Happy Birthday

The group found themselves back in the sitting room. Harry smiled as he put the book back onto the bookshelf and led them out of the room. They reached the bottom steps just as Albus Apparated into the entry way.

"Ah, I see you made it back. Very good, we still have thirty minutes before the meeting starts." Dumbledore smiled as he spoke. "Ms. Weasley, I have had a long talk with your parents regarding the Order. Seeing that you are the sister of one soon to be Order member, the best friend of one, and girlfriend of yet another, we have made a decision. You will be allowed to attend meetings but will not be allowed to officially join. We feel that because you are almost garaunteed to be there when anything happens it is important to know everything that is developing not just what is passed onto you from your friends."

"Thank you, Professor." Ginny smiled. "I really appreciate it."

The four friends followed Dumbledore into the kitchen and ate the sandwiches Dobby made for them. As they ate members of the Order began arriving in the house. They all greeted Harry and wished him happy birthday as they took a seat around the table. At seven Professor Dumbledore suggested that they move the meeting to the sitting room as there would be more space. Professor Dumbledore conjured up numerous chairs for the Order members and began the meeting.

"Hello everyone. Tonights meeting will be a fairly short meeting. First, we have three new members to the Order, and an observing member. Harry, Hermione, Ron and Ginny please come up here. Now, I know that the four of you have already taken the biggest oath to the Order possible by risking your lives against Voldemort numerous times. We do still need you to sign these oaths of secrecy, by signing this you are agreeing not to talk to others about the Order. Quite like your sign up sheet for the DA back in your fifth year Ms. Granger, only this sheet will brand you as a traitor should you speak to non-Order members about the Order."

Without hesitation Harry took a quill and signed his name to the oath. The others followed Harry and took a seat on chairs that Dumbledore conjured. Harry looked through the crowd and saw that he recognized many of the members from Malfoy's trial. Hagrid, Snape, McGonagall, Flitwick, Pomfrey, Hooch, and Sprout were all in attendance as were Kingsley, Alastor, Remus and all of the Weasley's.

The meeting was pretty disappointing for the Marauders, there were no big secrets revealed, no new information, not even Snape had anything. Thirty minutes after the meeting started it was over. Dumbledore wished Harry a happy birthday once more before he left as did all the other members but Snape. When Molly floated the cake into the sitting room all of the Weasley's were still there, so was Remus and Hagrid. Everyone sang happy birtday to Harry and ate the cake which Harry later learned was what Dobby and Winky were fighting about earlier in the kitchen.

"Ok, Harry dear. It's time for presents." Mrs. Weasley said when everyone had finished their cake. Harry opened Ron's present first, it was a huge assortment of Honeyduke's candies.

"Thanks, Ron." Harry smiled as he took the next gift from Mrs. Weasley. It was a book, but there was nothing on the cover or inside on the pages.

"Remus, thanks." Harry said trying to smile.

"There is more to that book than you realize, Harry. Trust me." Remus chuckled. "I will show you when there aren't as many people around."

"Thanks." Harry said this time with a real smile.

The next package Harry opened was from Hermione, Advance Spells and Charms.

"Thanks, Hermione." Harry said with a smile.

"'Appy birthday. 'arry." Hagrid said while handing him his gift. Harry saw that the box had small holes on it and was afraid what might jump out at him when he opened the box. Harry slowly untied the bow and lifted the lid off of the box. Inside the box was a large bird cage, Harry pulled the cage out of the box and his mouth fell open when he saw the contents. A small round golden feathered bird.

"Hagrid, thats a Snidget." Harry said in awe. "But, they are rare, can you even own one?"

"You can if you have been given permission by the Minister of Magic." Hagrid said as he smiled at Arthur.

"Thank you, Hagrid. Thanks for the permission, Mr. Weasley." Harry said while he sat the cage on the table and watched the Snidget fly around inside.

Harry opened his next gift that was from Fred and George. They gave him a large assortment of Weasley's Wizard Wheeze's. Bill and Charlie got him a pair of black dragon hide Quidditch boots.

"They are light weight boots, Harry. But they are still fire and heat resistant." Charlie explained.

"Thanks guys." Harry told the four oldest Weasley boys.

"Here you go, Harry." Ginny said handing Harry a small box.

"Thanks, Ginny." Harry said as he opened it. He saw inside the box what looked like a gold pocket watch that muggles would carry with them. The outside had the words, Harry and Ginny engraved into it. Harry opened it and saw that it was a mirror and not a clock on the inside.

"It's a two way mirror, Harry. I have one too." Ginny said holding hers up.

"It's perfect, Ginny." Harry said before he kissed his girlfriend, he broke the kiss off sooner than he would have liked because he felt the watchful eyes of all the Weasley boys.

"Thanks for the gifts everyone. They are wonderful." Harry said thinking that he was done.

"Not so fast, Harry. We have one more present for you." Arthur spoke up as he stood and walked out of the room. "I will be right back."

Arthur returned a minute later carrying a large flat object. Harry guessed that it was at least three feet wide and three feet tall.

"Harry, I started working on this last year after you found your Bloodline Box. Molly was a huge help as well, we hope you like it." Arthur said as Molly put an arm around his waist. Harry carefully pulled the paper off of the gift and held it out in front of him. When he held it out it magically grew to be six feet by six feet. It was covered in names, the name on the bottom of it was shinning in gold, Harry Potter.

"Mr. Weasley, Mrs. Weasley. Thank you." Harry said quietly. "I can't believe you were able to put together my family tree. How come my name is in gold?"

"Because, Harry. You are the only remaining descendant of the Potter's and Evans'. When you get married, your wifes name will be in gold, as will her immediate family." Arthur paused as Fred and George began laughing, Harry could see that Ginny had begun to blush slightly as her dad talked about Harry being married. "As you know, Harry. Your dad's side of the family was a wizarding family, that side was easy. Your mums family was a bit more difficult, but I did find what I was looking for. Your Great-Great-Great Grandfater Evans was a wizard, Harry. Then for whatever reason after that the next three generations were born as Squibs, until your mother. Before that the Evans family were also wizards. That explains where your Bloodline Box and medallion came from."

"Wow, thank you." Harry fought to hold back a tear. "I know just where this can go." Harry walked out of the room and magically hung it over the place where Sirius' mum's portrait had been.

"That is a perfect place, Harry." Remus said from behind him.

"Mr. Weasley, is there a way to add names to it?" Harry asked.

"Yes, Harry. Tap the name that you want them to cnnect to and say the names, then the relationship." Arthur informed Harry.

Harry tapped his wand on his dad's name and took a breath, Ginny had took his hand in hers and squeezed. Harry had the feeling she knew what he was thinking.

"Remus J. Lupin and Sirius Black, brothers." When Harry finished, the two names appeared next to James' name. Remus' name was the second name on the tree to be gold. Harry had hoped that somehow Sirius' would be gold as well but it stayed black.

"Thank you, Harry. I am honored." Remus said now fighting back a tear. Harry hugged Arthur and Molly before they went into the kitchen. Harry followed Remus back into the sitting room. Hagrid came in and said his goodbyes.

"Now that those we don't want to hear this are gone, I will tell you how to read your book, Harry." Remus said holding the book in his lap. "I know that you know how to read the Marauders Map, this is very similar. You put the tip of your wand to the book and say, I, Moony, solemnly swear, that I am up to no good." Just like the Marauders Map ink began to fill the pages and cover. "We will come up with names for you four later, so you can get into the book." Moony said with a barely visible wink. Moony handed the book to Harry.

"1,001 Practical Jokes and Pranks. By Mr.'s Moony, Padfoot and Prongs." Harry read the cover. "Are these all..."

"Jokes and Pranks made at Hogwarts? Yes, at one time or another." Remus laughed as Harry and Ron's faces lit up. Fred and George's mouths fell open.

"What we could have accomplished." Fred began.

"If we had that book in Hogwarts." George concluded.

"From what I understand you could write two more books on your own." Remus told them trying to hide his laughter from Molly.

"By George, he is right!" Fred exclaimed.

"Thanks, Remus. I think you just helped us come up with our next big seller." George smiled as he shook Remus' hand. Fred and George then said good bye and Disapparated.

"It is about time for me to turn in as well." Remus said as he stood up. He then tapped his wand to the book. "Mischeif managed." The ink vanished from the book.

Bill and Charlie both stood and began to leave then stopped at the doorway.

"Harry, can we have a word with you?" Bill asked smiling. Harry stood up from the couch and followed Bill and Charlie out of the room. They went into the guest room that Bill used when he stayed at Grimmauld Place.

"Harry, we would like to talke to you about Ginny." Charlie spoke this time. "We see how close you two are getting."

"And how much she cares for you." Bill added.

"I care for her too." Harry said defenseively, he hoped he would be able to avoid this conversation. "I would never do anything to hurt her."

"Thats good, mate." Bill said. "Cause, she is our only sister, our only little sister. We don't like to see her hurt."

"It makes us mad." Charlie added. "We just wanted to let you know, if you hurt her, we won't be very happy with you."

"I know, I have no plans to hurt her, I swear." Harry talked quickly, he was beginning to feel sick. "I care for her more than you know."

"Ok, Harry. We just wanted to be clear." Charlie said with a smile. "Happy birthday."

"Yeah, happy birthday, Harry." Bill said as he ruffled Harry's hair. Charlie Dissaparated and Bill walked out of the room and headed for the kitchen. Harry walked back to the sitting room and gave Ginny a big kiss.

"I love you, Ginny Weasley."

A/N: Thanks to Mshellfire2005 for being my beta and helping me with the ideas for all the birthday gifts.