Chapter 2: Birthday presents and info

**************************************************************************** ***** July 31, 1996

Harry Potter eyes snapped open. He had the weirdest dream, ever. He picked up his glasses and turned his head to his clock, well Dudley's, he fixed it. 12:33 a.m. Harry realized it was his birthday. Harry then turned to his dresser and a pile of presents were visible. He smiled today was his 16th birthday and he was happy for the first time. Just last year his godfather Sirius Black died because of him. Him and his stupidity. Why he didn't open Sirius gift when he got back to school, he had no idea. 'Yes, you do.' He thought. Ever since his godfather died Harry sunk himself into a wall of depression. Harry stood up and walked over to his presents. Today, was his birthday and no present from Sirius, ever again. Harry sighed and open a card from Hermione.

Dear Harry,

Happy Birthday! Right now my parents and I are in Rome. It's so beautiful here. Well, Happy birthday. Oh if you guess, your present is a book. Open it to pg. 355

Hermione

Harry rolled his eyes. Another book. Well, at least Hermione was practical. Harry took off the wrapping paper off the book and looked it over. A black cover with gold lettering that said 'A Guide to the Homes of the Most Rich and Powerful Wizards.' Harry shook his head wondering why Hermione would think he wanted this. Then, he opened the book to pg. 355. It read:

The Potter Family Homes:

Harry blinked. Homes? The Potter family has more than one. Then, he read on.

History:
The Potter family is one on the oldest and most powerful wizarding families in the wizard world. With dating back to the early times of the founders of Hogwarts. Jeremy Andrew Potter was the first wizard to be sorted into Gryffindor. Along with Celtic Gryffindor. Godric's daughter. After, his years at Hogwarts Jeremy met up with Celtic again and married her. Since then, the Potter family held Gryffindor blood in their veins. The most current Potter is Henry (Harry) James Potter: Son of Lillian Rose Evens Potter and James Henry Potter.

Homes: The Potter family owns number of homes in the world. There, of course, is Godric's Hollow in England, which is over 250,000 acres. Then, there is Griffins Nest in Rome, Italy. Griffins Nest is an old mansion built around the time of Julius Caesar, with about 150,000 acres, it is the next largest home they own. Next, is the Lions Den in Athens, Greece. It was built for Athens, but was used by Artimus, one of the priestess for the gods . Artimus then gave it to Melody Potter as a wedding present. Infernally, a tragic accident occurred to her fiancé and Melody never got married again. After, that would be Potters Union in Pennsylvania and Potters Confederacy in South Carolina. Both are in the USA. Last, is the Snow Place in Russia. Built exactly like the Czars place in St. Petersburg. Each house was used at a different time in history, for different members of the family.

Harry couldn't believe his eyes. He owned his owned homes. Why the hell was he staying here. Harry shook his head and put down the book and moved to his other presents. but a page caught his eye.

It was a family tree:

Nicholas Potter- Leslie Shades

Children:

Brian Wesley Potter-Dead

Ariel Audrey Potter-missing

Atlanta Aurora Potter-dead

Brook Darla Potter-missing

Tabitha Faith Potter-dead

Holly Sirena Potter-missing

James Harry Potter_ Married: Lillian Evens- missing, presumed dead.
Children: Harry James Potter

Harry looked over it. He couldn't believe how many sibling his father had, and yet, three were missing, including his father and mother. Harry shook his head, he didn't want to think about what this could mean. He then turned to his other presents.

From the Weasley's he had gotten the usual sweets. Along with that Fred and George sent a letter telling Harry what other inventions they were making. After all Harry is the CO of their company and he needed to know what exactly they were doing. Lupin sent a book on Defense against the Dark Arts and from the whole order, excluding Snape, they sent him a pensive and in the pensive were their good memories of Sirius.

Tears caught up in Harry's eyes. He couldn't believe they did this for him. Next time he saw the order he would have to thank them. Harry put the pensive down and noticed there were only two things left. A box in silver paper and his Hogwarts letter. He grabbed the letter and opened and read it. The only thing it said was that all of the High Inquisitors rules were destroyed and that the school was back to normal. Also, that he was the Quidditch Capitan.

Then Harry came to the large silver box. He open the card first.

Dear Harry,

Today is your 16th birthday! Congratulations! You're probably wondering who would send you this gift. Well, I can't say. Let's say I'm an old friend of yours. I knew you when you were younger. Anyway happy birthday.

Sincerely,

A family friend

Harry wasn't sure what to make of this. A present from someone he didn't know he should sent it straight to the order, but he didn't. Instead he open the package.

Inside the box were two magnificent robes. One black silk with the silver potter crest as a clasp, and one was a black winters robe with the same crest only in gold. Harry and noticed both were his size.

"Thank you." He whispered to no one.

Million of miles away in Rome, a man watch though his fire as Harry Potter opened his present and said "thank you."

The man's hazel eyes shone brightly.

"You're right, he did like them." He said to the room.

Out of the shadows walked three girls.

The middle one smiled and softly said. "Told you, but we have to get him soon."

"Soon, we'll be together." replied the girl on the left.

"No more watching. We'll head to Hogwarts." The girl on the right said, a bit giggly.

The man turned to look at the 3 woman. "Fine, but make sure he doesn't get into trouble."

The girls walked out of the room, as the man turned to the fire. "and stay safe, please." He whispered softly. As he stood there by the fire and kept watched over the boy who lived.