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Holidays

The weeks went by quickly, George and I were still close, and getting closer, though I didn't think he shared my feelings. I didn't give up, I sort of just decided to pretend like all was good and I was having fun.

Christmas time was closing in and we, meaning me, Fred, George, Lee, Harry, Ron, Alicia, Angelina, Katie, Hermione, and Ginny, all went into Hogsmead and went shopping. I had to buy things for dad, mom, and all my friends back home this weekend. Then, next weekend, I'm buying things for all my friends at Hogwarts.

I got mom this beautiful photo album and got pictures of me and her throughout the years. Everyone said that it was really pretty. I got all the girls back home these bath collection things that are enchanted and the smell from them stays all day long. I got all the guys books on quidditch and broom things because they were all obsessed. I had no idea what to get my dad.

The guys had all broken away from us to go to Zonko's. That's when the girls sort of jumped on me.

"You like George don't you?" asked Alicia.

"Yeah you do, don't lie to us." said Katie.
"We can tell. It's so obvious." followed Angelina.
"Is it really? Do you think he knows?" I asked worriedly.
"Nope the two of you are completely clueless." states Hermione.
"Wait, what? What do you mean I'm clueless?" I couldn't help but wonder what she meant. "Well, Krissi, George likes you too." said Ginny.

"WHAT? No he doesn't. I don't know what you guys are getting at but he definitely doesn't like me back." I stated firmly.

"Yes he does. You're just too busy drooling over him to realize he's been drooling over you." said Katie.
"Did he tell you this?" I asked hopefully.
"Well, no, but we talked to the guys about it and -"

"Wait, which guys?" "Well, Fred, Lee, Ron, Harry. They all think that you two like each other too." said Hermione.
"Hmm, Fred, Lee Ron, and Harry. Such reliable sources. You can't be serious." I said.

"Serious about what?" asked George, coming up behind us.

"Serious about what she's gunna buy some of you guys. You just totally wouldn't like it." I said while looking at the girls trying to tell them to play along.

"Well, you might be right," started Alicia, "But I think we are gunna get them anyway."
"Fine, go right ahead. Just leave me out of it, please." I said trying to make them understand.
"Yeah sure."

"So," asked George, "What did you get me?"

"Nothing," I said, but when I saw his hurt expression I finished, "yet, because I'm shopping for all of you guys next weekend."

"Oh, ok, well I already got you your present." he said to me.
"Oooh, what'd you get me?" I asked eagerly.

"I'm not telling you. You'll see when you open it on Christmas."
"Fine." I said pouting a little, trying to make him give in.line Just then I saw my dad across the street muttering about not having a watch when he needed one. Then I knew exactly what I as gunna get him. I went into a store and bought him a pocket watch. I had it engraved on the inside. It said,

'Dad,

This has been the best experience of my life,

and I owe it all to you.

Happy Christmas,

love your daughter,

Krista'

So know all I needed was stuff for my Hogwarts friends. I already knew what I was getting most of them. Well, everyone except George, actually.

The week continued. We were getting tons of last minute homework assignments, especially in Potions. I was doing fairly well in all of my classes. Finally the weekend was here and I was off, quickly, alone, to buy presents for my friends. I got Ginny a kitten. She had been talking about not having a pet a few weeks before, so I bought her one. I got Katie, Alicia, and Angelina brand new, very nice quidditch robes. I got Hermione a set of books on all different aspects of magic, I got Harry and Ron, books, hats, and such of their favorite Quidditch teams. I got Lee a book of spells to protect himself from charms, curses and enchanted foods and tricks, so that he had some protection from the twins, I changed my mind about what I was going to get Fred, and got both him and George Nimbus 2000s. Not the newest model, but they were better than their brooms, and I thought they might like them. I was going to get them each something different, but when I saw the brooms, and I still hadn't figured out what I was going to get George, I bought them both one.

Christmas morning finally came. I had presents that dad must have kept from everyone back home, I got a present from all of my friends, and surprisingly enough, Mrs. Weasley. I had never met her, but according to Ginny, she, Fred, George, and even Ron had told their mother about me, and she felt I was an honorary Weasley child. I was even invited to go and meet them and stay at their house for the two days after Christmas that everyone would be there.

I got all kinds of presents. Spell books from Harry, Hogwarts, A History, from Hermione, very cute outfits and accessories from all my friends back home. Katie, Alicia, and Angelina all pitched in and got me an awesome photography kit, because they all knew I liked that sort of thing. Ron, and Lee both got me candy and little treats. Fred got me a book of Pranks. Ginny got me a kitten, because I had told her that I had really wanted a kitten but thought an owl would make more sense. The kitten looked quite a bit like the one I got her. We decided they must be twins and named them Freda and Georgina, Fred and George for short. Mrs. Weasley gave me a sweater, and mince pies. They were very delicious. We all put our stuff away and were gunna head outside for a snow ball fight, before packing to leave for the Burrow tomorrow morning.line Once everyone had left the dorms, I was still putting my stuff away and said I'd meet them down there. I walked out of my dorm and saw George sitting there.par

"Aren't you doing the snow ball fight too?" I asked him.
"Yeah, I was waiting for you."

"Why? I told everyone I'd meet you guys down there."

"I know, but I haven't given you your Christmas present yet."

"That's right. How come?"

"Well, because I wanted to ask you a question first."

"What question would that be?"

"Willyougooutwithme?" he mumbled quickly.

"Huh?" I laughed, "I didn't quite catch that." knowing exactly what he said.

"Will you go out with me?" he said again, slower.
"Yes, I will."

"You . . . you will?" he asked cautiously.
"I just said I would, didn't you hear me?"
"Yeah, yeah I heard. So, you're my girlfriend, ok. Cool. Oh yeah, here's your present."

He handed me a rectangular box. When I opened it, it was a small pendent that had two intertwining hearts, on a thin gold chain. It was so beautiful.

"Oh my god, George. This is so gorgeous." I said honestly. "Thank you."
"Your welcome. You really like it? I wasn't sure if you would." he said uncertainly.
"Are you kidding? I love it!" I said and gave him a big hug.
Then he looked down at me and slowly, he kissed me. It was the best feeling of my life. He was such a good kisser. Just then someone walked in.
"Uh, um, oh, sorry Kris, I didn't mean to, um, interrupt.

"Dev?" I said and turned towards the door. "Oh my God! Devon!" I said and ran to give him a big hug.

"What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be away now? You always go away for Christmas."

"I know, I wanted to surprise you. Mom and Dad said I could come and see you for a few hours, but if you're busy," he said and nodded towards George.
"Oh, um, Devon, this is my boyfriend George Weasley, George, this is my best friend Devon McCauley.line They shook hands, sort of eyeing each other.
"Nice to meet you." said George.

"Same here." said Devon.

"Um, Dev, how did you get in here? I mean you gutta have a password and stuff." I said.

"Oh right, um this guy, he said he was your dad. He's waiting outside to talk to you." Devon answered.
"Oh, ok, I'll be right back." I said to them.
"George, why don't you bring Dev outside and introduce him to everyone and join the snowball fight. I'll meet up with you guys once I've talked to my dad."
"Ok, see ya later." George said and gave me a quick kiss.line I walked outside of the common room with the guys and saw my dad standing there waiting.

"Sorry it took so long, Devon forgot to tell me."

"It's ok, I figured he would. You two haven't seen each other in a few months."
"Um, so what did you want? Oh, did you like your gift?" I asked.

"Yes, I did. Actually that's what I wanted to talk to you about. First, I loved you gift. Thank you very much. And also, I haven't given you your gift yet."line He handed me a box. I opened it and inside there were two absolutely gorgeous emerald earrings.

"Wow, Dad, they . . . they're beautiful. Thank you." I said, and then gave him a hug. He seemed unsure of what to do know, as if he'd never been hugged before. I stepped back and looked at him. He was smiling and it looked as though he was close to tears.

"Yes, well . . . you're welcome. I'm glad you like them. I thought they would complement your hair and eyes nicely. Happy Christmas Kris." He said. "I have to go back to the teacher's room now. Dumbledore said your friend can stay, but has to leave before the feast. You're going to the Weasley's tomorrow and coming back the day after, correct?" he asked.

"Yes, Mrs Weasley invited me, along with all of their other friends to go over for a couple days. You said that it was ok, didn't you?" I asked nervously.

"Yes, I was just finding the exact time that you would be gone. Ok, I'll be leaving now." he said and walked away.line I headed down to the field were everyone was having the snow ball fight, but just as I got there everyone was coming back in. Fred and George went down to the kitchen and got some hot chocolate and snacks and we all just sat around talking. Devon thought that it would be funny to tell embarrassing stories about us when we were younger. He insisted on telling everyone about all the pranks we pulled in grade school and all the trouble I got into in the SWI and around our neighborhood for pranks.

"Oi! Kris, you've been holding out on us!" said Fred, as everyone realized it was almost time for the feast.

"Ok, I better be going. I'll see you guys later. It was nice meeting all of you." Devon said and winked at Angelina, and she looked slightly embarrassed. I could only wonder what had happened during the snowball fight. I'd have to ask George about it later.
"Ok, Dev. I'm so glad you came. I missed you." I said and gave him a hug.

"I missed you too. I'll see if I can come visit you some weekends. Later all. " he said, kissed me on the cheek and left.line We all headed down to the Great Hall. The feast was wonderful. Once we were all full, we headed back to the common room. We all went up to our dorms to pack. Once everyone was done, we all went down to the common room and just sat quietly. I was cuddling with George and everyone was sitting around comfortably.

Around eleven, slowly everyone started to go to bed. Once again George and I were the only ones left. I looked up at him and he smiled. Then we kissed again, nice and slow and perfect. When we stopped he looked at me and said,
"Happy Christmas Kris."

"Happy Christmas George."

And we both went up to bed.