Chapter 3: Birthday

It was the night before Harry's birthday. Ron and Hermione had spent the day with him at the Dursley's house. They had all their plans settled for the rest of the night. They would stay at the Dursley's house until midnight then Hermione would take them back to The Burrow. Mr. Weasley had suggested it since at midnight the protection over the Dursley's house would be lifted. Then, the next day Ron and Harry were going to The Ministry of Magic to take their apparition tests. Then afterwards Harry said he needed to go back to Diagon Ally for a bit.

"Happy Birthday Harry" said Hermione exactly at midnight. "Thanks" said Harry as he was collecting all his belonging from the room. "Let's go" and they set off to the burrow. "Happy Birthday Harry" said Mrs. Weasley when they arrived at The Burrow.
"I have Fred and George's room all ready for you dear, goodnight. Hermione dear, I will see you in the morning. Goodnight." Mrs. Weasley followed Harry and left from the room headed upstairs to bed. "Goodnight, 'Mione" said Ron. He gave her a quick peck on the cheek and he to headed upstairs to bed.

Harry, Mom says it's time to get up. She has prepared a special birthday breakfast for you. Harry went downstairs to a great breakfast. Mrs. Weasley has the best cooking Harry thought. After breakfast, Mr. Weasley, Harry, and Ron set off for The Ministry of Magic. After checking in, Ron and Harry went straight off to take their test. They both passed this time. However, Ron was sure that he had left some of his hair behind. However, the tester didn't seem to notice. He knew he would get better with more practice. Which he could do now that he and Harry had their license.

"Ron, I need to stop by Diagon Alley to buy Bill and Fluer's Wedding gift. I will meet you back at The Burrow" said Harry. Once In Diagon Alley, Harry stopped first by The Eeylops Owl Emporium and bought Bill and Fleur their very own Barn Owl. Then, he was off to Magical Houses and Homes. Harry had approved the plans for the house a week before. Then he went to see Professor Flitwick who taught him how to perform the charm of being a secret keeper. Harry made both of them promise to keep the secret of where his house was then handed them a piece of paper where he had written the address on. He had also got Professor Flitwick to make him a contract that he would know if anyone broke. He also made them sign this. He also made the builders sign the contract also. Harry then paid the appropriate amount of Galleons for building the house and getting proper permits. The builders said the house would be done in a week. Then, Harry apperated back to The Burrow.

When Harry walked into the leaving room he could of swore he saw Ron and Hermione snogging. However, they jumped as soon as they heard him coming in. After questioning what they were doing Ron answered that they were looking for an earring Hermione lost between the couch cushions. Harry told them he was exhausted and was going to bed. However honestly he couldn't take it to be around them with them being like that right now. He longed for Ginny and with Ron and Hermione being a couple he felt so lonely. This made Harry feel sick so then did decide he would really go to bed.