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Sorry it took so long but its up now and chapter six is already written I just have to type it up.

Disclaimer: I own nothing of the Harry Potter characters or plot unless not in the Harry Potter books.

Chapter five The best Birthday Party ever!

Harry, Sirius, Remus, Lily, James and Dumbledore were locked in the drawing room to catch up. Remus and Harry told them what had happened with Voldemort since Dumbledore died. Also explaining the horcruxes to Lily, James and Sirius. Then stories were told by everyone about when the marauders were in school.

One time they heard Mrs. Weasley at the door yelling at someone.

"Ginerva! Stop listening at the door! Leave Harry and his family alone!"

"But mum. I want to be in there with Harry. It is his birthday you know." Ginny pleaded.

Harry looked over to his parents and gave them a pleading look. They nodded while smiling at him. Harry jumped up, unlocked the door and swung it open. He grabbed Ginny's hand and pulled her in saying to Mrs. Weasley,

"She is my family." Then he shut the door, Ginny grabbed his head and pulled him into a small kiss then she walked happily to the couch holding his hand. The adults smiled at the happy couple looking at the similarities between them and Lily and James.

"You know Fred and George will want to tell you thanks when I tell them who Moony, Padfoot and Prongs are." Harry smiled.

"Why?"

"Oh, well they found an old piece of parchment in the confiscated things in Filch's office. They swear it was the tool to their success." Harry smirked.

"The map?" James asked with wide eyes.

"Yup and in third year they gave it to me to use to sneak into Hogsmeade when I didn't have permission. Later Lupin told me who the Marauders were." Harry laughed.

"I heard none of what was just said." Dumbledore said looking at the ceiling and tapping his fingertips together. Everyone laughed.

"James, Sirius, Remus you look like your going to pee yourselves." Lily laughed.

"Well I'm so excited that Harry and his friends got to use the map." James, Sirius and this time Remus got up and did a song and dance.

The rest of the afternoon went by fast and it was time for the party. When all the guest had arrived Mrs. Weasley stood up on a chair and yelled "Quiet!" on the top of her lungs. Everyone stopped talking and she explained about the now alive members of Harry's family and the order. Everyone was stunned and they only believed it because Molly told them about the veritaserum. Finally the Potters, Sirius and Dumbledore came out to say hello to everyone. Some people that weren't in the order also had to be convinced that Sirius wasn't a killer by Harry and his parents.

Harry had never had so much fun in his life. Lily, James, Sirius and Remus partied together once again and had the time of their life.

Harry's nerves were starting to get to him as he fingered the ring box in his pants pocket. After much eating and dancing it was present time.

Harry had so many presents and presents not just from the guests but from people Harry didn't know but were giving birthday presents to "The-Boy-who-defeated-you-know-who". He loved all of his gifts.

"I'm sorry we don't have a present for you now, Harry. You know just coming back from the dead and all." Lily said sadly giving Harry a weak smile.

"Oh Mum. Having you four come back was the best present ever." Harry hugged his parents and Sirius.

People were starting to talk again since the present opening was done. Harry called for their attention again.

"You all mean a lot and I'm glad you're here. Ginny can you stand up please." Harry pulled Ginny out of the chair next to him.

"Ginny, I have loved you since I was sixteen, probably longer. You have stood beside me the last three years while I was doing the task I had to do. And your love and you were the reason I could kill Voldemort. You gave me the strength and the reason to do it. So that I could live my life with you and not live in fear of him. I love you with all my heart." Harry got down on one knee and pulled out the ring box and opened it. "Ginerva Molly Weasley will you marry me?"

Ginny gasped and her hands flew to her mouth and tears came pouring down her face. She couldn't speak for a few seconds.

Harry's face turned stranger with each second Ginny didn't speak. No one in the room spoke and Harry was about to close the box and run. Then...

"Yes! Yes, Harry James Potter, I will marry you!" Ginny exclaimed and Harry slid the ring on her finger.

The ring had a silver band with a big diamond in the center a cluster of small emeralds was on either side.

Harry stood up and kissed Ginny slowly. As he pulled away Ginny grabbed his head in her hands and brought him back. After a few minutes Ginny finally let go and everyone laughed as Harry blushed and Ginny giggled. Then Tonks and Remus started clapping. The parents joined in and soon the whole room was clapping. Harry glanced towards his parents, his mom had tears in her eyes as she smiled at him. James had a goofy smile on his face and he gave his son a thumbs up. Ginny's mom was bawling happily and Mr. Weasley was holding her. Then Harry looked at Ginny's brothers. They didn't know what to feel. They were relieved that Harry's intentions were good but they were angry at having their baby sister getting married.

When it was time for people to start leaving Harry and Ginny stood by the door saying goodbye and thank-you. Harry had a supportive arm around Ginny's waist and Ginny was seen fingering her ring.

They said goodbye to Professors McGonagall, Dumbledore, Sprout and Flitwick. Next was Hagrid who was bawling uncontrollably.

"This has ter be the best day of me life! Lily, James, Sirius and Dumbledore are alive. And yer and Ginny are engaged. There's no He-who-must-not-be-named!" Hagrid pulled the couple into a tight hug and then left the burrow leaving the two gasping for breath and rubbing their ribs.

Tonks and Remus left holding hands. Lupin gave Ginny a hug and a kiss on the cheek and then shook Harry's hand. Then the two men embraced, it had been a deliriously happy day for both. Tonks gave them each a hug. Charlie left to go back to Romania and Fred and George left for their flat over their store, but not before hugging and kissing their sister and shaking Harry's hand.

All the order members left including Mad-Eye-Moody and Kingsley Shacklebolt.

When everyone had gone home it was almost two in the morning and everyone went to bed after such an exciting day. Harry fell asleep thinking that this was the best birthday party ever!