Chapter 6-Birthday

The day passed by uneventfully and soon it was evening. Molly had spent the whole day in the kitchen preparing things at the speed of light. Harry tried to help Molly all he could but the fifth time he entered the kitchen, he was thrown out with a fond look and a magical spoon on his trail making sure he never went back. Harry went up to his room and began to write the letter to his uncle.

Dear uncle Remus,

You may be surprised that you are getting a letter from me. Today is my birthday and I would really appreciate if you came to celebrate with me. I have a long story behind me, but I would really like it if you met me. I also want to discuss somethings with you. I don't really know how to address you in this letter. I am now staying with the Weasleys and they are my newest family. Please come to the Burrow around eight and I will met you as will Proffessor Dumbledore.

Thanking you so much and waiting to met you soon, Harry Potter

Harry went to Errol the family owl of the Weasleys and sent the letter. He went to the kitchen and Molly was getting ready to charm the spoon to throw him out again when her said "I just want a drink of water!" Molly obliged and gave him some water. She smiled as the boy finished the glass then realised what kind of clothes he was wearing. "Harry dear, do you need proper clothes?" Harry glanced down at his Dudley sized cast off clothes, then remembered how bad he felt when he had to use money in himself.

He told Molly "Mum is it possible that you charm these to fit me? They are in a perfectly fine condition, I would just like it if they fit me properly." Molly gave the stove a flick of her wand and without a word headed up to Ron and Harry's room. Haery followed and when he got there, he saw Molly giving him a once over. Then she took out some formal pants and shirt out of Ron's cupboard. Then waving her wand at them, they magically tailored themselves to fit Harry. "But those are Ron's!" Molly smiled and said "Don't worry. He never wears them." then she waved her wand at the clothes Harry had and they turned into the perfect clothes for Harry as if they were made perfectly for him.

Harry hugged Molly then set off to change his clothes while Molly went back to the kitchen. Harry wandered around the house in his new clothes and caught glimpses of people ready for his birthday. He wished he could help but he had been bandinshed from any place where they were working. Ginny looked innocent as she wore a white floral dress and helped everyone else to get the backyard ready.

The Burrow was in a full mood and Arthur had returned home early when he had heard of the plans. "I'm sure Perkins can work without me for a day!" was what he had said when he came. Harry spent the time till the party bonding with Arthur and answering his questions the best he could.

"So Harry, now that I have the idea of what electricity, did I say it right, is can you tell me how mobile phones works? I mean how do they talk? How can they talk? Do they have to shout very loudly through the device so the person can hear you? But wouldn't that mean everyone else around you would hear you too? Or do the phones change your voice so only other people with phones know what you are saying?"

Harry was laughing at the notions Arthur had. He was halfway into explaining how they worked when there was a bell and then the voices from below could be heard in the living room couch.

"Yes, how may I help you?" said Molly.

"Umm. Does Mr Harry Potter live here? I am his uncle..." said the familiar voice.

"Are you Mr Dursley?" said Molly with caution.

"Oh heavens no! My name is Remus Lupin."

"Oh well then. Harry is in the living room. Just across right there." said Molly.

Footsteps could be heard passing through the hall into the living room. When Harry looked up he saw a tired looking man who should have been young, but looked much more then his age. His uncle was here.

"Harry?" said Remus Lupin, "Is that really you?"

Harry grinned and got up to hug his long lost uncle. "Hello uncle Remus! Nice to meet you!" Remus returned the hug and turned to Harry. "You look so much like you father... An exact copy... Just your eyes. You have Lily's eyes..." Harry grinned at that. He was so used to hearing hose words that now it felt comforting.

Arthur left to give the two people some sort of reacquaintance. Harry was glad to hear all about his father and mother. He was amazed that his mother finally accepted his father. He already knew all those facts but it felt good to laugh on them again.

A half-hour later Harry saw the Professor stride into the room. Harry had told him about his plan and when he entered and saw the scene, his eyes twinkled. "Harry! And Remus! Good to see you again!"

"Professor! It's been long..."

"Yes it has been Remus. However today is Harry's birthday so let me wish him first! Happy Birthday Harry. I hope you find this gift to a good use!" said Dumbledore his eyes twinkling as the gift was handed to Harry. The package was light weight and it was covered by some simple brown paper. Harry tore the package open and pulled out a soft silvery cloak. Harry knew what it was. It would help him this year very much!

He heard Remus take a gasp in and say "That's James' cloak... He would have wanted to give you that..." Then he said to the professor "Where did you get this?"

Dumbledore smiled and replied, "James' and I were talking about all your exploits in your years at Hogwarts. I took the cloak for examination and the next I knew they were gone... I was waiting for a chance to give it to Harry..." Suddenly Molly's voice rang out and asked the three of them to come out as everyone was here.

As Remus made to walk out, Dumbledore stopped him and told him "I wish for your presence here tomorrow. I have business here and we have some words to speak with you."

"Yes professor." said Lupin and they headed out to greet everyone.

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Harry enjoyed his party greatly as he sat between Ron and Ginny. He was glad to see the professors of Hogwarts as Dumbledore introduced them to Harry. There were Professors McGonagall, Filtwick, and Snape. Hagrid was the same as ever who remembered how tiny Harry was when he brought him to the Dursleys. He revived many things like clothes, books, etc. Harry enjoyed greatly but as the day was coming to an end he saw a look of worry in Ginny's face.

"What's wrong Ginny? Are you worried about tomorrow?" Ginny gave a short nod of acceptance. "If that's it then you have nothing to worry about!"

Ginny's head snapped towards Harry and she spoke in a low, unsure voice "Do you really think so?"

"Hell yeah!"

Ginny grinned. "Thanks so much Harry!" she said as she gave him a hug. "You know you're not that bad after all!" said Ginny with a wink. Harry grinned and said "Why thank you Ms Ginny! I hope I stay up to your expectations!" Ginny blushed but punched him in the arm staying the same as Harry remembered her.

Harry wished everyone a good night and said thanks. Professor McGonagall was the same but she gave Harry a wide smile as he said he couldn't wait to be taught by her. Professor Filtwick was happy and said that he beloved Harry would be a natural in charms by the look of him. Harry was glad to see Snape but all he had gotten from him in the whole night was a curt nod. He had felt some pressures in his mind as he was outside with everyone. He was glad he had mastered occumulency when there was the danger of the deatheaters. He could control it when he slept, but at least during the day he was safe.

Harry was exhausted as he wished his family good night. Tomorrow would be a long day but then again so was today supposed to be but it had passed in a flash. Today had been too much. The letters, Sirius, Lupin, the birthday, etc... Harry murmured a "G'night" to Ron before he flopped down on the bed. His last coherent thought was 'Ginny better get into the school tomorrow."

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