A/N: Well here we are again, and I am happy to present to you chapter nine. There isnt really a big cliffie at the end but for those Romantic people it may not help. J sorry, So now on to the Reviews or at least major questions or concerns (I thank everybody that reviewed at the end.
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Chapter Nine: Presents
"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Harry, Happy Birthday to you." Everybody that was in attendance suddenly sang. There was mass cheering as Mrs. Weasley and Mrs. Granger came out carrying a large cake that had 16 candles floating above a live Hogwarts, (Including a live Quidditch match.) Harry thought of a wish and blew out his candles. More cheers arose and than there was mass talking. Harry went around the room to great everybody which consisted of Mr. And Mrs. Weasley, Remus Lupin, Tonks, Professor McGonagall, Mad Eye Moody, Professor Dumbledore, Fred and George, Charlie and Bill were there on vacation, obviously Ginny, and Hermione. Also there was Mr. And Mrs. Granger who Harry had never met before. Harry being the polite boy that he was, he decided to introduce himself to them.
"Hello, I am Harry Potter."
"Yes, We did figure that one." Mr. Granger said with a chuckle
"It is of course a pleasure to finally meet you, our daughter has told us much about you and your many adventures." Mrs. Granger said.
"Oh yeah, sorry I didn't mean to ever get your daughter in harms way, its just that trouble seems to be attracted to me."
"It's quite alright Harry, we understand it is a dangerous time and besides Hermione could use the adventure. Now where are my manners my name is Dave, and this is my wife Leanna."
"Well it is my pleasure to have met you at last. I can see where Hermione gets her brains and beauty."
If Harry was looking he would have seen Hermione glow bright red at these words. However her parents did and gave each other a sly grin. They had heard Hermione talk about Harry before, and they knew that she had feelings for him.
"HARRY, YOU GREAT SOD!!, Get over here." Ron yelled out, which automatically earned him a swat upside the head from Mrs. Weasley and Hermione.
"Ha, Ha, what is it Ron"
"Come on its time for presents."
Harry headed to the family room where a nice comfortable cooling fire was ablaze as it was now dark and it not only gave off a lot of light but a cool breeze that cooled them all down. Harry looked to the center of the room and saw so many gifts that it rivaled any birthday Dudley ever had. He wasn't really sure where to start so he picked up a small box on top. It was from Neville Longbottom, he opened it up to find a remembrall. Which he found to be very funny, it was his remembrall that had gotten him a position on the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Luna Lovegood had gotten him a subscription to the Quibbler. There was an enormous box that said "From the DA" He ripped it open to find a Robe with a lightning bolt and a Phoenix put together for a symbol representing their leader and Professor Dumbledore. It was an absolutely beautiful sight and he immediately put it on over his muggle clothes. There were gifts from the people not present. The main gifts were as good as they always were. From Lupin he got a book about dark arts, it had some new spells that Harry could use to defend himself with. From Hermione he got the usual books about many interesting curses, but he also got a book on Quidditch tactics, he got candy from Ron. Hagrid got him a Griffin Pendant that would roar on occasion. The Weasley sweater was also in there were some joke products from the twins. Charlie got him bigger versions of the dragons from the tri-wizard tournament along with a book about dragons. After all of the gifts were open Lupin stood up and came over to Harry.
"These gifts were just the little ones, me real gift is this."
He handed Harry a miniature box and Harry ripped it open to find a small broomstick. It was to small to see what kind it was so Harry hurriedly cast the spell to resize it and just the effect of that spell was enough to throw everybody into hysterics (except for Dumbledore who just sat there chuckling to himself with his twinkle in his eyes.).
"What are you doing???" Lupin asked?
"Yeah are you trying to get yourself expelled?" Hermione asked.
"What?" Harry replied. "Oh right the spell, well it is part of the long story that I will explain tomorrow."
Everybody's attention was now back on the new broomstick. It said Lightning Bolt on the handle, Harry looked up speechless.
"I don't know what to say Lupin,"
"Well it is the only broom in existence because it is a custom built broom. I went to the company that builds Firebolt's and they do custom work. I named it Lightning Bolt, thought it would be appropriate for you."
"It is awesome thanks Lupin."
"Ha no problem kid, just promise me one thing, don't tell anybody but your team about the new broom. So you can really scare the Slytheren team."
"Ha ha, you got it."
Ron and the Weasleys were next.
"Harry, here you go mate."
Harry opened the box that Ron had handed him and inside was a new watch. Only it was a wizards watch that would repair itself if it ever got broken.
"Hey this is awesome, thanks guys I love it!!"
"Not a problem Harry, this watch has a cool second feature too, you can spin the face to see a second watch. Only the face is replaced by the faces we have put on it, it is like our clock only on a smaller version."
"So you can tell where everyone is that you care about now dear." Mrs. Weasley said.
"Thank you so much, this means a lot to me."
Harry got up and walked over to the Weasleys and either gave them a hug or handshake. It was Fred and George that spoke next.
"That's not all Harry, we.."
"Feel that it is now.."
"time to tell your little secret."
"OH Merlin, I am dead." Harry thought.
"What are you two talking about?" Ron asked.
"Well Ronikeins everybody has always wondered who gave us the money.."
"To start.."
"Our little business."
"We give you our investor, Harry!!" They said in unison.
Harry looked like he was getting ready to run away from the room, he was not expecting them to actually give away the secret, but what came next was completely unexpected.
"We also want to present our primary investor with a paper that makes him 1/3 owner of Weasley's Wizardry Wheezes or WWW for short."
"What you're kidding me, you know I cant except that." Harry said.
"Oh yes you can and you have to you have no choice in the matter." Fred replied.
"Well it is about time you two did this." Mrs. Weasley said.
"What! You already knew?" George asked.
"Well not for sure, but I figured, I mean I never did see that money bag that Harry won after the Tri-wizard tournament. And than all of sudden you two have money. I am not completely clueless you know."
"Well that is a relief, I thought I was going to be killed." Harry replied with a sigh of relief.
Everybody had a good laugh at this and Harry was excited to help in the store. Hermione came forward next with a package in her hands, which surprised Harry, he wasn't expecting anything else. He took that box and looked into those deep chocolate brown eyes that could always captivate him no matter the circumstances. They just stood there looking at each other both unaware that the other was staring at the other. Hermione had the same thoughts going through her mind (Except that she was thinking deep sparkling green eyes). They both heard a loud "Hehem" from someone and their gazes broke. Both looked away blushing madly, they both however failed to notice everybody's smirk's and smiles on their faces. So Harry quickly opened the box to see what was inside. When he opened it he saw the most spectacular pendant that he had ever seen. It was in the shape of a lion holding a sword in one hand and a lightning bolt in the other. It sparkled with such color (Red, Gold, and Silver) that it seemed to be alive. Harry new that this was something special and he now had a couple of pendants to choose from but he promised himself to never take off the pendant that Sirius had gotten him.
"Thank you Mione, it is beautiful."
"Happy Birthday Harry"
They gave each other a hug and Harry quickly put on the pendant. It was funny because it seemed to actually grow into Sirius's pendant that he was wearing. Now he had a stunning combination. A gold lion holding a red sword (that would for some odd reason turn blue every once in a while) and a lighting bolt with an onyx background. It looked spectacular and everybody commented on that. Though Hermione was a bit flustered she didn't remember having the sword turn blue before. But Harry said that he loved it, and wouldn't have it any other way. Professor Dumbledore stood forward next.
"Harry like a said I have a surprise for you, well actually two. Here is the first.
He than handed Harry a rather large box which Harry opened immediately. In it he found a black cloak. On the back it had two symbols, the main symbol was a huge castle standing on a cliff with turrets that were bigger than Hogwarts. In front of the castle was a black stone with a silver sword sticking out of it. The second symbol was a bright red and orange Phoenix flying from the castle towards the stone. It was absolutely stunning, but unfortunately Harry had no idea what the symbols meant. Luckily though Professor Dumbledore caught the stunned but clueless look on Harry's face.
"Harry this is the symbol of your ancestors put together with my symbol."
"Sir, what???" Harry asked with much confusion.
"Ha, well Harry, you already know about your ancestors, and this was their symbol. The Phoenix is my symbol because I am a headmaster of Hogwarts. I put it on there, since I feel that it will help guide you, I hope that I am not wrong on that assumption?"
"No sir, you are most correct."
"Ahh good, also, since I know that you are still young, I have made this to where you can add your own symbol on it and it will blend perfectly with the other two."
"Thank you sir this is amazing, I am just to stunned to fully express myself right now."
"That is not a problem, after watching you for the last five years I have gotten to learn your emotions."
What Harry didn't know was that while he and Professor Dumbledore were talking and everybody was admiring the new cloak another person was staring at Harry in shock. Nobody else (save for Professor McGonagall) knew of Harry's heritage, but Hermione had seen that symbol before, It was Camelot, "but there was no way Harry could be related to King Arthur, could he?" That would be something she would have to find out later.
"Now Harry I said that I have two surprises, and I believe that it is coming right now."
As he spoke a bright red and orange bird flew in the window followed by a green and white one. It was Fawkes.
"Harry, Fawkes has brought you your other gift,"
The new bird than flew straight over to Harry and landed on his shoulder as Fawkes landed on Dumbledore's shoulder.
"You see Harry, this is a green and white phoenix, in fact the last known green and white phoenix in existence. She now rightfully belongs to you, as I am sure you don't need to be reminded, phoenix's are very loyal pets and she will help you out as much as she can."
Everybody gasped in surprise as these words were spoken, they had never seen a green and white phoenix, they all thought that it was simply a myth. It was rumored once that Merlin had had a green and white phoenix but was never seen so it was thought to be false. When the phoenix had landed on Harry's shoulder she started to sing which calmed everyone down and they just stared in awe.
"Ah, Harry it seems that she likes already, hmmm, that is kind of weird usually they wait a few days before they sing to their new owners. Oh well with you I guess I should never be surprised."
"Sir, I don't know what to say, this is unbelievable."
"Think nothing of it Harry, after all if I am correct she rightfully belongs to you anyway, and consider it a fools apology for not telling you the truth about everything earlier."
Harry said nothing but went over and gave the old headmaster a hug, which he gave back as well.
"Thank you sir."
"No thank you Harry."
With this said the party was over and Harry thanked everybody for their gifts and for coming. Everybody either flooed home or apperated to where ever they went. Leaving only the Grangers, Weasleys, and of course Harry. The kids sat around the pile of gifts and sat there talking and relaxing, when Harry noticed Hedwig fly through the window and landed on the unoccupied shoulder of Harry. She hooted affectionately glad to have found her master and was happy with the phoenix and the new owl that had followed her through the window, but had landed on the windowsill as if waiting for something. It was weird how Harry could tell what Hedwig felt but he thought it was because he had had her for over five years now. It was then that Hermione noticed the other owl, and went over to pet him.
"Harry he is beautiful, what is his name?"
"Well, he is not mine to name so he does not have one yet."
"So who does he belong to?" She asked.
"I think it would be wise to have everyone here for this. So could everyone gather around I have some things that I need to take care of."
Everybody had heard him and headed over to see what was up.
"What's up Harry?" Mr. Weasley asked
"Well I didn't mean to do this today but it seems that Hedwig had other plans for me." Harry chuckled. "I have some gifts that I am going to hand out, and the first thing that I am saying is that you are taking them because there is nothing you can do about it. So there. Ha. Anyway, since he arrived I will start with Hermione and the Grangers. Hermione I got this owl for you so you could use him for owl post since I know that you don't have one yet and now you wont have to wait for Hedwig to arrive to help you out."
"Oh Harry I love him thank you!!!" She ran over and hugged him.
"That's not all, Umm Mr. And Mrs. Weasley and Mr. And Mrs. Granger, I am very thankful for all that you have done these last five years, and had it not been for you Ron and you Hermione God only know what I would have done. So I have opened an account in your name Hermione and have deposited 1 million Gallons into both of your accounts. Before you say anything the money can not be given back I have given specific directions that state that you can not no matter the circumstances give back the money."
This was met by shocked faces and a couple of thuds. (Mrs. Weasley and Mrs. Granger.)
"Harry, I can't.."
"Stop right there, I have already discussed this. I wanted to and it is yours."
"But how can you afford that kind of money?" Mr. Granger asked.
"Well let's just say that I will explain everything tomorrow."
"Good Merlin, we are rich now aren't we?" Ron asked.
"Yes Ron you are."
There was some rejoicing from the kids as the parents just sat there stunned. Finally everybody got over their shock and thanked Harry profusely. They were all pretty tired and getting ready for bed, but Harry wasn't done, he wasn't going to bed without talking to Hermione first.
"Hey, Mione?"
"Yeah Harry, what's up?'
"Well, umm, I was wondering if you would like to go for a walk, umm there is there something I want to talk to you about."
"Sure let's go"
They walked out of the house missing again the smiles and smirks from everybody including her parents. They were just happy for them and looking forward to what was going to happen between the two.
A/N: Ah once again another done and another on the way in about a week, for those who might be curious I finished chapter 13 today, and chapter 10 is typed. Though I must warn you that 10 is rather short. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter, and even if you didn't please review. J thanks to those who reviewed.
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