARRYKINS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUU"
They only stopped when Mrs. Weasley whacked them on the back of their heads. Everyone else was too busy trying not to laugh. Mrs. Weasley ordered everyone back downstairs and let Harry have a shower and eat his toast in peace.
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When Harry came downstairs he found Ginny waiting on him she smirked at him. "Did you manage to get all the flour out of your hair?" she asked "I think so" he replied. "Well, Mr. Potter, will you do me the honor of following me to the garden?" "Certainly, Miss Weasley"
Harry linked arms with Ginny and they went out to the garden where everyone shouted, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY!" He then became aware that the garden had been decorated and that there was a big table with everyone sitting down waiting for him.
As he reached over for the pumpkin juice an owl stopped in front of him. He took the letter and opened it. It was his OWL results. He took a deep breath and had a look at his results
Subject Overall grade Charms O Defense Against the Dark Arts O Potions E Transfiguration E Divination P History of Magic D Care of magical Creatures O Astrology A Herbology E
"How many OWLs did you get Harry?" asked Ron. Harry handed his results over and in exchange took Ron's
Subject Overall grade Charms E Defense Against the Dark Arts E Potions A Transfiguration E Divination D History of Magic P Care of magical Creatures O Astrology A Herbology E
"We both got 7 OWL's each Ron, although I can say I'm glad I have an excuse to drop Divination this year" beamed Harry.
Hermione however had been sitting staring at her results in shock. Ginny asked her if she was ok and how many OWL's she got. "I got 10 Ginny, but...." "But what??" "I got an E in Astrology". "That's brilliant Hermione what were the other 9?" "They were O's but I can't believe I got an E.I bet it was the practical in Astrology that I didn't complete" with that she dropped her head into her hand. She couldn't' blame Hagrid for the diversion that had happened that night, she could however blame Umbridge how dare she interrupt an examination like that.oh dear oh dear.how was she tell her parents?
Neville however was happily telling everyone else that he had received 8 OWL's and had received 2 Outstanding grades for DADA and Herbology. He couldn't stop thanking Harry for helping him. "If you hadn't started the DA then I wouldn't have had the knowledge to get this grade." He wouldn't let Harry disagree.
Everyone settled down and started eating and talking. After everyone was finished it was time for the presents to be opened.
He received a new pair of Quidditch Gloves from Ron, Curses and Counter Curses (Bewitch Your Friends and Befuddle Your Enemies with the Latest Revenges: Hair Loss, Jelly-Legs, Tongue-Tying and Much, Much, More) by Professor Vindictus Viridian from Hermione. He smiled at her he had told her that was the first book he had wanted to buy back before he went to Hogwarts. He got a box from the Twins that he guessed correctly were more samples of their Weasley Wizarding Wheezes, and promptly put it to one side...he would open that one later. From Bill he got a book - Ancient Curses - How to Get Past the Most Dangerous Curses Known to the Wizarding World. Charlie, Luna and Rose also each gave him a book - How to Identify and Arm Yourself against Any Dragon, The Most Mythical Beasts Never Seen and Famous Pyromagi in the Last Two Centuries.
Neville gave him a Mimbulus Mimbletonia, Tonks gave him a box of Honeydukes chocolate and a box of sugar quills. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley gave him a jumper and underwear/socks and a huge box of everlasting white chocolate fudge.
Lupin then handed his present over to Harry. It was a leather bound diary although it had the title 100 Things to do whilst Wearing an Invisibility Cloak by Messrs Moony, Padfoot, Prongs and Wormtail. He looked at Lupin in shock. "We kept a record of all our pranks and the like and I think Prongs and Padfoot would have agreed with me that it should now be passed down to you. You will find the pages blank unless you use the same password as the marauders map requires".
The last present he received was from Ginny. It was a large wooden framed picture with a wolf, a dog, a stag surrounded by lilies carved into it. It has 12 spaces for pictures. Some of these had already been filled. There was pictures from 1st to his recent 5th year along with one of his mum, dad, Lupin and Sirius. "Ginny where did you get all these pictures from?" "Mainly from Colin and a few from Ron and Hermione and the middle one I got from..Sirius.. I asked him last Christmas if he had any and he gave me one. Do you like it?" "Like it, it's one of the best presents I have ever received. I don't know how to thank you for this...its too much" "A simple thank you would be fine" Ginny raised her left eyebrow at Harry. "Thank you" Harry replied as he reached over to hug Ginny. He then hugged and thanked everyone else for his or her gifts.
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Later on everyone went back inside to continue celebrating. Luna and Hermione volunteered to bring the plates and glasses in from outside. Ginny started clearing the rubbish and paper wrappings of the table and putting them in a black waste bag.
Hermione and Luna took the last of the plates and glasses inside. Ginny tied the bag together and went to go back into the house when she saw something or someone from the side of her eye.
It was Percy.
"Ginny, can we talk?"