Right this is the penultimate chapter of this story so I hope you enjoyed reading.
Monday
It was the last week before Christmas break and there was a lot to do before Christmas. Tonight she was going to Karen's house for the end of Hanukkah celebrations. Even though Izzie was baptised Catholic and went to church regularly, she was very open towards other religions.
The Burrow family home was a simple three bedroom house with a dining room, kitchen and living room . Karen had both her parents and a younger sister called Hanna-Leigh, and while a traditional Jewish family, they went to the Synagogue on special occasions. Hanna-Leigh was about eight years old and looked exactly like Karen and, like Harry, was rather close to her sibling.
Around five in the afternoon when Izzie knocked on the door of the house. She was wearing a simple green dress with clear pantyhose and black shoes, which was covered by a winter coat.
"Hi, Mrs Burrow." Izzie said when Karen's mother opened the front door.
"Hi, Isabel, come in out of this cold." Mrs Burrow said letting the child into the house where Izzie removed her coat. "How are you?"
"Fine, how about you?" Izzie asked hanging her coat up.
"I'm fine, so Karen and Hanna-Leigh are in the lounge with some appetisers to eat."
"Thank you Mrs Burrow." Izzie said walking into the living room where she found her friend and her little sister. "Hey Karen."
"Hi, Iz, sit down." Karen said.
"So, what is to eat?" Hanna-Leigh asked.
"We have pretzels, olives, peanuts and spiced nuts and seeds, along with the confectionary tray and some mince pies." Mr Burrow said.
"Cool." Izzie said. "So do I have to wear those hats like your father?"
"No, it's only the men who have to wear them." Mr Burrow said.
"Oh right, sorry." Izzie said.
"No worries Isabel." Mr Burrow reassured her.
"Diner is ready." Mrs Burrow called the kids.
The family and Izzie gathered around the dining room table where there was a menorah was in the centre of the table with eight candles lit. After the dinner and the prayers, Izzie and Karen went up to the latter's room.
"So have you finished your history project, since it is due on Wednesday?" Izzie asked.
"Yes I have, all done and dusted." Karen answered. "You?"
"Nearly, I just have one last little bit but I should have it done before Ms Blackley asks for it tomorrow."
"You and Damon seemed to be cosy at the dance last week."
"No way, he's practically my brother."
"I was joking. I know you and he are like family."
"Well, Laura seems to think that Robert likes me."
"Well, he kind of does."
"No he doesn't."
"Does but I don't think he wants to tell you because let's face it, we're only eleven."
"And he doesn't like me."
"If you say so. What are you doing tomorrow?"
"I think we're putting up the tree. Also my brother is getting married on Friday."
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Tuesday
After school, Izzie returned home to find decorations all over the floor and the tree skewed all over the floor.
"Parker, what are you doing?" Izzie asked when she found Parker trying to put up the tree.
"Cooking an egg." Parker answered. "How was school?"
"What school normally is." Izzie answered. "I thought you were going to wait until Dad gets home."
"I was but Dad said I might as well start before Pops comes over for dinner."
"Fair enough."
"So did you get that Girl Cave?" he asked pushing the tree up next to the wall.
"Not yet but Kate and I are working on it. Do you want me to help decorate?"
"You don't expect me to do it myself do you?"
"No I don't, I was just asking." Izzie said handing some lights to Parker and helped him wrap them around the tree. "So nervous about Friday?"
"No, why should I?"
"Because getting married is a big responsibility."
"I think I can handle the responsibility Iz. I've handled you and Katy at the same time."
"Ok, so have you made sure I don't get any olives in my food at the wedding."
"Duh, I'm not letting you have an allergic reaction on my wedding day. Speaking of which, I'm dropping the dresses or you and Katy tomorrow."
"Yay, I love that dress."