Chapter 25
Gin snuggled between Blaise and Draco on the couch in the sitting room on Christmas morning. The three of them, Fred, George, and Charlie had commandeered one of the empty rooms on the third floor as soon as they had arrived from King's Cross. Tonks had helped them ward it against Harry, Ronald, and Hermione and it had become their safe haven. Bill and Tonks had been known to beg entrance over the past few days when the 'trio' had stepped up their campaign to prove Draco and Blaise were evil incarnate. But, she wasn't about to let the three of them ruin her Christmas even if it meant hitting them with silencing charms.
"What are you thinking about?" Draco whispered in her ear, bringing his arm about her waist and pulling her flush with his side.
"Silencing the three idiots if they dare try and ruin my Christmas," she replied smugly.
Fred and George tipped their heads back and snickered, having stumbled sleepily in and sat at their feet. It was obvious that everyone was on edge. Charlie was the next to stumble in and quickly joined the twins.
Once everyone was sprawled about the room her mum stood up looking harsher than Gin could ever remember seeing her before. "I want no arguing, snide comments, veiled threats, or hexing today of all days. Harry, Ron, and Hermione; you will be sent to your bedrooms if you continue the abhorrent behaviour we've all been forced to endure since your arrival."
Gin snickered, burying her face in Draco's shoulder as to not be reprimanded herself.
"Now," her mum continued. "Let's open our presents."
Gin didn't object when one of the boys scanned each and every package before passing it to her once it had been deemed safe. After receiving a package soaked in Bototuber pus back in November, which luckily hadn't harmed any of them, she was all too willing to let them be as paranoid as they wanted to be.
She opened the packages and soon had a large stack of new school robes, clothes, and the most luxurious cloak she'd ever seen. She did snicker when Draco slipped a small box in her pocket whispering, "Open it later."
She grinned, giving all five of them kisses on the cheek in thanks for the brilliant gifts, knowing better than uttering anything along the lines of 'thank you'. Draco and Blaise had made that a rule early in term, saying that she more than deserved to be spoiled rotten and that she'd hurt their feelings if she attempted to thank them.
She slipped away to put away her gifts, locking her bedroom door and warding it before taking out Draco's present. She gasped at the gorgeous bracelet that was obviously part of a set along with the necklace.
She set it aside and hurriedly got dressed, snagging the bracelet before running up to the third floor and ducking into their sanctuary. She had no reservations about throwing herself at him and hugging him fiercely. "It's gorgeous, Draco."
"I glad you approve," he teased, turning her to sit more comfortably in his lap.
How did I get this damn lucky? Was all she could think, settling in on her best mate's lap and preparing to watch him thrash Blaise at chess.