Did You See The Flares In The Sky?

It was late at night and the snow was coming down hard, the wind was blowing harshly, making the already freezing weather even colder, which is why everybody was currently huddled in the living room of Lily and James' house, the fireplace making the room nice and warm as they cuddled together, drinking hot coco. Piper sat down next to her husband, careful not to wake the sleeping baby in her arms, she leaned into Leo's chest, smiling as she watched Wyatt play with Andromeda's little girl, she breathed a chuckle when Wyatt reached out to touch Dora's constantly changing hair with a curious expression. James grabbed a present from under the tree, throwing it at Sirius who caught it with one hand since his other arm was currently being used as a pillow by Paige, he enthusiastically ripped it open, face dropping into a scowl when he saw what was inside.

Looking up at a grinning James, Sirius gave him an annoyed deadpan expression, "Really? Really?!" He exclaimed, holding up his present and shaking it as the entire room broke out laughing at the sight of it, his friends more than the others since they were the only ones who truly understood the gift. A dog collar and leash. On the first day of Christmas his best mate gave to him, a freaking dog collar and a leash. Un-freaking-believable!

"Personally, I would've gotten him a muzzle." Remus remarked, smirking at his annoyed friend as Sirius playfully growled at him, he condescendingly patted him on the head, "There, there."

"Oi, don't you make me come up there!" Sirius threatened, pointing up at his gigantic friend before looking down at the laughing raven haired girl leaning against his arm, pulling out his wand, he summoned her present from under the tree and handed it to her. Perking up, Paige quickly tore open her gift to find a jewelry box, growing serious now that she knew it wasn't a gag gift, she carefully opened the box, mouth dropping open when she saw the beautiful velvet choker with diamond angel wings hanging from it, the sparkling blue and white diamonds looking exactly like her orbs. Sirius reached around the stunned witch, taking the necklace out of the box, he gently placed the choker on her, pulling her long hair over it, he rested his chin on her shoulder, waiting for her reaction. Paige turned her head to look at him, meeting his black eyes; her own hazel-brown ones flickered down to his lips as she breathed a thank you. Leaning back against the couch, Paige ignored his disappointed expression as she subtly orbed his gift into her hand.

"Okay, this is a joint gift from all of us." Paige told him, waving a hand at her sisters and cousin as she handed him the tiny box. Opening it with a dubious expression, Sirius dumped the contents into his palm, staring at it with confusion.

"Keys?" Sirius inquired, holding the key up to show the room. Rolling her eyes, Paige grabbed his hand, dragging him over to the window; she pushed the curtains to the side, pointing outside where a sleek black motorcycle was sitting on the curb, seemingly in a protective bubble as the snow melted before it could touch the bike. Grinning, Sirius bounced as he looked back and forth between the key in his hand and the five girls that were grinning back at him, "That's mine?! You bought me a motorcycle?!"

"You bought him a motorcycle?!" The three other Marauders yelped, leaping up from their seats to run over to the window, gaping at the beautiful bike sitting outside, James groaned, "Oh now you've done it." Shaking his head, Remus tutted, lips twitching, he mockingly complained in a high-pitched voice, "That Black boy, always riding around on that contraption of his like a hooligan." Chuckling, Remus turned to James, an amused glint in his hazel-green eyes, "Guess it's a good thing you got him that leash. Might come in handy with the unruly mutt until we can get him neutered."

"Oi, you're starting to push it, Remy, don't make me come over there." Sirius threatened, pointing warningly at his friend as he draped his arms over Paige and Phoebe, making Remus' eyes flicker amber for a second before fading back to his usual hazel-green.

"Don't forget your step-ladder." Remus shot back, smirking at his shorter friend as he gently tugged Phoebe towards him, not that she needed much encouragement. Laughing, Sirius tackled Remus to the ground where they started wrestling, laughing their heads off as everybody cheered them on, even the kids were cheering, Wyatt and Chris for Remus and Dora for her cousin.

About 21 years in the future, a very similar Christmas was happening with very familiar people. Ginny and Luna were wrapping red and green lights around the towering tree, giggling when the fairies danced around their heads. Tonks was lying on her stomach, shifting her face into animal parts to amuse herself and Angelina. Hannah was hanging upside down off the couch as she made a popcorn string for the tree. Fleur and Hermione were dancing together as White Christmas played over the radio. Astoria walked into the lively living room, carrying a tray of Mrs. Halliwell's famous cookies which of course immediately summoned the guys.

Chris went over to Ginny, handing her a cookie, he pecked her on the lips, grabbing some ornaments to help her with the tree as Harry did the same with Luna. Fred sat down next to his girlfriend, laying his head in her lap, he looked up at her, watching as her hair turned into the same bright red as his, he closed his eyes when she started running her fingers through his hair. George settled himself next to Angelina, throwing an arm over her shoulders; he started playing with her hair, kissing her neck as he did. Neville sat down on the couch next to Hannah, leaning over; he kissed her softly before grabbing some popcorn and string to help her. Wyatt walked over to where Hermione and Fleur were dancing, wrapping an arm around the sandy haired witch; he twirled the blonde Veela, pulling her into his chest as he dipped Hermione, bringing her back up, he pecked both of them on the lips before twirling them. Draco wrapped his arms around Astoria, snagging a cookie from the tray in her hands as he kissed her deeply.

As the clock struck midnight, everybody yelled out, "Merry Christmas!" And kissed their significant others before settling around the finished Christmas tree to hand out presents, some sentimental, some gag gifts. They all laughed when Draco received a plush white ferret from Harry and when Harry showed the shirt Draco had gotten him which had a lightning bolt and a pair of glasses on it with Pott Head below it.

"Really? Really? You went through all the trouble of making this shirt instead of just getting me an actual gift?" Harry asked with a grin on his face as he pulled the shirt on, giving Luna a deadpan expression when he saw her putting on Draco's gift to her, another shirt with a finger pointing at him and the words 'My Personal Bitch' above it. Luna just gave him a dreamy innocent smile.

"Really? Really? You went through all the trouble of finding a white ferret instead of just getting me an actual gift?" Draco shot back, grinning at his best friend, he whined and cuddled the toy in his arms when Astoria tried to grab it; laughing, she tackled him to the couch, grabbing for the ferret as Draco squawked indignantly, tightening his hold on his gift and glaring at his so-called friends who were laughing their asses off at him.

All in all, everybody was having a great Christmas.

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Cast:

Hannah Abbott: Hayden Panettiere

Astoria Greengrass: Phoebe Tonkin

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