ORDER ONLY: Birthday

[alt_hermione]

Well, Terry did the most thoughtful thing for my birthday - he had the house-elves put things together for me, a whole tea-set with runes and these lovely biscuits and a napkin with a little Gryffindor lion on it! Of course the house-elves were in on it too, they knew what they were doing, and one of them told me they'd keep it a secret, 

And Harry did too, even if he shouldn't. I mean, I think it was him. I found a notebook in my cupboard, a nice notebook mind you, with real vellum in it, and it was inscribed too, and it said 'so you can work on your illuminations.' And it was obviously his handwriting. I think it was ever so sweet really, and maybe I'll give it back to him for Christmas, don't you think?

In any case it was a better birthday than I could have ever hoped it would be.  I wish I could see Mum, but since I know I can't, this is the next best thing.

Comments

[alt_molly]

Happy birthday, Hermione, dear. I hope you received my owl this morning.

[alt_hermione]

Yes, and you know what, the owl brought them to me with Harry in the room and everything! It was too early for any of the other Slytherins to be up, but he was and I was, and it just flew right in the window. And he didn't say anything, didn't even ask me who they were from. I think maybe he thought Mum sent them from the werewolf encampment, because they're allowed owls, aren't they? Not like Muggles are.

[alt_molly]

If he asks, it's probably best to let him think the package came from her.

Arthur will keep trying to find a way for you to get in touch with her. He had high hopes of doing so for your birthday but, well . . . I know she's been thinking of you today, dear. So please consider the mittens as coming from her, as well as from Arthur and me.

[alt_molly]

That was well done on Terry's part, I must say. And I'm very glad that Harry thought to give you something for your birthday, too. (It gives me high hopes for him, I'll admit!) I'm glad you have people there at Hogwarts who are helping your celebrate your special day.

[alt_arthur]

Happy birthday, my dear. Molly and I hope that the year brings you many blessings. We here with the Order consider ourselves quite fortunate to count you as one of our own.

[alt_frank]

sounds like a good birthday, alright.

and that hat was right to sort you into Gryffindor. you really are one of the bravest people I know, and that's no joke, kid.

Al and me send our best.

[alt_alice]

We do indeed!

How wonderfully thoughtful of Terry. I'm so glad you have such a good friend. And a present from Harry too! The book sounds lovely, and looks like you'll get a good deal of use out of it.

[alt_kingsley]

Happy birthday, my friend, from me and the rest of the Players. Hope it won't be long before we can see you again.

[alt_lupin]

I'm very glad to hear you had a good day, Hermione.

[alt_poppy]

Many happy returns, my dear. I'm very glad you had a lovely day.