Christmas at the Potters
PROMPTS: CHRISTMAS, COOKING, EGG SALAD
This year it is the Potters turn to host the Christmas celebration at their home in Godric's Hallow. They are expecting all of the Weasleys, the Longbottoms, the Zabinis and Andromeda and Teddy. They are looking to have thirty-five people over.
Luna was not the best cook so Harry asked her to make a simple egg salad. Harry set about cooking the main dish of roasted turkey. Once he had it in the oven, he thought to check on Luna.
"How is the egg salad coming along, Luna?"
"It's going great, I think. Come taste."
Harry grabbed a spoon to taste. As soon as the egg salad touched his tongue, a weird flavor filled his mouth.
"Um Luna? What did you put in this?"
"I used eggs, mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and green onions. We are out of mayonnaise so I thought ranch would work. Is it not good?"
"I wouldn't say it's not good, but we can't serve that to our guest."
"What's wrong with it?"
"Well mayonnaise and ranch are not interchangeable."
"I knew those nargles in that mistletoe was lying. I ruined it." Luna said looking sad.
"No you didn't. It's alright. I can try to fix it. Why don't you go make sure the twins and Lily are ready for our guest? I will finish up here."
As soon as Harry heard Luna start up the stairs he threw the egg salad in the trash. There was no way that he was going to be able to fix it. Harry continued to work on the dinner. A few hours later he heard the floo alarm indicating that the first of their guests had arrived. He walked into the sitting room to see Hermione and Ron removing soot from their clothes and the clothes of their children. Hermione was the first to spot Harry coming into the room.
"Harry! Happy Christmas. Where's Luna?" Hermione said as she rushed to give Harry a hug.
"Hey Hermione and Happy Christmas. She went to make sure the kids were ready a few hours ago. I haven't seen her or the kids since. Hey Ron. Happy Christmas."
Hey Mate, Happy Christmas. Rose, Hugo say hello to your Uncle Harry."
"Hi Uncle Harry." Rose and Hugo said in unison.
"Can we go play?" Rose asked her mother.
"Yes you may. Do not make a mess. The rest of the family will be here soon."
Rose and Hugo ran off to play in the Potter kids' playroom.
The rest of the family arrived within the next thirty minutes. Mrs. Weasley was the first to comment on the aroma of the dinner.
"Oh Harry, it smells wonderful. I hope it wasn't too much trouble for you and Luna."
"It was no trouble at all. I mostly did it all myself. You know Luna isn't much of a cook. Speaking of Luna, has anyone seen her or the kids?
A definite no came from everyone. Before anyone could panic, Luna and the kids came thru the front door.
"Hello everyone. I didn't realize that it was time for you to come. We saw the footprints of a Blibbering Humdinger so we went to look for it. Sorry to keep everybody waiting. I'll just go wash the children up for dinner. Happy Christmas!"
"Well that was weird, even for Luna." Ron whispered to Hermione.