Thanks for being patient guys, I wanted to get this one out as soon as I could but I had to update another fic first. I know it's only November right now, but I figured getting this one out the way for Angelique to have a real Christmas with Charlie, Abbey, Severus, Remus, and the Weasleys would be good.

Now this is the Christmas chapter for the group, with an appearance from Lily and Sirius but we'll see how things go with Charlie and Ron here. Angelique and Severus…I will say there's a surprise in store for them later on in this chapter. Expect a little drama from Ginny, but I will say now that she won't be done for a while longer.

Written by myself and my sister author AnnaBoleyna1536, and we don't own Harry Potter.

Enjoy!

Christmas morning, Angelique's quarters:

"Morning Abbey, Merry Christmas." Angelique got up from bed when she heard the alarm go off. Phantom woke with a stretch, and Abbey soon woke afterwards.

"Morning Angie, where's Moony?"

"He'll be here later, now where did Charlie go?" Charlie spent the night with his sisters, and he took a bed on the long sofa but it was comfortable, though now it was empty.

"Over here." he came from the loo. "Morning." both girls got up to hug him.

"Good morning guys, now how's about we open gifts?" the tree had several gifts under it this time. Angelique had some from Severus, Abbey, Remus, and Molly, Charlie had some from Molly, Ron, Angelique, Abbey, and Remus plus one from Dumbledore, and Abbey had one from Remus, Molly, Angelique, Draco and to their surprise Lucius.

"Sorry I didn't get you a present Ange, I wish I had the money."

"Charlie what's better a present than my own twin spending Christmas with me and his baby sister? Besides I could care less about material things, I just like them to use and hold onto. Now Charlie, you and Abbey can go first."

"What about Moony though?"

"He won't be around until later, don't forget he's still feeling ill but he promised to meet us at the Burrow this evening. Severus will come too, but only because I asked him to and I don't like the idea of him spending Christmas alone."

"Fine with me." Charlie shrugged and eyed his gifts. "So…?" the girls laughed, and Phantom just sat with her head on Angelique's knee.

"Go on." Charlie opened his first gift from Ron, a new set of Quidditch gloves if Charlie ever chose to use them. He planned on rejoining the team, but only if he could earn it this time. His second gift from Molly Weasley was a hand-knit sweater made of red and gold yarn, but with no design on it; the one from Angelique and Abbey was a gold snitch with his engraved initials in the front, and the present from Remus was a new set of clothes and robes he needed for the remainder of the winter. The last one from Dumbledore, was a bag of lemon squares, one of Charlie's favorite desserts. He didn't seem sure about eating them, but Angelique checked and the squares were clean of potions and spells.

"Wow…thanks guys." he hugged them.

"You're welcome; we figured you'd want a snitch of your own to practice with during the summer. At least with that one everyone will know it's yours." Abbey laughed.

"Now you go Abbey." Abbey opened her present, the first one from Molly which was a green sweater with her 'A' knitted into the front in silver. It was comfortable as she slipped it on, and when she opened the next present it was a pretty set of hair accessories from Remus; since Abbey's hair was long like her sister's she liked playing with it, so she could use these.

"Wow…" she pulled out the bands, all different colors that she liked and some were clips and pins, but the one she thought was pretties was a moon-crescent bejeweled clip. "I love it."

"Be sure to tell Moony that, what else is there?" Abbey opened the present from Angelique, a new set of shoes she'd eyed in Hogsmeade some time back and they were comfortable to wear.

"Thanks Angie!" one quick hug to Angelique and then she began to open the presents from the Malfoys. Draco gave her a box of chocolate truffles, an expensive brand that she hadn't had in a while, and Lucius gave her some nice quill sets from Paris.

"Why would Lucius Malfoy send you a gift?" Charlie looked at Angelique.

"Dunno, me and Draco are only friends but…oh wait there's a note." Abbey unfolded a small piece of paper inside the box.

Draco couldn't decide what to get you, so I helped. Give your sister, brother, and head of house my regards.

Happy Christmas

Lucius Malfoy

"Oh…so that's why." Abbey giggled. "For a moment I thought it'd be a love note."

"Abbey?" Angelique eyed her sister. "You have a crush on him don't you?" she smirked at Abbey's blush.

"No!" she denied it and went to pout.

"Oh Abbey we're just teasing." Charlie laughed, it was cute his baby sister had a crush even if it was Lucius Malfoy. "You next Ange." Angelique opened the gift from Remus, a new cloak with gold and silver designs on it. She could sense the magic on it, but couldn't quite tell what kind it was. Her next gift was from Severus, and it was a special silver scarf that extended as long as she wished, and she knew this when she used it to wrap around Abbey and Charlie together.

"That will be useful." she put the scarf by the cloak. The next one from Molly, she guessed and was right, it was a pink and purple sweater with a silver serpent on the front. Molly was a good mother; the woman could knit better than a machine. The last one from Abbey, was a thing of Chocolate Cauldrons and Angelique had a good sweet tooth for chocolate. "Thanks guys, I love them." hugging her siblings to her Angelique felt a warmness overcome her.

"Oh wait…Ange there's one more gift here." Charlie pulled a small gold box from the tree.

"Who's it from?" Charlie flipped the box around.

"No name, but it's for you." he handed it to her.

"Hey there's another one for you Charlie." Abbey pulled a silver box from the bottom of the tree. "No name."

"Is there anymore?" they all searched the tree and found another box, a green on at the top of the tree. "No name on this one either, but here Abbey." they all stared at the boxes in hand, but Angelique ran her wand over the boxes and they came up clean. "Seems good, on three."

"One…" Charlie started.

"Two…" Abbey went next.

"Three." they all opened the boxes, and inside each one was a tiny bottle full of clear liquid. Each one was the same, and there was a note under Angelique's.

"Potions?" Charlie picked his up.

"It's…Felix Felicis." liquid luck, someone had given the three of them liquid luck.

"How can you tell?"

"It's extremely clear, and it has no scent but it's not Veritaserum. This is a very tricky potion, but who…?" Angelique pulled the note out of her box, and it had no name on the bottom.

I had these brewed special for you three, in the upcoming events I would assume you'll need them. My advice to you, use it well and only when necessary lest the penalties be dire.

"I don't recognize the handwriting, probably someone we know trying to be sneaky." Angelique put the note in her pocket. "Alright guys, Severus wants us to meet him in the dungeons for breakfast and he said Moony will meet us all at the Burrow this evening. Now let's get dressed, and go eat because my stomach is about to eat through my flesh." she sucked in air to pretend she was all skin and bones.

"You just read my mind." the three siblings went to dress in simple clothing, including the sweaters Mrs. Weasley made them. Angelique had to admit Molly Weasley was and ideal mother, she and her husband didn't have a lot of money but they got along fine with her cooking and mothering, while Arthur worked his self to the bone at his dream job in the Ministry to put food on the table. That was a real ideal family, Molly and Arthur did nothing but help people and they were blessed with multiple children…although the youngest one was mental.

"Let's go you two, come Phantom." Phantom followed behind Angelique, wearing a brand new black collar with a gold dog tag that had her name on it. It had been a present from Angelique on Christmas Eve, frankly because Phantom kept sniffing the presents and found hers. The dungeons were a bit colder than usual today, but the smell of fresh food was what picked up everyone's pace.

Knock Knock Knock

"Yes?" Severus answered. "Oh, good morning children."

"Good morning sir, Happy Christmas." they all said.

"Happy Christmas to you too, now come in before the food gets cold." they went in and there was hot fresh flapjacks and waffles set out for them to eat with yummy maple syrup, butter, berries, and other items for the breakfasts.

"This looks great." Charlie was surprised by everything, so he felt a little awkward being able to spend Christmas with a professor.

"Eat up, your godfather Lupin will be here at noon to join us for lunch."

"But we thought he wasn't coming until tonight sir?" Abbey sat down.

"He decided to spend some time with you before going to the Burrow, we will be having lunch at the Three Broomsticks and if you all behave we can go to Honeydukes."

"Yes sir." Angelique couldn't help but smile at her teacher/master, he had gotten very close to the three of them even if it all started with her. To Abbey and Charlie he was like a big brother/teacher, but to Angelique he was a great friend if not more.

The breakfast was a quiet one, and Angelique saw that Severus was wearing the robes she'd bought him. They were comfortable and warm for cold temperatures, but also infused with protective charms and shields in times of battles. Since they were back at war it seemed necessary.

"So professor, has there been any word on anything outside?" Severus stared at Abbey.

"If by outside you mean the Ministry, then yes there has been some talk." he set down his cup of coffee. "Fudge is being blackballed by the public, more than usual because he's let Umbridge keep her job."

"What?" Charlie stared angrily.

"He's trying to cover it all up but…it seems he won't be in office much longer. He's become far too cowardly, and therefore he is a threat to the people."

"And the people want him gone." Angelique sighed. "In all honesty he should be sacked and shipped off to the ends of the earth. But that's not our concern." she pushed her plate away. "So professor…have you heard anything on James Potter?"

"Not entirely no, but he's been working overtime to make up for the days he missed. So I don't believe he'll be a bother for now."

"Good." all three Potter children agreed. James Potter had been out for a while now, but they knew he wouldn't quit. Though they still weren't sure how he found out about Charlie's homosexuality, but Charlie didn't care because he planned on going public with Ron after the New Year. Everyone seemed to leave Charlie alone after they found out about the abuse from James Potter, granted many didn't like him still but they didn't push either.

"Are you all finished?" they nodded. "Then let's be off, Albus wishes to see you." Angelique frowned which Severus caught. "He has allowed me to be there, I assure you three he won't try anything."

"Fine." they left the dungeons quickly, and the castle was very quiet this year since most of the students went home for the holidays. When they reached the gargoyle Severus gave the password 'Sugar Quills' and it opened for them revealing the spiral staircase.

"Ah, there you are." Dumbledore greeted them, since the door was open at the top of the stairs. "Come on in." the door closed behind them. "Sweets?" they shook their heads.

"Why have you called us up here?" Angelique asked, but her voice was hard.

"All in good time Ms. Potter, but I have these for you." he pulled out three vials of clear liquid, and another filled with red feathers. "The items you asked for, Fawkes was more than willing to give them to you."

"The tears and feathers…" Angelique looked up at Fawkes, who looked a little weary. "Thank you." he bowed his head at her, and allowed her to stroke his head. "A beautiful bird."

"Indeed he is, I would say he's one of my most loyal friends Fawkes is. I have had Fawkes for a long time, but I daresay he's much older than I." Fawkes cawed at Dumbledore.

"Seems he disagrees with you." Charlie smiled at Fawkes. "Hello Fawkes." Fawkes nodded at him too.

"Now for why I called you all here, for starters…I would like to apologize for putting you and Charlus in danger Angelique. I made the mistake fourteen years ago, and it drove you both apart nearly killing Charlus and making you miserable Angelique. That wasn't my intent, and I certainly don't condone you being responsible for your sister at a young age."

"You know about that?"

"Indeed, I had tried to persuade James and Lily that night that Charlus would need training but also family. They deprived him of that and you, words alone cannot express my deepest sincere apologies."

"Does this?" Angelique held up the vial of Felix Felicis. "Is this your handwriting?" she pulled the note from her pocket.

"Indeed so." he nodded. "I figured you would need a little luck if necessary, but you both know the rules of that potion." she suspected as much.

"You brewed them Felix Felicis?" Severus was suspicious as well.

"Yes, figured I owed them but when they take the potion is up to them. Now…"

"Dumbledore…while I appreciate the gesture and the time you took to give me these, I cannot forgive you so easily."

"Me either, but…maybe with time it's possible."

"I know, I didn't expect immediate forgiveness from any of you but this is a start. Also…I want you all to know that Lucius came to see me yesterday."

"What about?" Severus was a bit stunned.

"He said that there are spies in the Ministry, ones who plan to kidnap Angelique and if possible Charlus and Abigail. They aren't happy about what happened to Greyback, mainly his pack but Bellatrix is out for blood."

"No surprise, any idea when they'll strike?"

"Not sure, Lucius only said that things will get worse before the year is up. When that happens you need to be prepared, there's even talk of assassinating the minister. All I can say is when Voldemort strikes again, you all need to careful."

"Tell him I said thanks for the heads' up. What's going on with him though?"

"He's just trying to lay low for himself and Draco, Narcissa is unaware but…not for too long. She knows Draco is friendly with you Angelique, but he's got her convinced that it's just because Lucius wants him keeping an eye on you."

"That won't hold for long, but you have a point. Thanks headmaster." Abbey said.

"Alright now, you lot enjoy the rest of your holiday. I'm going to visit a friend today so I'll be gone until dinner. Happy Christmas to you all."

"Happy Christmas sir." they all left, and while they journeyed into Hogsmeade for the remainder of the day, Angelique had her mind on how they would prepare for the next strike.

Later that evening:

The Burrow:

"Oh I'm so glad you made it." Molly greeted Angelique, Abbey, Severus, and Charlie at the floo with hugs. They all had on their sweaters, and she liked the way they looked on them.

"Thanks for inviting us over Mrs. Weasley." Angelique smiled, she saw the other Weasleys had come plus Fleur Delacour, Tonks, Moony, and even Mad-Eye Moody with Kingsley Shacklebolt.

"It's no trouble at all dear, please enjoy yourselves." she let them move into the living room, and Charlie went straight to Ron who greeted him happily. Ginny didn't look too happy that he went to her brother instead of her, but she continued chatting with Fleur, who suddenly spotted Angelique.

"Angelique!" the part-veela bounced over to her and wrapped her in a hug.

"Hello Fleur, what a surprise." she was glad to see a friend.

"It is good to see you too." her English sounded better, but she had an accent still. "And you too Abigail."

"Hello Fleur."

"Fleur darling." the eldest Weasley son came over and put an arm around Fleur's hip. She giggled and kissed his cheek.

"You two? Since when?"

"Just recently, Bill and I are a couple. I work part-time at Gringotts, mainly to improve my English but after Bill came in on assignment we had lunch and it went from there."

"You must be Angelique and Abigail, Charlie and Ron have told a lot about you two." Bill shook their hands.

"Good to meet you Bill Weasley, you're a curse breaker right?" he nodded.

"Took me a while to gain the trust of the goblins, and once you have it you had best keep it." he winked.

"Indeed, how's Gabrielle and your parents Fleur?"

"They are fine, Bill and I are going to visit tomorrow night. Gabrielle has missed you."

"I miss her as well, I'm glad you came here for Christmas."

"As am I, oh you must have some of Mrs. Weasley's cooking it's delicious."

"I believe I will." Abbey and Angelique went over to the buffet, and while they ate some snacks they saw Severus chatting with Remus, and Arthur was talking with Moody and Shacklebolt. Even the twins came over and hugged Angelique, giving her a bag of their new sweets which she promised to test out for them and send the results. Abbey soon was over talking with Tonks, who started morphing her face for fun and Angelique smiled as Abbey laughed at the animal faces.

"AAAAAHHHH!" a scream of fright came from the kitchen, and everyone ran to see what the fuss was about. They found two red-faced boys, Charlie and Ron, holding each other with Ginny staring at them with her mouth agape and eyes filled with anger.

"Uh…guys what happened?" Charlie the second eldest Weasley son came into the kitchen.

"Does anyone else see the mistletoe?" Abbey pointed up at the plant hanging on the door above the two boys. "They were snogging, and little Ginny walked in on them. Am I right?"

"Pretty much." Ron answered.

"Boys is there something you want to tell us?" Arthur stepped forward, though he didn't look mad and neither did Molly.

"Yes dad there is, we were going to tell you tomorrow morning but I guess now's a good time." Ron took in a breath. "Charlie and I are together, we have been for almost two years now." everyone was silent for a few moments.

"About damn time you told us!" the twins said.

"Yeah bro, jeez Ron did you think we couldn't see the signs?" Charlie Weasley and Percy Weasley high-fived each other.

"I knew it'd come out sooner or later." Bill smiled.

"Oh boys…" Molly went up and hugged them. "I knew there was more to your friendship, relationship whatever you call it."

"You knew?" Charlie looked at everyone.

"Sure, because our Charlie is gay too so we know the signs and the ways." the twins laughed.

"I told you it'd be alright bro." Angelique laughed. Remus and Tonks were fine as well, even Severus seemed amused. Moody and Shacklebolt didn't seem to care, being gay in the magical community wasn't unheard of and it was more accepted than in the muggle world.

"NO!" Ginny stamped her foot. "How dare you cheat on me Charlus Potter?!"

"Ginny we were never together, look I'm sorry if this hurts your feelings but I love Ron not you."

"You went to the Yule ball with me!"

"Only because you wouldn't let up if I didn't, you kept dropping hints so I just took you for pity. I'm sorry Ginny but you are not the one I want." Charlie held Ron to him. Ginny's face went beet red, and instead of screaming more she turned and ran upstairs, slamming the door to her bedroom loudly.

"I'll go talk to her later; don't worry boys we don't care if you're together. Now just enjoy the rest of the party alright?" Molly kissed both their cheeks, but then a knock came at the front door. "I'll get it." Everyone went back to their places in the living room, but when the door opened there stood Lily and Sirius, holding some presents. "What're you two doing here?"

"Hello Molly, I just wanted to come see my children if that's alright?" Lily asked, and Molly turned around to Angelique.

"Let her in, see what she wants now." Molly stepped aside and let the two enter.

"Hello Angelique, Abbey…where's Charlie?"

"In the kitchen, why are you here?" Abbey wasn't pleased either.

"I wanted to drop these off, just to show you I care." she held out three presents.

"How'd you find out we were here?"

"Remus told Sirius, but I won't stay long I just want…" Lily turned seeing Charlie coming out of the kitchen with Ron, but her eyes went to their joined hands. "Charlie…why are you holding that boy's hand?"

"I'm holding hands with my boyfriend mum." Lily dropped the gifts, even Sirius was shocked.

"Boyfriend? You're gay Charlie?" Sirius asked.

"Yes." his hold on Ron's hand tightened a little.

"But what about Ginny? I thought you were going out with her?" Lily was turning a slight red.

"No mum, that was only one time and I don't love Ginny like I love Ron."

"Charlie, you can't be gay. You're a boy you're supposed to be with a girl, have children, and start a family but with a boy you can't do that."

"Actually he can, wizards can conceive and give birth thanks to the magic in their blood. Being gay isn't uncommon in the magical world Lily, and we don't mind Charlie dating our Ron they're good together." Molly spoke up , a hint of anger in her voice. Lily had no idea, it was written on her face.

"It's not right…"

"You have no say." Angelique spoke up that time. "You shouldn't even be here."

"Just go home Mum, we'd like to enjoy the rest of our evening without you mucking it up." Abbey stood by her sister, and Lily was at a loss of words. Sirius pulled her back towards the door, but she took one last look at Charlie before leaving.

"We'll talk about this later." she said and the door shut behind her and Sirius.

"Alright now that the mucks are gone, let's enjoy the party!" the twins threw up confetti and the party continued. Angelique felt relieved things didn't get worse with Ginny and Lily, but as she watched everyone around talking she decided to slip away outside to enjoy the night. Looking down at her wrist she was wearing the charm bracelet Cedric had given her last Christmas, and felt her heart tug as she looked up at the stars.

"I do miss you Cedric, I hope you are at peace. I wish you could be here with me, but fate decided against us." she sighed.

"Alright there Angelique?" Severus came up to stand beside her.

"Fine Severus, I was just thinking about Cedric."

"I know you miss him, but I know he'd be happy that you're alive today."

"You really believe that?" she looked at him.

"I do." he touched her shoulder. "Angelique…no one can replace your first love. You certainly can't go around expecting to find someone the same as they were, that's unfair to them and you. You will find love again one day."

"I know…sometimes though I feel as if I have come close to finding love."

"Do you?" Angelique turned to Severus, and her eyes shined at him.

"I don't know if it's just my heart playing tricks, or if it's real…but sometimes when I'm around you I feel like it's real." Severus stared at her.

"Angelique…do you know what you're saying?" she looked back up at the stars.

"I'm not sure, take it into account however you wish. I just know Severus…that I consider you more than a master or friend. You don't have to feel the same because you're older than me and a teacher, but sometimes age doesn't matter when it comes to the human heart." she expected him to reject her, to tell her it couldn't happen even if she was unsure, but her surprise came when her face was turned and Severus placed a small peck on her lips.

"Angelique…whatever you may feel for me, I believe I can reciprocate." she would gape if she could.

"Are you sure?"

"I am." he gave the kindest smile, and took Angelique's hand in his own. "I cannot replace Diggory, but I can try to be a good man to you."

"You already are." Angelique held his hand and kissed his cheek. They agreed to keep this a secret due too many obstacles that could come up, but this was a start for them both.

Unfortunately for them, someone caught the little kiss and wasn't too happy about it.

Sorry about the wait everyone, but I assure you this fic is far from abandoned. Hope this was long enough for you because I have other fics to update.

Now who could it have been that caught the small kiss? Like my little surprise here, did I keep you waiting too long for this? Next chapter will be the last chapter before another attack by the DE's, and we'll see if that will be the one chapter for Angelique to go on searching for a way to put an end to Voldemort. James will appear in the next chapter, and expect a little more from Ginny.

R&R

Later!