Title: Cruel Summer

Summary: see chapter one

Disclaimer: see chapter one

A/N: Thanks for any reviews, flames shall be used to amuse me, this fic is still AU

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Chapter 25

"Happy Birthday Harry!", came the shouts from more than twenty people, the Weasley clan making up most of them. Harry stood stunned, he couldn't move. The next thing they all saw were the tears well up in his eyes. Severus quickly ran over and hugged him to cover up the few that trickled down his face.

"Come on mate there is cake. Come and blow out the candles." Ron exclaimed dragging Harry away towards the table that was set up.

As Harry looked around he saw not only the Weasley clan, but also The Granger's and Sirius, Remus and McGonagall and even Hagrid sitting with a big grin on his face. He was uncermoniously poked by Ron to hurry up and make a wish before he starved to death. Ms. Weasley smacked Ron for that, and Ron quieted down immediately. Harry leaned over the cake and closed his eyes, then with one big breath he blew out all fourteen candles.

"What did you wish for Harry?" Fred asked as a house elf began to cut the cake.

"I cannot tell you, as I have all I ever needed now." Harry said looking at all his friends, and then to his father.

"Well, if you will not reveal your wish then will you at least open your gifts" Hermione said making her way through the crowd of Weasley's to give Harry a big hug.

Harry looked at her as if she had grown another head. "What gifts?"

"Those silly", she said pointing to the pile of gifts sitting at the other end of the table. Harry was dumbfounded. "I have never gotten a gift before." Before anyone else could move Dumbledore motioned for the two house elves to bring over the presents to where they were at. Harry noticed one of them glared at him, as the other seemed to not want to release the gifts it was holding. Harry thought nothing of it, but Sirius and even Remus snickered, as Severus sent the house elves to clear away the cake plates.

As Harry tore into the first present which was from Hermione he expected a book. He was astonished when he found not that, but instead found a picture of himself, Ron and Hermione at their first Hogsmead outing. Smiling up at her he turned and returned her hug. Next he opened The Weasley's gifts and found a jumper, and a load of delicious candies. He saw another box that was suspiciously wrapped and opened it. Inside were several small sweets that were mysteriously not from the sweet shop in Hogsmeade. The twins both turned to Harry with the same wicked smile.

"We thought we could give you these to try out. They are sure to bring you hours of laughs." Fred said chuckling.

Severus' eyebrows raised as he spoke, "I do hope none of those will find their way into my bed or anywhere else."

"Who me? Dad would I do such a thing?" Harry said feigning innocence.

Harry thought he was done with the gifts, by looking at the very large pile of wrapping paper that had amassed on the table and floor. As he began to rip open one of the chocolate frogs Ron had given him he was startled when Severus followed by Sirius and Remus came up to stand beside him.

"We all pulled together and got you this." Severus said handing Harry a long slender package. Harry ripped it open knowing what lay inside, and of course his eyes lit up as the new broomstick fell onto the table

Harry could not contain the whoop which escaped him. He then turned to not only hug Severus, but flung himself also at Sirius and Remus. "Thank you, thank you all for everything. I never expected a party or gifts, and I want you all to know how much this means." He then returned to the table and the gaping Ron. As they all were looking over the broom Dumbledore came up to Severus.

"I need to speak with you Severus. It is a matter I think you would find of some importance."

"There is nothing more important right now Albus. We shall discuss this later."

Harry was trying to fight off the twins and Ron, as all of them were trying to pry from Harry his wish. "I cannot tell. It is not as if it would actually come true anyway." Harry sighed.

Severus had heard his son's words, and saw the brief look of disappointment cross his face before it was replaced by the smile. Then and there he vowed whatever it was that Harry wished to do he would.

"Harry what was your wish. You can reveal it now, and I will promise whatever it is even if it seems ridiculus to you it shall be possible."

Harry looked as everyone stopped their conversions. He hesitated and then spoke, but it was so soft no one heard except Ron who was standing beside him, and Ron was giggling at the revelation.

"Ronald Weasley, it is not funny. It cannot be that funny, stop this at once!" Ms. Weasley admonished.

"Are you kidding? Did you not hear what he asked for. He wants to play quidditch, kids vs. adults." said Ron before he broke into another fit of laughter.

Harry's face grew red with embarrasment and he tried to slink away. He was caught by the collar and turned around to face none other than his father. "I think we can accomodate you Harry," he said as Minerva came around the corner carrying several brooms. The rest of the brooms were carried by the same two house elves.

Out they marched it would be the face off of the century. Harry, the twins, Ron, and the two girls Hermione and Ginny. Against none other than Sirius, Remus, Severus, Mr Weasley and the two women Minerva and Ms. Weasley. No one would believe it even if they were to tell them the tale. The kids were determined to win this one for the entire student body. As they departed two house elves scowled, as they were left to pick up the paper and clear the tables. It truly was a fitting day as Petunia and Dudley Dursely were left with the task Harry had for so many years.