AN: This Fic now has its own playlist based off the songs used for each of the chapter titles! It's on Spotify and can be found by searching "The Unlikely Quartet" :D Happy listening, and enjoy this new chapter.


Christmas Morning, 1992

Georgia finally threw the blankets off of her and headed downstairs to make herself a drink, anything to stop the thoughts going round and round in her mind - she'd felt so good about everything in the moment but the fact that she hadn't been able to sleep after the moment was making her question things.

She jumped when she heard the kitchen door open "Oh morning, love, didn't think you'd be up" Kay said as she padded into the kitchen and then walked over to the table and pressed a kiss to the top of Georgia's head "Nadolig Llawen"(Merry Christmas) she then noticed the glinting jewel from the necklace hanging around her daughter's neck "Well that's pretty, where did you get that from?" She enquired and Georgia found herself sniffling "F-Fred… It's ha-handmade" she blushed as she remembered him being so proud as he explained.

Kay switched on the kettle and then turned back to look at her only daughter "What's happened? It's Christmas and your face currently looks like a slapped arse" she informed her, hoping to at least earn some eye daggers from her to show her that she was just tired and also being excited that it was Christmas Day rather than anything else.

The brunette witch shook her head "I just did something silly because I was full of Christmas cheer, I'm gonna take this back upstairs and try and sleep for a few more hours" she indicated to the steaming mug of tea and then got up and left the kitchen, mentally kicking herself but knowing that she couldn't be miserable because it was after all December 25th. She looked over at the twin room, bit her lip and turned back towards her own room to set her mug down onto the bedside table and then tiptoed back across the landing to grab her duvet and pillow before returning to her bedroom, made up her bed again and crawled under the covers and willed undisturbed sleep to overcome her.

Ruby wasn't an idiot, she knew something had been bothering her best friend since the previous night, but being stubborn the brunette hadn't wanted to talk about it. It was part of the reason why she'd suggested they go share a room with the twins, hoping their company would cheer her up and for a moment she'd thought it had worked. But sleeping on the floor wasn't comfortable and Ruby was awake more times than she was asleep during the night and she could see that Georgia, who was laying on her back with her arms tucked under her head, wasn't asleep either but being stuck in the room with the boys she couldn't risk asking her what was up and hoped it was just Christmas excitement like her.

But she'd awoken again and feigning sleep she'd watched Georgia creep back into the room and take her sleep stuff back out. With a sigh Ruby decided to go see that she was okay, it was Christmas Day after all and she didn't want any of them miserable because it would kill the mood for everyone. It was meant to be a magical and memorable time, so grabbing her stuff she made sure that both Fred and George were still sleeping and quietly snuck out of the room, closing the door gently behind her. Tapping lightly on the door to the room she was sharing with Georgia she waited, not wanting to bother her if she didn't want it.

Laying in her own bed with her quilt tugged up and almost over her head so that she was hidden from view Georgia internally groaned at hearing the tap on the door, thinking her mother had followed her to see what was happening so she closed her eyes and pretended to sleep instead of answering. The door creaked open and she held her breath, waiting for whoever it was to see she was sleeping and leave her be. She just wanted to be alone with her thoughts for a while.

"Gia?"

"Roo?" Georgia removed the blanket from her head to look at her friend. "Sorry, did I wake you?"

"No, I couldn't sleep" Ruby shrugged, stepping into the room and closing the door.

"You know you didn't have to knock right? This is your space too while you're here"

"I know" Ruby gave her a half smile, "I just wanted to make sure I wasn't bothering you"

"You're not" Georgia sat up, making to move from the bed to give it to Ruby. "Sorry, are you wanting to sleep?"

"No" Ruby shook her head, before walking round the other side of the double bed and throwing her pillows and blanket down before joining the other witch under the covers. "Are you alright?"

"Yeah" Georgia lied.

"Gia... come on. We both know that's not true. Did something happen last night?"

"What do you know?" Georgia questioned, looking at her with a worried look.

"Nothing" Ruby promised. "I just know you and I know there's something bothering you. So something did happen then" she stated. Georgia bit her bottom lip and nodded her head, she knew she could trust the blonde with the truth and hoped that talking about it she wouldn't feel so confused.

"I did something really stupid, Roo"

"It can't be that bad"

"It's, I kissed Fred Weasley, bad" Georgia whispered before hiding her face in the blankets.

"Wait, are you winding me up?" Ruby rolled onto her stomach, propping her head up in her hands. Georgia shook her head, taking a peek at the look on the other girls face. "Why aren't you happy about it? Was it that bad?" She grimaced.

"No, it wasn't bad, it was just..." Georgia realised she didn't quite know how to describe it, because it had all happened so quickly.

"Just what?"

"It was nothing" Georgia hoped she'd believe it if she kept telling herself it. "I just wanted to thank him for making me this" she sat up slightly and held her necklace out from where it was hanging round her neck for the blonde to see.

"Wait, he made that for you?! But Gia, this is huge!"

"Psssssh it's not 'huge'" she replied as she flopped back onto the pillow "He likes AJ, he probably only made the necklace because he was staying here for Christmas and Molly told him to be on his best behaviour."

"Don't be silly, who's he spending the holidays with? Who's he spent time making a beautiful gift for? Who's he got a special nickname for? You! Not AJ" Ruby protested.

"I bet he's made you something similar." Georgia mused, trying not to let herself think she might actually mean anything to the freckled faced boy and Ruby sniggered.

"Not likely. Does this mean you two are, you know?" Ruby hinted.

"No" the brunette let out a sigh.

"You've at least spoken about it with him right? And you both know where you stand?" Georgia shook her head no again.

"But Gia!" Ruby gasped, "he didn't run in the opposite direction, don't you see? This your opportunity to tell him how you feel"

Georgia didn't agree, "Oh yeah, a guilt trip. That's exactly what I need to give him." She rolled her eyes. "We've agreed to forget it" she added with a small shrug, thinking maybe it was for the best.

"Oh Gia..." Ruby said sadly, but Georgia didn't want the sympathy.

"Why don't we discuss you and Forge?" She asked, eyes glinting, hoping the blonde would let her change the subject. Ruby moved to lay back on her side, tucking the blanket under her chin before replying.

"There's nothing going on between us"

"But it could happen" Georgia pointed out, "You at least both like each other. You're just both to stubborn to make the first move"

"I've only got your word on that" she yawned.

"And Fred's" Georgia smirked. "He knows that Georgie likes you"

"You're lying"

"Am not!"

"I could always talk to Fred for you, and find out who he really likes"

"Please don't" Georgia made her promise, not sure she'd like the answer. She'd made a comment about him liking the chaser and he hadn't denied it, that was all the proof she needed. "Anyways, Merry Christmas!" She grinned, hoping to get them off the topic of boys altogether.

"Merry Christmas" Ruby grinned back before leaning over and pressing a kiss to the brunette's cheek, giving her a look that said 'see? I've kissed you and we're still just friends' Georgia blushed at the look and ducked her head, as a way of saying she got Ruby's point.

They were just about to lay back down and discuss what they'd both gotten the twins when the bedroom door suddenly burst open and the two redheads took a running jump and both landed onto the double bed, causing the girls to squeal "Boyyyyyyyys!" They whined as they then tried to escape their clutches, but the bed wasn't big enough so they were now stuck at the twins mercy - secretly both girls liked that fact but they couldn't let those feelings show.

"MERRY CHRISTMAS!" The two boys yelled in unison and the girls laughed at how much energy and excitement they had at that time in the morning.

"Merry Christmas" the girls replied, hugging the two of them tightly

"Did you sleep well?" Georgia soon asked, hoping that her tossing and turning hadn't disturbed them.

The boys nodded before getting off the bed and walked over to the door, still looking excited and jittery.

The girls shared a confused look "You two okay?" Georgia asked, a little worried about the reply she may receive.

The twins grinned before nodding "Yes, but come on! It's Christmas! We don't know about you but we are desperate to see what mum has gifted us this year! Not to mention if you Muggles do anything else on Christmas morning that will help us once again ace our Muggle Studies exam" Fred spoke for the pair of them.

The girls shook their heads, sighed and rolled their eyes before throwing the covers off and getting out of bed "Fine, we're coming" Georgia soon agreed and before too long all four were fighting to be the first to head to the tree and hand out the presents. Georgia always loved how they treated her to insights to sibling relationships when she herself didn't have any.

"Morning campers!" Lewis' voice soon broke through their squabbling and made all four of them stop and throw him sheepish grins "Would you mind coming into the kitchen? Mrs Goshawk and I have somethings to discuss" He soon asked, and for a brief moment Georgia thought he'd seen the kiss she'd planted onto Fred's lips before her pre-Hogwarts life came flooding back and she knew what was really coming so nodding she beckoned the other three to follow her through to the kitchen.

"Can I get anyone a drink?" Georgia asked once they were in the kitchen and she'd gotten them to sit down at the table

Ruby nodded "Tea please" she replied with a wide smile

"Some of that lovely juice please, Gia!" The twins replied, with matching grins.

"Mam? Tad?" She asked and her parents shook their heads before holding up their mugs so nodding the brunette made a start on her friend's drinks, having already heard the following discussion during her childhood years.

Kay cleared her throat before starting "Now then, first off a very Merry Christmas to you all. I hope you all slept well" all four nodded, they had.

She returned their smiles and then carried on "Now then, I am afraid that both Lewis and myself will be leaving you this morning" the three of Georgia's friends tried (and failed) to hide their shocked and, a little, pissed off faces.

"But it's CHRISTMAS!" Fred blurted out, earning him a sharp kick from Ruby and an arm punch from George so blushing he ducked his head and didn't say another word.

Kay found herself smiling a little "Whilst he is correct, due to Lewis being a farmer - and animals having zero idea what day of the week it is - and me being a doctor who deals with vulnerable and sometimes alone patients we really don't have much choice. But, all four of you are 14 and totally capable of being alone until we return. In fact, I'll make you a deal - you can open the presents you four have got each other but please wait for our return until you open the rest okay?" The last part of the deal caused Georgia's three friends to look up at Kay, mouths agape, they really weren't expecting presents from them! Georgia saw all their faces and chuckled to herself - her friends were completely dense at times!

"Please try not to leave the place looking a mess when you're done because I'm picking the in-laws up after work" Kay added, sipping on her tea.

Georgia gasped excitedly and her face lit up with the brightest smile, "Nain and Taid are coming?!" she all but squealed the question out, dancing happily in her seat.

"Yes, so please remember the rules" Lewis begged of her and Georgia pretended to zip her mouth closed, her friends frowning at her.

"That means you three as well" Georgia nodded at them.

"What?" George was the first to speak.

"My grandparents don't know about the whole magic thing"

"Ohh" Ruby froze, that was going to be interesting when the twins knew nothing else other than a life filled with magic.

"Where do they think you disappear all year then?" Fred laughed, finding the idea ridiculous, surely someone couldn't keep a secret that big from the people closest to them.

"Regular boarding school" Georgia shrugged. "Muggles have them too you know, and Nain and Taid believe that a good education is important because they're set in their old ways"

"So we go to a school for the gifted" Ruby stuck her chin out, trying and failing to look pompous.

"And you thought I was going to be like Percy" Georgia muttered under her breath.

"Gifted" Georgia giggled, using air quotes with her fingers.

After eating breakfast, or inhaling it in Fred and George's case as they couldn't wait to get to their presents, Mr and Mrs Goshawk made their leave. Sharing a mischievous look the four teenagers scraped their chairs back and ran for the living room, pushing and shoving one another as they fought over who would get to sit closest to the Christmas tree to sort the presents they had permission to open. George threw himself to the floor and Fred stuck his foot in between Ruby's feet causing her to trip not only on his foot but then over his twin as well, as she failed to steady herself in time. With a small yelp she landed right into the younger twins lap and quickly rolled to the floor, sitting cross legged, acting like nothing happened despite Georgia and Fred roaring with laughter. Her face felt hot and she decided to blame her closeness to the fireplace, as Georgia grabbed a few more logs from the basket by the hearth and threw them into the fire, making it burn brighter.

Scattered under the tree were piles of brightly coloured gifts in all different shapes and sizes and they dug in, sorting out the presents addressed to themselves from each other, their siblings and school friends they settled in front of the toasty fire. Fred and George were a little bit annoyed that they couldn't follow their usual Christmas tradition of finding and opening the squishiest gift from their Mum, in their opinion it wasn't Christmas until they were wearing each other's knitted sweaters. But as they were staying with Georgia and had agreed to the full Muggle experience they'd decided to suck it up, knowing the sweaters were there under the tree and they'd be able to confuse the brunette's relatives when they showed up.

Soon the only sounds in the room was the tearing of paper as they began unwrapping presents to see what they had. Occasionally shaking and squeezing them first. The stack of goodies besides each of them soon mounted up. Ruby had received half a dragon's egg that had been made into a candle from her big brother, Onyx, Welsh cakes and a Muggle notebook and pens from Georgia which she was very excited to use, from Fred she got Honeydukes finest sweets and a handwoven bracelet made of thick strands of string wrapped round multi colored stones.

Georgia had also received a dragons egg candle from Onyx, a thick hard backed book filled full of Muggle stories and a box of mixed Muggle sweets from Ruby, a traditional writing set and some sugar quills from George and as she'd already had her main gift from Fred she'd received some fancy bookmarks from him as he knew how much she loved to read.

Fred and George each received matching journals bound in beautiful dragonhide from their big brother Charlie, Egyptian drinking goblets from Bill and a range of sweets and socks from their other siblings. From Georgia they'd also received Welsh cakes along with shirts and scarves in the colours of her favourite Muggle Rugby team and from Ruby they got quidditch posters hosting their favourite team as well as broom mending kits.

Having consumed way more sweets than they'd intended to, Georgia suggested they head outside to grab some fresh air and to wish the animals a Merry Christmas.

"The animals?" George asked, wondering if she was joking.

"Yes the animals, you might not think so but they've got feelings too"

"They tell you that?" Fred teased her.

"No, but when you've lived around them long enough you know when they're feeling sad or happy. They love the attention and I bet they've missed me. Cotton Ball and Betsy will have anyways"

Ignoring her friends because she knew she couldn't be mad at them for not understanding when they hadn't experienced the same things as she had she let it drop. Explaining to them instead that they'd see for themselves if they followed her outside, not wanting to miss out on enjoying the fresh snow that had fallen through the night they agreed but as they got up to go find their boots and warm winter jackets George reached out and stopped Ruby following their friends. Turning to the redhead she gave him a questioning look.

"You forgot one" he commented, holding out a gift wrapped in red and blue striped paper.

"Oh" she said in surprise, taking it from him. The tag said 'Ruby-Roo' in George's swirly handwriting and she aimed a glare at him. Hating the nickname that had followed her from her childhood but he just gave her one of his smiles that she could never hate.

"Open it" he urged and she eagerly tore the paper off to reveal a leather bound journal, but it wasn't like any journal she'd ever seen before. It was bound in navy blue and gold, but very obviously handmade, she carefully opened it and discovered that he had bound real paper inside, she then closed it again and smiled as she saw the glint of red - to resemble the gem of her namesake. She then snuck another peek at the inside of the journal and gasped as she noticed the moving photo of her and the younger twin as kids - Ruby's blonde hair done up in two long pigtails and George grinning despite both being covered in muck.

"G-Georgie…" She whispered out "I-It's beautiful" she hugged it close to her chest and then chanced a glance up at him and saw that not only was he smiling but there was a slight grimace on his face - she giggled at that "Oh Georgie, did having to cover it in Puddlemere colours hurt your soul?" She teased and he nodded "Why can't you just support the Canons? That would make life so much easier" She shook her head and threw him a wink "Because I'm not an easy person, remember?" He blushed and bit his tongue to stop himself from saying what he really wanted too.

"Come on, probably shouldn't keep Gia too long" she soon said and hugging the journal to her further she left the lounge and headed out to the kitchen.

"Oh look! It's the lovebirds, finally remembered we're here did you?" Fred teased, earning him a glare and a poke from his twin and a shocked face from Ruby, she looked at Georgia who simply mouthed 'Told you so' she blushed and then flustered around for her coat, hoping the pockets would be big enough to shove the journal into so that prying eyes couldn't see it.

Georgia then directed them to the spare wellington boots that they had in the outhouse, explaining to the trio what they were and it was a good idea to wear them and then they were all ready to go and greet the animals.

The twins were still dragging their heels as they really couldn't see the appeal to go outside to wish some animals a Happy Christmas, when they could be breaking the rules and opening the jumpers from their mum and wearing them whilst cuddling up in front of the log fire. Plus, they were scared of meeting Georgia's grandparents, how could they act like Muggles when they didn't know the first thing?

Fred pulled George back so that they could discuss that part in their own unique way, but also through whispers as they didn't want to offend Georgia.

Ruby soon became aware of the fact that their two shadows hadn't been following them for quite some time so, slowing her pace, she turned her head and saw them huddled together whispering so with a stern look on her face "Why the secret squirrels act?" She asked once she reached them and the pair looked at her "Huh? What are you talking about?" George asked, confused and the blonde waved him away "A Muggle saying, I don't have time to explain it to you now. But what I do have time for is you explaining what this" she gestured to their two person huddle "is all about."

The boys' cheeks went a little pink - which they would blame on the temperature - "Ummmmm" George started and Fred threw him a glare before picking up the baton and explaining properly.

"We're working out how to act like Muggles around Gia's grandparents" he admitted, the pink getting a little brighter.

Ruby scoffed "You're scared! Fred and George Weasley are scared of two old Muggles!" If she wasn't trying to keep their secret she would have cackled.

George glared at her "N-No we're not! But, as you're clearly not, then enlighten us and tell us what in Godric's name we should do!" They were both practically begging her and she was secretly enjoying this position they'd found themselves in.

Ruby folded her arms over her chest, a smirk playing on her lips "And why should I help?" she asked.

"Because you know about this stuff, you're our only hope, we can't let Gia down" Fred pleaded with her.

"Fine, for Gia's sake only, I'll help. Because she'll disown all of us if we cause a rift between her family" Ruby agreed, not that she'd doubted she would, she just enjoyed watching the pair get themselves flustered. But seeing as her own mother was half Muggle it did mean she had her own Muggle side of the family and therefore wasn't totally clueless to how they lived. She just wasn't too familiar with certain things because she didn't see them used in everyday life. For the most part she'd had a magical up bringing.

Fred and George both let out a sigh "Thank you!"

"Yes I'm the best, I know" Ruby waved them off, they needed to hurry their conversation along before Georgia realised they hadn't kept up with her. Gesturing for the boys to walk in line with her they slowly made their way in the direction the short witch had headed so it looked more like they were dallying than being up to no good. "Now, I'd suggest not talking at all but that's like asking the impossible so I'll say this instead; please just follow Gia's lead. She's kept her secret from these people for the last four years. You're both masters of lying so it won't be that hard to do."

Both boys nodded, it sounded easy enough, and Ruby continued her lecture "And remember absolutely no mentions of magic, for today it doesn't exist. And no funny business either, it won't kill either of you to be on your best behaviour, you've managed it..."

"What's going on?" Georgia interrupted, having stopped and waited for them to catch up. Wondering why they were acting so hesitant to come meet the animals.

"Nothing!" Fred and George blurted out in unison causing Ruby to elbow them for making it so obvious that they were up to something. Giving the brunette an apologetic smile she bent the truth a little so as to not drop the boys and their fears into it.

"Sorry Gia, wanted to give these two some last minute warnings. You know what they're like, I don't want them causing havoc and scaring the animals or your relatives later"

Georgia looked between the three of them and given the looks of embarrassment on the twins faces she knew it must be true, they hated when either of them turned into their mother and got onto them about being good. "So you're not hanging back because you're scared to meet the animals?" She inquired.

"That's just Roo" Fred laughed, shoving the blonde playfully and she threw a glare at him as she shoved her hands into her pockets, not wanting to admit she had been slightly apprehensive.

"I'm not scared..." She started but was cut off by Georgia.

"The animals will sense it if you are"

"Oh great" Ruby whined and Georgia linked arms with her.

"Come on, you'll be fine. There's nothing to worry about, they're all lovely. Hey Tad!" She waved as they reached the barn.

Lewis turned to look at the quartet and smiled back "Hullo all of you, what do we owe the pleasure?" He questioned, mostly looking at Georgia as he asked it with a twinkle in his eye as he knew full well why she was there at least.

Georgia blushed as she caught Lewis' twinkle "Thought Cotton Ball and Betsy would appreciate being wished a Happy Christmas, not to mention the rest of the menagerie" She admitted and Lewis chuckled before throwing some more feed into the pig pen "Well I'm actually quite glad you've popped down as Gethin hasn't turned up to work so, how would the four of you like to help me and get the rest of the feeding done?" He questioned and the two girls turned to look behind them and caught the faces the twins were pulling, Ruby threw them a glare and then squeezed Georgia's arm before leaning in close and whispering "Don't worry they will behave" she then smiled at her, Georgia returned it but it didn't quite met her eyes she then looked at her dad "I guess the quicker we make a start, the quicker we'll be done" she reasoned, with a shrug, she was used to this by now and besides the twins had promised her that they would go in all guns blazing and embrace the Muggle life - she understood it would be different for them but she didn't expect so many hurdles at every suggestion.

Ruby let her arm go and then rounded on the twins "Both of you, turn those frowns upside down! You know Gia is making a valid point" she reminded them and then walking behind them she took on the task of pushing them closer to the brunette and to make sure that they didn't try and run off. The twins sighed and tried to slow down but they were soon met with resistance from Ruby so realising they didn't have much choice they admitted defeat and fell into step beside Georgia and then looked at her dad "How can we help?" They enquired, not quite through gritted teeth.

Lewis threw Ruby and Georgia a knowing smile and then handed all four buckets "Fill these with feed, Georgia will show you where from. The pigs are pretty much done so next up are the sheep, chickens, cows, horses and ducks" he listed off and Georgia's face looked brighter and happier at all the animals mentioned. She then beckoned her friends over to get the correct food "Sheep first, makes the most sense" she giggled and then directed them over to the sheep feed.

"Hope you've brought your muscles with you" Georgia grinned as they began filling up their buckets with various feeds. "These get heavy"

"Pfft, don't worry about that" Fred chuckled, holding his arms up to show off his muscles from Quidditch despite his thick winter jacket that was hiding them. Once they each had their buckets filled Georgia directed them off towards the pen where the sheep were kept. Reaching the fence holding them in Georgia shook her bucket to get the attention of the sheep who instantly began baa'ing.

"Hello babies!" She cooed, "Who's missed me? I've missed you all" she added, ignoring the sniggers from the boys.

"You know they don't understand you, right?"

"Of course they do," Georgia argued, climbing up onto the bottom rung on the fence to lean over. "Where's my favourite girl? Cotton Ball" she called out and a larger sheep came up to the fence. "There she is! Merry Christmas!" She beamed, grabbing the sheep and hugging her. "Look who's come to see you. My friends that I've told you all about" reaching into the bucket that she'd stood on the ground she took a handful of feed and held it out for the sheep to eat from her hand.

Ruby leant on the fence beside Georgia to get a closer look of the white fluffy animal, finding it very fascinating. "How do you know that's cotton ball? They all look the same" she commented.

"You learn their characteristics" Georgia shrugged, offering some more food to Cotton Ball.

"Bit like with Gred and Forge?" Ruby giggled.

"Exactly" Georgia smiled before asking Fred and George to empty one of their buckets into the large trough for the rest of the sheep to feed from.

"They're going to eat us!" George cried leaning back from the fence as the sheep moved in at the sight of the bucket of feed causing Georgia to laugh.

"Don't be silly, it's the food they're after, they've learnt how it comes to them. Just be quick" she explained moving closer to help them. Cotton Ball had stayed back, eyeing the bucket of feed that Georgia had been hand feeding her from.

"Hey pretty girl" Ruby cooed at her, "I'm Ruby, a bit like those coloured dots on your back. Gia, why have all the sheep been painted?"

"It's to help Tad know which sheep are ours, in case they ever escape because there's sheep in the other fields that belong to different farmers"

"Oh that's quite clever" Fred hummed, having been listening in. Georgia hummed her agreement before moving back to Cotton Ball to encourage her to follow the herd before they could eat her share of food too. But she was still more interested in the bucket on the other side of the fence.

"You really have missed me haven't you" Georgia giggled, grabbing another handful of food. Ruby watched her patting Cotton Ball on the head and felt a surge of confidence.

"Can I touch her?" Ruby asked.

"Of course, she loves having her head scratched"

Ruby slipped her hand through the fence and gently rubbed the sheep's head, she baa'ed her appreciation to the attention and a grin spread across the blonde's face. She could see why Georgia loved the animals so much, she'd been right about them liking human company. "She's so soft" Ruby mused and Georgia nodded in agreement.

"It's why their wool gets used to make jumpers"

After having to explain the process of shearing the sheep to stop their wool getting too long Georgia led them across the farm to the cows, warning her friends that they would be loud as she slid the barn door open.

"Alright Tomos" Georgia smiled at the herdsman who was already tending to the cattle.

"Merry Christmas Georgia! It's been a while. Who've we got here?" He asked, his Welsh accent strong.

"Some friends from school, they're spending Christmas here in the valleys. They're just learning how to feed the animals"

"These big girls are all milked and fed" Tomos informed them, clapping a hand on the side of the cow nearest him. "Wanted to get an early start, Lew said his parents are coming over for dinner, I'd like to be gone before then"

Georgia giggled, she loved her grandparents but knew their old traditional ways of thinking weren't always for everyone "How's Betsy doing?"

"She's fine, actually she's more than fine. She'll be a mother by spring" Tomos smiled and Georgia let out an excited squeal, pressing her hands to her mouth. Her excitement was soon cut short by the feel of someone frantically tugging on the back of her jacket.

"Gia..." Fred whimpered. "Help"

Turning her head she found the usually confident boy backing up into his twin who was holding him still, Betsy, the cow in question curiously licking his elbow as she tried to work out who the new interlopers in her barn were.

"Leave him alone Betsy" Georgia chuckled, placing her hand in front of her face to distract her attention from the redhead. "You don't know where he's been" she smirked and Ruby snorted with laughter while Fred and George scrapped over who's fault it was that the cow had chosen him to investigate. Once Georgia was all caught up with her favourite cow she bid farewell to Tomos and the Quartet left the barn to continue on with their farm work.

Soon their buckets were empty and all the animals' stomachs were full, as they'd grown more accustomed to the various animals they met the moods of her friends had improved and Fred and George were once again their usual bubbly bouncing selves.

"What next?" Fred questioned, he'd surprised himself and was actually having fun working on the farm despite it being Christmas Day. It wasn't how either he or George had imagined the day going but it was a Christmas Day they would never forget.

"We're done," Georgia told him and George pouted.

"Aww really?"

"For now yeah, but if you're enjoying yourself that much we can always help Tad do this again tomorrow" Georgia offered.

"Please! Can we?" Fred begged and Georgia smiled, happy that her friends were having fun and had accepted her ways of living.

"Yeah, I'm sure he'd appreciate the help anyways. It does mean waking up early though" she warned, hoping that the lack of laying in wouldn't put them off.

"That's fine" Fred and George nodded together.

"We'll see about that," Ruby laughed, knowing they'd probably change their mind by the following morning. Returning their buckets to the shed Georgia informed her dad about her friend's willingness to help run the farm for the rest of their stay and as the brunette had predicted Lewis had been very happy to hear he'd had a few more hands to help get the work done. Heading in doors he sent the four to get cleaned up and changed so they'd look presentable for his parents arriving.