I'm giving the guys another break with something special. So read on and find out

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Draco's POV

I woke up and left the bed, before heading over to the crib, but Elizabeth was gone. I turned around and saw that Hermione was also gone. Thinking nothing of it, I headed for the door, but stopped. I looked at the calendar pinned next to the door. A date had been circled. I looked closely. That date looked familiar, like something was meant to happen. I shrugged my shoulders and headed downstairs and walked into the kitchen

"Happy birthday," said Hermione

I headed for the sink and grabbed a coffee mug, before realizing what she said

"Whose birthday is it?" I asked, turning around

Hermione was smiling at Elizabeth while eating breakfast, before looking at me

"It's your birthday, you idiot"

"Is it?"

Hermione rolled her eyes and cooed at Elizabeth. I sat down at the table, head in hands. It was my birthday? Now I know why today seemed familiar. Although my birthdays weren't usually a fun thing. Sure I received presents, usually the best of things, but that didn't mean my father wasn't the same on my special day. I was once beaten on my eight birthday. Can't remember why, only the pain and hurt I felt afterwards

"So, what you gonna do today?" asked Hermione

"Celebrate my birthday"

Hermione rolled her eyes again and finished her breakfast. Getting up, she handed Elizabeth to me, before putting her bowl in the sink. I smiled at Elizabeth and bounced her, as Hermione came back. I got up and handed Elizabeth over, before following her to the lounge room

"Happy birthday," greeted Harry without looking up

He was busying flicking through the TV channels. Ginny, who was sitting next to him, turned around and smiled

"Happy birthday"

"Thanks, so OW"

I turned around and looked up at Blaise's grinning face, while rubbing my shoulder

"That hurt"

"Happy birthday mate. Did you think I'd forget?"

"No," I answered, "But you didn't have to do that. Now I can't take care of Elizabeth because I'm injured"

"Still the same old Draco," Blaise said, shaking his head

"Yeah, well, I lied," I said, taking Elizabeth out of Hermione's arms

"I was about to feed her," Hermione protested

"Oh right, okay"

I handed Elizabeth back, as she looked up at me. Hermione went over to the lounge opposite Harry and sat down, as I led Blaise away form the lounge room

"So, what shall we do today?" he asked

"Hmm, I have no idea yet. Maybe I could throw a party tonight"

"True, but what about today. You know, today to waste away before tonight"

"Diagon Alley, maybe or somewhere interesting"

"How about London for the day out?" asked Blaise

"Why?"

He withdrew his hand from his pocket, holding out a thick envelope and handed it to me. I took it and slit it open, withdrawing several tickets. I read them and saw they were free tickets to different venues in London, both Muggle and wizarding world. I looked up at my friend, who smiled

"How'd you get hold of these?"

"With some help from Harry and Ginny. That's from all of us, mate, so take Hermione and Liz out and enjoy yourself"

I couldn't believe it. I could spend the day out with Hermione and Elizabeth. It would be something she would definitely love, especially after all that training

"Thanks, mate"

I gave Blaise a quick guy hug, before heading into the lounge room, as Hermione burped Elizabeth. I sat next to her and handed her the tickets

"What's this?"

"Something from our good old friends at Grimmauld's Place"

Hermione looked up at Harry and Ginny. They grinned, as Hermione flicked through the tickets. She looked up again in surprise

"See, we knew Draco's birthday was coming up," said Harry, "And we wanted to give you a break, so Blaise came up with the idea and we got the tickets"

"But you shouldn't have"

"But we did," said Ginny

Hermione looked at me and smiled

"Come on, let's go to London!"

End POV

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For the rest of the day, Draco, Hermione and Elizabeth spent their time in London, using all the free tickets Draco had received for his birthday. It was about six when they arrived back home. Hermione had clearly enjoyed herself, while Elizabeth was wearing a baseball cap that was too large for her head and holding an English flag. Draco headed into the lounge room, but was suddenly blinded by mini fireworks and a loud chorus of "Happy Birthday!" Shielding his eyes, he ventured in until he had adjusted to the lights

"What a way to start the night," said Draco

Hermione and Elizabeth came into the lounge room, as Fred and George's fireworks bounced around the room. Elizabeth watched the fireworks with awe

"Come on, Draco, let's do the cake," called Harry

"Did you enjoy yourselves?" Ginny asked Hermione, as Fred and George marched Draco over to the coffee table

"Oh yeah, it was great fun, thanks to you, Blaise and Harry"

"Ah, don't worry about it. We did it for you guys and since it was Draco's birthday, the opportunity was perfect"

"Come on; let's go over before he blows the candles out"

They joined the group as they were nearing the end of the song. Ginny and Hermione joined in at the end, as Draco blew out the candles. Harry handed him the knife and he cut nearly all the way down through the cake, until Fred grabbed his hand and pushed the blade the rest of the way

"Haha, now you gotta kiss a girl," George said

"Yeah and I know who"

Draco turned around and wrapped an arm around Hermione's waist, pulling her in for a kiss on the lips. Everyone cheered, as Fred did the same with Angelina, since he felt he had to do the same for helping to cut the cake. Draco drew back from Hermione and kissed the top of Elizabeth's head, before facing everyone else

"Come on guys, cake and party time"

Harry dimmed the lights, as the fireworks continued to shoot around, only this time, they were emitting different coloured sparks from their ends, lighting the room up with disco lights. Draco smiled and wrapped his arms around Hermione, holding Elizabeth between them, as they moved away from the coffee table and were joined by everyone else in the dancing and partying

"Man, this is a killer birthday already and the night's not over. Ha, this will be fun," thought Draco, "For once, I'm enjoying my birthday"

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Happy birthday to Draco, haha. More surprises await in the next chapter!