Harry grimaced at the tone of the headmaster's voice and then suddenly grinned. 'Check and Mate' he thought as he spoke, "July thirty first, Headmaster. I was born as the seventh month died."
You should win an award for that line if nothing else. However as the story continues I cant help but keep a smile up as I read along.
Author's response
Yes, I rather liked that line myself. Thanks. BJH