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"Tirza I will be watching you from the window," Snape called out as Tirza ran out the door toward the pool. Tirza nodded and jumped into the pool, then ran back inside. "Almost forgot my ear plugs," she said, grabbing them and running back out. "Good girl" Severus called after her and then set about to work. He had probably two hours to get things ready for tomorrow. He had contacted Albus already who made sure all the right teachers knew about her party. That left the Weasleys, Hermione, Harry, Oliver, Katie, and a few assorted students to get in contact with. He saved the Logan's for last because that would require the use of a phone.

"Molly Weasley, The Burrow," Severus said as he threw some floo powder into the fireplace. Molly's head popped into the fireplace. "Professor Snape, what a pleasant surprise!" she said. "Molly I'm calling to invite you and your family to my residence tomorrow afternoon for Tirza's 11th birthday," Snape said. "That's so nice of you! Any suggestions of what she'd like?" Molly asked. "Hmm, she likes books and princess things," Severus offered "Oh and before I forget please come dressed in medieval period costumes." "Harry is staying with us, we'll bring him along; he is invited, right?" Molly asked. "Of course and thank you for letting me know Molly, saved me from dealing with his horrid family," Severus sighed as molly disappeared and went to find a quill.

He set about writing out invitations to all her friends via owl and requested that they all be there around one and to be dressed in period clothes. When the last owl had left Severus sighed and went to the phone he had installed just for Tirza. Severus picked up the receiver and punched in the number just like Tirza showed him. When someone picked up on the third ring he heard...

"Logan residence," a little girl's voice answered. "This is Severus Snape calling for Chris Logan please," Severus said. "MOMMY ITS UNCLE SEVVIE!" AJ screeched, not bothering to move the mouthpiece away from her mouth. "A J kindly go find your mom please," Severus sighed as his ears began to ring. "I can't, she's in the bathroom and if I don't yell, she won't hear. Serena!" she squealed. "Serena wants to say hi to you uncle sevvie." "nwaeoare Se nwosads," Serena babbled into the phone.

"Nice to speak to you too Serena," Severus said hoping that Chris wouldn't be much longer. "Oh, here comes mommy. Daddy says hi. Bye uncle sevvie!" "Bye AJ" Sev said as he heard Chris pick up. "Hello?" Chris said. "Hello Chris this is Severus. I have called to invite you and your family to a birthday party tomorrow afternoon in honor of Tirza's 11th birthday," Severus replied. "Also you're welcome to stay for a week after the party if you would like; I know Tirza would love it," Severus offered. "Oh that's so sweet!' Chris said "I'll check into airplane tickets right away," "I have a friend who is in the states at the moment and can stop by tomorrow to bring you here," Severus said "His name is Remus Lupin."

AJ was talking to Chris and then Chris came back. "AJ wants to know if we are flying on brooms." "Sorry to disappoint you but you will be using a port key," Severus replied. "Remus will explain it to you tomorrow. Also if your fireplace is clogged please make sure it's open because Remus will arrive by floo." Severus said. "Sounds cool whatever it is. We'll be there! Thanks for calling Severus. Be sure and give Tirza a hug for us," Chris said. "I certainly will and one last thing, please bring some kind of costumes that would look around medieval times," Severus stated "alright. Baby's eating the phone cord, I have to go, see you tomorrow!" Chris said, and then hung up.

"Daddy?" Tirza called from the doorway. "Who was that?" "Wrong Number," Severus lied. She shrugged. "Okay. Can we have supper now? I'm hungry!" "Of course what shall it be?" Severus asked "can I have pizza?" Tirza asked. "Pizza it is," Severus said as he waved his wand and got the ingredients out. She sat there as he made the pizza. "Daddy, do we have any plans tomorrow?" she hadn't mentioned her birthday and wanted to see if he'd remember.

"Hmm, what is tomorrow?" Severus frowned, thinking. "Could it be someone's birthday?" Tirza's face brightened. "Of course it's your birthday isn't it?" Severus smiled. She nodded and bounced over to hug him. "You remembered!" she said happily, kissing him. "Of course I did," Severus said as he hugged her close. "So what does my almost 11 year old want to do?" Tirza shrugged. "Anything!" "How about we go off to Hogsmeade in the morning and get you a special present?" Severus offered. "I like that idea," she said, sitting back down in her chair, eating her pizza.

Tirza ran into Severus' room just after sunrise the next morning and started jumping up and down on the bed. "Wha?" Severus snapped sitting upright to fast and sending Tirza tumbling. She tumbled backwards, rolling over, stopping just shy of falling off the bed, and then she began jumping again. "What in Merlin's name do you think your doing?" Severus asked grumpily. "Bouncing silly, what's it look like?" "Looks like someone needs to be tickled!" Severus grinned as he grabbed her round the waist and began tickling her; she squealed and wriggled around.

"Tirza it's still too early to go to Hogsmeade, so how about we sleep for a bit more?" Sev offered. "But I'm too excited to sleep!" she said, starting to bounce again. "Either stop or we won't be going anywhere today," Snape grumbled. she instantly stopped, but began to pout. "Don't be cranky on my birthday," she said softly "It's early sweetheart and you need to sleep some more I'm sure so you can really enjoy your day," Sev said as he hugged her close "fine," she said. She crawled under the covers and stole one of his pillows. "I'll make sure we get up in a few hours," Sev whispered to an already asleep Tirza.

"Tirza time to get up," Severus said gently shaking her. She rolled over "sleeeeep," she whispered. "Nope time to get up so we can celebrate your birthday," Severus said happily. She yawned. "Alright," she said. "Good girl now go put on some clothes and we'll head out," Sev said as he pulled on his robe and headed for the closet. She blew him a kiss and left to dress.

"It's all set Remus," Severus whispered to the fire in which Remus' head had appeared.
"Good so I'll come over in about an hour and should be done in another hour then I go for the Logans," Remus said. "What's up with the fire?" Tirza asked, coming into the room and yawning. "What you talking about?" Severus said looking innocently. "the fire was funny," she said. "I don't see anything now," Severus said as he tried to distract her. "Ready to leave?" She nodded.

"So where would you like to go first?" Severus asked as they approached Hogsmeade.
"Ice cream!" "You just ate, but I promise we'll have ice cream before we leave so somewhere else please," Severus said. She giggled. "I don't care then, anywhere!"
"How about Honeydukes?" Sev offered. "Yippy!" she shouted, bouncing around him "What have I done?" Sev sighed to himself as he led her in one shop then another until they finally came to the jewelry store.

"Ooooh," Tirza said, looking in the window at the different gems. "Would you like to pick something simple out for one of your birthday presents?" Sev asked. Tirza nodded and spotted a ruby ring "I like THAT!" "I was thinking more along the lines of a bracelet so let's keep looking," Sev said.

"That one's pretty," Tirza said, pointing out a pink charm bracelet with little hearts on it.
"Are you sure?" Sev inquired. She nodded, her eyes sparkling. "Alright, then this one it is," Severus said as he spoke to the clerk who got it out of the case and handed it to Tirza. "May your birthday be blessed with fun and happiness," The clerk offered as she began to ring up the purchase. "Thank you daddy!" Tirza said, bouncing and hugging him at the same time. "Can I wear it now?" "Of course you may," Severus said.

She fiddled for a moment with the clasp, but couldn't get it. "Can you do it?" she asked, handing it to him and holding out her left wrist. "Here you go," Severus said as he clasped it together. "Way cool!" she announced and bounced out of the shop. "Are you ready to return home?" Sev asked. "yep!" she announced. "Can I have a piggy back ride?" "Anything for my princess," Sev obliged as he hoisted her up. She giggled and wrapped her arms and legs around him and they headed back to Snape manor.

"So what else we going to do?" "You'll see when we get to the house," Sev said with an evil grin. "You drive me crazy!" Tirza said with a giggle, ruffling his hair. "Who drives you crazy?" came a voice from up ahead. "Well if it isn't my sunshine," Albus said as he appeared just ahead of them. Tirza beamed as Snape set her down and she ran over to Dumbledore. "Do you know what day it is?" she asked hopefully as she hugged him.
"Hmm, well it isn't start of school, and it isn't Christmas," Albus said matter of factly. "It must be your birthday." Tirza squealed with delight and hugged him again.

"I've brought lunch and then I thought you and I could go out for a bit," Albus said.
"Sounds cool! Look at what daddy bought me!" she held out her wrist with the bracelet.
"What a beautiful bracelet," Albus commented. "thank you," she said. "Did you bring me a present?" "Of course but why don't we open it later?" Albus suggested. Tirza gave him her best puppy eyes. "Please grandpa! Please please with a cherry on top!" "I guess I can give you this now," Albus said handing over a very official looking envelope.

Tirza bounced and ripped it open. It was her Hogwarts letter. "YES!" she shouted, punching into thin air. "What is it?" Severus asked knowingly. "It's my Hogwarts letter!" Tirza shouted, jumping around Albus and Severus. "I figured as much" Severus said grinning. "You and grandpa have a good time and I will see you later," Tirza waved and followed Dumbledore.

Remus was in the house still decorating, just about to leave. "Thank you Remus I could never have done this without you," Severus said nicely. "Where's Severus and who are you?" Remus stated shocked. "I just figured I should be nice since this is her birthday," Severus sighed. "I better run and get that family," Remus said. "You did get the port key I left?" Severus asked just for reassurance. "Sure did!" "Good well see you in about an hour," Severus said as Remus disappeared.

An hour later, the Logans showed up just as the guests started to arrive. "Whoa, look at this place!" Amy shouted. Serena, dressed in a little dog costume, was giggling at everything. "Glad you are pleased," Severus said as he took in their costumes. They were in medieval peasant costumes except for Serena the dog. "Very nice but might I ask about Serena?" Severus questioned. Chris laughed. "We were buying our costumes and Serena saw it and cried when I took it away from her. And she looks so cute!" "Yes she does," Severus agreed. "Why don't you have a look around, I'm sure Remus will show you the place."

"Can I ride a broom?" Amy asked "No you may not," both Chris and Severus said at the same time. Amy looked disappointed. Chris put Serena down and she crawled over to the present table, almost knocking it over. "Serena, careful," Chris ran over and picked her up. "It's alright," Severus sighed as he righted the table and its contents. "Wow! Mum you've got to see this," George called as he stepped through the floo into Sev's living room. "whoa! Can I do that? Please?" Amy asked, wanting to flew. "Amy let's go," Mike said as he dragged Amy from the room.

"Molly dear, please move," Arthur called as he almost collided into his wife. "Oh, sorry dear," molly said quickly moving. "It's nice to have you at my home," Severus said cordially. "We are pleased that you invited us," Arthur replied. Arthur extended his hand to shake Severus. "Looking forward to meeting this girl of yours. Ron says she is such a nice girl." "That she is" Severus said as he shook Arthur's hand. "Dad can we go exploring?" Ron asked. Severus nodded. "Sure," Arthur said. "Thanks!" George shouted as they headed off toward the door. "Boys behave; this isn't our home!" Molly called after them.

"So where is the little birthday girl?" molly asked. "Hermione where is this place?" came a muffled voice from the fireplace. "Dad we are going to Snape manor," Hermione could be heard saying. "That's your professor right?" Another more feminine voice could be heard saying. "Yes, Tirza's his daughter." "Mr. and Mrs. Granger welcome to my home," Severus said as he took in the site of the grangers. "Thank you," mars granger said.

"Hermione the boys have gone off exploring," Molly said. "I think I'll go find them," Hermione said as she headed off in the direction the boys went. All adults waited for the sign from Dumbledore... which appeared five minutes later, when Tirza and Dumbledore were coming up the walk.

"Daddy where are you?" Tirza called as she and grandpa entered the house. "SURPRISE!" everyone said, jumping out in medieval peasant, ladies and knight costumes. Tirza screamed, and then laughed. "What are you all doing here?" Tirza asked in shock. "It's a birthday party, goose!" George said. "George behave," Molly said in a warning tone. Tirza giggled. "All of you came to see me? But how did you know?" "Your dad either owled or flooed us yesterday," Oliver replied. "Daddy you planned all this?" Tirza asked as she turned to face Severus. He nodded and she ran over and hugged him tight. "Daddy, you are the best!" "Anything for my princess; but don't you think you should get changed?" Severus asked.

She nodded and ran off to her room to find her costume waiting along with another surprise. "AJ!" Tirza screamed as she saw her best friend sitting in the middle of her bed holding her dress. The girls hugged and bounced. "How did u get here?" "Ummm we ummmm you know what why don't you get dressed so we can get back to the party," AJ said as she fumbled trying not to spoil the surprise. Tirza nodded and quickly put on her
Deep red flowing, lacy dress and pointed hat with long veil and ran downstairs with Amy.

"Aunt Chris, Uncle Mike!" Tirza exclaimed as she entered the main living room. She hugged them tight. "And the little puppy," she said, picking up Serena, who giggled and tried to crawl away. "Are you ready for your party?" Severus asked, finally weeding his way through the crowd to her. She nodded. "Lead the way king!" Severus indeed looked like the fabled King Arthur from the days of knights and lords in his dark blue medieval costume. "Everyone follow me," Severus said as he held his fake scepter aloft so that those at the back could see where he was going. "Your dad is so cool," AJ whispered as she and Tirza followed behind Severus. Tirza giggled as everyone went into the party room. "Yeah, he sure is!"

"There's my sunshine," Albus called out from the center of the room. He was dressed in complete Merlin costume. Tirza clapped her hands, her face glowing with happiness.
"Is there room for one more?" called a voice from the shadows behind the present table.
Tirza looked around, looking for the voice. She knew that voice! "Presenting the magnificent knight Sir ..." and before Albus could get the final word out Tirza screamed
"UNCLE REMUS!" And ran over to him.

"Tirza," Remus said as he picked her and gave her a big hug. She hugged him tight. "You came!" she said happily. "I thought you'd forgotten about me." "I would never forget about you," Remus said holding her close she sighed happily, then he put her down and she looked around at everybody. "I couldn't have asked for a more perfect birthday thank you daddy," Tirza said as he gave her dad a hug and kiss. "How about we have some cake and sandwiches?" Albus suggested. "Yeah!" Tirza said. "How about some canary creams?" George asked. Tirza giggled and molly scowled. "No thanks!" everyone said knowing about their famous creams.

"Time for presents," Severus called as he brought out the glasses of lemonade. They had moved the party to the pool area so everyone could swim. Tirza was lifted through the crowd into the specially decorated chair; it was painted pink and had a lot of glitter, lace and flowers on it. She looked at all the presents before her, smiling happily. "Which one you gonna open first?" Ginny asked as she pulled a chair up beside her newfound friend.
Tirza was surrounded by Hermione, Ginny and AJ and she smiled at them, and then looked at the table. She grabbed the nearest one. "This is from grandpa," she said and tore it open to find a beautiful deep royal blue set of robes. "I thought that since you are a princess you should have royal robes," Albus said smiling as Tirza gave him a quick hug and tore into the next present. It was a book from Remus and Snuffles called Potions For Pranksters by Lotta Trouble. She smiled and grabbed the gift from the Weasleys.

"Thanks!" she said as she held up a pink sweater with a P in the middle and found some chocolate frogs wrapped underneath. She gave a chocolate frog to each of the girls and reached for the present from McGonagall. "Wow!" She exclaimed. "I was hoping to get this book because I really wanna know all about Animagi." Severus sighed and through McGonagall a "thanks a lot" look; he could see Tirza spending the rest of the summer trying to become an Animagus! McGonagall just chuckled and Tirza grabbed the package from the Logans. "Austin Powers, Excellent!" Tirza exclaimed as she held up a couple of the videos. "Have fun," mike whispered to Severus. "I'm sure I will" Severus said handing Tirza the brightly wrapped package from Hermione "All the cross mojination killed the fembots!" Tirza and aj said at the same time, mimicking the movie. "See what I mean?" mike whispered again.

"How'd you know I didn't have these 2 Star Trek movies?" Tirza asked excitedly. Hermione smiled. "I checked your movie box!" "Thank you so much" Tirza cried as she gave Hermione a quick hug and reached for the box from Harry. Inside was a large supply of muggle treats and the latest James bond movie. "Dude!" Tirza shouted, hugging him. "Way cool!" "Your welcome" Harry blushed as she hugged him. "Oliver thank you!" Tirza screamed as she reached into the next box and found a book on quidditch. Oliver gave her a bear hug, and then she turned and looked at the last few presents.

"Here's my present," Ron said handing over a crudely wrapped heavy package. "Wizards Chess wow!" Tirza exclaimed examining her new set. "I promise to teach you," Ron said as his ears turned pink. "Yes! Now I can learn how to play! Maybe I'll even kick your butt!" "This is from my parents" Hermione said handing her a present wrapped in princess paper. "Oooh, you know me so well," Tirza told Hermione. the present was a pink towel with 3 Disney princess' on it, a rolling backpack with the same Disney princess' on it, a beach chair to match the towel and backpack, and a beach ball to match all of it.
She began jumping up and down. "Thank you thank you!" she yelled, bouncing like crazy.
"You're welcome," The grangers said.

"Daddy can I open you presents now?" Tirza asked happily. Severus nodded, trying to hide a smile from all these people. Tirza pulled the blanket off of the present and discovered a small snowy owl with brown specs. Tirza's mouth dropped open in surprise. "Brilliant!" George and Fred shouted in unison. Severus leaned down and whispered to Tirza. "Do you like her?" Tirza nodded and wrapped her arms around Sev's neck. "She's beautiful!" "What are you gonna name her?" AJ asked. "You know Merlin's owl in the sword in the stone?" aj nodded. "I'm gonna name him Archimedes, just that owl!" Tirza announced. "Cool!" AJ exclaimed. "Can we swim now?" George asked. Severus nodded. The kids changed into swim clothes and hit the pool.

Tirza and Amy were swimming in the pool still when the sun began to set. "Girls, come inside!" Severus called. "Aw man!" they grumbled, but climbed out of the pool and trudged inside. They were hurrying to Tirza's room to change, when Severus called Tirza over to him. "Come and see me when you change, I want to talk with you," he said quietly. She nodded and then ran to catch up with Amy. "You in trouble?" Amy asked. Tirza shook her head no.

Tirza quickly changed into her pajamas and found Severus in the living room, talking with Chris and Mike. He motioned for her to follow him into his office. "I have a special gift for you; I didn't want to give it to you in front of everyone else," he said, handing a small package to her. She smiled and opened the package. It was a thin book; on the front in her father's familiar handwriting was I Owe You. She gave him a confused look, but Severus smiled back. "Open it," he prodded quietly.

Tirza opened the book. The first page read: I owe you once snuggle in bed. She flipped the page: I owe you one tickle fest. Each page contained an I owe you: a piggy back ride, a bubble bath, a meal in London, a sleep in my bed, a bear hug, one free potions homework, one breakfast in bed, an hour of tutoring, a hour of flying together, an hour later bedtime, one slumber party, one get out of detention and one over night with grandpa. Tirza looked up after finishing flipping through the book; she beamed at Severus and jumped into his arms. "Daddy, do you know that I love you a billion times a million billion?" He chuckled and kissed her cheek. "And I love you more," he told her. "You go play with your friend; I'll be up to tuck you into bed in a little bit." She kissed his cheek, then ran off with the book.