The Heir of Azkaban: A Special Birthday

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any of the characters you may recognize

July 31, 1982

In a brightly lit room a small boy played with various toys that were strewn about the floor. At first glance this boy was like any other child that just turned two years old, but the way toys seemed to float into his hands hinted that he wasn't just a normal child. At the sound of footsteps coming into the suite of rooms that belong to the child he pushed up and shakily walked towards the sound. "Da Da", bubbled from the child's lips at the figure standing in the door. The tall man pushed back a long and slightly tattered cloak, holding his hands out to pick up the boy.

"There is my big boy," a slightly graveled voice said before asking "Now I remember something special about today, but I can't seem to fully remember. Do you have any idea Harry?" The man's eyes were bright as he watched the boy in his arms. Harry squirmed and giggled softly "My birthday Da Da!" he replied in a soft but clear voice. "Oh is that so? I guess it is time to give the birthday boy his present and then let you meet your new friend", at those words the woman that was standing outside the doorway wrote on a metallic slate with a glowing quill.

A couple of men in uniform carried in a brightly wrapped package and placed in on the floor. Harry and the man carrying him stood before the package. Harry smiled as he played with the bow and started to tear off strips of the wrapping paper. He squealed in childlike glee as the trunk popped open to reveal an assortment of items. "Now Harry, today marks the beginning of a special set of events that you will understand more in a few years, but let us look at what this special trunk has provided you today", the man said while pulling out several items. Among the items were a set of robes and a cloak which matched the man's own. Harry seemed happy to have something like his Da Da , though he didn't quite get the meaning of some of the items in the trunk which included books and jewelry with other items that didn't look to have a purpose. Harry listened as his Da Da told him the items would be explained when he was older.

Later in the day a small party was held in the Hall, unknown to Harry the children he was playing simple games with would one day be some of his most trusted advisors. This included one special girl with dark brown hair and grey eyes. Watching the children play was the Lord as well as his assistant, whom were smiling at the joy of the children. Soon things would change, for now life was good and peaceful.

AN: I am so sorry this is very short and long time in coming. This past week I fell on the ice, hurting my arm. I was not able to write at all and this chapter just seemed to not want to be written. Writing Harry as a young child was difficult, though hopefully next chapter will be easier.