Ophelia was having a hard time getting ready. Something was just on her mind and she was pretty upset about it. Today was her birthday and no one has said one word to her about it. She didn't mind that not many people knew about her birthday, but she was devastated that the people who she cares about the most haven't said anything. Ophelia sighed as she put on her dress after finishing her make-up. She decided on another green look with silver. Once she put on her shoes she made her way downstairs to see her parents and brother. However, Blaise was the only one downstairs.
"Hey, O. You look great!" Blaise loved to compliment his sister. He liked how it gave her more confidence. Ophelia smiled at her brother sadly and went to grab some water from the kitchen.
"You almost ready Oph?"
"Yeah, ready when you are."
"Great, I'm going to take a quick shower then get changed and we can head out." Blaise smiled at his sister and ran up the stairs.
"Sounds good!" Ophelia called out to him and she decided to take a walk around the manor. By the time she gets done, she knows he will be ready by then. Ophelia stared at all the family portraits they had hanging along the wall. From previous Zabini members to Blaise, Ophelia and her parents. She smiled at the portrait and kept walking. She ended up walking up to the house-elves room. She smiled as she knocked on the door softly. Ophelia heard the tiny patter of feet and saw the door open.
"Zinzsy!" Ophelia smiled down at her and Zinsy gave her a smile and a hug.
"Miss Ophelia! What a pleasure to see Misses Ophelia! Zinzsy thinks Miss Ophelia looks wonderful!"
"Thank you Zinzsy. You really think so?" Ophelia did a little twirl for the house-elf. Zinzsy smiled and nodded.
"Oh yes, Miss Ophelia. Oh, by the way, Miss Ophelia, Zinzsy got Miss Ophelia a present for her birthday, wait here while I get it." Ophelia's heart ached. The one person who remembered was her house-elf. Ophelia teared up but wiped them away before Zinzsy came back with a card and a small box.
"Oh, thank you Zinzsy! You didn't have to!" Ophelia sat on the ground with the gift in her lap.
"Nonsense! Zinzsy is more than happy to get Miss Ophelia a gift for her birthday. Especially since Miss Ophelia always makes sure to celebrate Zinzsy's birthday." Zinzsy smiled at Ophelia and Ophelia started to cry.
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"You really are great Zinzsy. Thank you." As Ophelia cried, Zinzsy grew worried.
"What is wrong Miss Ophelia?" Zinzsy knew that Ophelia would like the gift she got her, so she knew that wasn't the problem.
"You're the only one who has remembered my birthday." Ophelia sobbed as Zinzsy hugged one of her mistresses. 'How could someone forget such a special day?" Zinzsy thought.
"I'm so sorry Miss Ophelia. When you get back from the Weasley's we can have our own little party." Zinzsy smiled at Ophelia as she tried to calm herself.
"O-okay." Ophelia sniffled and wiped her eyes. Zinzsy snapped her fingers and Ophelia's make-up was as good as new. Ophelia hugged Zinzsy and looked at the gift in her hand. She read the card first and smiled. It was a drawing Zinzsy made for Ophelia. It was Ophelia and her hanging out in Ophelia's room and it said "Hapey Birth Day." With a smiley face. Ophelia chuckled and hugged Zinzsy again.
"Thank you, I love it." Ophelia then started to open up the gift and saw it was a cheesecake preserved by a spell.
"Oh, Zinzsy! I love it! Thank you!" Zinzsy cut two slices and they both had some.
"Mm! This is amazing!" Ophelia wiped her mouth and heard Blaise call out to her.
"Ophelia! Come on, I'm ready!" Ophelia sighed and gave the cheesecake back to Zinzsy.
"We'll finish it when I come back." Ophelia smiled and gave Zinzsy one last hug before meeting with her brother.
"Hey, there you are. Ready to go?" Ophelia nodded and they apparated together. When they got there, they saw the tent and the house. They decided to check the house first. The twins were watching from their brooms for signs of Ophelia, and when they saw her they used their expendable ear to talk to Hermione.
"Hermione, she's here! Get everyone ready and we will distract her." George said into the ear.
"Thanks, guys!" The boys flew down and pretended to be arguing.
"You weren't faster, I was!" Fred yelled and it certainly got Ophelia's attention.
"Fred! George!" Ophelia called out to them and they smiled.
"Well, if it isn't our favorite Slytherin. No offense, Blaise." George said with a small smile.
"None taken. I'm going to use the bathroom really quick, but I'll meet you in the tent in a bit." Blaise waved at the three and walked toward the house. When he arrived in the house, he apparated into the tent. Everyone saw it was just Blaise and calmed down. Mrs. Weasley came up to him and introduced herself.
"Hello, you must be Blaise." She smiled warmly toward him.
"Yes, ma'am. I've heard a lot of great things about you, Mrs. Weasley. You have a lovely home." Blaise complimented Mrs. Weasley and she smiled.
"Oh, call me Molly." She pinched his cheeks and left to make sure the lights were out.
Fred and George were getting worried. They couldn't keep her stalled anymore. Fred quickly whispered into the er.
"Coming in now!" He quickly put the ear in his pocket and smiled at Ophelia.
"Well, it would be rude of us as hosts to not walk you into the party. Shall we?" Fred and George each held out an arm for Ophelia as they laughed all the way to the tent. Ophelia thought it was weird that the lights were all dim, but didn't pay any mind to it. The boys hesitated at the door and asked Ophelia if she needed to use the bathroom first or anything, and when she declined they gave each other a look and opened the sides of the tent.
They walked into the tent and the lights came back out and everyone shouted.
"Surprise!"