Alrighty! I've just been checking the stats page and the fact that I've had 867 hits on this story but only 19 reviews is not too pleasing! (glares angrily at closest person)

So after this chapter, I'm NOT going to update this page again until I get at least 10 reviews!

It's not a lot… you read the chapter then push the pretty purple button and say something!

(breathes heavily after angry rant)

so anyway, here's the last chapter I'm posting till those reviews come in…

jbfritz: hahaha… you are definitely one of the most random people I know… did you know, you remind me of someone I know… just can't place who… anyway, thanks for reviewing again! Much appreciated!

Emma Barrows: Thanks for reviewing!

And yes… considering there were 35 hits to the last chapter, the two comments above are directed at the only TWO people who reviewed…

The following week was busy for Harry with getting used to the luxuries of his new apartment, end of year school exams and organising Lily's upcoming surprise birthday party.

As Lily was the first person to make friends with Harry and was after all now his girlfriend, he wanted to throw her the best birthday party she'd had so far.

Of course, Lily had no clue about this, but Harry had invited all their friends, some of Lily's relatives and, yes, even her dog.

All of them had been more than happy to come and even happier to help out with the preparations but Harry would have none of it; the decorations would be a surprise, not only to Lily, but to everyone.

The party was to be held at Harry's apartment as it could comfortably house over 50 people (though there were going to be less than that at the party).

Even taking the liberty to make all the food and the cake himself, Harry was feeling quite pleased with himself come the time of the party.

As all the guests started arriving, Harry heard many compliments about the decorations; Right in the middle of the lounge was a double-sided banner that stretched the whole length of the room and had the words 'Happy 16th Birthday Lily' carefully etched into it.

In each corner of the room were assortments of Lily's favourite balloons including the squiggly ones, the long ones, the round ones and even some balloons with pictures of Lily on them!

Off to the side of the room was a table with all the food and drinks Harry had prepared and, to top it all off, the carpet was nowhere to be seen, covered instead with thousands of tiny balloons in all colours.

As he left each of the guests with some party poppers, Harry left the house to pick Lily up.

Unaware of anything that was happening as the party was a week before her actual birthday, Lily was to be found calmly reading a magazine on her bed, wearing only a pair of track pants and her favourite faded t-shirt.

"Lily," panted Harry running into the room, (he never knocked), "Hurry up and change your clothes!"

Lily stared at Harry.

"…why…?" she asked with a quirked eyebrow.

"Oh! Well I decided I want to go see a movie and it starts in less than 15 minutes!" said Harry only thinking of his excuse on the spot.

"Alright then" said Lily still curious about his behaviour, "Get lost so I can change."

"Aw! Come on!" grinned Harry cheekily, "Can't I just stay here and enjoy the pre-show entertainment?"

"No, no and no!" laughed Lily as she shoved him and his pouting face out the door.

As Lily had always been a fast changer, Harry didn't have to wait too long; Lily came out wearing a black skirt that came up to her knees and flowed around her and one of her newer red tops and some casual shoes.

Pleased with this, Harry and her boarded the bike and set off in what actually was the direction of the movies before Harry stopped abruptly halfway there.

"Dammit!" yelled Harry, feigning anger at himself, "I forgot my wallet!" before turning the bike around then heading to his apartment though secretly quite pleased; Lily hadn't suspected a thing.

As they dismounted the bike, Harry received a call on his cellphone from Brandon.

"Hey mate" said Harry into the receiver. Apparently Brandon had just asked where they were for Harry said, "Oh, I forgot my wallet at home so Lily and I are just on our way up to the apartment now." Before saying bye and proceeding up the stairs.

As Harry was the first one to make it up the stairs, he could hear the fast movements of the guests to get into their places although by the time Lily came up the stairs, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

As Harry held open the door for Lily and turned on the lights, all anyone could hear were shouts of,

"SURPRISE!"

Oh btw, Sorry this chapter was so short… should I make a visit from the magical folks in the next chapter?

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