Chapter 5
Presents and O.W.L Results
"Ahh, Harry! You're finally out of bed, but you do know you still need a month or more to recover. Hopefully you'll be fully recovered by September 1st. Oh yes. Happy Birthday!" Dumbledore Smiled and sat down at the table. "Thanks Headmaster. But what are you doing here? You can't have just come to wish me happy birthday" replied Harry. Dumbledore's eyes twinkled and he pulled out 4 envelopes from his robes. "These are your Hogwarts letter and three letters hold O.W.L results." Harry gulped. Oh No! he thought. Dumbledore handed a slim envelope to Ginny and a bigger one to Harry.
Harry took the letter and opened it. There were three letters in there. One was his O.W.L results, one was from Professor McGonagall and the last was his list of books he'd need.
He Opened the O.W.L Results first.
Dear Mr Potter,
The following are your O.W.L results. Every O equals to one O.W.L Score.
This Symbol: means you were in the top 10 of your year. Due to an unforseen situation during your astronomy test your O.W.L grade was taken up one.
W stands for Written score, P stands for Practical score and Results is your overall score for that particular subject.
O.W.L Grades
O- Outstanding
E- Exceeds Expectations
A- Acceptable
P- Poor
D- Dreadful
T- Total Failure
O.W.L RESULTS FOR HARRY JAMES POTTER
Transfiguration: W- O/P-O/ Results: OPotions: W-O/P-O/ Results: O
Charms: W-E/P-O/ Results: O
Defence Against the dark arts: W-O/P-O/ Results: O
Herbology: W-E/P-O/ Results: O
Astronomy: W-A/P-A/ Results: A
Divination: W-P/P- P/ Results: P
History of Magic: W-D/P-D/ Results: D
Care of Magical Creatures: W-O/P-O/ Results: OTotal O.W.LS- 16
Sincerely,
Professor Marchbanks
Head O.W.L Instructor
"WOW! I got 16 O.W.L's" said Harry. Dumbledore smiled "Congratulations Harry."
Ginny gave a big smile "That's wonderful Harry" Ginny leaned over and gave him a hug around the waist. "OWW! That's hurts you know" exclaimed Harry. Ginny let him go "Sorry. I keep forgetting about that". "Its ok, just be careful" whispered Harry.
Harry picked up the letter from Professor McGonagall
Dear Mr Potter,
Congratulations on Your O.W.L results. They qualify you to be able to take:
Transfiguration
Potions
Charms
Defence against the dark arts
Herbology
Astronomy
Care of Magical Creatures
If you still wish to be an Auror you will need to take Advanced Defence against the dark Arts, Auror Theory and Auror Training.
All students are required to take 7-9 classes. To be an Auror you have 7 classes to take. Please add one or two more subjects that you wish to take.
I need you to send a letter stating what classes you want to take.
Sincerely,
Professor McGonagall
Harry put the letter down and got a piece of parchment and a quill.
Dear Professor McGonagall
The classes I wish to take are:
Transfiguration
Defence Against the dark Arts
Potions
Charms
Advanced DADA
Auror Training
Auror Theory
Herbology
Care of Magical Creatures
From Harry.
Harry rolled up the letter and handed it to the Headmaster. "Can you please give this to professor McGonagall" asked Harry. Dumbledore nodded "Of Course" he slipped the parchment into his robe. Harry took a glance at his book list and put it back down.
"What classes are you taking Harry" asked Ginny. "I'm taking Transfiguration, DADA, Potions, Charms, Advanced DADA, Auror Training, Auror Theory, Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures" said Harry. "Cool!" said Ginny. "That's great. It means if you end up not wanting to be an Auror you can do something else. Like be a healer" said Ginny. Harry shrugged "I guess so".
Just than Ron and Hermione came into the kitchen. Ron came up and patted Harry on the back "Good to see you out of bed mate. Oh and Happy Birthday" said Ron. Harry grinned "Its good to be out". Hermione came over and kissed him on the top of his head "Happy Birthday Harry" she said. "Thanks Hermione, by the way our Hogwarts letters and O.W.L Results are here". Dumbledore handed a letter to Ron and Hermione. Hermione opened here's and shrieked "OMG I got O's in everything! 27 O.W.L'S! Hermione sat down and scanned the letter. I can't believe it. I'm going to take up all my classes again! I still don't know what I want to do!" gushed Hermione.
Next to her Ron let out a whoop! "16 O.W.LS! YEAH! OMG I PASSED POTIONS! HOW DID I PASS POTIONS? AHH WHO CARES!" shouted Ron. "I got 16 O.W.LS to Ron. Well done! So what classes do you want to take?" asked Harry.
Ron looked at his three letters "I'm going to take Transfiguration, DADA, potions, Charms, Advanced DADA, Auror Training, Auror Theory, Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures." Harry laughed "I'm taking all those classes. We'll be together in every class!"
Ron laughed "COOL! Oh Ginny did you make prefect?" Ginny smile and shook her head "nope! And thank god! Someone has to follow in the footsteps of the twins and that's going to be me and Harry" she said proudly.
There came laughter from the doorway and the all turned around. Fred and George were standing there with big grins on their faces "We knew you and Harry would take over causing Mayhem for us!. Were so proud of you too!" they said coming over and patting Ginny and Harry on the back. The twins sat down and they waited for Mrs Weasley to bring them breakfast. In the mean time Ron and Hermione handed the headmaster notes for Professor McGonagall about their classes.
10 minutes later Mrs Weasley had set out a wonderful breakfast. She had make blueberry pancakes, waffles, bacon, eggs and sausages. The smell was so delicious Harry actually felt like eating without being pushed. He put some pancakes, waffles, and bacon and eggs on his plate and began to eat. The pancakes were delicious. Everyone else had food on their plate and had started to eat. They were about to tell Harry to start eating but looked at him in surprise.
Harry looked up from his plate to see everyone staring at him "What?" he asked. Mrs Weasley gave a watery smile "Your eating without being forced too" she whispered. Harry shrugged "I guess I am". Everyone laughed. It was good to see Harry actually eating by himself. After Breakfast Mrs Weasley said she was going to Diagon Alley to pick up all their stuff. The kids agreed and handed over their book lists and other supplies list. "Oh how great this is! I get to buy you all new dress robes!" she gushed. Everyone at the table stopped what their were doing "WHAT?" they screeched. "Well it says here you need dress robes." Said Mrs Weasley. Everyone groaned Great! A Ball. Just fantastic they all thought.
Dumbledore stood up "Well I must be off. Many things to do today" Dumbledore got up and pulled a package from his robes, set it down and went over to the fireplace. "That's your birthday present Harry. See you all at school" said the headmaster as he stepped into the flames. "Headmaster's Office" he shouted and in a whirl of flames he was gone.
Mrs Weasley ushered everyone into the drawing room "I must be off kids and Harry all your presents are in here. I know the kids are dying for you to open them. Goodbye dearies!" said Mrs Weasley and she left to the room. Harry sat down on the couch in front of a table of presents.
Fred and George sat on a sofa opposite Harry and Ginny sat next to Harry on one side and Hermione on the other. Ron sat in a big armchair next to the couch. Harry picked up one present and looked at the tag To Harry, Happy Birthday. From TONKS!
Harry unwrapped it and found a book 'Advanced Spells for combat' read the title. "Cool, I can use this book during D.A Lessons".
"D.A? How come your doing the D.A again" asked Hermione. "Oh, Dumbledore asked me when he told me about Sirius' will".
"SICK!" Shouted Ron.
Harry put the book down and picked up the next present it was from Fred and George. Inside was a whole assortment of their products. "Use them wisely Harry" grinned George. From Hermione he got a set of Eagle feather Quills, Ron gave him a quidditch book and tons of Junk Food. Remus AKA Moony gave him two defence books that looked like they'd come in handy. Ginny gave him a beautiful writing set. Mr and Mrs Weasley gave him a green jumper, a new broom cleaning kit and a note saying he was added to the Weasley family clock. That was by far the best gift. He felt more like a Weasley than ever. Neville and Luna had sent him chocolate and wizard Games. Last of all Moody had given him some dark detectors and things like that.
"You forgot Dumbledore's present" said Ginny handing it to him. There was a note- this is a muggle thing but I think you and your friends will like it. I have also fixed it so it will work around magic. When you open it place it on the floor. When you are finished with it just tap it with your wand and it will go back to normal size. Harry was curious about what it was. He opened it and placed it on the floor. The object grew in size "What is it?" asked Ron. Hermione gasped and walked over to it and Harry laughed "It's a Stereo" said Harry. "A what?" asked Ron. "It plays music" answered Hermione.
"Cool" said Fred and George. Harry pressed a button and music came on. There was already CD'S in there. Harry picked up a CD case and looked on the back. I think this song is Real Things by Javine. "I don't know who that is but this song is cool" said Ginny as she danced around the room. Fred and George left and came back with butter beer. Ron left came back with wizards games. There was wizard chess, exploding snap and some Harry didn't know. "We can listen to the music and plays games." Explained Ron. The six of them gathered round the table. All day they played games, looked at Harry's presents and listened to the stereo. They heard songs by Destiny's Child, Jet, Kelly Clarkson, Simple Plan, Good Charlotte, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Maroon 5 and many others. "Dumbledore's present is the coolest" said Fred as he put down a card. "Yeah" said George as he put down a card. "My favourite song so far was This Love by Maroon 5" said Ginny as she put down her card.
They played for another hour until Mrs Weasley came in. "I'm back! I've put all your stuff in your rooms. Harry I've transferred all your stuff to Ron and Your room now that your getting better". Harry smiled "Thanks Mrs Weasley". Maroon 5's Song She will be loved began to play on the stereo. Mrs Weasley looked around "Where's the music coming from". Fred and George pointed to the stereo "Is coming from the stereo. Dumbledore gave it to Harry for his birthday. It's a muggle thing". Mrs Weasley smiled "Oh! That's nice. Anyway its time for dinner kids."
They all jumped up and walked to the kitchen. There was Roast lamb, pork and beef, Potatoes, Gravy, Yorkshire pudding, baked Carrot, Bake Pumpkin and other vegetables. Harry's mouth watered as he sat on the bench. Soon Mr Weasley, Charlie, Remus, Bill, and Tonks joined them at the table. "Having a good birthday Harry?" asked Charlie "Yeah! Its been my best birthday ever" said Harry.
Everyone chatted as they ate dinner. It was the most delicious food Harry had tasted. For desert they had a chocolate cake that had Happy 16TH Birthday Harry written on it. They had ice cream, chocolate pudding and custard also.
When it was time for bed Fred and George helped Harry up the stairs with Ginny in front and Ron and Hermione bringing up the rear. They stopped at Ron and Harry's room and said goodnight. Harry and Ron walked inside. They put on their pyjamas and hopped in bed. "Goodnight Ron" yawned Harry. "Goodnight Arry" Yawned Ron.
Soon both boys were fast asleep.