Tom had claimed the cardinal point, Barty on one side, Severus on the other. Next to Severus were Ron and Hermione, who were beaming at him. Harry's eyes widened when he saw the witch, who ought to be in France for all he knew. But she only smiled and shook her head as if to say: as if I would miss your birthday. Beside Hermione stood Blaise and Luna. Then Draco and surprisingly Neville. Surprisingly there was no animosity between the lion and the snake. Both just smiled, happy to be here. And finally, Remus and Sirius.