So! We last left off with a letter from McGonagall and then…

"50 galleons? Goodness, but yes, I suppose that is a decent price considering room and food and such. But we can't afford it." Mrs. Weasley said worried to Mr. Weasley.

"Um, Mrs. Weasley, I could pay for you all." Harry said quietly, "You two have been like my parents, and have helped me out so much. Please, this is the least I could do."

"Oh no Harry we couldn't let you do that." Mrs. Weasley said.

"Please? We all want you and the rest of the family at Hogwarts." Harry said.

"Thank you dear, that would be very kind of you." Mrs. Weasley said gratefully. "But at least let me pay a portion?" Harry nodded solemnly.

"Well, better get started on those forms, we've got a lot to do." Mr. Weasley said, managing a weak smile.

And now! On with the story!

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"Hey look mum! Our Hogwarts stuff has arrived!" Ginny said.

"Oh yes dear, could you all take your own things and place them with your school stuff? Its about time these came, it is almost September 1st!" Mrs. Weasley said. Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny all put their stuff away quickly, and continued eating.

"Mum, who's going with us to Hogwarts?" Ron asked between bites.

"Well, your dad, Percy, Fred, George, and I will be going. I've convinced Fred and George just to work there, since everyone is ordering by owl anyway." She replied.

After breakfast, they all went upstairs and packed all of their belongings. That night, there was and Order meeting.

Lupin had come early, and Harry quickly pulled him aside.

"Professor Lupin, do you think I could be part of the Order? I really want to help and defeat Voldemort and his army of Death Eaters." Harry said quietly. Professor Lupin looked grave for awhile.

"I will propose this at the meeting. But I want you to know that I am on your side. You are almost of age now, and should deserve the right." Professor Lupin said. He looked at the time and quickly walked back to the kitchen for the meeting.

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Harry waited for someone to do something to let him know if he was accepted to the Order. He was at least hoping the meeting would at least end. He just sat, and stared at the kitchen door.

"Hey mate, what're you doing?" Ron asked suddenly coming down the stairs with Hermione.

"I've asked to join the Order. I'm just waiting now." Harry replied.

"well, I want you join you." Hermione said instantly.

"Me too." Ron said.

Suddenly, the door burst open, and Professor Lupin came out.

"Harry, you can come in, we will discuss your proposal then." Professor Lupin said while opening the door for him.

"Professor Lupin? Do you think Ron and I could join as well?" Hermione asked.

"Well, you two come inside too, we will discuss it inside." He said. They all entered to see familiar faces looking back at them. They spotted Hagrid and smiled, he returned a grim nod.

"Before we begin, these two would also like to join the Order." Professor Lupin pointed at Ron and Hermione.

"But they are all too young! They can't do this!" Mrs. Weasley said angrily.

"Molly, we all know that Hermione and Ron are already of age, and Harry is becoming of age soon. They deserve the right. These three have gone through most of us in the Order have! Harry has face He-who-must-not-be-named more times than any of us! Ron and Hermione have been right with him and helping!" Mr. Weasley replied his face red of frustration.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione could tell that they had all been in a heated argument about whether or not Harry should join.

"Who agrees to these three being in the Order?" Professor suddenly asked, interrupting the dispute. More than half the people in the room raised their hands. Mrs. Weasley could tell she had been defeated, and just sat there angrily.

"It is anonymous that these three are accepted." Professor Moody said. The three became happy. "But, you must first take our small test, and understand the consequences of being in the Order." The trio nodded with understanding.

"I will test you on magical ability, as well as wisdom in battle. The first test will be for Mr. Harry Potter." Moody said. Harry was nervous and wonder what they would test him on. "If you were faced with Voldemort, and he asked you for the location and list of everyone in the Order, and he threatens to kill you, what would be your response?"

"My first response would be to find my wand. If I didn't have my wand, I would rather die than betray the Order." Harry said. The crowd murmured in approval.

"Once you are of age, we will test you on your magical ability." He said, then turned to Ron. "The next test is for Mr. Ron Weasley." Moody pointed his wand at Ron. Ron quickly fired a shielding charm for the spell Moody was about to lay on him. "Good, reflexes are top of the peak. However, given the choice to save a dear friend or get a certain object on an Order job, which you choose?"

"Er, I would get save the friend, because as long as the object doesn't go to Voldemort, the object shouldn't mean anything. After saving this friend, I would try to get this important object." He replied. Moody nodded.

"The next test is for Miss Hermione Granger." Moody pointed his wand at Hermione and whispered something. Hermione quickly drew her wand out and shielded the charm. "Good, the test was to block out any intruder coming into your mind using Occulemency. You successfully blocked me from entering any further. Good job." Hermione blushed. "Now, if you were sent on a job to get an enemy that you know nothing about, what is your first action?"

"I would first find out about this enemy. I would study and weaknesses, before attacking." Hermione said confidently.

"Ok then, please wait outside as we all discuss this, we will let you know tomorrow morning, so please adjourn to your bedroom." Lupin said.

The three quietly left the room and didn't start talking until they reached Harry and Ron's room.

"We are in! I can feel it! Well, better go to sleep before the meeting ends or mum will bite my head off." Ron said, slightly chuckling to himself.

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It was morning all too soon and Harry was too tired to realize what day it was. He walked down to the kitchen. As he opened the door, he almost screamed.

"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY!" everyone yelled. It was the day of Harry's birthday and he had completely forgotten. He grinned, there was balloons and confetti everywhere. A banner hung saying, "HAPPY 17TH BIRTHDAY!"

Lupin, Hagrid, Mr. & Mrs. Weasley, Ron, Hermione, Percy, Charlie, and Tonks were all smiling back at him. He quickly helped himself to some cake, as everyone began to talk.

"Oh Harry, Ron, Hermione, there will be another meeting tonight at 8:00, be there, we will let you know if you have been accepted ok?" Professor Lupin said, and winked.

He was surprised he got presents, because he still wasn't accustomed to it, after the suffering at the Dursley's. He got a Broom Booster Box from Ron, as well as a mini Quidditch field, to watch any games happening around. "Blimey! Thanks mate! This is so cool." Ron grinned. He had received a book from Hermione, and an Owl Grooming Kit, with a bag of owl treats. He got a scrapbook from Lupin that had pictures of when James and Lily were getting wed. "Wow Professor, thank you so much."

"I knew you would appreciate it." Lupin said. Harry also got a new pair of expensive robes from Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, and a Dragon guide from Charlie. Tonks gave him a cover kit.

"I remembered what you said the first time I met you. That you wouldn't mind covering up that scar of yours. Found this and it practically screamed your name. Its also helpful for any undercover jobs you may need to do." She said, winking.

Percy had given him a replica of a snitch, with a moving figure of a famous seeker. Harry was especially surprised at this, because he had expected no present, or a boring present from Percy.

Fred and George sent a 50 galleon gift certificate to their store, and a Quidditch case, that included, a snitch, two blugders, two bats, and a quaffle. Harry was extremely pleased with that.

This was his over all best birthdays ever.

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I know I promised something about the Professors, but I haven't gotten to that part yet. But soon enough! Also, if you haven't noticed, this is kind of going in the same form as the wonderful JK Rowling is. Lots of chapters. Even though they aren't very long chapters, and it isn't as great as hers. The next chapter should get closer to getting at Hogwarts, and new characters will be introduced in those later chapters! Please REVIEW! It will make me quite happy. Oh, and also, CAT/6 testing is over, but that big event hasn't happened yet, and its getting to its busy week, then after that is a few weeks until finals, and then the end of school! I should be posting more chapters and longer ones in the summer! So thanks.. aaaaand.. REVIEW!