Hey people! Yeah, the gears in my head are working once again. i have a new fic for y'all! This is my Christmas special!
The outline has seven chapters, but maybe that'll extend into 10. I'm still not sure. This is a collection of my favorite non canons, btw.
Anyhoo, please enjoy!
Mistletoe
a Christmas Special by mspolapotter
Prologue: The Contest
"What does Dumbledore want?" Hermione asked grumpily, catching up with Ron.
"Dunno," he replied. "But whatever it is, I'm thankful. Flitwick was about to try the depression spell on me. He pulled me out of Quidditch to be his toad for a bloody spell."
"It must be something important," Harry added, catching up. "It must be important if he's disrupting practice. I mean, Flitwick already pulled out the Keeper."
"Oh, I don't know," Luna said dreamily, although no one was sure where she came from. "Dumbledore can be sort of impulsive sometimes."
"I don't know what could possibly make him interrupt practice for the Interschool Quidditch Cup," Ginny said, her broom over her shoulder.
"Let's just get it over with, guys," Neville added, looking sort of stunned. "I have Mandrakes to repot. The announcement woke them up."
The six original members of Dumbledore's Army made their way to the Great Hall, joining the flow of students on their way as well.
They sat together on the Gryffindor table (minus Luna) as the others settled down. It was Christmas and the Hall was filled with its usual trees and decorations. What made the season less festive, however, was the angry blizzard outside. It had been going on relentlessly since last week, its strength fluctuating. Everyone was worried about not being able to go home for the holidays.
"First of all, we have a bit of bad news for everyone," Dumbledore began. "No one will be allowed to go home for the holidays."
Many of the students groaned.
"The weather has been like this for so long and it looks impossible that the train will be able to go through this," Dumbledore continued. "But we have something for everyone so that your stay here will be a bit more . . . exciting.
"Beginning today, Mistletoes will be spread all over the school. The Mistletoe will judge the story behind each kiss beneath it and in the end, the Chief Mistletoe," he pointed to huge Mistletoe that was sprouting in the middle of the Hall. All the students beneath it moved away immediately, "will choose the best story.
"So, that's about it. Since no one will be able to go home, there will be no more classes beginning today." Everyone cheered. "You may proceed to your dormitories to unpack and then do whatever you wish."
The students began standing up and leaving. The five of them, however, stayed behind to wait for Luna.
"One word," Ginny said to all of them as they walked to their dormitories. "How do you describe this contest?"
"Pointless," Hermione replied.
"Cute," Luna answered.
"Awesome," Ginny agreed.
"Gross," Ron remarked.
"Okay," Neville said.
"Scary," Harry stammered. The rest looked at him then they all realized that though Harry was adept at defeating the Dark Arts, he needed to learn a lot in the asking-girls-out department.
"Ah well, I don't care who wins anyway," Ron said. "But it'll be great fun—" he stopped talking and smiled slyly. "I have a great idea. If any of us win in that contest, they're going to treat all of us to Firewhisky at the Three Broomsticks next Hogsmeade weekend."
"Deal," said Neville, Hermione and Luna at the same time.
"Okay," Harry said. They looked at Ginny.
"Fine," she finally said.
Ron smiled, very pleased with himself.
So that's it for now. I already have the first chapter almost finished. This will be basically a collection of oneshots but they'll all connect.
I hope you enjoyed! Thanks for reading please review!