Chapter 36 Christmas Surprise!

It was Christmas day but my mood was heavily soured, I placed on a happy face and joined the mostly red headed mob downstairs, I saw them two blonds and one raven they did come. Daddy looked relieved to see me safe I knew that once Twiggy had brought the apples that I had been there and seen them with the dark lord, papa was more disproving it was his way that kept me here out of harms way and I walked a crossed the room and curled between my two fathers.

"We love you Dragon," my papa spoke into my ear "but next time be more cautious."

"I'm sorry," I cast my eyes down; daddy anticipated this would happen dropped a gift onto my lap; I beamed up at him "Happy Christmas."

"Happy Christmas Dragon," smiled Daddy.

Christmas was a very happy and eventful affair, the twins wore the bows as some crazy hat and tied Bill up with ribbon everyone got a laugh when they tied a card to him that read To Fleur Love Fred and George.

Molly and Arthur gave everyone aside from my parents and Narcissa a sweater. Bill's was Red with a B, Fleurs was White, Charlie was forest green with a C, Fred and George's were orange with an F and G, Ron's was maroon with an R, Ginny pink with GW, Hermione Lilac with HG, Potter Emerald green with an H, and the Weasley parents surprised myself with a light grey one with a D, they matched my gloves perfectly. Daddy seemed to get quite the silent chuckle at the hand made sweater with a D, but I adored it. Daddy and Papa seemed even more out of place when handed a present from the Weasley family, it was another hand made gift, a magical photo frame that works like a pensive. Thank you's for the first round of presents were given and Molly and Arthur beamed happily at the looks everyone had.

Tradition at the Weasley home seemed to be that everyone had a present before another could be opened, and with the Weasley parents starting, Bill and Fleur handed out theirs next.

Mr. Weasley received a muggle digital watch which he loved, Charlie dragon hide boots, real good quality, the twins surprisingly potion ingredients, Ron an orange quiddich shirt that made me mentally hide from him as I gift couldn't be thrown away, Ginny a fashionable hat, scarf and mitten set done in baby pink while Hermione got the same in baby blue, Potter got clothing that fit in a set of black jeans and a Tee, and once again I received a present another hand made scarf in my house colors.

Bill then presented his mum with a ring that had nine jewels, Narcissa smiled at that as Charlie explained that it was a family ring, each color representing the birth stone of the Weasley born family all nine. It seemed to everyone that the present couldn't be toped when Fleur handed a neatly wrapped package to Bill, a sly little smile on her veela lips. Inside was a personalized baby hand and feet kit. With tears not yet fallen Bill asked her if she was pregnant and she nodded. Despite the lack of room he scooped her up and spun her around as the entire room cheered. I felt papa lean over to daddy and whisper that he wanted another baby, daddy just chuckled and said with his smile of his soon enough dear soon enough.

Charlie was next and by now everyone was pumped; it seemed that Charlie gave out some of the best gifts, not that the first were not great.

To his parents and eldest brother he had already given them their gifts as meat wouldn't stay well under the tree. A freezer full of meat such a simple gesture but a well thought out one. The twins received more potion ingredients and a cauldron with bottles, Ron got a broom care kit, cologne that didn't smell half bad and the last he refused to show anyone else but his cheeks flared red, the twins tufted him and opened the box only to laugh till tears sprang, "you're so bad Charlie, Christmas condoms." I shrunk back into my daddy more but the smile was still plainly evident.

Ginny received a broom care kit identical to Ron's, perfume and another gag gift only this time her's was a mock chastity belt that read property of Ginny Weasley.

After a lengthy scolding from Molly on the inappropriate quality of the gifts and a warning about another springing up it was Potter's turn to open his gift, broom care kit and a glasses repair kit, Hermione received a 25 gallon book certificate and I began to fear the medium sized box on my lap I opened the box and without missing a beat smiled and thanked Charlie for the lovely book, Narcissa smiled and asked me to hand her the book, now with a wild blush spreading I shook my head.

"Charlie!" came Molly's voice not to impressed as papa shook his head and proudly stated that fuzzy handcuffs didn't work as well as the real thing and who needed a vibrator when you have a boyfriend… a pin dropping in the next few moments would have broken the sound barrier and then a roar of laughter echoed around the room, I joined in it was to contagious…

The twins were next as they handed out large boxes labeled WWW to every Weasley sibling, Potter, Hermione, and myself and to Molly an earring, necklace and bracelet set, and Arthur a digital camera.

Ron went next as he handed out a chardonnay and cabernet gift basket to my fathers, Molly a massive basket filled with gourmet teas and a monogrammed tea cup, Arthur a Rubik cube with kids/family pictures on each side, Fleur a pink makeup bag with brush, curler, combs and straighter and Bill a men's pro shaving kit with leather case, Charlie a deluxe nut gift box with every type of nut, Fred and George a cauldron each and inflatable road cone hats, Ginny an all natural spa basket, Hermione a Box of fragrance samplers (10 kinds) and Potter a protection amulet. I refused to be put out as they moved on to Ginny I had a feeling that he was planning something big for the end and couldn't help but smile.

From Ginny Molly received a bath basket, Arthur a muggle photo mug of him and Molly last Christmas, Bill, Charlie, Ron and Fleur mittens and a scarf, the twins a knitted hat with twinkling bells, Potter a note that read good for lots of kisses and a knitted hat and scarf, Hermione a rare used book found while thrift shopping, and myself hand knitted socks.

Potter gave every girl a spa day certificate at a first class resort for the day and the guys he gave a Diagon alley gift certificate a hundred gallons each, and myself I received a little dragon trinket on a slightly rusted chain. It was second hand and quiet life like I knew Potter must have given our talk some thought or he wouldn't have given me anything at all. It was a small token of acceptance into his life and circle.

Hermione gave Molly a Special set of holiday serving bowls, platters, and glasses, Arthur a Personalized 13-Function Stainless Pocket Knife, Bill/Fleur A Christmas food basket filled with different cheese and a bottle of wine, Charlie Gourmet teas with a personal coffee cup the twins a basket each of fancy chocolate bars beautifully tied with colorful ribbons, Ron a disposable camera and extra rolls of film, Ginny a gel pens set and pretty stationary, Potter a scrapbook of school photos, and myself a glow in the dark fore-play dice that earned five fives and a pat on the back on Hermione's sake and a thrift potions book that our library didn't have, papa took possession of that rather quickly and discreetly.

It was then my turn and I handed out the present's one to every member in the room and sat quietly hoping that I chose well for them.

For my father's I got them a rare brand of scotch Macallan 1926, Narcissa a princess cut diamond necklace, Molly a frame much like the one they gave my fathers but Elvin crafted in white oak, Arthur a gag gift of a hippie rubber duck, and Ron a new chess set with real ivory and ebony players and board, a protection amulet weaved with Elvin and vampiric spells, and I trunk much like mine with three levels all filed with fashionable clothing, inside was another little present that I hid (chocolate body paint, that we would bring out later and in secret.)

And then collectively from the Malfoy family a seven night first class Mediterranean cruise for Molly and Arthur, Bill and Fleur a certificate for two at El Bulli in Spain the highest ranked restaurant in the world, Charlie a 150 gallon certificate for new dragon hide wear, the twin received two months paid rent on their shop lease, Ginny a 150 gallon certificate for the robe shop, Hermione a 150 gallon book certificate, Potter a book on defense against the dark arts for the advance expert. I knew my fathers had already exchanged gifts as usually the gifts that gave each other were not for the eyes of others.

Presents were over and everyone was excitedly gabbing out about what they had received when Ron walked over his ears a little pink and asked to speak with me.

"Of course," I smiled and we walked over to the tree, I thought this a little odd as normally once does that to speak in private but everything came together when Ron took both my hands in one of his, going to one knee as his other hand held out a beautiful ring.

"Draconis Malfoy will you do me the honor of marrying me?" his eyes beamed with such hope as I smiled and bent to kiss him.

"Ronald Weasley I will forever be yours," and was enveloped as my mate slid the ring onto my finger and while standing kissed me deeply in front of his family… our family.

(See ring picture on RshortyR profile page )

Christmas was utterly perfect as we later sat down at the Weasley table for dinner, I had never eaten that much in my life it was delicious…