Chapter 3- The Christmas Storm

After everyone had woken up and eaten breakfast, the whole crowd moved into the living room to open presents. It was a wonderful day. The snow glistened on the treetops and icicles hung on the branches. The sun was out and there wasn't a cloud in sight.

Ginny chose a seat right next to Harry. He slipped his arm around her and she leaned against him. Bill walked to the tree and started handing out the presents. Victiore jumped up and down every time her name was called. Everyone laughed each time she did it. Ginny couldn't wait until she and Harry were married and had kids of their own. She wondered how good of a mother she would be.

Once everyone had opened their presents, Ron and Hermione decided to go for a walk. Mrs and Mr Weasley went in the kitchen along with Bill and Fleur. George and Alicia had to go back home along with Charlie and Chalice. After everyone was gone for at least an hour, Ginny and Harry decided to go find Ron and Hermione.

They bundled up in all of their winter clothes since it was quite chilly outside. After Mrs Weasley had given them almost all the scarves, mittens and hats in the house they walked outside. They saw two sets of footprints heading up towards the top of the mountain. They followed them for a short distance when it started to snow really hard. Not being able to see Ginny slipped and fell into Harry.

Harry caught her and asked, " Are you all right??"

"Yes, I'm fine. Just lost my footing," she replied.

"I think we should go back, it's too windy and I can't see a thing."

Ginny quickly agreed and headed back to the Burrow.

When they got inside everybody rushed up to them and helped them take off their layers of clothes. Mrs Weasley had already started to prepare some hot chocolate. She waved her wand and two mugs hovered in front of Ginny and Harry. They took their mugs thankfully and sat down in two chairs in the kitchen.

After they had warmed up quite a bit Ginny asked, "Did Ron and Hermione come back yet?"

Fleur looked up from the floor and answered, "No, not yet. Bill 'as gone out looking for zem."

Harry looked down at Ginny. He saw fear flicker through her eyes. He slipped his hand into hers and said, "They're probably fine. It's just a small storm, it will be done soon."

Hours went by and there was still no sign of Hermione, Ron or Bill. The storm had not stopped either, if anything it had gotten worse. When everyone had finished their fourth cup of hot chocolate Harry stood up.

"Where are you going?" asked Ginny.

Harry breathed deeply. "I'm going out to try and find them," he answered.

Ginny gasped. "Oh no. Please don't. They'll be here soon, I know it."

"No Ginny, I want to go find them, I'll be fine."

Ginny looked into his green eyes. She knew that no matter what she said he would go anyways. They were his best friends and they were Ginny's too. She just wanted them to be safe with them in the Burrow.

"Ok," she whispered. "But please be careful, it's getting dark."

Harry looked around and pulled on all of his winter clothes.

"I'll be back soon," he announced. With a final glance at Ginny, he walked out the door.

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