Chapter Nine: A Surprise Birthday Party
Harry decided that for his birthday, he would spend the day at Grimmauld Place. After apparating to his godfather's old house, he felt a twinge of guilt. Passing it off, Harry entered the house, surprised to hear yells of 'Surprise'. For the first time in his life, Harry was having a surprise party. All of Harry's friends had shown up, including most, if not all, of the Order. Soon, Harry began opening his gifts. Ron got Harry a model of a snitch, not as fast of course. Hermione got Harry a book entitled Great Manors of Great Britain, Potter Manor being in it. Ginny got Harry a large box of Weasleys' Wizarding Wheezes, which including a Skiving Snackbox, a Portable Swamp, and a large supply of Weasleys' Wildfire Whiz-Bangs. Remus had given Harry a small square mirror, much like the one Sirius had given Harry, and this one appeared to work the same way. The Weasley parents had given Harry a sweater with the letter 'P' on it and a box of pies. Moody gave Harry a miniature Foe Glass and a spell book, in which there were spells that affect the eyes so that one could see through invisibility cloaks and other disguises. Tonks had given Harry a catalog of faces and appearances so that he had a more ideas for changing his appearance. Albus Dumbledore gave Harry the sword of Godric Gryffindor. Much against his will, Harry was forced to return to the Manor. That night he took his nightly swim and prepared himself for the next day's training.