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Chapter 9 – It's beginning to look a lot like…

The train ride home was peaceful for Harry and Tom, mostly because they spent it sleeping while Neville taught the three girls how to play poker

"So why are these two so tired?" Daphne gestured to Harry who had his head in her lap while he was sleeping

"Family heirlooms was all they said to me this morning" Neville shrugged

"Okay then, so what is your plans for the Christmas holiday Hermione?" Astoria asked as Neville shuffled the cards for another round

"Mom said we'd just go do some muggle stuff because they've missed me, she was wondering if it was the same for all muggle born students and parents" She sounded like she was asking the same question

"Mostly yes" Tom said as he got up and stretched "The only time it differs is if the non-magical parents make an effort to get to know the child's friends and their parents but usually that requires effort from both sides" he continued explaining while running his fingers through his hair

"But my parents can't come through the barrier" Hermione argued

"That's why Tom says it requires effort from both sides because our parents have to go to the non-magical side. Which all our parents do" Astoria explained

"So maybe we can all get together before we head back to school?" Hermione seemed hopeful

"Our parents always host a Christmas dinner, maybe we can get them to send invitations to all your parents?" Astoria looked at Daphne who just shrugged while she played with Harry's hair

"You know his hair is going to look even more unruly now?" Tom asked Daphne

"It's always unruly" she responded

They went back to poker after their brief discussion, the train eventually slowed and Harry woke and pushed his hands through his hair the same way Tom had done when he woke up and Hermione looked shocked at the action

"They are so similar sometimes you'll get a headache if you think about it too much Mione" Neville laughed

They all got off the train and made their way to the parents with their trunks

"Mom, Dad!" Astoria dragged Tom to greet her parents

"Good morning Mr and Mrs Greengrass" he spoke looking around for Harry, who had gone to greet their parents with Daphne

"Sweetie your progress report came this morning along with your sisters" Astoria's mother whispered to her

The Potter's joined the Greengrass' family and introductions were made

"Nice to officially meet the Auror who has been rounding up all the English Grindelwald supporters" Mr Greengrass spoke

"Just part of the job Mr Greengrass" James ran his hand threw his head like Harry and Tom had earlier

"Please call me Jonathan and my wife is Amanda" Jonathan spoke again over the noise of their children

"Then call us Lily and James please, it seems we shall be seeing quite a bit of one another" James smiled and straightened his glasses

"If you were to believe Amanda were should start saving for a double wedding" he laughed as the guided the group of children through the barrier where they saw the Longbottom's and the Grangers talking

"You should come to our place on Sunday Jonathan, we were planning on a small get together and it would be great to have your family join us?" James spoke before they completely joined the other group

"Potter Manor?" he asked

"Yes, it's right next to Longbottom manor" Lily interrupted and nudged James to let him know that he was being rude by not introducing the others

"Of course we'll be there on Sunday" Jonathan smiled

Everyone was introduced and the same invitation was extended to the Granger's who were also offered a pick up by Sirius who joined shortly after

"Okay we must be off, Lily and I were planning on taking these two out for a family dinner" James ruffled Tom and Harry's hair

Everyone made their way to the exit and drove in their different directions; James and Lily were getting a full report back about how the year had gone so far. They handed both boys their progress reports and told them to tap their wands to the Hogwarts Crest but to choose who went first

Tom tapped his first and Flitwick's voice filled the car immediately

"Thomas Mark Potter, class position: First.

Astronomy - Acceptable

Charms – Outstanding Best in year

Defence Against the Dark Arts - Outstanding

Flying - Outstanding

Herbology – Exceeds Expectations

History of Magic – Exceeds Expectations

Muggle Studies - Outstanding

Potions - Outstanding

Transfiguration – Outstanding Best in year

Duelling – Outstanding

Closing Comments – Tom is a delight in class and applies himself whenever necessary, His performance as a chaser on the Ravenclaw team is fantastic. We expect great things from him and his group of friends"

Tom got a high five from Harry and praise from his parents. Harry tapped his envelope next

"Harry James Potter, class position: Third

Astronomy - Acceptable

Charms – Outstanding

Defence Against the Dark Arts – Outstanding Best in year

Flying – Outstanding Best in year

Herbology – Exceeds Expectations

History of Magic – Exceeds Expectations

Muggle Studies - Outstanding

Potions - Outstanding

Transfiguration – Outstanding

Duelling – Outstanding

Closing Comments – Harry is a natural leader and a fantastic student; he also makes his house greatly proud by always being available for help whenever a classmate has a problem. Who can forget the Quidditch performance against the Slytherin House? We expect great things from him and his group of friends"

"Fantastic results boys, any idea where your friends placed?" Lily asked from the front seat

"Hermione probably did the best in Muggle studies and Neville in Herbology. I hope Daphne got an acceptable for flying because she has been getting better" Harry spoke first

"And Astoria said she would help her over the break as well" Tom said as the car came to a stop in front of their favourite Pizza place

"We have another surprise for you two, Moony is inside and you know what that means" James smiled at his two boys

"Now before your father and Moony teach you two silent casting I want you to promise me that you will keep your grades up" Lily asked the most pointless question as far as Tom was concerned but she was pleased to receive two "We will" in return

Stepping inside they couldn't miss Moony, he always wore grey no matter what day of the week it was and no matter what occasion it was. Today he settled for a grey formal pants and a grey shirt with a grey coat lying right next to him

"Moony!" the boys gave him a hug

"Hey Pronglets" he smiled at their antics and greeted Lily and James

"How was Albania?" James asked

"Interesting, some wizards there are working on a cure but they don't have anything solid yet. Most interesting part was that some of the Grindelwald supporters there are having second thoughts about whether is still alive"

"He has been quite quiet for some time" James commented

"Don't say such things you two" Lily scolded

"Let's order some food and then we can go home" Tom opened his menu deciding that he had heard enough about Grindelwald for today. The group had a pleasant evening filled with laughs and food, Moony was invited to the Sunday get together and he gladly accepted. Tom and Harry were both happy to be home and excited that they would start learning silent casting, not that their mom was excited about it.

AN – Next Chapter we will have some more Christmas related story because this chapter got away with me. Please let me know anything you might like to see appear in the story. Hope everyone enjoyed. Please do review and let me know what you thought and please do continue and share the story with all your friends!