I know this is short, but it is actually setting up some of the future storylines.

The characters of the Harry Potter universe belong to Ms. Rowlings. I'm borrowing them for my own imagination.

Chapter 20 - Party Like It's 1999

"Welcome!" George said as he saw Harry, Ron and Hermione enter the flat. "The party is going, head on in."

"Harry, Hermione, Ron" Luna called out happily as she slowly approached them.

"Luna!" Harry called out happily hugging her and swinging her up in the air. Hermione and Ron taking their turns to hug their friend as well. "When you weren't home by Christmas, we weren't sure you would make it."

"Yes, I got a lead on a possible sighting of a Crumple-Horned Snorkacks, but it was a false alarm." Luna explained.

"Harry, there you are." Ginny said as she rushed into see him. "Oh, Hermione are you feeling better?"

"I'm healing fine." Hermione replied not wanting to lie, because she wasn't sure she would ever completely feel better. "You all packed to head back to Holyhead?"

"Yes, but I am glad to be able to spend tonight welcoming in the new year with you all." Ginny replied.

"It's good that Charlie could make it. He is having a blast with his old Quidditch team. He was the seeker with Oliver, Angie, Alicia and of course Fred and me to the team." George informed them gesturing to the group huddled together in the living room.

"Is Neville coming?" Hermione asked.

"No, he has to deal with some plant that only blooms tonight. He was very excited about it, but sad to miss this little shindig." Harry replied.

"Come on, Harry. You have to hear some of the stories of when Charlie was Quidditch captain." Ginny said pulling Harry toward the group in the living room.

"Well, Ron, why don't you see if George needs any help, while I catch up with Luna." Hermione suggested.

Ron nodded in response and left to help George, while Hermione and Luna made their way to some seats in the corner.

"How are your travels?" Hermione asked.

"Good, I miss Daddy and you all, but I love the work. I am learning under an amazing naturalist." Luna replied. "How are you and Ron doing, Ginny said you were not feeling well."

"Yes, I got accidentally hit with a hex from Ginny meant for George. Spent Christmas night in St. Mungos." Hermione responded.

"And you and Ginny are doing better?"

"Yes, were are getting along better. I still would not complete trust her with my most private dreams, but Ron is a much better substitute." Hermione said. Luna smiled knowingly at her.

"Well, it's almost midnight and we've everything arranged." Ron said as he and George joined them.

"It is time for people to start pairing up. Let's see, the obvious are Oliver and Alicia, Lee and Angie, Harry and Ginny, Percy and Penny, and the old married couple of course." George smirked as his brother and his wife. "I guess that leaves the two of us as well as Charlie and Katie. But I hate to think of you and Katie fighting over me." George teased.

"I think Katie has already made her choice." Luna said smiling dreamily as she looked over at where Katie sat talking with Charlie. There heads bent low toward each other.

"Well, looks like I'm a matchmaker. And, Luna, you get me all to yourself." George smiled at her.

"I don't mind, George." Luna responded.

Taking Luna's hand and drawing her up to his side, George called out, "Okay, everyone grab your girl and get outside for the count down,"

They all followed him outside, and as the clock struck midnight, George and Ron set off a fantastic fireworks display. Then each guy grabbing their girl, kissing in the new year.

TBC