Harry was lying on his bed thinking about the previous school year. It was almost midnight and he totally forgot it was his birthday. In fact he didn't remember about it until three owls flew in. Only two of them were recognizable, his own owl, Hedwig, and a tiny owl, Pig, that belonged to one of his best friends Ron. He took off all the letters. He read the one that came from Hedwig first, which was from his other best friend, Hermione. Inside was a note and a sack of money. The note said:

Dear Harry,

Happy birthday! Sorry we could not hang out this summer but I am hosting an exchange student. Just guess what country they are from. America!!!!!! They also happen to be my best friend from my childhood days and they are also attending Hogwarts this year. I'm so excited that I'm writing run-on sentences. Bye for now. See you at 9 ¾ tomorrow!

Love,

Hermione

Harry then opened Ron's letter. It said:

READ HERMIONE'S LETTES FIRST!!!!!

Dear Harry,

Do you believe her!!!!! Hosting some stranger in her house! I bet it's a boy. Just wait until I get my hands on him! By the way, happy birthday! Hope you like my gift. I didn't know what to get you so I just gave you money.

Ron

Harry finally opened the last letter. It was a list of things that would be needed. Nothing important. He then lied back on his bed. This was going to be an interesting year.