This was published as a Christmas special in 2009, but since at that time 1977 hadn't been published I decided to post in in English just now :) Hope you enjoy!


2009 Christmas Special

"Christmas Angels"

It was already getting dark at the little village of Godric's Hollow, and the Potter's house was comfortable warmed by a fireplace. Beside it, in a playpen, there were two children.

Marlene and Lily cooked in the kitchen, and hey were just waiting for their husbands to start the supper. That would be a different Christmas, without many people and mess. Just Sirius, James and their families.

"They must be coming." Lily gazed through the snowy window whilst rubbing her tumid belly. "I swear I felt the baby kick this morning."

"I just hope he doesn't decide to arrive today." Marlene smiled, dropping sweet sauce over the cake.

"Oh no. And don't mention 'her' near James. Poor thing, he swears it's a boy."

The two women laughed as accomplices and turned their attention to the dinner again.

Sometime later a big windy sound came in, and James and Sirius arrived.

"Here, we're alive!" Sirius threw his cloak over the couch, and so did James.

"We're almost done." Marlene assured as she took another dish from the oven. Already having taken off their cloaks, James and Sirius went to the living room, and found Harry and Adhara playing. Seeing their children, both smiled.

"Hey, champion!" James grabbed Harry, nestling the boy lovingly. Discreetly, Sirius went towards Adhara, picking her up and tiding the little girl's dress.

"Evening, Princess."

On James lap Harry laughed loudly and threw her tiny arms around his father's neck. Sure he wasn't falling; Harry leaned on his chest, ready for a nap.

"Apparently someone here is losing dinner." James laughed as he leaned on the couch.

Lonely with Adhara in his lap, Sirius sat on an armchair and closed his eyes.

"We both had a busy day, don't we, angel?"

As an answer he had just some sleepy mutters. Sirius grinned.

"Wait until you get older, star shine."

Meanwhile, at the kitchen, Lily and Marlene put on the table, and when the brunette went to call the rest, she shouted:

"Lily, come here!"

Hurried and worried, Lily ran to the room, and couldn't help but smile when she saw the four asleep.

"Grab the camera." She whispered, and Marlene picked and took the picture.

Nowadays the picture is still in a special place over the mantelpiece, with a hand –written subtitle over it: here sleep the Christmas angels.