"Tonks, are you sure that this is a good idea?"
"Yeah, why wouldn't it be?"
"Well they invited you and Lupin. Not me."
"Molly loves company, she will be thrilled that you are there."
"She doesn't even know me!" but there was no use in arguing, she had already stepped into the fireplace and been whisked away.
It was the week before Christmas and my best friend had insisted on me joining her and her husband to the Weasley's home. I didn't know any of the Weasleys, but my parents had spoken of them many times before and they didn't like them. Therefore I am bound to.
I grabbed my bag and hopped into the fireplace after her. This was bound to be a fun holiday.
I appeared minutes later in a small living room that was packed with people. I barely had room to step out of the fireplace with Tonks and Lupin standing, more like trapped, right in front of me. Then a short, pudgy (I mean that as a term of endearment) pushed through and wrapped Lupin and Tonks in a huge hug. She then looked at me and unexpectedly gave me a big hug too.
"You must be Dora's friend, Rose. I'm so glad you came to spend Christmas with us! The more the merrier I think."
"Well I'm happy to be here."
"Good. Now come on, Ginny will show you to your room so you can get settled in before supper. You will have to share, I hope that's ok."
"It's fine, it'll be fun."
I started to follow the tall redheaded girl that she indicated, but a very handsome guy stepped out of the crowd and walked towards me. He was also redheaded, but slightly taller than the girl and he was built. I liked him, yes I did.
"Let me grab your bag."
"Oh it's ok. I can handle it."
"But I insist."
I handed him the bag and continued to follow Ginny up the stairs. Her room was on the first landing and it had an excellent view of the yard below and the orchard beyond. She had posters of the Weird Sisters on her wall and she was quite obviously a Quidditch fan because she had magazines scattered all around with various teams on the covers.
"The cot by the window is yours," said Ginny as she pointed towards it. "And when Hermione gets here that one will be hers. I hope you don't mind sharing."
"No I think it'll be fun."
"Well it's just that you don't even know us so I thought that it might be awkward."
"Well I'm Rose," I said while I extended my hand.
"Ginny." She accepted it.
"Now we know each other. Less awkward."
The guy who had my bag walked over and set it on my bed. Then he stood there, just stood there.
"And you are?"
"Me? Charlie Weasley, the handsomest of the Weasleys."
"I will be the judge of that."
"What is there to judge? The rest don't even stand a chance."
"I haven't even met them yet. You do want to win the title fair and square right?"
"No, I just want to win."
"Ginny, do you know where Tonks' room is?"
"Sorry Charlie, you've been rejected. Follow me, I'll show you."
A/N: Just a little intro. And for my story it's after the seventh book but Fred is alive and obviously so are Tonks and Lupin. I always liked them and this is my story so therefore they are alive. Also this is my first hp fanfic that I am posting so let me know what you think.