The Weather Outside

by Sheankelor

The weather outside is frightful. It's no longer just a cute line in a song, it's truly scary when the rain and snow falls. For Wizards it has been so for the last couple of years - you can't cast a spell outside and barely one inside, but now it is even affecting the Muggles - the power is gone and vehicles don't work. HP/SS EWE Written for alisanne and torino10154 Adventdrabbles.

2. Merging Schedules

AN: Once again the Mighty Yen has conquered the atrocious spelling of Ree. At least the best that could have been done in these conditions. *skips away laughing*

Merging Schedules

Severus moved the cards to the center of the table as Harry brought their dinner over. He waited until they were started on the baked chicken to discuss the Christmas day schedule.

"If we are to be at the Weasley's midmorning, can we be at Hogwarts by breakfast?"

Harry's forkful of rice paused on its trip to his mouth as he shifted his attention to Severus. "You want to get up early Christmas morning just to go to Hogwarts?"

"Not really, but Minerva normally has me over for lunch on Christmas, and since we are spending that time with the Weasley's, I was thinking breakfast instead." Severus knew that getting away from the Burrow would be a chore once they were there, so dinner was out of the question.

"I wanted to spend Christmas morning with you. Here." Harry fixed an earnest gaze on Severus' face. "I want to cuddle in the morning, make breakfast in our kitchen... I want-" His words were cut off by the thinning lips and glare coming his way.

"I want to see my friends on that day as well. I want to have lunch at Hogwarts as usual, exchange gifts and chat with Albus for a moment. Instead, I am willing to compromise and visit at breakfast." The words were almost spat out.

Harry quickly held up a placating hand, understanding dawning in his eyes. "You should see them, you shouldn't have to change your plans just because we are together."

Severus snorted lightly and rolled his eyes, but his lips had relaxed. "We are together, that means we have to merge our schedules. Of course they are going to change."

Harry set his fork down and leaned forward on his now empty hand. "How about we blend them all together? We spend the morning here, lunch at Hogwarts and dinner at the Burrow. Can I interest you in that if I had a Santa g-string to hand out presents in?"

Severus' gaze swept over Harry. The idea of Harry wearing something like that had merit. "Do you have one?" The words came out huskier than he had intended.

Excitement bubbled up inside of Harry at the huskiness in Severus' voice. "I'll get one today."

Leaning back in his seat, Severus shook his head. "I'll get you one. I know exactly what I want it to look like. So, we spend the morning here, and then from about eleven till two thirty at Hogwarts and then head to the Burrow. You will let Molly know that we are going to be later then she is expecting?"

Harry nodded. "I'll let her know. Do you want me to come to Hogwarts with you?"

"Harry, we are a We, of course you are coming. I'll let Minerva know to set a place for you. Hagrid will be thrilled to see you." Severus started in on his dinner.

Harry picked up his fork. He wasn't looking forward to the conversation with Mum Weasley, but Severus was right – they were a 'we' and so this merging of schedules was necessary.

But even more necessary was them starting their own traditions.