A Strange Change

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Chapter 4

"Surprise!" Freddie was shocked. There in the great hall was the biggest cake he had ever seen, plus mountains of presents, and all his friends and his dad it was all he ever wanted… and he wasn't even thinking about the gifts.

"Happy Birthday Freddie!" a smiling Ron exclaimed as Hermione engulfed their tiny friend in a bone breaking hug. Hermione finally released him as he began changing colors, she stood back and examined her pal. "How are you taking all this Fred?" she queried shortening his name. "I'm ok. Just don't call me Fred that's Ron's brother, not me!" He chuckled at the thought as said brother came and ruffled his hair. "Happy Birthday mini-me!" Fred said laughing at the quirked eyebrow Freddie showed, it was sorta cute.

They all did the normal birthday stuff that most take for granted but it meant the world to Freddie. When it was time for presents he tried to take his time so he could marvel at each one but Fred, who seemed to think he was going to take Freddie as his protege kept moving him along otherwise it would take all night. He got a book from Hermione, Jokes and candy and a jumper from the Weasely's, a picture of him and his dad that he was not sure when it was taken (though it was after the change) from the Headmaster, and a pogo stick from his dad (always makes me feel taller).

After all the present were opened his friends pulled him aside so they could discuss things.

"So where do you think you will be sorted now that Gryffindor is not an option?" Asked Hermione.

"Well Dad says his dad was a very smart and kind Slytherin who was just cunning, and the Sorting hat has always wanted me there so... If i do end up there will you all stick with me?" He inquired his eyes were filled with anxiety and hope.

"'Course that is what friends are for. We already asked the others about that house and they agree with us that not all Snakes are awful!" Ron exclaimed.

Well it was all over whelming for him as he thanked them all, his dad seemed to realize this an hoisted him onto his back and put his new son to bed.

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