Despite or rather because of all the drama in Nat's life she still managed to write home to her best friend Emma. Using a weird system of magical to muggle and then muggle to magical they were able to keep in contact. It was about two weeks after Halloween when Nat got another letter from Emma. She petted the owl affectionately on the beak and then it flew off. She looked over the envelope while taking a drink of her coffee. She set it down, wiped her hands on a napkin and then opened the letter. When she unfolded the paper Nat smiled when she saw the photo there. All her friends from Canada had dressed up as witches or wizards for Halloween (or just for the picture perhaps).

"Muggle pictures freak me right out." Ron said making Nat look up. All her Hogwarts friends had crowded around to look at the picture.

"Ron!" Hermione scolded and swatted him, he shrugged sheepishly.

"Yeah, that's way creepy." Pavarti said. "They don't move!"

"And photos that do move aren't creepy?" Harry laughed. Everyone started debating a little and he put his arm around Nat who went back to looking at the picture. He lent in to look at the photo better. "Are these your mates?"

"Yeah. They dressed up for Halloween back home." Nat laughed and pointed to a very pretty girl on the right. She had nice rich red hair past her shoulders and eyes very similar in colour to Nats. However her eyes were more almond shaped like Harry's. "That's Emma."

"She's cute."

"We used to thin that we were sisters separated at birth." Nat laughed. "Turns out we weren't."

Harry pulled her closer in a one armed hug. "Who else is there?"

"Well there is Nicole – the short one. Bryan – Emma's boyfriend and Helen and Evan – Twins." Nat pointed to each one as she said their names. "They're so silly. They dressed up as witch and wizards for Halloween. Look at Evan's robe!" Nat giggled, Evan's robe was straight out of a Disney film. Long and flowing and bright blue with stars.

"I think I would look quite dashing in that." Harry said mocking deep thought.

"I'm sure you would." Nat laughed and gave Harry a kiss. He smiled at her and stood.

"Come on, classes start soon." He said pulling her up. Nat sighed and picked up her letter putting it in her bag with great care to keep it flat. The first class that Nat had was History of Magic. She was had already covered the chapter they were covering today (thanks to Hermione) so she felt alright about digging out her letter to read it about half way through class. After taking another fond look at the photo she read the letter. Emma had filled the borders with little hearts and other cute doodles.

Nati!

I'm so happy you've been able to write more lately. We really miss you. /3 Can you believe you've been away for over two months already? I suppose I should be glad time is going by so quickly. How are classes going for you? You've talked so much about all these boys and drama but nothing about what you're learning. Are you sure you are even in school? Haha. Thanks for the picture by the way (though one of YOU next time please?) – I've made sure to hide it from my folks. I have to admit though the moving bit – trippy as HELL!

Harry is very sexy love (gotta love a man who looks gorgeous in a suit), do you think I'll ever get the chance to meet him irl? Ginny and Hermione are real cuties too. You always make such attractive friends *dramatic hair flip.* haha. ;) You should send me a picture of Draco too.

So I can order a frigging HIT on him!

Seriously Nat. Who the hell is this guy? He didn't sound like a royal asshole from your first letters now he's all "I love you so I'm going to try and RAPE YOU!" Who does that? I don't know why you didn't tell Harry right away. I'm so happy he kicked Draco's ass. If I was there he wouldn't even have a head! I don't care how "disgustingly attractive" he is. Seriously if for whatever reason I see him here in Canada I'm killing him on the spot. They'd probably let me off to after I told them what he did to you. (Which I haven't told anyone as per your request.)

Oh! I've already found your Christmas present! You're so going to love it. Gah! I'm so excited to see you. How long do you get for Christmas break anyway? We are off on the 20th until the first Monday in January. How not cool is that? It's barely any time. *pout* We'll make sure to have a party as soon as you get back so make sure you tell me NOW so I can start planning it. Shut up I know it's too early.

I need something to do in math class don't I? ;P

I hope you like the photo. I told Evan that you don't actually wear that kind of robe but it was useless. You know Evan. *sigh* It was fun to have our little "We miss Natalia" party (are we losers for having a "We miss Natalia" party?). I can't wait to hear from you! This is long enough for now.

Love you FOREVER

Emma. 3

Nat looked up from her letter to make sure that Professor Binns was still rambling on. Hermione was taking notes lazily. Ron had actually fallen asleep and Harry was looking at Binns with a raised eyebrow. Nat very much wanted to write a reply right away but forced herself to take notes instead. Emma was a bad influence even through letters. With a soft laugh Nat moved herself into a comfortable note taking position.

"Hermione." Nat said as they packed up after class.

"Yes Nat?" Hermione replied focusing on keeping her notes flat among her books.

"When does Christmas break start here?"

"Ummm the 20th usually." Hermione said.

"Are you going home for the holidays?" Ron asked.

"Yeah." Nat said with a smile.

"That's good." Hermione returned the smile as they left the classroom. They were going to Transfiguration class next.

"If you weren't you'd be welcome to come with us." Ron said putting his arm around Hermione. "Mum loves it when I bring strays home. Just look at Harry."

"Hey." Harry laughed playfully punching Ron in the shoulder. The group laughed Nat slipped her hand into Harry's. "Your mum loves me."

"My mum loves everyone Harry." Ron said dismissing him.

"Mum loves Harry because he can put up with you Ron." Ginny said from behind them surprising everyone.

"Let's get to class before the Weasley fight breaks out." Hermione said to Nat pulling her away from Harry and waving to Ginny as the boys followed them. Ginny waved back and then went off to her own class.

At lunch Nat made herself a sandwich and wrapped it in a napkin. She scooted off to a comfortable windowsill she had come to know of and pulled out a book and parchment to write on. Harry had gone to the washroom before lunch and tracked her down when he noticed she wasn't in the Great Hall. Nat was so focused on her letter that she didn't notice Harry come up. He lent against the wall across from her watching her fondly. After taking a bite of her sandwich she started to write.

Emma!

I loved the photo, thanks so much! I'm going to frame it and put it on my bedside table. Harry said that he liked Evan's robe and that he would look quite dashing in it. I had to agree (though I didn't say so out loud). Harry has a body to die for (in my personal extremely biased girlfriend opinion).

I asked Hermione today when holiday's here start and she said it's the 20th usually. Bummer. I wanted to start a bit before you so I could have a day to travel. I need to get mum to buy me a plane ticket. Well before that I'll send a letter to the Ministry of Magic over here and see what type of transportation they can give me.

I'm so mad you already have my Christmas gift! Emma! Way to make me feel bad! :P I'll just make sure to get you a amazing gift (magical even) and out do you. There is a little magic town near the school but security here is all weird and we can't go. I'll just see what I can do about getting to Diagon Alley again before I leave. If not you're all getting stuff I find in Hogwarts! Muaha! Broomsticks for everyone!

Actually I think that's illegal.

Anyway. Classes. They're going well and I'm keeping up easily. Though that's largely due to Hermione's influence. She's a frigging homework MACHINE. I love her 3. I wish you all could meet each other. That would be brilliant, I think you all would get along so well. There really isn't much difference between school here and school back home. There's good teachers and not so good ones. (And some are just boring. Take History of Magic. The professor is a freaking GHOST! You would think that would make him interesting. So not. Bastard is drier that my Dad's sense of humor.)

Thank you for not telling anyone about Draco. I'm actually really embarrassed about it still. Is that weird? Meh. I just feel like it was my fault in a way. Draco was so friendly at first. Even after Harry warned me about him I didn't really believe him 'cause he was so nice. Draco must have confused my friendliness for flirting (you know how I can get sometimes.) I dunno. I'm glad Harry stood up for me but at the same time I would have been find without him knowing. I can't but feel like I'm smothered sometimes. He's so over protective now. Except when it's with other girls.

OH!

I didn't tell you. Ginny and I worked out this crazy scheme to get Hermione and Ron together. Hermione took a little convincing, I understand that making out with other girls is something that not everyone enjoys. (Who wouldn't though. Haha.) I'm very pleased it worked out for them they're such a cute couple. (And Ginny is a amazing kisser – just saying. Hermione is good too but Ginny is like Johnny Depp talented.) We put the plan into action just before Halloween – in time for Hermione to take Ron to the party as her boyfriend and not just a friend. Romance wins again!

I miss you so much, can't wait for your reply.

Natalia (I love you forever too!)

"Done?" Harry said. Natalia looked over quickly in surprise. Harry grinned at her and walked over to sit by her feet.

"Yea. I wrote too much." Nat said showing Harry the long scroll. Harry took it and looked it over.

"No such thing for Emma I bet." He said giving it back to her. She took it back just as she had taken a bite of her sandwich. Harry grabbed her wrist and held it so he could steal a bite as well. She made a face and then held her sandwich defensively. Harry laughed. "Well then pack up so I can go get some food silly woman!"

"Fine." Nat sighed dramatically. She placed the sandwich down and hopped off the seat. She set down the letter again to dig out an envelope and her setting power so the ink wouldn't run. Harry read bits and pieces of the letter.

"You must be excited to go home." He said. Nat looked over at him, he handed her the letter.

"Yeah. I am," Nat said softly. "It's not that I'm lonely here it's just-"

"I know." Harry said with a half smile. "I've actually forgotten – isn't it funny? When we met you were just...alone on that bench. I guess I never thought that you would have a home to go back to."

"Harry..." Nat sighed.

"It's alright. I'm a bit jealous is all." Harry said hugging her. "I'll miss you."

"Come with me then." Nat said hugging him tightly.

"Your serious?" Harry said pulling her away from him so she had to look at him. "Really."

"Yeah." Nat laughed. "If you want to come that is. My friends and family would love to meet you."

"I..." Harry suddenly felt overwhelmed. He pulled Nat close and kissed her. Nat giggled as he pulled away. "I would love to."

"Awesome." Nat said. "Go on to lunch. I'll be right there."

"Ok, but don't be too long." Harry said beaming. He kissed her forehead and then turned around to go back to the Great Hall. Nat turned to the windowsill again and prepared her quill to write one more line.

P.S. OMG! Guess what? You're going to get to meet Harry after all! He's coming home with me for Christmas. EEEEEEE!

With a huge grin Nat set the ink and then refolded the parchment and readied it for sending.

AN: Hey guys!

Thanks so much to everyone who has been reading, faving, reviewing and signing up for notifications. You're all awesome awesome people.

Nat is actually based off of a really cute cashier I bought some gum and a chocolate bar from. I might have a girl crush on her. 3 I'm thinking there will be 15 or so chapters when I'm done, but who knows. It depends on what I decide to do with Draco. If you have any ideas or guess about or for the plot just post it in a review, I'd love to hear from you. 3