Last Time on Harry Potter and the Year of Surprises:

"Excuse me?" Dumbledore said. The room drew quiet just like Hogwarts. "Thank you, we have come here today in order to celebrate the growing of a young man, who might I add had surprised me beyond reason many times a year for the past five years, actually his life. I as everyone else can say they are amazed. This boy who has suffered much in his life growing up without parents, he gets them back. I was told of their meeting and it brings laughter to my lungs. I believe that I have rambled long enough time to eat you will find your names at your places on the tables. With that Dumbledore sat down at the head table in the center. Harry looked for his spot; he didn't find one at the table or any for that matter.

'Harry.'

'Huh?'

'We are sitting at the head table.'

'Oh.' Harry went and sat next to Hermione where his name was located. Joining him was his father next to him and then his mother next to his father.

"How are you doing hunny?" Lily asked.

"Fine how are you mum?" Lily's eyes lit up when he said mum.

"Good."

"How about you dad?" James's head snapped towards Harry his eye's lighting up as well.

"Good. By the way I never congratulated you. You won and beat me, my own son, better than someone else." James said laughing.

"So when are we going to tell everyone?" Hermione asked in his ear quietly.

"I don't know, now if you want." Harry said laughing. He didn't notice his dad lean over to listen.

"Okay, I just don't want to hide this from anyone, the only one who knows is Ron."

"Me too, I just-here Godric," Harry said picking up Godric and giving him some steak. "-Anyway I want to tell everyone just not you know like everybody."

"I know what you mean, maybe if you just or I just, I got it!" Then she whispered something in his ear. He smiled.

"Perfect."

Chapter 12: Hanging out with Mum and Dad...and Another Surprise...

(A.N./ I am starting to loose count....)

James looked at his wife, who had also been listening in on their son. They both excused themselves for a moment. Not many noticed their movement, except the old man listening to an American, which judging by her appearance was Tori's mother.

"What can he be hiding James?" Lily burst as soon as they got into the hallway.

"I am not sure, but if he is anything like either of us, he will say something soon. Maybe...he wanted to say something to us about something he has done." James said.

"Or maybe the reason he is using a concealment charm. It better not have to do with my 'sister'. Lily fumed.

"Look, we have to show Harry he can tell us anything. That means we have to make sure he knows we will listen and not react badly." James said hugging her.

"Umm...excuse me, mum and dad, I just came out to tell you Dumbledore wants us all in here. Also I didn't mean to listen to the last bit, I will tell you everything and anything, and then again you were listening in on me earlier. I can also tell you it isn't anything bad." Harry said. Lily couldn't hold back any longer she hugged him, surprisingly he hugged back.

"I love you so much." Lily said.

"I love you too, and you dad." Harry said. Lily started to cry a bit and James came and stole Harry and gave him a hug.

"Son, you can tell us anything, anytime." James whispered.

"I know I, or we, are telling everyone tonight. I just need to talk to Dumbledore."

"Alright well we better get back inside." Lily said drying her tears.

"Yes, lets." James said opening the door. The Potters stepped into the brightly lit room, and sat in their proper places.

"Now the Potters have joined us I may continue." Dumbledore said with the famous twinkle in his blue eyes. "Anyway, now on to the presents." Dumbledore motioned over to the table Harry hadn't noticed before. An old table covered in a white cloth, but what really caught his eye was what sat on the table, many gifts mostly rapped in brown package paper. But what amazed him was the amount of gifts on the table.

"Wow." Harry said quietly.

"I know you probably haven't gotten this many before..." James started.

"No I haven't, I may have only gotten four a year after second year, well Hagrid gave me a cake when he came and told me I was a wizard." Gasps came from the parents but Dumbledore interrupted.

"Now birthday boy time for the gifts." Dumbledore announced. James made a list of who gave what.

Weaslys- Cakes, pies, and from Ron and Ginny a subscription to Quidditch Weekly

Order- A set of Dark Art books and old Order picture

Sirius- An animagus book

Remus- A reminder message board which would display your appointments and already on their was a surprise party

Fred and George- Prank items from their shop

Hagrid- Cookies, a book on how to find your creature's powers, and a toy for Godric

James and Lily- surprise of being here and another surprise for later

Hermione- A set of books that would grow when you ran your hand over it then shrink when you do it again, and a new watch that had a picture of them in it

Tori, Chris, Kate- Complicate spell book and candy

Dumbledore- A broom service kit

Harry thanked everyone and then everyone mingled a while. Soon it was around mid-night and most had cleared. Those only left were the Harry, Hermione, Ron, James, Lily, Sirius, Remus, Albus, and Harry and Hermione's pets.

"Excuse me I have to go and speak with Dumbledore." Harry said to Ron and Hermione. Harry made his way over to Dumbledore who was right now sitting by himself after just talking with Tori who had just left.

"Professor?" Harry asked.

"Yes Harry?"

"May I speak with you?"

"Aren't you doing that now?" Dumbledore said with the famous twinkle.

"Well yes but a matter that I must ask about."

"Go on."

"Would it be smart or dumb to be in a relationship with someone? Also can I tell my parents and close people about the prophecy to them? I already sort of did but the not the whole thing."

"It would be okay for you to be in a relationship with Hermione, and you may tell them the prophecy."

"How do you know all of this stuff?"

"Many years have brought me the senses of noticing things." Dumbledore smiled.

"Also I am guessing I have to tell them about my life? About my years and the concealment charm."

"Yes, I am afraid so. I figured it should come from you more so then me."

"Oh, okay, when?"

"Anything, anytime..." Dumbledore said.

"How do you do it...?"

"Well I must be going I will stop in tomorrow."

"Wait why did you give me a broom service kit?"

"Look inside the kit." Dumbledore said leaving the room. Harry went over to the gift table. James, Lily, Sirius, and Remus were standing there.

"Hey Harry." Sirius said.

"Hey." Harry said moving over to the gifts.

"What'ca doing?" James said.

"Looking for the service kit."

"Why?" Harry shrugged his shoulders. There it was he found it. The black letters on the outside gleamed in the candlelight. Harry opened it cautiously. Inside were the normal things; instructions, polish, scissors, rag, cleaner, and a bit of parchment? Harry opened it.

Dear Harry,

I am very pleased to inform you that you have been accepted as Gryffindor Quidditch Captain. Your broom you will find in your room. Congratulations on making captain and practice over the holidays.

Professor Dumbledore

Harry couldn't help but grin.

"Harry?" James said.

"Yeah?" Harry said.

"What do you have there?" James asked. Harry folded the note and gave it to his father. James's jaw dropped. Then he yelled in excitement and showed the rest of the group except Lily. They all yelled in excitement then it was handed to Lily. She too yelled in happiness. Hermione and Ron came over to see what the excitement was about. When they looked at the note Hermione kissed him on the cheek, and Ron smiled then yelled in excitement and patted him on the back. They all sat around a table talking a bit then James said something that made everyone looks and listen.

"Harry?" James said to his son.

"Yeah Dad?" Harry said whipping his head around.

"Well, I would like to talk to you, after well I never really did get to talk to you, before it was incoherent babble." James said laughing with Harry.

"Then what would you like to talk about?" Harry asked.

"How about your life? I would like to be informed of your life." James said.

"Where do you want to start?" Harry asked.

"How was before Hogwarts life?" James asked.

"Lets not and say we did how about when I started Hogwarts?" Harry said.

"Why?" Lily asked.

"Because not much happened." Harry said.

"Did they hurt you?" Lily said but this time it was a demand question.

"Sometimes." Harry said quietly. James picked up his wand and shakingly pointed it at Harry and with a movement of his wand, a large bruise appeared on Harry's face with many cuts. Gasps came from the adults.

"Did...did...did...they...?" Lily could only stutter through trying to force back tears.

"I am not going to lie, they did." Harry said.

"And you didn't tell us?" Sirius said loudly.

"No."

"Why?" Remus said.

"This is why. I hate how you all react that I can't take care of myself. You make it out like Voldemort or something tortured me. I was just punched a few times and threw against a wall. I have been through worse..." Harry said Hermione squeezing his hand to give him support.

"Harry just tell us of your life and we will try not to react badly." James said.

"I have got a better idea. I'll be right back." Harry let go of Hermione's hand and went to his room. He grabbed his pensive and ran back to the other room.

"All of us." He said pointing to the pensive. They all went into the pensive. They were shown his first, second, third year and went back out for a break. The clock read three in the morning.

"Wow and that was only three years?" James asked.

"Yep. And that wasn't the worst." Harry said. His godfather was pale, Remus was pale, as was James, Lily was pale and in silent tears. Hermione and Ron who hadn't been there for certain times were pale. "Do you want to see the rest tonight?"

"Yes." Lily said. Everyone nodded. They went back in and saw fourth year and then fifth. Harry couldn't bear the department of mysteries; he couldn't watch he hid in his godfather's arms. As everyone watched Sirius fall through the veil they saw a crying Harry (pensive Harry and Remus) running for him but Remus pulled him back. Harry couldn't believe he had to relive this moment. Sirius hugged him tight. James and Lily hugging each other. Remus just stood there and watched again. Ron and Hermione watched in horror. Then it was over. They all followed Harry out into the lobby. Where he dueled Voldemort and then was possessed. Next they were out of the pensive. Everyone had to recollect themselves Harry went and hugged Hermione, she was shaking uncontrollably. Sirius just stood there. Remus was in a seat with his head in his hands. James and Lily holding each other, and Ron pale as ever.

"Is everyone okay?" Harry asked.

"I am not sure." Sirius said.

"I am sorry." Harry said.

"Don't be, we wanted to know." James said. Then he took a deep breath and asked. "Is there more?" Harry nodded. Again they went into the pensive. Harry and Dumbledore at Hogwarts. Everyone watched as Harry's anger raged through Dumbledore's objects. In the end after they got back out everyone was even more shooken up about the prophecy then Sirius. Hermione and Lily in tears being held by Harry and James. Ron, Sirius, Remus all had their heads in their hands.

"I feel a lot better telling someone about this. Look I always escape Voldemort and I will win in the end. But I have been trying to push people away don't let me. I need people to be by my side but I don't want anyone to die. Don't let me push anyone away I will be weaker. Like it or not you all won't let me push you away in the first place. Now there is a bit left and in future reference I am sorry but I am sure you want to see this. You will be mad and proud I hope." Harry said as they all went back into the pensive. Harry was owling someone. Hermione knew what was coming he went over to Harry and held his hand. He put an arm around her middle and held her close as they all watched what was happening. Pensive Harry left and came back but this time with Uncle Vernon, he beat Harry. Hermione hid looking away from the scene and hid her face in Harry's chest. Lily was in angry tears, James was so angry as he watch along the same lines with Sirius, Remus, and Ron. They all followed Harry back downstairs. They watched the scene with delight. Pensive Harry sent a few stunners sending Vernon into the wall a few times and hitting him with other curses. The men cheered as well as the women. They saw the whole time between Harry and Hermione up to the point where Harry was going to the park. The teens and adults came out of the pensive.

"Why did we leave?" Sirius asked.

"All I am going to say is what may happen may surprise you and just wait until the end to say anything." Harry said. The group went back in. This is what they saw...

The teens walked outside and started for the park. When they got there Hermione led Harry to the swings.

"I know why we can do the mind reading thing." Hermione said hesitantly.

"Why?" Harry asked eager for an answer. Hermione took a deep breath and told Harry the truth.

"Harry, only...only...."

"Only...what?" Harry asked gently. She took another deep breath and tried again.

"Harry, only...soul mates can do it!" She said loudly and a deep roll of thunder came as Hermione ran towards the park entrance.

"Hermione!" Harry shouted because he lost Hermione in the instant shower of rain. He ran towards the direction of sobs.

"Hermione!" He yelled again. He found her behind a tree crying. He pulled her up looked into her tear stricken, brown eyes and kissed her gently on the lips.

"Hermione?"

"Yes?" Hermione asked quietly shocked that her best friend liked her.

"Do you like me more than a friend?" He asked a bit nervous.

"Yes and you?"

"Yes." He said followed by another kiss. A wave of thunder sounded making Hermione jump and Harry put an arm around her and pulled her home. The teens walked into the Granger home and were greeted by two adults and teens.

"Hey we forgot-" Jess started. "What are you two so happy about?"

"Nothing." Harry said.

"Will you stay for dinner?" Jane asked Jeff and Jess.

"Oh thank you." Jeff said. The teens set the table, while the adults prepared dinner. Harry went and changed while Hermione took a shower since she hadn't gotten one earlier.

"Harry do you like my daughter more than a friend?" Charlie asked Harry while he was pacing around in the study after asking Charlie if he could speak to him for a moment.

"Actually sir that is the reason I asked you to come in here. I would like to ask you daughter to be my girlfriend."

"Terrific I was wondering when you realized you like each other." Charlie said.

"Okay well I need to go do something real quick." Harry said.

"Jane you go and eat I'll make Hermione's plate for her." Harry told Jane.

"Thank you." Jane said then bringing her plate into the other room. Harry prepared the platter perfectly. That night they were eating turkey, mash potatoes, corn, and for dessert pumpkin pie, Hermione's favorite.

"Here Hermione I made you a plate for you." Harry said starting on his own food. Hermione gave him a glance to see what he was up to but dismissed from her mind she was hungry. Every now and then he would throw her an anxious look. She didn't notice but Charlie did. Hermione came to a small box that was hidden in her pie she opened it and sparks shot out of it and made words that made her tear up.

"I am sorry Hermione I didn't mean to make you cry." Harry said running over to her. He hugged Harry and put her lips to his ear and whispered 'yes'. Harry grinned a lot. He kissed her. The parents looked at them and thought they were so cute as the words 'Hermione Jane Granger will you be my Harry James Potter's girlfriend and may I be your boyfriend?' floated in the air above Hermione's plate.

"Hem hem." Jane did which made the teens jump thinking it was that foul Umbridge. "Parents in the room." The three couples finished dinners in silence two of the six people were blushing furiously.

"So when did you find this out?" Jess asked as they all sat in front of a charming fire in the family room. Harry and Jeff were playing wizard's chess, Hermione and Jess were playing with Faith, and the parents were drinking coffee and reading magazines but looked at the new couple with interest.

"Well...(tells story of the park)...I think I am cursed." Harry said.

"Why?" Jeff asked.

"When I was first kissed by Cho she was crying so was Faith and now Hermione." Harry said making Hermione blush and everyone laugh.

"What about your mother?" Jeff asked then he regretted it as he felt the room tense up no one breathed.

This Harry thought was a good time to leave. So they did. Lily in happy tears, Sirius, James, Ron and Remus smiling. Harry and Hermione were standing there holding hands waiting to a reply.

"So you two are girlfriend and boyfriend?" Lily asked.

"Yes." The couple said in usion.

"Good we were wondering when you two would finally get together." Sirius said.

"Hey remember you owe me 10 galleons." Ron said. Sirius pulled out some galleons from his pocket. Everyone laughed.

"That isn't right, you can't bet on someone like that." Remus said.

"Didn't stop us with these two." Sirius said pointing to Lily and James.

"Hey!" They both said. Everyone laughed. Harry looked at the clock it was five in the morning. They all sat around talking a bit. Harry gave Hermione a kiss they were both waiting for all day.

"Parents and other adult and teen in the room." Sirius said.

"Aren't you an adult?" Ron said.

"Ron? He is my godFATHER as in godparent." Harry said.

"So is that what you wanted to tell everyone earlier?" James asked.

"Yeah." Harry said.

"Look at the time, get to bed all of you!" Lily said. Harry and Hermione kissed goodnight and went to their rooms. Ron went to his. As did Remus and Sirius and his parents. Harry went into his room and undressed and happily climbed into bed. He tried to process the day in his mind. So much happening in one day. His door opened and in walked his mother.

"Mum?" Harry said.

"Oh you are up. I just came to tuck you in. You may be too old for it but I haven't done it for fifteen years."

"No, it's okay I don't mind." Harry said. Lily came and tucked him in and gave him a kiss on his forehead. Then she started to hum that calming tune. Harry drifted off into a deep peaceful sleep.

Next morning (well about seven hours later) ...noon

Harry woke up and it took him a second to realize where he was. He got up and threw on some jeans and t-shirt. He walked into Hermione's room she was still sleeping. Harry crawled into bed with her. She was so warm. The door opened a bit and in came James.

"Morning." James said. "Figured if you weren't in your room you were here."

"I was coming to wake her up see?" Harry said pulling back the covers indicating he was dressed.

"I didn't say a thing, I trust you even if you did sleep in here." James said.

"Alright. Hermione wake up its noon." Harry said rubbing her back. James sat in the chair by the door and watched. Hermione turned and looked into the green eyes she loved.

"Morning." Hermione said. Harry kissed her a bit. "Morning James."

"Morning Hermione." James said.

"Well we can leave so you can get dressed." Harry said giving her a quick kiss and he and James left. James chuckled as soon as Harry closed the door.

"What?"

"Just you remind me of well me and Lily. You and Hermione that is." James said.

"Where is mum?"

"Sleeping. I have an idea."

"What?"

"Why don't you go wake her up and pretend to be me?"

"Why?"

"To pull a prank."

"Okay but if she asks it was your idea."

"Well it was."

"You know what I mean." Harry opened the door and climbed into bed and scooted up next to his mother like he did with Hermione he kissed her cheek and rubbed her back.

"Morning Lily."

"Morning Harry." Lily said laughing. Harry's jaw dropped. "James's idea right?"

"Yeah how did you?"

"Well a mother knows her son from her husband." Lily said.

"She's good." Harry said to his dad.

"Yes well she does know me better than myself so I would assume so." James said.

"Well I am going to go and get Hermione and get something to eat." Harry said. Harry left and walked into Hermione's room. She was brushing her hair into a loose ponytail. She was wearing the same thing as Harry. Harry laughed and went and kissed her.

"Want to get something to eat?" Harry asked.

"Sure I am hungry." They went downstairs hand-in-hand and walked into the kitchen greeted by the whole order. Everyone looked at them and noticed their hands.

"Are you two dating?" Fred and George asked really loud and got everyone's attention.

"Yeah." Harry said and gave Hermione a big kiss. Everyone smiled and laughed. Most said I knew it. Most people cleared out at the stroke of the clock and all that was left was the two trios.