A/N: Hey guys!!! In the next week chapters will be far and few because my computer's hard-drive crashed, and I sent it away to get it fixed, but as a result I have limited computer access. I will try to update at least once more before I get it back, but I can't promise anything. Anways...enjoy the chapter!

It had been about six weeks since Halloween, and those six weeks had been drama free, much to the joy of all involved. It was a week before Christmas break and everyone, including James, who visited them often after work (even though they were all fully aware that it was against several rules), was sitting in the Heads' Common Room deciding where they would spend Christmas.

"Why don't you come to the Burrow?" asked Rose, looking at Annabel, Lorcan, Scorpius, and Clarice. It was common knowledge that since Arthur and Molly had had the Burrow expanded all of the Weasleys and Potters gathered there every Christmas. There was now enough space for each married couple (including Teddy and Victoire) to have their own room along with Charlie, and the kids could room either two by two or three by three.

"I'd love too," said Scorpius without missing a beat, "As long as your parents won't mind." Everyone knew that by "your parents" he meant "your dad."

"Mom loves you," said Rose, "and Dad can deal. Anyway, I want you to meet Grandma Molly and Grandpa Arthur. They're amazing, and my uncles and aunts will love you."

Scorpius beamed, kissing her lightly. He loved her, and the fact that she wanted him to know her family, which was a very tight-knit group, really touched him.

"I'd rather be anywhere than my house for Christmas with Lysander, so I'm in." said Lorcan.

"I'd love to come," said Annabel, "I can meet your parents," she continued, looking at James and Albus.

"Yeah," said James, "and everyone can meet Valarie."

"Who's Valarie?" shouted everyone, except Hugo, who shouted, "James got a girlfriend? Finally!"

Ignoring Hugo's comment James said, "Valarie is my girlfriend. We've been going out for about a month. She was a Gryffindor in my year, Valarie Thomson, remember? She's muggle born, so we don't know her parents. She's training to become a healer now."

"And you never mentioned this because?" asked Lily.

"It never came up," he said simply.

Everyone looked expectantly at Clarice, who put on a face of mock thought, "Well," she said slowly, "I would love to spend Christmas there, I really would, but I can't stand the thought of the entire holiday with Rose." Everyone laughed except Rose, who hit her lightly on the arm. "Ow! Yes, of course I'll come!"

"Yay!" said Rose, hugging her tightly.

"So," said James, getting up and walking over to the fireplace, "I'll tell mum, dad, grandma, grandpa, and, you know, everyone that you lot," he looked between Annabel and Clarice, "are coming for Christmas. See you!" and with that he disappeared into the flames.

Everyone went to bed, or in Scorpius', Clarice's, Annabel's, and Lorcan's cases to write to their parents to tell them about their Christmas plans. However, more than one person was lying awake that night.

I can't believe this! Thought James, looking out the window of his London flat onto the street below, She is out of bounds! Anyway, I have a girlfriend! I can't do this, it isn't fair to Valarie, or to her. I'm going to be all around her this Christmas, and I don't know if I can control it...I'll have to though. It would never work, for more than one reason.

This is going to be the best Christmas ever, fantasized Lily he'll be there for Christmas, and get to know mum and dad, not that he doesn't know them already, and we'll spend more time together. I think he really likes me...

Am I stupid? Demanded Clarice of herself, looking at the full moon through her dormitory window, Or am I just masochistic? He has a girlfriend! Do I not know what that means, or do I just like watching him parade around all happy while I watch on the sidelines? All Christmas alone with him, well not alone but close enough. I won't be able to handle it! I can't do this, I just can't! It will only end in tears for me, him, and his girlfriend. I need to get over this and fast.

Annabel seemed off thought Albus worryingly, staring up at the blue canopy of his four-poster. If I didn't know better I'd say she looked like she had a small crush on...no, it can't be. I'm just really paranoid...

What's wrong with me? Thought Annabel desperately, I thought I loved Albus! I do love Albus, right? But, when he's around I forget all about Albus...This isn't good, not at all, I can't do this. It will only end badly for everyone. Albus is exactly the right kind of guy for me, and I really like him, but...Albus isn't exactly what I'm looking for, but that still doesn't prove he is. Why ruin my relationship over something that can and will never be?

God, I'm an idiot, thought Lorcan, it's obvious she doesn't like me, so why bother? I need to just forget about her, if only it was so easy...

The next week passed in a haze of pre-holiday tests. Finally it was time to leave for the Burrow. When they arrived Molly showered them in hugs, and welcomed the new additions to their group. As predicted everyone (with the exception of Ron and George) loved Scorpius, and everyone loved Annabel, Clarice, and Lorcan as well. Rose and Clarice were in their room unpacking when Clarice decided to come clean.

"Rose?" she asked, taking a sweater out of her bag and hanging it in the closet.

"Yeah?" Rose, who had finished unpacking, was lying on the bed perusing a copy of Witch Weekly.

"I think I'm in love with your cousin."

A/N: I'm so bad--cliff hanger! Which cousin do you think it is??? Have a go at guessing who is in love with who (Scorpius and Rose will stay together the whole time, no ands, buts, or ifs. If I get a really good idea I may rework the plot around it, so please tell me what you are thinking. Plus, I want to see if the clues I've been leaving are as obvious to you as they seem to me. I want to know if anyone can guess it completely accurately (virtual chocolate chip cookies if you can!). Also, look forward to meeting Valarie in the next chapter. I have an idea of how I want her personality, but I want to know what you're expecting/hoping for, so give me your thoughts on that. Guys, favorites and alerts only tell me so much (to keep writing), they don't tell me what to write or relieve writers block so REVIEW!!! REVIEW!!! REVIEW!!!