A very happy Christmas

Summary: What if James and Lilly hadn't died? Just a normal Christmas in the Potter household

Chapter 3: presents

The Dursley family had left shortly after Harry and James's little prank and after a very annoying talk from Lilly they were back on real business. Presents

"So what might this be?" Sirius said as he held a very big package. Max's eyes lighted up

"Is it for me?" he asked. Lupin nodded

"Wicked!" he smiled widely at his parents, Harry watched him warmly as he opened the gigantic box. It was a bike. Remus thought Max deserved to enjoy the little things in muggle life, and for his delight, he loved

"Muggle stuff?" he asked

"I think that's brilliant!" James said grinning. Lilly kissed him on the cheek and smiled

"Will you teach me mummy?" Max asked

"Of course" she said simply and he threw himself to her

After handing all the presents. James and Lilly said they had one more surprise for Harry and Max

"You have to close your eyes" James said. He whispered a spell and Harry swore he could hear barks

"Merry Christmas!" James screamed. A dog appeared before the Potter brothers. It was an Alaskan Husky. Harry was speechless and Max had already started playing with the newest addition to the family. Remus and Sirius watched the lovely family scene

"Great gift" Remus patted the dog "killed mine off" he chucked

"I'm sorry for that" James smiled

"Does he have a name?" Max asked

"You have to pick one" Lilly said sweetly

"How can we choose?" Harry questioned

"I don't know" his father shrugged

"Mud" Max said looking at his paws, they were black

"I think that is a great name son" James picked Max up

"I think is cute" James said. Lily kissed him

"Argh!" Max groaned as he was squeezed

"Ok, time for bed young man or Santa won't come" Remus said

"Do I have to?" Max begged. His parents nodded

"You do want Santa to come, don't you?" Sirius asked. Max relentlessly nodded

"We better get going ourselves" Remus said

"So soon?" Harry said sadly

"We'll come tomorrow" Sirius said as he and Remus walked to the door

That night as he watched his little brother sleep, merged in his innocent dreams, he never would have imagined what tomorrow would bring

Chapter 3! Loads of people have been asking for a new chapter and here it is! Next one will be the last one. So what will Christmas bring upon the Potter home. Any guesses?