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Lacy here kids with the next to last chapter of Lyra's Christmas story. So it's Lyra's first Christmas without Daniel at school since they started dating. Yes, he survived another year. So will he be there to greet her at the train station or will Lyra's Christmas holiday start on a low note? Have fun!
Disclaimer: I own Lyra, Amy, Hannah, Daniel and Jordan.
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"So is he going to be there?" Amy asked as she and Lyra packed.
Lyra shrugged. "He said he'd do his best but he is in Auror training. He's busy."
Amy frowned. "Lyra, what's wrong?"
Lyra sighed. "I don't know. I want him to be there but at the same time, I feel guilty for wanting him to ignore his duties just to come see me."
"Oh Lyra," Amy hugged her friend. "if Daniel comes it's because he wants to be there and made the decision to come. You're not forcing him to do anything. You wouldn't do that."
Lyra rested her head on Amy's shoulder. "Thanks,"
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"Lyra!"
Lyra smiled as Teddy came bonding over to her as they walked down to the Hogwarts Express. She wrapped an arm around her brother's shoulders.
"Hey Ted," she said. "happy to be going home?"
Teddy nodded. "Yeah I miss Mum and Uncle Padfoot."
Lyra squeezed Teddy in a hug. "Don't worry, it gets easier the older you get."
Teddy looked up at his sister. "Really?"
Lyra nodded. "Yup because you get used to be away from home. Think of this as practice for when you're all grown up and off becoming a big bad Auror. You don't want to still be living with Mum, Dad and Uncle Padfoot, do you?"
Teddy laughed and shook his head. "No way! They won't be cool then! They'll be old!"
Amy snorted. "I doubt your dad will ever look old, Ted."
Hannah slapped a hand over her face. "Still Amy? Really?"
"What?" Amy defended herself. "It is not my fault Professor Lupin is hot!"
The two Lupins and Hannah groaned. "Amy!"
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Lyra and Teddy parted from Amy and Hannah at the train because the two girls were heading home by themselves for once and their parents wanted them home as soon as possible.
"Lyra! Teddy!"
Lyra turned as she heard her mother's voice. She smiled and pulled Teddy in the direction of Tonks and Remus, both of whom were smiling as the kids came into view. Lyra hugged her parents and was glad she'd never hit the stage where hugging her parents wasn't cool. Mainly because she'd noticed that Daniel wasn't with them and she buried her face in Remus's shoulder to hide her disappointment.
Remus, knowing what his daughter was doing, rubbed her back. "Turn around cub,"
Lyra frowned but did as her father told her. She turned and a smile crossed her face as she saw Daniel making his way through the crowd. She looked up at Remus and he smiled, nodding his encouragement for her to go. Lyra kissed Remus on the cheek before darting over to Daniel and hugging him tightly.
"Hi you," Lyra said softly.
Daniel smiled down at her. "Hi,"
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Lyra smiled as Luna and Harry's second son Albus Severus came toddling towards her.
"Hey Al," Lyra picked the little boy up, making him squeal. "I missed you buddy!"
Al clapped his hands. "Lyly!"
"Lyly!" Harry and Luna's oldest, James, came darting out. "Lyly!"
Lyra laughed and knelt down so she could hold both boys. "Did you guys miss me?"
"Yeah!" the two shouted.
Daniel laughed from where he was leaning on the arm of the couch. "Can I have my girlfriend back, boys?"
The two Potter boys frowned. "Our Lyly!"
Sirius snorted and clapped Daniel on the shoulder. "Sorry mate, looks like they're claimed her until nap time."
Daniel chuckled. "That's alright, they hardly get to see her. I can deal with sharing her for a while."
"Good," Harry said, walking up to Daniel. "you can come with Remus, Ted and I to find a Christmas tree."
Sirius frowned. "Why don't I get to help?"
"Because you nearly took Remus's head off last year when you started swinging the ax," Luna pointed out. "you can help Dora and I in the kitchen. Just don't think you'll get to use any knives."
Sirius followed Luna to the kitchen. "The klutz gets to use a knife but I can't?"
"That's my wife, Padfoot," Remus reminded as he came downstairs with Teddy. He saw Lyra playing with James and Al in the living room. "Lost Lyra, Daniel?"
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Lyra sat back in the huge, soft arm chair as she watched Daniel lift Al up so he could put the angel on the top of the tree. She couldn't believe how great he was with her nephews. It really made her think about her future with him.
"He's gonna make a great dad," Luna said, sitting on the arm of Lyra's chair.
Lyra smiled. "Yeah, he really is."
Luna watched her face. "Been thinking about that?"
Lyra felt her face and hair flush. "Um, maybe a bit."
Luna laughed softly. "Don't worry, I was about your age when I first thought about marrying Harry."
Lyra looked up at her. "Really?"
Luna nodded. "Yup. It was just after the war ended and I saw him hold Teddy for the first time. He was so nervous before hand but the moment Remus laid Ted in Harry's arms, Harry couldn't have looked more comfortable." she smiled while watching Harry read to James. "I know people thought I was flighty and always had my head on the clouds but I knew, right then, Harry was it for me." she looked back at Lyra. "And I was lucky enough for him to feel the same way."
Lyra rested her head on Luna's arm and looked back at Daniel, hoping he felt the same way she did.
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Hmm, again with no actual Christmas but again with the focus on Lyra and Daniel. Cool! Alright, I'm sorry this wasn't up last night but I was having an off day. Don't worry, the final chapter will be up tonight if it kills me! And it just might! Let me know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading!
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