year."

Shrugging, Harry said, "Probably we'll celebrate by taking her to the Kitchen for her annual birthday cupcake like always."

"That's all? Boys," she muttered the last part under her breath. "How about throwing her a party in the Environmental Room? We also need to sneak off to Hogsmeade for gifts."

"What about the animagus lessons scheduled for that date, though?"

"We'll host the party before the lesson! You're a Ravenclaw - use your brain, mister!"

"Of course. No need to shout…" They had arrived back to where they started and Draco was observing them casually, a mask settled on his pale and sharp face.

"And what was that all about?" the blonde demanded, leaning against the tree.

"Nothing that concerns you," Harry retorted, conjuring a blanket to spread out on the ground for the picnic.

Draco scoffed and gazed at Ginny heatedly, waiting for an answer.

"Give it up, ferret boy," said Hermione, coming to join the others at the red and white checkered