Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, or anything Harry Potter related. Except my wallet, which a picture of Mr. Potter on it. I own that. Merry Christmas!
A/N Hey all! First of all, I need a beta. Please help me out, even if you just want to this story, or anything, but I really need help with story, and soon. So if anyone can help me out, then please message me, or review, or whatever suits you. So this is a story that the name pretty much explains itself. I will post a chapter everyday, starting today, December 1st, up until the 25th. I don't really know what year this should be, so I'll just go for sixth year. It can't be any further than that, because: A) they are in school. B) I didn't like all the characters that died in DH, so therefore I am disregarding it. Humph. Poor Freddy, and Remus. And Tonks! Anyways, moving past that. It is possible I miss a day, but unlikely. So, I hope everyone will enjoy this nice little story, because I know I will enjoy writing it. By the way, Ginny's mood here, completely copies mine. I have been bouncing off the walls since the Christmas music started playing. I bought my first Christmas present in October, if that tell you all how crazy I am about this wonderful holiday! Also, you should know that I will try to follow the books, but even though there is not much Ron/Hermione in the book, I am going to add a little bit in. I believe at this point, the two aren't speaking, and I'll try to go with that, but I haven't read the book in about a year, I'm in the process of trying to get it, so I can't remember if Harry sides with one of them, and the Harry Potter Lexicon does not have enough information on this whole thing, so Harry is choosing to ignore their fight. I know I've put way to much information on this short A/N, but that's what I decided needed to be known. Thanks!
25 Days of Christmas
On the First Day of Christmas
Harry Potter rolled his eyes as his girlfriend, Ginny Weasley, danced into the Gryffindor common room, a huge smile on her face, wearing a shirt that could only be described as the brightest red shirt he had ever seen.
"Harry! Do you know what today is?" Ginny asked him in a sign-song voice.
He bit back a laugh, and shook his head innocently. "I've no idea, Gin. What is today?"
She beamed at him, and he again had to hide his smile. "Today is December first!"
"So it is. What about it?" He asked, as she practically bounced into the seat next to him.
She jumped up again, and started doing a little dance around the room. "There's twenty-five days till Christmas!" She sang out, still dancing around the room like a baboon with a Cheering Charm put on it.
"Oh, ya." Harry replied lamely. "That's great, Gin." He paused for a moment, and then decided to voice his thoughts. "Umm, Ginny, I know Christmas is great and all, but I haven't really seen you this excited before…have the twins sent you something from the joke shop, or something?"
Ginny turned to him, her smile still as wide as it had been. "No, of course not. It's just…this Christmas is going to be a good one, I think."
Harry took hold of her hand, and pulled her down into the couch next to him. "And why's that?" He asked with a smile.
Ginny giggled girlishly, and Harry raised his eyebrows. "Well, it's just that everything is going so well this year. I'm getting good grades, the twins aren't here to get everyone into trouble, Ron has a girlfriend, even if she is a total git, and I'm finally dating the boy that I've liked forever, and…" She trailed off, looking mortified at what she had just said.
It was Harry's turn to grin. "The boy you've liked forever, are you?" He said, completely catching her tone.
"Well, almost forever, I mean." Ginny said, her face still red.
He smiled again, and leaned in to kiss her.
"Can't you two ever stop that…that stuff?" A voice came from the stairs. Harry and Ginny reluctantly broke apart, and looked up at the red headed boy now descending the staircase.
"Morning Ron!" Ginny said, jumping up to greet her brother. Ron Weasley looked at his younger sister warily. "What's wrong with her?" He asked Harry, as Ginny tried to kiss his cheek.
"There's twenty-five days until Christmas." Harry responded, trying to sound as though her it the most logical thing.
"Okay…won't bother." Ron responded, and sat down in the chair opposite Harry. Ginny sat back down next to Harry, and he put his arm around her.
"Oh come on you two, just because you guys are dating doesn't mean you have to show the whole world!" Ron complained loudly, earning a look from Ginny.
Harry restrained himself from rolling his eyes. "So where is Hermione?" He asked Ginny.
"I've no idea, but I'll go find her, if you want." She replied, and proceeded to skip the stairs like a six-year old.
"Seriously, Harry. What are you giving my sister?" Ron asked, as soon as she was out earshot.
Harry laughed. "I'm not giving her anything, I swear. She says that she's excited because everything is going well this year, so she thinks that this is going to be a really great Christmas."
Ron rolled his eyes. "Girls are so odd, completely bonkers, the lot of them. I don't understand them."
"That would be why I've stopped trying, mate." Harry replied.
The four students walked down to the lake, Harry and Ginny holding hands, Ron and Hermione pointedly ignoring each other, because they where mad at each other yet again.
"Won-Won! There you are! I've been looking for everywhere!" Came a shrill voice, as a petite blond girl came running down to them. Ron greeted her with a sloppy kiss, and she beamed at the other three.
"Hello! Where are you guys heading?" Lavender Brown asked them, her voice very high-pitched and girly.
Ron put his arm her waist, and glared at Hermione. "We where just going down to the lake, would you like to join us?"
Harry glanced at Hermione, who was looking as though steam would start coming out of her ears any moment now.
Lavender, on the other hand, looked fit to burst with excitement at being asked to join them. "Yes! I would!"
Ron gave her a small smile, and took the chance to kiss her again.
Hermione glared at them, and Harry found himself thinking If looks could kill.
"I have things to do in the library, I just remember." Hermione announced. "Goodbye, Harry, see you later Ginny." And she promptly flounced off towards the castle, obviously very angry with Ron.
"Oh, she's upset with me, isn't she?" Lavender asked.
Ron glanced at Harry, who smirked smartly at him. "Just ignore her, Lavender. She's just in a mood."
Lavender looked at him for a moment, then the sickly smile came back on her face. "Okay. Are we going to lake the now, or what?"
The remaining four continued on their way to the lake, Ron had released his hold on Lavender's waist, and she was now clinging onto his arm, chattering contentedly. Ginny glanced up at Harry, and rolled her eyes dramatically. "I don't know what I'm going to do if he keeps this thing with her up."
Harry chuckled. "I know what you mean. It's just a matter of time before he realizes what we already know, though."
He glanced at Ron, who was staring at Lavenders mouth, and at that moment tripped over his own feet, landing himself on the ground. Lavender, of course, immediately went to his rescue.
A/NSo what do you think? I really do love Christmas, but all the males I know are not as excited about it as I am. I have most of my presents bought, and the rest planned out, so it will be only a matter of time before I am totally finished! Which may not seem so crazy to some of you, but my friends seem to think it is. Oh well, maybe some of you are as happy about this holiday as I am, and the only way you can tell me is to….REVIEW! So please do, I really want to know what everyone thinks, if you hate it, that's okay, if you love it, that's great! And if you don't know what to make of it, that's okay too, because I will work harder to make you happy! Also, if you couldn't tell from this chapter, I desperately need a beta, someone to read over it, correct mistakes and what not, add things here and there, and whatever else needs to be done. I need one ASAP, so please, please help me! And remember to review. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! Or good morning, that works.
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