Chapter 20: HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Remus pov

Once everyone had come back inside I had decided to go check on Hermione but didn't see her in the study thinking maybe she had gone to her room I headed upstairs knocking faintly on the door opening it to see my daughter somewhat awake "Hermione sweetie are you awake " she nodded

"We missed you outside everyone missed you "

"Really I didn't think you'd want me there "

"Why not" she shrugged "I don't know it was stupid thing to think is lunch ready" she said probably hungry "yes grams making sandwiches downstairs and tonight we'll probably have a light dinner as tomorrow is Christmas are you excited?" She nodded as we headed downstairs everyone had gotten there sandwich and was sitting around the kitchen table we talked about Christmas and different things "we do have something to do tonight " Severus said looking towards Harry

"Ahh yes " I said remembering the tradition we started years ago but had forgotten about last year

"What is it " both of the children said looking towards us "something you'll both want to see." After lunch the kids went to start there study time which we cut to an hour since it was Christmas Eve I checked on them when there time was half over Harry was working on his last worksheet and Hermione was looking over her finished essays neither said they needed help so I headed back into the kitchen to help mother with the cooking that needed to be done for tomorrow we started cooking the ham and making sure we had things for everything else once we were sure everything was in order we went to relieve the kids of homework so we could go into town before heading to our secret . We told the kids to go get ready to head out for a few hours . Harry came down in his black trousers black shoes and red sweater while Hermione came down in a black dress with a red long sleeve cover shirt and some black boots they both looked adorable I told them to sit for a bit while we wait for everyone else once everyone had come down we all walked to the town heading to the florists buying 6 Lillie flowers and 6 red Carnations "uncle remus what are the flowers for?" I pulled Harry towards me messing up his hair a bit "you'll see in a bit pup".

Harry nodded we headed back towards the cabin stopping and having mom and dad apparate away sev apparate with Harry and I with Hermione when we stopped I knew exactly where we were the children looked confused "where are we" Hermione asked she still hadn't let go of my hand I smoothed my thumb over her hand looking at her and turning to Harry who was standing near Severus a little frazzled himself "this is godric hollow a magic village we're here to visit a couple of people I watched as hermione turned towards Harry before both nodded we walked towards the cemetery going in and heading towards Lilly's grave I heard Harry give an intake of breath " dad" Hermione whispered beside me "are we here to see someone too?" I nodded before crouching down next to my daughter "there's someone I want you to meet this right here" I said pointing to Lily's grave "is your aunt she knew you for only a little over a year but she loved you so much she used to say that once you were old enough to go shopping she was going to steal you away for the day . " I felt her nod against me watching as mom and dad put there Lillie flowers down I took hermione's hand as we walked over setting our flowers on top of everyone else's I sighed 'god Lil's I miss you so much I know Severus does to and he hates he had to leave but now he's with Harry and I'm with hermione and we're gonna do our best by them it's what you and Jenna would have wanted ' I thought before ushering Hermione down a few graves down I saw her look at the name and then back at me "is ...is this mom "

"Yes this is her she was attacked while she was helping Lilly . There guard James Potter tried to protect them but he was to powerful he killed them all and I knew it wouldn't be long they would come looking for me so reluctantly I aparated to an orphanage far enough away from where we lived and left you there Hermione honey you have to believe me I never wanted to leave you there but I didn't know what else to do I headed back a few years later to find you were adopted and they said to a very kind family. I love you I only did what was best ."we put down our flowers for Jenna before Hermione hugged me her grip was tight I held her onto me I put my hand behind her head gently cradling her knowing she was safe . Once we were done we aparated back to candy cottage heading inside we sat the kids down as mom and dad went upstairs to give us some time alone "so are you two ok we know it's not easy and we would have. Done it last year but we didn't want to overwhelm you two."

"I'm glad to know what happened now even if it's not happy "

"Harry?" Severus asked Harry shrugged

"I know the story and I know that moms dead I just ...I. Kinda wish it wasn't true that maybe she's in hiding or something and I could find her like I found you ."

Severus pulled Harry towards him "I know I wish that to but at least we have each other and now I believe it's time for dinner and then I know two children who need to go to bed . "

Severus said . Dinner was a quiet and quick affair we had sandwiches again once the children finished they said goodnight to everyone before heading upstairs to change into their night clothes and go to bed.

Severus and I cleaned up assuring mom and dad that we would have the kitchen clean. once we finished that we headed upstairs to check in on the kids seeing that they were in fact asleep before heading in ourselves to await Christmas morning .

The next day was great the kids woke up early running around the house screaming that it was Christmas I groaned getting up and heading downstairs where mom was scolding the kids abit rather lightly about disturbing people who need sleep they both apologised before sitting down to a breakfast of candied cranberries and french toast . Afterwards the kids opened there gifts they had gotten some new clothes honeydukes candy boxes and each of. Them got a couple of things from the zonko shop the Weasley's even sent them both jumpers with their first initial. The rest of the day was spent just enjoying each other's company and eating great food and for a moment we could forget the problems and threats that we had to deal with it was truly a wonderful Christmas .

A/N : Happy Christmas everyone hope you have a wonderful day and if you're reading this maybe you are trying to get away from your crazy family whatever your days like I hope you have a great Christmas and a wonderful new year!