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Date: Sunday, October 12

Notes: I've been so insanely busy lately. I wrote this chapter instead of doing English homework. Smile. Check out the poll.

Turkey

Icey Streets.

Billowing Snow.

Rosy Cheeks.

People You Know.

Unknown

"What's the big deal, exactly?"

"It's just another holiday, Padfoot."

"About what? Turkey?"

"…No. It's just a special meal where the family gets together."

Sirius kicked a can away from the sidewalk, "Whatever."

Remus shrugged and fixed his grip on Harry's hand.

"Why's it always on a different day?" Harry asked.

"It's always on the last Thursday of November."

"But why?"

"Americans are strange like that." Sirius answered. Harry giggled, and Remus hid a smile.

It was already snowing lightly, and small piles of dirty snow lined the edge of the street. People walked with their heads down against the wind, scarves billowing wildly. No one was lingering outside due to the weather; bodies were constantly hitting into each other because of the fast pace of the crowd.

Harry was in four layers of clothing.

"Any idea when the storm's supposed to lighten up?"

"It's not. That's why we're heading home early. We'll have to go to the pet shop next week to grab some mice for Synthis."

Sirius opened his mouth, "Why-"

"Most stores aren't open on holidays, Caleb." Sirius pouted. "Besides, I think it'll be fun. We can practice those cooking skills of yours."

"I know how to make a really good stuffing." Harry added.

"We'll make it together, Crev." Remus's voice was tight. "No sharp objects for you."

"Ah, the snake survived last time."

"I was talking to Crevan."

"…Right."

Crevan tightened his hold on his red and gold scarf. He sniffed, "Are we almost back?"

"It's a block or two over. Want me to carry you, Crev?" Sirius offered. He scooped him up before he could protest. Harry wrapped his arms around his godfather's neck.

"Honestly, Connor we should have bought a car."

"It would've been worthless with all the traffic around here. It's not like we're running around everyday. Crevan hasn't even started school yet." Remus paused, "We should probably get on that."

"I don't think he's missing much. He won't need that stuff if he sticks to the Wizarding World."

"Keep your voice down! And it's still important. He won't get anywhere if he can't do simple maths."

"Why don't we wait until Christmas then. Right after the break so it seems like we didn't move in the middle of the year."

"We'll talk about it later." Remus sighed, pulling his hood up. The wind pushed it back again. "But he really need friends his own age."

"I'm right here!" Harry told them in exasperation, "Could you stop acting like I can't hear you?"

"Sorry, Kiddo." Sirius pushed Harry farther up his back. "What do you think?"

"I don't know." Remus shook his head.

"Connor? Caleb? What in the world are you three doing here?"

Sirius whirled around, "Mrs. Smith?"

"Andrew!" Harry grinned.