Master of Mischief Keeperoliver Chapter 21

It was the last day before the Christmas Holidays, and Dudley was excited. Natalie had told him that it was Ok with her parents for her to spend some time with Dudley at his cousins home, as long as there were adults there to supervise the teenagers.

He had worked hard this year, and was needing this break, to recuperate. The thing about it was, he liked the feeling of accomplishment. Even his friends had shown improvement. But his best feelings were for Natalie. She had come into his life at a crucial time, and it made a definite impact.

She was a comfort that he relished on. A driving force when she needed to be. And she was an inspiration always. In short, she was everything to him.

After the Halloween incident, Jason no longer bothered them or Piers, Rocky, or Leo. Hagrid and the Master, (Who ever he was), had been the deciding factor, as whenever he was around Jason, he would bring up Hagrid or the Master, and Jason would pale, and leave, looking over his shoulder. When he tried talking to Chrusher, He was told not to bother him again, as Dudley was more of a friend to him than was Jason, and that Dudley was more of a man than Jason ever could be, because he stood up for himself, where as Jason needed help.

Dudley had become friends with the ex bully, and Crusher became friends with Dudley's other friends. Even Natalie became his friend. Crusher began to wonder why he felt like he never had friends before, because he now felt like he had real friends for the first time. He could walk up to a group of people, and instead of them running, they started to kid around with him, and ask him to join them for a weekend of fun and games.

The end of the school day soon arrived, and Dudley met Natalie outside of her home room, and they walked home together.

"Natalie, I never you this before, but would you be my girlfriend. I know it is kind of blunt, and out of the blue, but I have been wanting to ask you for the past month. You have been there for me, since the start of the school year, and I want you to be with me, until you tire of me. I hope that never happens. If it does, at least I know it wasn't because of something stupid I have done."

"In case you haven't noticed, Dudley, we have been boyfriend/girlfriend for the past three months. Have you ever noticed how no boy will come around asking me for a date. Do you know, that when I was with Jason, I was asked out for a date, very often. And always by a different boy. I don't know if it was Jason testing my loyalty, or that the other guys just didn't see me and Jason lasting long as you and I have. You could buy me a "T" shirt that said property of Dudley Dursley, and it wouldn't have as strong of an effect as you being by my side. And to make it official, yes, I would like very much to be your girlfriend." And she gave Dudley a kiss on the lips, to prove her acceptence. For the first time in his life, Dudley took on the color of his father when he is in a rage, only for Dudley, it was because he was in love.

He and Natalie were together constantly over the next two days, prior to his Aunt Lily and Uncle James picking him and Natalie up. THey went to the Movie theater, the ice skating rink, the tea shop, the diner, any where they could be alone, and Dudley away from his father, who was still upset that Dudley wanted to spend time with his freak Aunt and Uncle. His Mother was becoming more and more civilized, towards her sister and her family, to the point she was reading the letters that Dudley got from Lily and Harry. She actually wanted to know how they were doing. She had also become closer to Natalie to the point where she began to call her Petunia, rather than Mrs. Dursley. If only she could Vernon to come around. She was glad that she had asked Lily to visit for a while when she came to pick up Dudley and Natalie.

Lily and James parked in front of Mrs. Figgs house, as they knew she didn't have a car, and she didn't mind them parking there. They walked over to #4, and knocked. Lily was surprised when Tuney answered the door, and pulled her in for a hug. She broke of the hug, and took James' hand for a shake. She led them into the house, and as soon as Vernon saw them, he left for the upstairs. James glared at his Brother-in Law, so to speak. He pulled out his wand, gave it a flick, and a large yellow streak ran up Vernon's back. Lily gave James a stern look, and Petunia laughed. This through Lily, as she never saw Petunia laugh at magic before. "Who are you, and what have you done with my sister?"

"I kidnapped her, and replaced her with a more refined model. One more family oriented, and one who has learned to love her sister, as her son does his aunt. I miss you Lily, and it took Dudley to make me realize it. I know I should ask Vernon first, before I ask you, but to hell with him. Would you mind if I could visit with you as well as Dudley and Natalie? I could really use a break, as all we ever go is to Marge's, and I really don't like her, or her dogs."

"Tuney, you have always been welcome at our house, you just never gave me the chance to ask. We would like you stay for as long as you like, don't we James?"

"As long as Blubbermort, isn't coming, I am fine with it. I don't think we have enough food to feed both him and Ron, along with the rest of us."

"James, if you don't want to sleep on the couch, I would stop with the insults immediately."

"Yes, love."

They sat at the kitchen table until Dudley showed up with Natalie. Petunia told Dudley about her plans, and he was happy for his mother, as she was trying hard to repair the damage she had caused between Aunt Lily and Herself.

Vernon about blew a gasket when Petunia told him what she was doing. Who was going to cook his dinner, or do his laundry, or keep the house clean.

"Honestly Vernon, if you can't do this on your own for a few days, get a maid and a cook, I don't care, but I am going to visit my sister and her family, like you visit your sister, and her (snicker) family. Now, if every one is ready, let us go, before it gets too late."

They left a fuming Vernon, muttering to himself.

"Mom, I was proud of you back there, standing up to dad like you did. I never saw that in you before, and I like it." Dudley said while hugging Petunia.

Petunia smiled, while shedding a tear. Dudley never told his mother he was proud of her before, and she liked that feeling.

Lily and James just smiled. Lily asked Natalie about herself. What she liked, disliked, favorite color, and whatever. Natalie asked the same questions back, and had a great time just on the trip. If the remaining stay was like the trip up there, she was going to enjoy herself.

Lily told everyone the address as they approached the manor, so that it would be visable for Natalie, and not arouse suspicion. Natalie had to blink, when she saw the magnificent mansion before her. It was the most luxurious home she had ever seen. She gazed in wonder, as they entered the home. All the Marble, fine furniture, and finally the people there to greet the new arrivals. Dudley was drowned by a huge number of teenagers, both boys and girls, and she could hear him laughing from the bottom of the pile. "Guys, I can't breathe. Samantha, get your elbow out of my side. Urhhhh, who's not wearing there shoes. Natalie Help me, I've fallen and I can't get up."

Natalie and Petunia were laughing so hard, every one had to look up to see what was going on, giving Dudley his chance to escape. He crawled out from beneath the pile, and did a victory dance in front of his cousins and friends. Fred got up, grabbed him in a head lock and gave him a nuggie.

The girls separated them selves from the pile, and went to Natalie to introduce them selves. Samantha took the mantle of spokesperson, "Hello, Natalie, I'm Samantha, "D"'s cousin, this is Ginny, Harry's main squeeze," to which she got a slap in the arm from Ginny,"Hermione Granger, Daphne Greengrass, Padma Patil, Luna Lovegood, Angelina Johnson, but call her Angel, and finally, new to our group, Lisa Turpin. Guys. this is Natalie, although you already know her by name, you can now put a face to the name. And to be honest with you, Natalie, "D" did not do you justice. You are not just beautiful, but gorgeous. How the heck did you get stuck with Dudders.

Natalie was getting a little indignant with Samantha, when Dudley came over and gave Sam a hug, and said, "I love you too, Sammy poo."

"Ughhhh, you will live to regret that Duddykins."

And then they both started laughing and hugging. Samantha told them about the Ball they had at school the last day before the Hols. About the bands they had formed. About every thing that went on non-magical. They then took Natalie on a tour of the mansion, while the guys got the game room ready for a night of fun.

Natalie had fallen in love with the majestic building. She was shown the room she would be sharing with Hermione and Ginny. The bedroom was bigger than her living room. She didn't want to leave it, it was so nice. But the girls led her back downstairs to the indoor heated swimming pool. Natalie, was wrong, this had to be the best room in the house. They had made plans to have a swimming pool party the next day. Next was the grand ball room. OK, Natalie was wrong again. This was the most exquisite room in the mansion. She got out in the middle of the floor, and started dancing around, and was soon joined by the rest of the girls dancing around, and having a blast. It was decided they would have a dance tonight to celebrate Dudley and Natalie's visit. Natalie was shocked. They would actually honor her and Dudley with a dance.

She was so excited when they returned to the boys. she jumped into Dudley's arms and hugged him. Dudley much to her embarrassment said, "I don't know what you did, but do it again, as I rather like this." Natalie hit him in the arm, then hugged him again.

"Dudley, this home is magical." Every one stopped and looked at her, in horror.

Dudley asked, "What do you mean Natalie?"

"It's like a dream come true. There's an indoor swimming pool, that's heated. A huge beautiful ballroom, that the girls said we can use tonight for a dance. The bedroom that I will be sharing with Hermione and Ginny is bigger than my living room. It's too good to be true. Like I said magical."

Every one sighed in relief. And then Harry Draco, Fred, Neville Ron, George, Colin, and Dennis left to set up the equipment.

After dinner, every one went to the ball room and settled in, before having the dance begin. About 20 minutes they sat and talked, and finally the Renegades plus Ron and Hermione went to the stage to start the dance. Lily asked Hermione to start with a waltz, to warm every one up. Hermione played Beethoven's fifth Symphony, for the waltz. Natalie just wanted to stand there and listen to the music. She new some classic music, but had never heard it played like this. Hermione gave her rendition with a little rock beat, that was awesome. Dudley grabbed her hand though, and soon she was dancing and having a blast. She danced with several different partners. Naturally Dudley was her favorite, but she had fun dancing with Sirius and Peter. Those two were so funny. She then got a chance to dance with Harry, and they were flying all over the dance floor, and thought what family this is. Harry deposited Natalie back to Dudley, and grabbed Ginny for a Salsa dance, and Natalie had to swallow hard to the sultriness of the dance. Harry had his hands all over Ginny, while she had her arms up over her head and around Harry's neck. She had to sit down to watch this couple dance this one, as she got too warm, Harry had been joined by Lily and James, Peter and Delilah, Remus and Tonks, and Arthur and Molly. Sirius asked Petunia if she wanted to dance, and she said yes, but to a less heated song. Sirius called her a chicken, which got Petunia going, so she grabbed his hand, and pulled him out to the floor, and was soon doing the same things as the others were doing, and laughing at the same time. Dudley said he was sorry that he didn't know this dance, but she said there was nothing to be sorry about.

Natalie could not believe how much fun she was having, and she hadn't even been here a day. The dance party went on till 1AM, before they decided to call it a night, but promised to do it again before Natalie left.

The next morning every one was up by Nine and had breakfast, and by 11, they were ready for the pool party. The Potters even had a barbecue grill, and it was just like a pool party in the middle of summer. The water was a perfect temperature, The hamburgers and hot dogs were excellent, and the company was the best ever. Natalie knew why Dudley had changed so dramatically now. This was the most fun family she had ever met, and there wasn't a mean bone in their bodies. Lily and James were the perfect hosts. She wondered if they were putting on a show, every thing was so perfect. Almost too perfect. But then she saw Harry and Samantha bickering near the side of the pool, and Samantha jump up, grab Harry by the hair, and pull him under water. She let go as soon as he went under, but he didn't come back up, and she looked around with a frightened look on her face, when all of a sudden she went under as Harry pulled her feet out from under her. She came up sputtering, and Harry laughing. As soon as she got her breath she too was laughing. No, this family was not putting on an act. They just loved life, and all the people in it. Natalie wanted to bring them all home with her. It was either that, or she didn't want to leave. As she looked around, she decided, she didn't want to leave.

Natalie got her wish, as the night before they were ready to leave, a snow storm hit, and it lasted for three days, dropping over three feet of snow. She was stuck (with a laugh) here for at least another week. The night of the storm, they had another dance, and this time Natalie got to dance the Salsa with Harry, but he promised he would keep his hands to himself, to which she said, "But then it wouldn't be the Lambada?" Harry looked to Ginny, who was laughing, and to Dudley who just shrugged his shoulders. Harry took her hand, and the music started. Harry pulled her into an embrace, and started the dance. She was so sexually excited, she sat on Dudley's lap for the next four dances, ravishing him with kisses, not caring who was watching, which was everybody not dancing. Luckily this was not many. She finally cooled down, and apologized to Dudley who was in a daze. "You didn't hear me complaining did you?" He moaned.

The fun had to end sooner or later, and that time had arrived. But she was asked back for the entire summer with Dudley, and she was so thankful, she hugged Lily and James. "Thank you for the best time I have ever had. This family is so amazing, and fun. I don't really want to leave, but if i don't, my mother and father will have a search party out looking for me. I now have something to really look forward to, with Dudley, for the summer. I wish I could take you all home with me."

"It was a pleasure meeting you Natalie. We look forward to having you spend the summer with us." Lily replied.

Dudley was talking with Harry about next summer and he asked about his friends, if they could visit, and Harry said, "Dudley, we have the room, so if you wish to bring your friends with you, then bring them."

Harry, one of them is the one I fought Halloween. We have become friends, but he is quite scary."

"More scary than Hagrid or the Master?"

"Gotcha. See you next summer Cuz."

They hugged and separated. Samantha came over and Hugged Dudley, and kissed him on the Cheek. "We will send Hedwig once a week to keep you up to date with what's going on. Make sure you write us back, and if you could, have Natalie write also."

"I will Sam. I'll miss you all. See you next summer."

They loaded into the SUV, and left the Manor. Natalie watching it, until she couldn't see it any more. She sighed and turned back around to the smiling Dudley. "It's brilliant isn't it, the Manor I mean. I passed out the first time I saw it. I think I could force myself to live there." James and Lily smiled at this.

Petunia felt the same as Natalie. She had never had so much fun in all her life. If only she could get Vernon to see it. He would change his mind. Lily grabbed her attention. "Tuney, here is a little something to remember us by. She handed Petunia a packet filled with photos taken during her visit. She looked through them and blushed when she came to the pictures taken with her and Sirius doing the Lambada. She blushed, but was ecstatic at the same time. It was naughty, but at the same time exciting. Perhaps she shouldn't think that way, but she did, and was happy with her thoughts.

Dudley and Natalie talked all the way back, going over their favorite moments, so there fore they weren't finished when they got home.. It was all they talked about for the entire Christmas Break, and the first week back to school. Their friends didn't believe them, until Dudley showed them the pictures, and then they were envious. Natalie was bombed with questions about everything, but when she came to her and Harry's dance, their jaws dropped. She pulled out the pictures to prove it, and that was it, she had to describe the whole dance step by step, while the girls around her looked dreamily at her, imagining themselves being being in that hunks hands. When they asked what his address was, she stopped, "You know, that's the funny thing, I don't seem to remember." And Natalie really was surprised, because she couldn't remember the address.

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Draco was jumping around the room, after opening his Christmas gifts. He finally got what he wanted. It took forever, but he finally got what he wanted. And it was from Sirius, not Harry, although it was probably Harry that told him what he wanted. But he didn't care, as he got what he wanted.

Sirius had finally got him the mirrors he wanted.