This chapter's very long please enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it :)) By far my fav chapter to write so far
After a long and boring herbology class, it was finally lunch and free time to do whatever, which for (Y/n) meant a taking a fat nap in her dorm. She found herself walking back to her dorm alone since everyone else had some weird reason to leave her. I didn't know Hogwarts had a knitting club, (Y/n) thought as she remembered Fred and George's excuse.
"Caput Draconis," (Y/n) said to the fat lady who opened up.
"Surprise!" All of her friends stood up from behind couches and under tables with large smiles plastered across their faces. A homemade sign saying Happy Birthday (Y/n) hung from the ceiling and everyone was wearing party hats.
"Happy birthday, (Y/n)!" Ron said and gave his sister a large hug.
"Thank you all! I really don't want today to be a big deal though."
"But your birthday's a big deal!" Everley said back. (Y/n) smiled at the comment as her eyes made their way to the large stack of presents in the middle of the room.
"Okay, you guys did not get me all of these. There has to be at least fifteen!"
"We got some of them, the others are from... uhh... other people," Harry said. (Y/n) cocked her head in response but shrugged and made her way to the large stack of gifts.
The first gift was from Molly and Arthur, and it was a pair of knit mittens which was convenient since it was the start of November. Ginny insisted on getting her sister a present by herself since she was getting older, so (Y/n) got a separate gift of candies from her favorite candy store in Diagon Alley. The third gift came from Fred, George, Ron, and Percy and was an enchanted maroon and gold lion paw necklace that would let out a small roar if you said a spell.
The fourth gift came from Hermione, who asked Percy to get it while in Hogsmeade, as was a small fake plant used for decoration that would do a different dance every time you touched the pot. Another present was from Harry, who did go a bit overboard since he knows what it's like to not get anything on your birthday and after seeing his vault he knew he could spend a bit more. He had Fred and George get her personalized golden snitch with her name on it that would follow her around whenever she chose.
Another gift was combined by Everley and Viviana. They both got their best friend a matching bracelet, necklace, and earring set that was silver and had the Hogwarts crest on the necklace.
After getting gifts from her friends and family the remaining mound of presents had unclear senders. The first one she opened was one packaged in a small bag with a lot of tissue paper. Inside it contained a thin photo album with only around ten slots for pictures. The front was titled 'Rosalie Thompson'.
"What's that?" Fred asked peering over.
"Hey guys, I appreciate all of this, but could I open these by myself, they're umm... a little personal."
Everyone looked around puzzled, except for those knowing, and nodded, walking away. Everyone except for Harry.
"Mind if I stay?" He asked and took a seat next to the girl who shook her head no.
"It's my mom." (Y/n) showed Harry the title of the album and opened the first page. It was her first getting on the train, the photo had to have been taken by one of her grandparents. It was titled: first day of her first year. She flipped the page to the next picture which was her still in her first year hugging a red-haired girl by a fire. Title: the first friend each other made (Lily Evans). (Y/n) looked to Harry for his reaction, and a small smile appeared on his face.
The third picture was her in her second year with a boy with light brown hair and brown eyes, both hunched over the same book and the same excited look on their faces. Title: No one dared interrupt their reading nights, not even James (Remus Lupin). The fourth picture was Rosie in her third year and this one moved. It was in the Gryffindor common room and she was jumping onto three guys' backs. Title: I'm guessing this was on a dare (James Potter, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black).
The fifth picture was in her fourth year and was a guy with black hair twirling Rose around in Hogsmeade. Title: The year your mom and dad got together (yes the teachers had bets placed) (Severus Snape).
The sixth picture was in the Gryffindor common room during her fifth year of Rose passed out on top of James and Sirius on the couch and Remus studying in the back while Lily slept on the big armchair. Title: OWLs really did them in (James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Lily Evans).
The seventh picture was during their sixth year and was Rose on a broomstick in the quidditch pitch with James Potter on one next to her. Both were smiling in front of the three goals with a Quaffle in James' hand. Title: Gryffindor had two captains this year, both star beaters (James Potter).
The eighth picture was during her seventh year with Lily and they were licking ice cream together in Hogsmeade. Title: The first Hogsmeade trip of the year (Lily Evans). The ninth picture was the train ride home the final year. It pictured James, Lily, Sirius, Peter, Remus, Rose and Severus in a carriage. Title: They finally made it! The final picture had the date 11/4/79 and a picture of Rose holding hands with Severus as he held a tiny bundle. Title: the best (one day later) birthday present Sirius could've asked for.
On the back of the book there was a note:
(Y/n),
I felt terrible having you being separated from your father for eleven years, and never meeting your mother. Happy birthday, your mother would be beyond proud.
Best,
Professor Dumbledore
(Y/n) looked up the Harry, tears threatening to spill. They embraced in a tight hug without saying anything as she moved to the next present. This one was wrapped in glittery gold and a large golden bow. She ripped off the wrapping and opened the box, but read the letter first.
Dearest (Y/n),
It has been such a privilege being both your godmother and being the head of your house. You certainly are the epitome of your mother, looks and all. If she were here right now I know she would be so proud of you.
Yours truly,
Aunt Minnie
Ps I know I already got you the broomstick, but you deserve the world
Inside the box was a tea set which had teacups from the eight wizarding schools around the world. The teapot was beautifully decorated with the Gryffindor crest. The girl gasped in shock at how bloody expensive the set must've cost. She made sure to put it back gently and carefully.
There were a few more large boxes and a couple more bags with gifts. The young Gryffindor opted for another wrapped gift. This one was small and rectangular. Inside was a moving photograph of (Y/n) aged one and a half playing in a bathtub with a ten-month-old Harry Potter. Both were laughing and splashing in the water.
"No bloody way," (Y/n) marveled at the framed picture. She looked at Harry, whose mouth was dropped open.
"I knew our parents were friends, but I didn't know we would've been raised together," he whispered.
"Okay moving on." (Y/n) placed the picture down and went to a bagged gift. It was a relatively medium-sized black gift bag but was beyond heavy. (Y/n) dumped out the bag, revealing 100 galleons. (For anyone not knowing it's equivalent to almost $700).
"Merlin," Harry gasped at the sound of all the coins spilling out.
"I don't even know who this is from," (Y/n) said while desperately trying to pick up the coins.
"Here's a card." Harry handed her a card which (Y/n) pried open.
(Y/n),
I had to make up for twelve years of not being able to raise you somehow. I figured this would be the best way. Enjoy your gifts and happy birthday.
"He didn't even sign it." Harry pointed out.
"It's Snape, I didn't think he would even get me anything, let alone remember and honestly, he probably didn't know how to sign it," (Y/n) said.
The girl grabbed another gift from her father and opened it. Inside there was a book titled 'Advanced Potion Making' and a piece of paper saying: for future use. (Y/n) flipped through the pages and saw marked up potions and notes in the margins.
Another boxed gift contained a new Gryffindor robe, completely unused compared to her current one. She smiled at the thoughtfulness of her father.
The final gift was a simple box, nothing too fancy. The girl opened it and it contained a navy blue dress that had long lacy sleeves and was a little above the knee. Sitting underneath it was a pair of black flats and a note: For your birthday dinner tonight.