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Chapter 8- A Birthday Celebration like no other

That night Harry was sleeping in the same room as Ron. Harry couldn't sleep though so he decided to go visit Sirius' bedroom. Quietly, Harry went to the bedroom that Sirius was in last year and entered. Inside was dark with no lights on. "Lumos," Harry said and the lights went on. The room was neat. The bed was made and the sheets were all in place. Harry felt a tear slide down his cheek. It seemed like this room had been empty ever since Sirius had died and the room was waiting for its owner to return but Sirius would never return. Harry then sat down on the floor thinking when he heard an all too familiar voice.

"Can I join you?" Hermione asked. Harry merely shrugged as Hermione sat down and placed her arms around Harry, holding him tightly. Both of them just sat there for several minutes before Harry spoke.

"I'm going back to sleep," Harry said as he started to get up. Hermione got up too and they both went back to their rooms to sleep. After going back into his room, Harry immediately fell asleep.

Voldemort surveyed the scene before him. All the aurors had been killed by his Death Eaters. His loyal Death Eaters had surprised the dozen or so aurors guarding Azkaban prison and killed them all before the aurors could respond. His Death Eaters had then gone off to free all the prisoners even the ones who weren't Death Eaters. Soon all of the Death Eaters who had been captured stood in front of Voldemort along with other criminals.

"I am Lord Voldemort," he hissed. "I gave you your freedom and all I ask for in exchange is that you join me and become a Death Eater," Voldemort said. "So who is ready to join me?" Voldemort said laughing evilly.

All of the escaped criminals then rushed to Voldemort each ready to join him and serve him. Voldemort counted over a hundred criminals and then smiled. 'My army is growing stronger and stronger while the rest of the wizarding world is dealing with a new Minister,' Voldemort thought. So far, his plans were working the way he wanted.

Harry Potter woke up with a start. He had just seen Voldemort break into Azkaban prison and free over a hundred criminals along with all his captured Death Eaters through the connection he shared with Voldemort. Harry started to take deep breaths and then looked at a clock. It was six in the morning. With a sigh Harry then went downstairs wondering if anyone else was up at this time. To his surprise Harry saw Lupin sitting down in the kitchen below.

"Harry what makes you come here?" Lupin asked Harry.

"I saw Voldemort break into Azkaban and free over a hundred criminals," Harry said.

Lupin's eyes widened. "Over a hundred?" Lupin asked as Harry nodded. "Did Voldemort ask for anything from them?" Lupin asked.

"Yeah he asked them to join him and become Death Eaters and all of them joined him," Harry said.

Lupin looked thoughtful. "I have to go speak with Dumbledore," Lupin said and then disapparated with a pop.

Harry sighed then went to start making breakfast when someone stopped him. Harry turned around and saw Hermione standing behind him.

"Did you have a vision or nightmare?" Hermione asked Harry who nodded. "Would you like to sit down and talk about it?" Hermione asked leading Harry to the sofa.

"I had a vision. Voldemort broke into Azkaban prison last night with some Death Eaters and they killed all the aurors and freed all the criminals who all became Death Eaters," Harry said.

"Oh Harry," Hermione said as she started to kiss Harry. Harry sat on the sofa in silence before he started to kiss Hermione. They sat on the sofa kissing each other before they heard several embarrassed coughs and looked up to see Fred, George, Ginny and Mrs. Weasley standing in the doorway.

"Congratulations Harry mate," Fred said giving Harry a salute.

"And congratulations to you too Hermione- the only witch who will ride Harry's broomstick," George said bowing in her direction causing Ginny to laugh and both Harry and Hermione to blush.

"Hey Fred and George, when did you get here?" Harry asked the twins.

"We just came for breakfast ...," Fred started to say

"...mate. After that we have to...," George continued from where Fred left off.

"...open our store and Ron's joining us...," Fred said.

"... today mate and I heard you...," George continued.

"...and Hermione are coming to visit too!" Fred said.

"So when did you and Hermione get together?" George asked.

"Not too long ago actually," Harry replied.

"You two look like you've been dating for a long time judging by the way you kiss," Fred said laughing.

Later Harry, Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Fred, George and Mrs. Weasley were eating breakfast. After the Weasleys had caught Harry and Hermione kissing, Harry and Hermione merely held hands afterwards.

"Harry, Hermione and Ron- your OWL results came in today and your booklists arrived too," Mrs. Weasley said giving them all envelopes.

Harry took his envelope and opened it to see his OWL results which weren't too bad.

Name: Harry J. Potter OWL results

Charms...O
Transfiguration...E
Potions...O
Defense Against the Dark Arts...O+
Care for Magical Creatures...O
Herbology...E
Divination...A
History of Magic...P
Astronomy...E
+- Your Defense Against the Dark Arts grade was the highest score ever and it counts as 3 OWL'S
All O's are worth 2 OWL'S and an E or A is worth an OWL
Congratulations Harry Potter- You have 13 OWL'S! You are scheduled to take Advanced Potions, Advanced Transfiguration, Advanced Charms, Advanced Defense Against the Dark Arts, Advanced Care for Magical Creatures and Advanced Herbology.

"Wow Harry!" Hermione said kissing him when she saw his scores. Hermione then gave Harry her scores to look at.

Name: Hermione J. Granger OWL results

Charms...O
Transfiguration...O
Potions...O
Defense Against the Dark Arts...O
Care for Magical Creatures...O
Herbology...O
Arithmancy...O
History of Magic...O
Astronomy...O
All O's are worth 2 OWL'S and an E or A is worth an OWL
Congratulations Hermione Granger- You have 18 OWL'S! You are scheduled to take Advanced Potions, Advanced Transfiguration, Advanced Charms, Advanced Defense Against the Dark Arts, Advanced Care for Magical Creatures, Advanced Arithmancy and Advanced Herbology.

"As expected Herm- all outstanding," Harry said after seeing Hermione's scores. "What did you get Ron?" Harry asked as Ron gave him his scores.

Name: Ron B. Weasley OWL results Charms...E
Transfiguration...E
Potions...E
Defense Against the Dark Arts...O
Care for Magical Creatures...E
Herbology...E
Divination...P
History of Magic...A
Astronomy...E
All O's are worth 2 OWL'S and an E or A is worth an OWL
Congratulations Ron Weasley- You have 8 OWL'S! You are scheduled to take Advanced Transfiguration, Advanced Charms, Advanced Defense Against the Dark Arts, Advanced Care for Magical Creatures, Advanced Astronomy and Advanced Herbology.

"Not bad Ron," Harry said.

"Okay Harry and Hermione, remember you are going to visit Fred and George. Tonks will be here around ten to take you to Diagon Alley but don't buy any books yet. There will be a time to buy the books later," Mrs. Weasley said.

"Why can't we buy books?" Harry asked.

"You can't get books because I need you to help me later," Mrs. Weasley said.

"Erm okay," Harry said.

At ten o clock, Tonks arrived to take Harry and Hermione to Diagon Alley. They traveled through floo powder and got out at the Leaky Cauldron. Tonks led them through Diagon Alley and to Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes, a store that had the Gryffindor colors of scarlet and gold all over before leaving and promising to be back in an hour.

"Harry and Hermione how are you?" one of the twins said as Harry, Hermione and Tonks entered.

"We're okay," Harry said as Fred and George both gave him and Hermione a tour of the shop.

After the tour, Harry decided it would be best to purchase some items so he purchased several gallons worth of pranks, including some fireworks from Fred and George.

Harry and Hermione left the store then Hermione looked at her watch.

"We still have half an hour Harry," Hermione said.

"Half an hour for what?" Harry asked.

"We have to go back in half an hour," Hermione said.

"Oh," Harry said as he grabbed Hermione's hand and went into Quality Quidditch Supplies with her. They then spent the next half hour looking at Quidditch supplies then went out to where Tonks was waiting for them.

"All done?" Tonks asked as Harry and Hermione nodded. "Okay grab onto this portkey," Tonks said, taking a shoe from her cloak. Harry and Hermione then grabbed hold and felt the all too familiar yank at the navel. Soon Harry found himself outside a fancy restaurant and then went in.

"SURPRISE!" several people said as Harry looked up. The first thing Harry saw was a room bigger than the Dursley home and a wide open area in the middle. Harry then saw a banner that said 'Happy Birthday Harry' and classmates from Hogwarts and members of the Order.

"Happy Birthday Harry," Hermione said beaming, giving him another kiss.

"What is going on?" Harry asked.

"Oi Potter, its your own birthday mate and you wondering what we doing here? We're having a party for you," a beaming Ron said. "Happy birthday mate."

Harry looked around the room. He saw the Weasleys, all of his fellow year Gryffindors- Seamus, Parvati, Lavender, Dean and Neville; some Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs in his year like Ernie Macmillan, Susan Bones, Hannah Abbott, Padma Patil, Terry Boot, Justin Finch-Finley, and others. Harry also saw some younger students like Luna in addition to the students in his year. In addition, Harry could see Oliver Wood, Angelina Johnson, Katie Bell and Alicia Spinnet, former members of the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Then there were the members of the Order- Tonks, Moody, Lupin, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Hagrid, Dedalus Diggle, Emmelina Vance, Hestia Jones and Dumbledore himself.

Harry thought that at least forty people had attended then saw a table stacked with gifts where his mouth opened in shock. On that table was a pile of presents bigger than the ones Dudley had received for his birthday. Hermione, who was close to Harry noticed this.

"What's wrong Harry?" Hermione asked him.

"I just saw the stack of presents on that table," Harry said. "It's bigger than the ones Dudley used to have for his birthdays," Harry said.

"Well you're more special than Dudley," Hermione said as she shoved Harry against a wall and started to kiss him, her tongue touching Harry's tongue. When they heard several embarrassed coughs, Harry and Hermione separated blushing furiously and they saw everyone looking at them with mixed reactions. Some like Lavender and Parvati were crying, some like Ron and Ginny looked happy, some like Ernie and Neville stood there stunned, and some just stood there, unsure of how to react.

"I think its time that some people give a speech before we can start eating," one of the Weasley twins said as he stood on a chair. "Today ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today for the birthday of a very special person- Harry Potter," the twin said, causing people to clap and the other twin to speak.

"Harry has also done us the honor of bringing along his love interest- Hermione Granger. Hermione is the only witch who will ride Harry's broomstick and they look like the perfect couple. Ron, a few words please?" the other twin said, finishing his speech.

Ron then went up and started to speak. "You can imagine how surprised I was to see my two best friends dating," Ron said. "I guess I have to get used to them kissing all the time now but honestly they're the best friends a guy can have. So here's to you Harry and Hermione," Ron said giving them a small salute.

"The floor is now open for anyone," the twins said in unison.

Nobody went up to speak so the twins then started a chant. "Kiss, kiss, kiss," they kept saying to Harry as the other guests started to chant with the twins.

Harry sighed then put his arms around Hermione's waist and kissed her on the lips among cheers from everyone in the room. After Harry had kissed Hermione, the twins took out a radio and started to play music.

"May I have this dance?" Harry asked Hermione, offering her his hand.

"Yes you may Mr. Potter," Hermione replied as she took his hand.

Soon there were several couples dancing on the floor- Harry and Hermione, Fred and Angelina, George and Alicia, Seamus and Parvati, Bill and Fleur and several others.

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