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After getting Ron some food, Hermione and Ron collapsed on their bed together. Exhausted, they were dreading waking up tomorrow to one overly excited child and a crying baby. As well as later in the day, meeting up with the entire Weasley and Potter family.

It seemed as though they had both just closed their eyes, when they felt something bouncing on their bed, shouting "MUMMY! DADDY! ITS CHRISTMAS!"

Opening her eyes groggily, Hermione saw her daughter, Rose, sitting in front of them (she had stopped bouncing when she saw her parents were awake) grinning from ear to ear. Hermione couldn't help but grin back at her daughters energy and happiness.

Next to her Ron was still half asleep, with his head in the pillow. Hermione beckoned her daughter to come closer and whispered to Rose. "Do you want to pull a prank on Daddy?" Rose nodded eagerly. "Can you help me push him off the bed?" Rose giggled and nodded. Together Hermione and Rose shoved Ron off the bed.

When he hit the floor, Ron abruptly woke and only had time to turn to turn over onto his back, when the breath was knocked out of him again. This time by his daughter who was saying loudly and happily. "Daddy you're back! Me and Hugo missed you!"

"I missed you too sweetie. Remember I promised I would be home for Christmas?" Ron said, a little breathlessly, but smiling all the same. Hermione left to check on Hugo, just as Ron kissed Rose on the head and said "Do you want to open your presents now?" Hermione didn't hear the answer but she assumed it would be along the lines of yes.

The door to Hugo's room was ajar, and Hermione was surprised that he had awoken yet. She stepped into the room and walked up to the his cot. Hugo was fast asleep, clutching the blanket Mrs. Weasley had gotten him when he was born. Hermione gently picked Hugo up and wrapped the blanket around.

She made her way downstairs and found Ron and Rose were waiting down there already. Rose was wearing one of Ron's old jumpers with R on, from Mrs Weasley. It was her favourite jumper and she, whenever she could, wore it.

"Mummy! Look what Santa brought me!" Rose said excitedly, as she pointed at the presents surrounding the tree. Ron was sitting next to Rose and upon Hermione and Hugo coming into the room, held out his arms to hold Hugo. Hermione obliged and handed Hugo to him. After all he hadn't seen Hugo for a week.

"Rose do you want to open your presents first?" Hermione asked Rose, already knowing what the answer would be.

"Yay!" Rose clapped her hands together and picked up a square shaped present. She smiled widely, when she opened it. It was Hermione's copy of 'The Tales of Beedle and the Bard ' that Hermione had received from Dumbledore.

Rose took after Hermione personality wise. She had her Mother's interest in books and her intelligence, and so Ron and Hermione, both knew that she would love the book. Sure enough she did.

Rose squealed and started to read out the title. Hermione moved over next to Rose and Ron and helped her daughter pronounce the title.

"The….t…." Rose frowned as she squinted at the word. Hermione pointed at it and said softly "ta…les…"

"tales…o..f…bee…" Hermione could see her daughter getting frustrated and decided to tell her the title.

"It's the tales of beedle and the bard. It's for me and daddy to read to you at bedtime." Hermione lifted her daughter onto her lap. "Do you like it sweetheart?"

She nodded her head vigorously. Ron and her laughed.

"Told you she would like it 'Mione." Ron laughed. This action startled Hugo. He blinked as he woke up and looked around the room. He started to give a soft cry before Hermione reached out and took him. Rose had moved off her Mother's lap and chosen the next present. Hugo's cries softened.

"What have you got there Rosy?" Ron asked Rose.

"It Hugo's Pwesant. Can I open it for him?"

"Of course you can sweetie." Hermione told her.

Rose started to rip the wrapping off and Hermione sat Hugo between her legs and he eagerly watched his older sister. Rose pulled out a stuffed hippogriff and gave an "awww." She crawled over to Hugo and started to show him the hippogriff.

Hermione looked over at Ron and caught his eye. The smiled at each other. Ron leaned in to give Hermione a kiss. When they broke away the laughed at Rose's disgusted expression of her parents display of affection. Once she was sure they had stopped, she turned back to the pile of presents and chose another one to open.

An hour later, Rose was happily playing with Hugo and her miniature Quidditch set. Rose had got various Books, sets and games, Hugo had gotten different stuffed creatures, toys and blankets (not that any could replace his one already).

Hermione was in the kitchen making breakfast and Ron was now playing with Hugo against Rose. She smiled at how her husband acted, he was so competitive, but so was Rose. Hugo wasn't really doing anything just sitting there, giggling every so often.

She heard Ron groan and Rose laugh as she was buttering the toast. Putting down the knife, she walked into the living room, and discovered Ron frowning at the game and Rose saying "I got the point, Daddy."

Rose at this point looked up and saw her Mother entering the room. She jumped up and ran over to her mother, arms raised, expecting to be picked up. Hermione complied and picked her daughter up.

"Mummy. I got the point and Daddy didn't." She was beaming. Hermione laughed as Ron scowled at his daughter.

"That's my girl. Well done Rosy." She told her daughter. She dropped her voice and said. "Don't tell Daddy, but you're smarter than him."

"Am I?" Rose asked.

"Yes you are sweetheart." Rose beamed wider. Ron had overheard and pretended to look offended.

"That isn't true!" He said in a sad voice, and a pout on his face.

Rose struggled to be put down. When she was, she ran over to Ron and hugged him.

"I'm sorry Daddy." She said.

Ron nodded and smiled. "It's okay Rosy. I was only joking."

"I'm still smarter." Rose giggled

Hermione couldn't help it, she burst out laughing, Ron tried to look hurt but failed and started to laugh as well. Rose giggled and Hugo, even though he didn't know what was going on, giggled as well.

After they had calmed down, Rose went back to play with Hugo and his stuffed animals. Hermione went back into the kitchen to finish breakfast, Ron followed her in. He sat at the table while she started buttering the rest of the toast.

"Merry Christmas Mione." Ron said softly.

Hermione smiled at him. "Merry Christmas to you too Ron." She finished with the toast and started to walk to fridge when Ron caught her arm, pulled her around and kissed her.

They spent a few moments like that before, Hermione broke away and put her forehead against Ron's.

"I love you Ron."

"I love you too Mione."

Ron wrapped his arms around her, and placed his head on top of her hair, and she placed her head on his shoulder. Hermione loved moments like this. Moments where they didn't have to talk to express how they felt. They both felt what the other was feeling.

A cry from the living room startled them, and Hermione broke away to go check on the children. Ron trailed after her. Hugo was crying and Rose looked alarmed. Ron picked Hugo up and started to pace with him, bouncing him slightly. Eventually he started to calm down.

"Breakfast is ready." Hermione announced. Rose jumped up and even Hugo looked eager. Rose took her Mother's hand and Rose started to march into the Kitchen dragging her Mother along with her. Ron laughed and followed them into the kitchen.

When they were all seated. Hermione gave Rose her breakfast and started to spoon feed Hugo, while talking to Ron.

"What time are we going to your Mothers?" Hermione asked Ron, while trying to get Hugo to open his mouth.

"'bout half one." Ron answered, before biting into his bacon.

"It's only quarter past nine now. So we've got time before- where do you think your going young lady?!" Hermione said sharply at her daughter, who was currently trying to sneak away from the table.

"I want to go play Mummy." Rose said timidly. She had seen her Mother get mad at her Father numerous times.

"Sit back at this table and finish your breakfast. Now!"

"But Mummy, I don't like the crust." Rose whined

"I don't care, if you eat it, it'll make you healthy and strong. Doesn't it Ron?" Hermione looked at Ron, who was pointedly ignoring Hermione. "Doesn't it Ron!?"

"'Mione just let her play. It's Christmas after all." Ron muttered

Hermione glared at him. "Fine. Fine!." She turned to Rose and her face softened. "Go and play sweetheart."

Rose's face broke out into a grin. "Thank you Mummy!" and with that she scampered off. Hermione smiled and turned back to feeding Hugo, which (this time turned out to be easier).

"Hermione?" Ron said

"Yes Ron?" Hermione said distractedly not taking her eyes off Hugo.

"I got you something." At this Hermione looked up.

"Really?"

"Really." Ron passed it to her over the table. It was a rectangular black velvet box. Hermione placed Hugo's food on the table and pulled the box closer. Ron was watching her attentively, almost afraid she wouldn't like.

Hermione slowly opened the box. Inside was a gold locket. Engraved on the front was an Otter. She spent a few moments looking at detailed Otter. It was beautiful. It's eyes were filled with Diamonds and the rest was gold.

"Open it." She heard Ron whisper. Carefully she opened it, and discovered a photo of Her, Ron, Rose and Hugo. It had been taken in October, when the Weasleys had decided to visit. Why? Hermione didn't know. It had been

Mrs. Weasleys idea, and after her insistence they had gone. The day had been dreary and drab. Clouds covered the sky, and the water and day in general, had been too cold to go in. Nonetheless it was an enjoyable day.

The people in the picture were waving at the camera and smiling huge smiles. Hermione loved it. The locket was so beautiful.

"I love it Ron." She said softly.

Ron gave an audible sigh of relief. "Really?"

"Really."

"Look on the back."

She turned the locket over in her hands and read what was engraved on the back

To Hermione

Merry Christmas

Thank you for making me so happy.

Thank you for giving me everything I could every want.

I love you

I'll love you forever

Ron

Hermione could feel herself tearing up. She flung her arms around Ron as much as was possible and started sobbing.

"Its amazing Ron. I love you so much too. Thank you for making me so happy as well!" Ron who was alarmed at Hermione's sudden emotional change.

A few moments passed before Hermione retracted her arms. She put the locket on and admired it. She looked at it, and suddenly jumped and ran into the living room.

Ron, who was once again, startled called "Mione? Are you okay?"

She returned with a parcel in her hand and sat down. She put the parcel in front of Ron and grinned, wiping her eyes.

He spent a few moment unwrapping it. Getting rid of paper he uncovered a book. He turned it around the right way and read Cooking for Dummies.

He looked up at Hermione ,who was laughing, confusedly.

Seeing his confused look, she explained smirking. "It's so you might be able to cook in the future, and maybe make yourself a sandwich."


Hello. So this is the second chapter for the Christmas special. There's going to be only one more chapter. I hope you liked it. It took me ages to write. Right now its half past one in the morning (I'm in England) and I started at eight. It doesn't help that I'm having a HP marathon of all the movies. At the moment I'm watching the third one and Harry hates Sirius and I'm just yelling at the screen, "ITS PETER FAULT NOT SIRIUS'S. DON'T START HATING SIRIUS!" In my defence I am only shouting at the screen because I'm sleep deprived. What am I saying. I would be shouting at the screen anyway to be honest. In the reviews tell me if you shout at movies as well. I'll feel-C'MON HARRY, BEAT VOLDEMORT. LILY AND JAMES ARE BACK YES! Sorry got carried away. Anyway I'll feel less weird if other people do.

Anyway let's leave my talking to Movies in that paragraph. Merry Christmas for tomorrow. Can you check out my other stories. Thanks if you do. Also I have a poll on my profile. Please go vote on it.

I know I made Rose sound and feel older than she actually is, but that's how I imagine her, quite smart. Also let me know if you realised what I did with the Otter and the locket. PM me if you did. Shout out's for the people who did next chapter.

Thanks for reading

rebma xx