Harry Potter Breaking The Chains

After a couple days he went back to Gringotts to get more money, then returned to the grocery store to buy even more supplies. He rather enjoyed having his own kitchen. With the kitten around, he was spending quite a bit of time in his trunk, keeping her company. So he was taking almost all his meals in there now, and he liked not having to worry about encountering his relatives. He found he didn't really mind cooking for himself. He had hated the chore when doing it for his relatives, but that was mostly because he'd cook their food, but would hardly get any of it. They rarely ever gave him enough to eat his fill even though he was the one making the food.

Soon enough, the morning of Ginny's birthday arrived. After his morning jog and workout, Harry packed up all of the cat's supplies. He put the kitten, which he hadn't yet named, leaving the honor to Ginny, into its carrier. He looked at Hedwig and realized she would have a time getting all of this to the Burrow. He quickly thought up a plan, wrote a letter to Ginny, and gathered everything together.

He told his owl his plan, and she flew onto his shoulder and nibbled gently on his ear to show that she understood and was willing to help. Harry concentrated hard on the forest surrounding the burrow and soundlessly found himself there with cat carrier and supplies in hand and his owl on his shoulder. He picked a spot that Ron had shown him several summers before that was quite a bit away from the house, figuring that if they were all stuck in the wards, no one would be anywhere nearby. Smiling to himself, Harry put all of the parcels down and turned to his owl. She grabbed hold of the cat carrier while Harry changed into a black owl and grabbed the supplies. The two slowly lifted up into the air and flew towards the Burrow.

Hedwig led the way, though Harry found that he could sense which way he needed to go to find Ginny. 'Must be how owls always find the recipient of their post,' he thought to himself. He resolved to ask Hedwig about it later. Ginny was in her bedroom, still in bed. Hedwig took charge, tapping at the window to get her attention. She turned groggily to the window and jumped out of bed with a start. She rushed over to the window and let the white owl in. She was surprised when a black owl followed in as well.

"What's all this you've got here," she asked Hedwig. She let out a squeak when the kitten poked its head out of the carrier. "Oh, it's you! Come here you beautiful little thing," she exclaimed, pulling the kitten out and hugging it to her chest. Hedwig hooted indignantly to gain her attention. "Oh, I'm sorry Hedwig, I didn't mean to ignore you," she placated the owl, stroking her feathers as she still held the kitten close in her other arm.

"And who is this we have here?" she asked the room generally as she looked toward Harry. She was struck silent for a moment as she came face to face with the third animal in a week that had those brilliant green eyes. "I don't think I've ever seen you before. What's your name?" Harry hooted in reply; Ginny grinned and returned with, "Well that won't do. Every owl I meet tells me its name is hoot."

Hedwig hooted again and stuck out her leg towards Ginny. She took the letter and sat on the bed, kitten still clutched to her as she tore open the letter with one hand. She began reading while absentmindedly stroking the kitty.

Dear Ginny,

Happy Birthday! The present you gave me meant so much to me that I wanted to do something special for you. You mentioned how much you wanted a pet of your own, and I remembered how much you love cats, so I managed to buy you this little kitten. She doesn't have a name yet as I figured you might like to name her, so give her a good one.

You might be wondering about the second owl, he's a friend that Hedwig seems to have made this summer. He comes to visit every once in awhile and is pretty friendly, so you don't need to be afraid of him. Don't be offended if he refuses owl treats, though. He won't accept any from me either. I haven't named him or anything, as he isn't really mine, so I don't know what to call him. I enlisted his help because I bought you all the supplies you'll need for the kitten that I'm guessing you have sitting in your lap right now. It should be enough food to last you a year, there's a magical litter box, some toys, and a bag of catnip. Everything you need to keep your new kitten happy.

I heard about the excitement you all had at Diagon Alley the other day. I'm sorry you were all in danger and that I've made you all targets. I promise to do everything I can to help prepare you and Ron this year so that you'll be able to better protect yourselves. I don't think I would ever be able to forgive myself if anything happened to any of you.

I wish I could be with you to celebrate your birthday, but I'm sure your family will more than make up for my absence. Forget about everything happening in the world today, and just focus on having the best birthday you can. That's what I told myself on my birthday, and it worked out pretty well. There's nothing you can do to help today, but you can take the day to enjoy yourself and remember all that is worth fighting for.

Keep the kitty company, she absolutely loves the attention. She was monopolizing my time for the little while that I had her. I think Hedwig was becoming jealous. She loves being scratched behind her ears and will play with you all day if you let her. I hope you like her. Have a very happy birthday, Gin.

Take care,

Harry

Ginny's eyes were shining as she finished reading the letter. Harry really could be the sweetest guy in the world, and he probably had no idea he was even doing it. How he had managed to buy the kitten, let alone pick out the one she had absolutely fallen in love with the moment she saw it in the Magical Menagerie, was beyond her. Ginny glanced back at the letter. He had called her Gin which she couldn't ever remember him doing before. It reminded her of the man that had saved her life, but she quickly pushed that thought out of her mind.

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