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Everyday for a whole month, Harry would go over there to spend time with them. Finally it was July 30th and he got an owl from Ron.
Dear Harry,
Hope this year is better than the last. We're bringing you to HQ tomorrow at 1 o'clock and spend the rest of the summer here. See you then.
Ron
So Harry went over to the Black's house and told them.
"That's wonderful Harry. We're coming too as well," Cassie said.
"Have you ever met Ron and his family?"
"No but from what you told me I can't wait."
"By the way Justine, I was thinking back to what you had said at my aunt's house, what class are you teaching," he asked.
"That's a secret but I will tell you its not defense. That went to someone else," she said mysteriously.
The next morning Harry told his family he was leaving again. He packed all of his things and waited. Since it was a Sunday, everyone stayed at home. At 12 on the nose, the doorbell rang. Petunia opened the door and it was Remus.
"I'm here for Harry," he said looking around.
She let him in. He was wearing a black tee shirt and jeans. He looked so like a Muggle that even Harry was shocked. He helped him bring his things outside before the door was shut.
"Surprised," Remus asked.
"It's just that I've never seen you look so..." he started.
"Normal. Well I'm surprised most wizards don't just transfigure their own robes into Muggle clothing."
"So how are we getting there," Harry asked.
"Floo Network, but first how are you," Remus asked concerned.
"I'm great actually. Our new neighbors really helped."
"Well that's good. I knew you'd feel better."
"So how are we using the Floo," Harry asked.
"Across the street of course."
Together they carried the trunk and cage over quickly and quietly. Harry rang the bell and they waited a few moments before Cassie opened the door.
"We were expecting you," she said closing the door behind them.
"Are you lot here now," Justine asked from another room.
"Yes," Remus called back.
She said hello to Harry and hugged Remus before they walked over to the fireplace.
"You know what to do," Remus said handing him some powder.
"#12 Grimmauld Place!"
As soon as he got there, someone pulled him into a big hug.
"Mum, give him some air," Ron called.
After Mrs. Weasley let go, Remus came followed by Cassie and Justine.
"Lunch will be ready in an hour dears, make yourselves at home," Mrs. Weasley said.
The three teens brought their things to their respectable rooms.
"I see you've redecorated," Harry said.
Their room was now red and gold.
"Well I wanted to paint it Orange, you know like my room, but I thought you'd like this better."
That was when he finally had a chance to speak to Cassie.
"I guess I finally get to meet you. Ron Weasley," he said extending his hand.
"Cassie Black."
"So, you're really Sirius' daughter. He never mentioned you though."
"Well I don't really have an answer for you there as I don't really remember him at all," she said sitting on the bed.
"Sorry," Ron said silently.
"How about I watch the two of you play some chess," Harry said.
"Okay but prepare to lose," Ron said to Cassie.
"Yeah, like any normal people could beat you," Cassie said back.
The match took about twenty minutes before once again Ron won.
"Dears, lunch is ready," Mrs. Weasley called up the stairs.
"Great, I'm starved," Harry said.
As he walked out, Cassie and Ron shared a look as to what was going on downstairs. Once Harry got there, all of the lights were out before suddenly coming back on again.
"Surprise!"
In the room were Mrs. Weasley, Hermione, Ginny, Remus, Justine and Profs. Dumbledore and McGonagall.
"You two were supposed to keep me busy, weren't you," Harry said lightly turning on them.
"Yup," Ron said.
"Why do you think me and Ron played such a long game of chess. You yourself call him unbeatable and I'm pretty good myself," Cassie said.
"Happy Birthday Harry," Hermione said giving him a hug.
They ate their meal of sandwiches and chips. Everyone looked pretty good though Harry could still see the scars on Ron now that he looked better. After lunch everyone begged Harry to open his gifts. There was a small pile in the corner. From Ron and his family, he got his own mini-Quidditch set.
"We need you to get back into your game," Ron said.
"But can I still play, right," Harry asked Prof. McGonagall.
"Of course, under the condition you win us that trophy again, Potter. It fits so nicely in my office."
From Remus he got a book called, "Defense for the Defenseless. What To Do In A Live or Die Situation."
"Wow, thanks Remus."
"Thought it might come in handy," he said not saying anything more. From Justine and Cassie he got a photograph. It was taken on his parent's graduation day and it had all of their friends including Justine, Remus and Sirius.
"I cut Peter out after it happened," she whispered to him.
Finally Prof. Dumbledore stood up. "I actually have something for the three of you," he said taking out envelopes.
"Is that," Hermione trailed off.
"Yes, these are your O.W.L results and course selection sheets for next year," he said before sitting down again.
The three of them looked at each other before tearing into them. After Harry finished reading it, he was beaming. He got 7 O.W.L's but only got an E in Potions. On the plus side he got an O in Defense but that lifted him for only a few moments.
"So, how'd you do Harry," Ron asked.
He looked at the others and saw that they seemed happy.
"Seven," he said.
"Seven, that's very good. How about you Hermione," Mrs. Weasley asked.
"Ten with outstanding in everything but defense."
"That's great. What about you Ron," Ginny asked.
"I got seven too. But I didn't get any outstandings though."
"That's very good. You all did well," Justine said.
"Wait a minute, Harry I think you forgot something," Cassie said looking over his shoulder.
"He got an outstanding O.W.L in defense."
Everyone began to say things at once. "I remember your test-giver telling me that he hadn't had scores that high in years," Prof. Dumbledore said.
"Why didn't you tell us Harry? That's really great," Hermione said a little shocked. Probably because it wasn't her.
"No reason, not very important," Harry said quickly.
It was quiet for a few moments.
"I guess someone finally beat my record then," Remus said.
"You held the highest score," Ron said.
"Me, Lily, James and Sirius weren't too far behind," Justine added.
No one said anything for a little while as they looked over the results. Suddenly two figures came out of the fireplace.
"We didn't miss the party did we," George asked. The twins had arrived.
"No, you're just in time guys," Harry said.
"Well we can't stay long, we'll be back tonight. Got to get back to the shop," Fred said.
"Just wanted to give Harry his gift before going off again," George added.
He handed Harry a box and the two left again. Everyone blinked before Harry began to open it.
"I would be careful. Don't know what it'll do," Ron said.
Inside was another box with string around it.
"Careful," Hermione said.
He pulled it and it spoke. "Happy Birthday from Gred and Forge!"
Then it sprayed them all with some goo before closing itself again. Almost immediately their clothes either said Happy or Birthday except Harry whose shirt said Harry.
"Must be their Happy Birthday spray," Ginny mumbled looking at the word Birthday on her shirt. Remus said the counter charm and everyone was normal again.
"Well that was interesting," he commented.
"Let's have that next game Cassie," Ron said.
Hope you liked it. Next chapter is back to school. Watch the Harry Potter trailer, it's wonderful. I wish November was now. Anyway I'll hopefully update soon. Ciao.
