HP and the Daughter of the Darkness

Chapter 2: New Relationships

As Harry was packing to return to Number 12 Grimmauld Place, he was having flashbacks to the surprise birthday party his friends had thrown him the night before. His shock at finding out about Ron and Hermione's relationship had worn off and now he found it amusing.

*Flashback*

Harry was walking up the stairs to get a fresh new pair of socks, when he heard noises coming from his room. He thought it was just Ron and Hermione thinking up a plan to ask Harry about Sirius's present, he knew it was definitely their voices. But, when he opened the door, he found them tangled on the floor next to his bed.

Ron had broken away from Hermione as soon as Harry turned on the light. He sprang up trying to put on and fix his clothes. Hermione was doing the same.

"Err....." Ron started.

"Happy Birthday!" Hermione finished with a guilty smile.

"What were.....Ron, Hermione.....I thought...My bedroom....YOU WERE SNOGGING IN MY BEDROOM ON MY BIRTHDAY?!?!?!" Harry stumbled then started shouting. "WHEN WERE YOU GOING TO TELL ME? IT'S MY BLOODY BIRTHDAY!!"

"Harry..." Hermione said ashamed. "We were going to tell you, seriously we were, but you got caught up crying about Sirius. Harry it's not your fault Sirius died. No one blames you."

Harry's eyes swelled.

"Anyway, you were crying and then you got caught up talking with everyone. We couldn't find a spare moment to tell you. I'm sorry Harry, but we couldn't seem to keep our hands off each other. Ron and I didn't plan on telling you this way, but since you found us we'll have to tell. We have been dating ever since the end of the school year. Ron, FINALLY, told me how he felt about me. I told him how I felt about him. The next thing I know I'm being smothered with kisses by Mrs. Weasley for being Ron's first girlfriend. We have been dating ever..." Harry interrupted her.

"BUT YOU TWO WERE SNOGGING IN MY BEDROOM!!" He bellowed.

"HARRY!!!" Ron yelled back. "CALM DOWN!! We are sooooo sorry, but like Hermy said..." He grinned sheepishly at her. "We couldn't keep our hands off each other. I'm sorry mate." Ron's ears grew redder and redder.

They were quiet for a while.

"I thought you guys were going to ask me about Siri..." Harry's voice cracked. "-us's present." He was crying again. Anytime he thought about his late godfather, he cried.

"It's ALL my fault. If I had kept my bloody nose out of Snape's what-ever-it-is-called, then I would have continued to master Occomology. Then I wouldn't have believed that Voldemort..." Ron flinched and Hermione slapped him in the arm, but Harry didn't notice. "Had Sirius! STUPID ME! It's all my fault." Harry sobbed.

*End of Flashback*

Harry was now crying at the thought of Sirius. He had refused to talk to Hermione and Ron for the rest of the party.

Now Harry just laughed through his tears.

"How odd I was to them! I know Ron adores Hermione and Hermione loves Ron, but I had NEVER expected to catch them snogging in my bedroom."

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Harry was flying on his broomstick over many towns and cities on his way to Sirius's old house. He was crying, he didn't want to go, but everyone made him. All he wanted to do was to go back to the Dursleys, lock himself in his room, cry, and wish Sirius was back.

Harry looked to his left. Remus was circling around him. He suddenly remembered two nights ago.....

*Flashback*

Harry had just left his room. His face was red from screaming at Ron and Hermione, but he didn't care. He took a few deep breaths and started to walk down the stairs. He stopped mid-way down to scope out who was talking to who and who to join in on.

There was Mr. and Mrs. Weasley talking to Charlie, Fred and George trying to talk Bill into something-Harry knew those faces-, random Order of the Phoenix people talking to each other and there was Hagrid talking to Remus and Tonks......Wait just one-dog-on-second Remus and Tonks were holding hands and there was something shiny on Tonks left ring finger.

It's probably just the Black family crest or something like that.... Harry thought.

Harry was headed down the stairs to were Fred and George were, when Remus started to call him over.

"Harry! Harry! HARRY!!! Harry, come here! I have something to tell you!" Remus called up to him.

Harry, who is normally thrilled when he talks to Remus, reluctantly headed over to where he was standing.

"Harry! Happy 16^th to you!!!!" Tonks said energetically.

"Yeah, 'Appy Birthday, 'Arry!" Hagrid patted him on the back.

"Yes. Happy Birthday Harry! Listen Tonks and I have something to tell you." Remus said, pushing him into the kitchen while Hagrid wandered else where. "Tonks and I have been dating for about a year, right?" Tonks nodded. "And...Well.....Yesterday..."

"He proposed and I said 'Yes'" Tonks finished for him. "Harry, we're getting married!"

*End of Flashback*

Harry was still surprised at the sudden engagement. He thought they were just friends...but husband and wife? He couldn't picture it. He had seen how happy they were with each other and Harry was happy, but surprised.

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They landed in front of Number 11 Grimmauld Place, and Harry was looking around at the couples that had accompanied him.

There was Ron and Hermione holding hands, happily. Remus and Tonks had the look of love as they grasped each others hand. Harry was standing all alone, holding his broomstick instead of a hand.

"Jeez...I really need a girlfriend." Harry thought as he took a deep breath, when Number 12 popped out in front of them.

His eyes swelled as he walked in.........