Author's note: I know I said two more chapters, but I lied. This will be the last chapter. I know the story was short, but hopefully you still enjoyed it.
Chapter 7: The First Family Christmas
Snow was falling on Christmas Eve. Ron had just gotten around to putting on the Christmas lights two days ago, but Hermione thought they looked absolutely stunning. Rose had been home for nearly three weeks now, and Ron and Hermione were enjoying every minute they got to spend with her.
Since it was Christmas Eve, Ron and Hermione were going to Hermione's parents', who were dying to see their granddaughter. It was Rose's first real time out of the house since she came home, and both Ron and Hermione were excited yet nervous for her.
When they arrived at the Grangers, Hermione's mother, Karen, rushed outside to greet them, nearly falling down on the slipping on the ice.
"Oh, she's just gorgeous!" cooed Karen as Hermione handed her Rose. Quickly, she led the little family into the house so Rose wouldn't get too cold. Inside, Hermione's father, John, was there to admire his granddaughter too.
They spent Christmas Eve just as they had when Hermione was young. First, they had a Christmas feast with roasted duck, baked potatoes, and a green bean casserole. After the meal, John let the fire in the chimney, and the all gathered around the Christmas tree to exchange presents. Hermione had bought her parents a picture frame for them to share. Inside was a non-moving muggle photo of their daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter when they first came home from the hospital, which her parents adored. Hermione gave her dad a sweater that she had made herself, with Molly's help of course, that read "Proud Dentist", and her mum a brand new set of dining ware. Karen and John gave their daughter a baby book to record Rose's infancy in. Their son-in-law was given a # 1 dad coffee mug. The biggest present was a brand new camera for Ron and Hermione could share, which Ron knew he could put a charm on to make their pictures move just like the ones from magically cameras. For Rose, the Grangers had a little teddy bear.
After opened their presents, everyone sat around the tv to watch Christmas specials. Afterwards, The Grangers, Ron and Hermione sat by the fire and talked for several hours. Finally, it was eleven pm, and Hermione and Ron knew they should be going. So with a quick goodbye to the Grangers, Hermione wrapped the sleeping Rose tightly in blankets and disapperated into the night, after they were outside of course, so they wouldn't frighten the Grangers.
Once home, Hermione and Ron placed Rose gently in her crib, and softly shut her bedroom door. Then, they sat on the couch by the fire, covered in blankets, and talked to each other softly. Without meaning to, they fell asleep. Hermione's head lay across Ron's chest, and one of her arms stretched across his lap. One of Ron's arms was wrapped around Hermione, while the other reached down so he could his hand could lie on Hermione's. They stayed in this position until Rose woke them up around one in the morning. Hermione went to feed her, and then she and Ron went to sleep in their real bed.
The following morning, Hermione woke up at seven o'clock to give Rose a feeding. Within fifteen minutes later, Ron poked his head around the staircase.
"Good morning!" he said cheerfully. "Would you like me to make you breakfast?"
"Yes, please." Hermione smiled.
Ron had secretly bought a container of cinnamon rolls for today's breakfast, but suddenly he had a different idea. When he came into the living room, Hermione saw he was carrying a sandwich, and she burst out laughing.
"I don't think a peanut butter, tuna, and cheddar sandwich is breakfast, Ron, but thank you." Hermione took a bite out of her sandwich and made a face.
"This is completely disgusting!" she exclaimed once she managed to swallow. "I can't believe I ate that for almost nine months without realizing how horrible it is!"
Ron laughed and took away her plate. "Good thing I have a backup plan." He said and went into the kitchen.
Twenty minutes later he called Hermione into the kitchen, and together they ate the cinnamon rolls. At two o'clock, it was time to go to The Burrow for Christmas Day.
For two hour and half hours, everyone socialized and helped Molly prepare dinner. Then, at four - thirty, everyone sat down to eat. Somehow, the conversation turned to Rose's name. All of a sudden, Teddy joined in. "When I grow up, I'm going name my kids Remus and Nymphidora." He said proudly.
Shocked, everyone just sat in silence. Then Victorie asked, "Why?"
"Because they were my mommy's and daddy's names."
Victorie pondered that thought for a moment, and then said, "Well, I'm going to name mine Bill and Fleur."
Fleur's eyes filled with tears, and she wiped the tears away before her daughter could see them. "Thank you, Victorie. Zat's very sweet of you." she said, and gave her daughter a hug.
Victorie smiled. "You're welcome, Mommy.
No one knew if Victorie was being serious, or if she was just coping Teddy, the person she admired more than any other. Whatever the reason, they all thought that was the cutest thing they have ever heard.
When Hermione and Ron went home for the night, they gazed at the beautiful little girl sleeping in Hermione's arms. As they looked at Rose, they realized this was the best Christmas they both had ever experienced. With Rose in their lives, nothing could be more perfect. Ron and Hermione could ask for nothing more.
Author's note: That's the end! Thanks to everyone who reviewed (in order of who reviewed first): Iamnumbernine, Olga and Elias, Emily Mae, a-panther-and-her-prince, Lady Elizabeth of New York, Sara, the anonymous person who wrote "Love it" (I don't know who you are), FallingStar95, and Bookwormlovesharrypotter, to the people who favorited this story, and the best cousin in the world, MandyHarry64. And special thanks to the two people who even reviewed more than once! (I won't mention names, but you know who you are)
In case you are interested my other stories are:
"Love Lasts Forever": it's sort of a prequel to this story, about Ron's proposal to Hermione and their marriage.
Coming soon! (within the next couple of days): "The Words I Never Got to Say": a story about Sirius Black, one of my favorite characters. Also involves Harry, the Mauders, and Sirius' secret lover.
