A Destiny I Never Wanted

By Tenchi Malfoy

Disclaimer: Obviously, the things you recognize are not mine or I would be rich! Well the only thing that is mine is a few select characters and mannerisms as well as the plot to the story.

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Chapter 9: Rico's Birthday Party

Harry silently led Dumbledore into the living room where Draco, Narcissa and his mother were currently having tea and browned biscuits. He smiled at his mother as he walked into the room; truthfully he didn't want to leave his mother with two Malfoy's for very long.

"Harry how nice of you to join us but could you attend to the floo room and welcome the guests? I still have quite a bit of cooking to do," explained Lily as she set down her cup of tea and finished off her biscuit.

"Sure mum, where is everyone else at by the way?" asked Harry as he noticed it was quiet in the house.

"Your father went to pick up some more presents from Remus's and Cyzelena and Zykye are outside with the Pegasus," answered Lily as she stood up from the couch and gestured for Harry to move along to the floo room. "Oh and Rico is getting ready," added Lily as an afterthought, she knew she forgot one of them.

Harry smiled once more and with a nod to the guests he went into the floo room to await the arrivals of the other guests. Sitting down on the couch he shook Riddle awake, he needed someone to talk to after all.

"Need to use the bathroom yet?" asked Harry as he didn't want the cat going on him or any furniture again. The cat hissed at him angrily at him for waking him up but then Riddle quieted down and jumped off his lap. Harry took that as a yes and opened the door to the backyard for Riddle to go out in. The cat though seemed to have other ideas and sat there looking at Harry expectantly, silently asking Harry to go with him.

"Sorry boy but I have got to stay here and welcome the guests, just go real quickly in that bush there," said Harry with a smile as he gestured toward the bush right outside the door. Riddle looked over at the bush and quickly went padding over to it and relieved himself, his eyes never left Harry who was quite amused at the nundu's antics. "Good job boy now come back in and help me with the guests," praised Harry as he smiled encouragingly at the nundu who gracefully sprinted back to his side.

Not a minute later there was another ring from the fireplace and Harry imitated his mum by pushing the button and letting the guests come in. Tree whooshes later and out came the Black family, Sirius, Roma and their son Jake. They were all dressed in robes of royal blue but just as the Malfoys they were also covered in ashes and dust. Harry pushed the button once more and they were as clean as a newly mopped floor.

"Harry dear its nice to see you again," greeted Roma as she placed a kiss on his forehead and went to go find Lily. Sirius still seemed to be a bit wary of him from the two disastrous dinners of earlier days. So with a nod and a small strained smile he guided himself and his son out of the floo room.

"Well at least I don't have to give any explanations," sighed Harry in relief as he went back toward the couch but before he could sit back down the fireplace went off again.

Taking a deep breath he went and pushed the button again and waited for the guests to come out of the fireplace. He smiled at Remus in his robes of red with golden hems but the smile left his face as another guest appeared next to the man, Peter Pettigrew.

"Nice to see you Harry, your father should be here any minute," said Remus as he walked out of the fireplace after Harry had pushed the button a second time. He gave Harry a one armed hug and ushered a standing still Peter out of the fireplace. It was then that Remus took notice of the nervous looking Peter and the strained smile on Harry's face as he gazed over at his old buddy. "Um Peter and I will go and see if your mother needs any more help with the food," spoke Remus as he smiled softly at his best friends son and walked toward the kitchen with Peter hot on his heels.

Harry watched Remus and the rat walk away until he lost sight of them to another room. Turning back to the fireplace he waited until another ring alerted him; he grabbed a sleeping Riddle from the couch and pushed the button for what felt like the hundredth time.

Out came the one family he had been nervous about welcoming since he was told he was the welcoming party. The Weasleys had just arrived at the party; one by one they all appeared. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley and then Percy, Fred and George, Ron and Ginny, and another girl who he assumed was Jenny. But his eyes were locked with his once time lover, the girl who had made him cry in grief over her.

"What are you doing here?" asked Ron with a huff as he placed himself in front of his sisters angrily at the boy.

"Shush yourself now Ronald he lives here hurry up and come along," scolded Mrs. Weasley as she hit her son with her purse. Rubbing his head as he glared hatefully at his sister's tormentor he followed his mother. Harry watched long fully as his love once more slipped from his hold and left with her family. The girl though hadn't even looked at him but stared determinedly at the floor.

So he sat back down for the next hour and welcomed guests to the house and then after their last guest had come, a young Tonks, he picked up Riddle and headed out of the room too.

Walking toward the living room where he had last seen his mother, noise flooded his ears loudly. Stopping at the entrance to the living room he looked around his surroundings gloomily, he took notice of a laughing Ginny at something her brother had said. He noticed his brother playing with Jenny who was trying to put a pink birthday hat upon his red locks.

"Harry come here and have some food you look a bit famish," interrupted his mother as she spotted him in the doorway. Smiling slightly he obeyed his mother and grabbed the plate from her hand and filled it up with his favorite foods.

It seemed his mother had made everything he had ever heard of not just wizard food either he seen some muggle food as well. He wasn't that hungry but Riddle seemed hungry so most of the food on his plate was some soft meat that he was sure Riddle would like.

"Good now come and sit down by me," said a pleased Lily as she grabbed Harry by his shirt and tugged gently for him to sit next to her at the table.

Steadying himself and his plate he grabbed Riddle up with his free arm and sat down in the chair between Dumbledore and his mother. Putting Riddle into his lap he cut little pieces of meat for Riddle to eat. It couldn't hurt to start him on meat and the book did say that the nundu's started eating meat very early in life.

Listening to his mother talk to Narcissa about Hogwarts and how excited she was for the two boys to be able to attend together. Lily seemed to do most of the talking while Narcissa just nodded and gave a small smile every now and then. Dumbledore was talking to Mr. Weasley about muggles and their crazy inventions.

"So are you excited Harry?" asked a voice from across the table, breaking into his observations of the table.

"About what madam?" inquired Harry respectfully he hadn't been following their conversation for a while.

"Hogwarts, in my day dear it was a very educational and social experience," said Narcissa as she wiped the edges of her mouth with a cloth.

"Oh yes it should be great fun," answered Harry sincerely as he concluded that his mum had probably told Narcissa that he did indeed have magic flowing though him.

"Remember dear that fun must come after you finish your studies for the day," added in Lily with a gentle smile as she ruffled her son's hair fondly.

"Wouldn't dream of doing anything else mum," replied Harry and truth was he didn't. Last time he had to worry all about trying not to be killed and now he had the chance to work real hard and learn all he could to help Neville.

"That's my boy," said Lily as she patted his shoulder but he was busy looking at Draco who was putting his finger into his mouth and making a gagging noise. He laughed as Draco's mum glared at him and started to scold him for the gesture.

Getting up he held on tightly to a sleeping Riddle and made his way to his room. He needed to lay down by himself for a while. Getting on his bed he crawled under the covers and set Riddle down on one of his pillows.

Turning on his side he sighed heavily as he thought about Ginny once more. She hadn't spared him a glance all afternoon. He knew she probably hated him for what he did to Jenny but a guy could hope couldn't he? Chuckling at the thought he stopped abruptly when a knock came at his door.

"Come in," answered Harry puzzled surely no one could have noticed he was gone after all he had just left. Holding a gasp as his love walked in the door with a smile on her freckled face.

"Harry I always knew you would come back to me," said Ginny as she all but glided over to his bed and sat down by his chest.

He watched mesmerized as Ginny slowly lowered her head down to his and he was once again looking into his love's sparkling eyes. Just as he lifted his head to kiss her another knock came from the door...

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AN: Hey guys I know this is a short chapter but I needed to get this out. I know I have taken a while to update but I have been sort of busy and stuck when it comes to this story. Don't worry though because I am back and another chapter should be up soon I hope! Well thanks and review please cause that always helps me updated faster. Hope to see you guys and girls soon!

Love Yah,

Tenchi Malfoy