It had been a few months since Draco and Ginny had 'come out' and it was coming up to Christmas. The Weasley's couldn't wait as Bill and Charlie were going to be home. Molly, who was thrilled about Ginny and Draco, had insisted on him coming to join them. Considering he was a distantantly related to them he agreed but only to stop Ginny's puppy dog eyes.

While the others all talked about having happy family Christmas' at home Harry started to sink into depression. His parents and Sirius were gone and he only had Remus who was facing the prospect of a full moon over Boxing Day so going with him was out of the question. Bran, Ireth and Ron had told him of three different plans for him. Bran wanted Harry to meet his family while Ireth wanted to whisk him away to Middle Earth for a couple of months (Middle Earth Time) while Ron wanted Harry to stay at the Burrow.

Everyone started arguing about where Harry would be going when Pandora came up with the most sensible idea. Everyone should go to the place that they would be able to spend the most time together with loved ones. Ireth and Ron stared at the first year Slytherin before Ireth grabbed her in a hug and stared to write five different letters.

The first one was going to Elrond to ask permission for around 30 people to come and stay. She was being hopeful but was sure he would agree with a little arm twisting. The second was to the Twins to give their father a bit of arm twisting. The next was to Molly to let her know about the idea. Molly loved the elf and respected her greatly. The fourth letter was to Bran's parents which was to be relayed to Pandora's parents.

The fifth and final letter was to Gandalf. She would need his help greatly and knew it was the best idea to contact him. She was almost begging him to help in the letter and by the time she had finished she had written two pages of parchment with the pros of why everyone should go to Middle Earth. She then sent them off and suggested that they all go to the Great Hall for dinner.

Over the next few days Ireth had received replies from Molly and the Reids. Both families had accepted the invitation and couldn't wait to hear from Ireth. The elf was now starting to worry. Neither Elrond nor Gandalf had replied which didn't bode well for her plan.

Soon it was a week till school ended. She still had not heard anything from Middle Earth and was feeling bad about getting everyone's hopes up. If it wasn't for Pandora she would have called the whole thing off. The kid was really growing on Ireth and she had overtaken much of the school in the extra classes.

Pandora now almost had complete control over her power and even started to combine it in her duels. She had beaten Remus once and would have beaten him a week later if she had anticipated that he would use some of the gifts granted to him from his wolf side.

"Ireth! Hey Ireth wait up!"

Ireth turned around to see Pandora sprinting from the defence corridor holding three letters. When the girl caught up Ireth could see Elrond, Gandalf and the Twin's wax seals. Her eyes lit up and she looked at Pandora. Both girls grinned before sprinting to the willow tree by the lake which was their favourite place.

Once both of them had settled and felt warm enough Ireth opened the twin's letter first.

Ireth,

We've tried but we do not know if he will agree with the idea. He got so angry with us that he banned us from training on the training field! We so hope he agrees with the idea so that we can see you again. Arwen says Hello. Write back soon!

Elladan and Elrohir.

Ireth's heart sank slightly. What if Elrond didn't allow this to go through? She almost didn't open the letter until Pandora put her hand on Ireth's shoulder. She smiled and Ireth took a deep breath and opened the letter bearing Elrond's seal.

Dear Ireth,

I have had to re-read your letter several times. Arwen suggested that she would make all preparations for the guests if I agreed. I am not sure. Thirty people is asking a lot of Rivendell. However, it seems that you planned for this as I have had Elladan and Elrohir as well as Mithrandir saying that it is a good idea.

So I have no choice but to allow your friends to come to Rivendell over the Winter Solcist. Please let Arwen know the situation so as to allow her to prepare for your arrival.

Sincerely

Elrond.

The grin that appeared on both girls' faces was blinding. They both squealed and started jumping around hugging each other. Ireth was about to run off to tell everyone when Pandora stopped her.

"You forgot about Gandalf's letter Ireth. There may be something important in it."

"Yeah you're right."

She opened Gandalf's letter and both of them began to read.

Ireth,

Did you have to send me two pages of why your friends should come to Middle Earth? I would have agreed so as to see how much you four have improved.

I have also convinced Elrond but he is not very happy about it. I agree with him and you all can only come on one condition. You must bring Albus Dumbledore with you.

Now I can guess the look on your face but you will bring him as I have many things to discuss with him. I suggest that you go and invite him as soon as you have finished reading my letter as I know you will have left it till last.

If the others ask why he is invited tell them that have invited him as my guest. Now get going and I expect your reply tonight.

Mithrandir.

Ireth sighed. She had better get this over with. Pandora went with her and they both soon found themselves in front of Dumbledore's Gargoyle. Neither of them knew the password.

"Just great. How am I supposed to invite him now?"

"Why don't we go find Hermione or Ron? They would know."

"No, I don't want them to know. Look there is Sev. Sev! I need your help."

The potions master turned and glared slightly at Ireth before walking towards her.

"What is it Ireth?"

"I need to see Dumbledore and I don't know the password."

He did not question why she had to see the headmaster and just said the password (Acid Pops) and the Gargoyle moved revealing the moving staircase. Ireth thanked Severus and jumped onto the stairs with Pandora.

When they reached the top the office door was open slightly. From what Ireth could see and hear a small balding man was shouting at Dumbledore. Neither of the girls knew who he was and if it wasn't for the fact Severus had come behind them they would never have found out.

"What is the minister doing?"

"Shouting at Dumbledore"

"Yes Pandora I realise that." Severus knocked on the door and stepped in. "Sir, two girls wish to speak with you. Minister." He nodded his head at the fuming Fudge but this just made him angrier.

"Exactly what I'm talking about! A known Death Eater teaching in this school!"

"I am no Death Eater Fudge. To Voldemort I am nothing but a traitor."

Ireth smiled when Severus said his name. Now she only had Ron and the twins to weasel it out of.

"Do not speak the name in my presence!"

"Why shouldn't he minister? It's only a name." Ireth had now stepped into the room.

"Don't speak to me like that girl! You will show me the respect I'm due." In a moment of madness Fudge pulled his wand on Ireth who calmly stepped right next to him and grabbed his wrist.

"Drop the wand or I will break your wrist. I am no young girl."

"Lies. I will show you some sense." Fudge tried to spin out of the hold but turn very pale when Ireth twisted his wrist in the opposite direction. She then crushed his hand and stood on his dropped wand very slightly.

"What will you do now 'Minister'? I have broken your wand hand and I will break your wand unless you leave and never come back to this school."

"Who are you?"

Ireth closed her eyes and when she opened them the blue was more striking and a magical breeze flew up revealing her ears. Fudge turned even paler.

"Leave this school and never bother any of the staff or the student ever again. Keep the ministry out of Hogwarts business."

"Yes…yes anything….just let me go."

Ireth released him and he grabbed his wand and ran out cradling his hand and wrist. Ireth and Pandora smirked at each other before Dumbledore cleared his throat to catch their attention.

"Thank you Ireth. Now you both wanted to see me." Severus made to leave but Ireth stopped him.

"Stay, I would have told you this anyway." Severus nodded and took a seat. "Albus Dumbledore you have been invited to Middle Earth by Mithrandir. If you accept you will accompany me, Severus, Harry and the others to Middle Earth the day after school ends. We shall be away for no more than a week. Well a week in this world's time."

Severus had snapped his head round to look at her. If she was inviting Dumbledore that meant that she had gotten her friends to agree. He couldn't wait to tell Remus that he could spend Christmas with Harry. Ireth was staring at Dumbledore waiting for his reply.

"I would be honoured. Do you think it would be alright for me to bring Minerva as well?"

"She was already on the list. Thank you. I shall inform Mithrandir at once." She nodded to both of the men and walked into the hall with Pandora. Severus nodded to Dumbledore and followed them only to find them waiting for him. When they reached the bottom of the stairs Ireth spun round and hugged Severus and then hugged Pandora.

"This is going to be the best winter ever! We can all go!"

Severus smiled as the three walked to the room. She was smiling happily and singing under her breath. They met Remus on the way up but none would say why Ireth was so happy. When they got to the room everyone was there. Harry looked up as they came in and when he saw Ireth face he knew why she was smiling.

"He said yes?"

"Both of them said yes!"

Harry grinned and grabbed Ireth and pulled her into a hug. Bran and Neville grinned at each other. They were going home for Christmas. The others, except Severus and Pandora, were confused. Who had said yes to what?

"Um…Ireth…what is going on?"

"Remember my plan to take everyone to Middle Earth? Well, we're all aloud to go! I just had to invite Dumbledore first but that was Mithrandir's doing."

Everyone stared grinning. Remus' face light up ad he hugged the elf while Ron and Bran ran off to tell their families. Remus then hugged Harry. They both laughed but Remus started to cry.

"Remus…why are you crying?"

"Because I'll get to spend Christmas with you Harry."

Harry smiled and hugged the last reminder of his parents tightly. Everyone smiled and turned to each other and started talking. When Bran and Ron returned Hermione pounced on Bran and started asking him loads of questions about Middle Earth and who they would meet and loads of other questions.

He answered as many as he could but Ireth had to take over for him. Soon it was midnight. Ginny and Draco had fallen asleep curled up on the loveseat together. Ireth had woken Draco up and he carried the girl to his bed. Bran and Harry also went to bed and everyone else decided to stay and once again the living area became another bedroom for the Weasley boys and the two teachers. Hermione was dragged into Ireth's room.

The next day, Dumbledore had a surprise for them…..

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