How I Changed Fate- Chapter 12: Christmas at Hogwarts
At the end of November, I had the greatest idea ever. I would ask Harry to join Mhamó* and I for Christmas at our house. So, when I approached him, I was ready. "Harry? Mhamó, wanted to know if you would like to come to our house for Christmas. Would you like to come over?"
Harry lit up like a Christmas tree, but he lost it quickly when he answered. "I would have to get permission from my guardian and there is no way my Uncle would let me."
I giggled a little. "Did you forget that Mhamó promised that she would take care of you? That means that she is planning on being your new guardian, so of course you are free to join us at Christmas."
His smile returned. "We should let Dumbledore know that I will be with you for Christmas so he doesn't have to worry about me this year."
I didn't think he would agree but Harry was so excited that he dragged me to the Headmasters office to tell Dumbledore. Dumbledore was not happy to hear what Harry said. "Harry, they haven't approved of Mrs. Regan's guardianship of you so you would still need approval from your Uncle to go to her house for the Christmas break."
I was outraged, so I left his office in a hurry dragging Harry back to the Gryffindor rooms. "I don't care much for him, but if he insists that you have to stay here for Christmas then I am going to stay here as well."
Harry smiled at me and we went on with the day.
As November went on, I told everyone in all the houses that Harry couldn't join me at my house for Christmas because Dumbledore said he needed permission from his Uncle who isn't very nice to Harry so would never approve of the trip. I would give reason after reason to everyone person and then get really sad saying how even though my Mhamó considered Harry as a part of the family, Harry wouldn't even get to see her to share his thanks. I would then say that since I didn't want him to be alone, I would be spending Christmas at Hogwarts with him.
Draco spoke to me after I had finished my week with Ravenclaw. "You have managed to convince three quarters of the school to stay here at school for Christmas break. Gráinn*, what is it you are trying to do?"
"Well Draco, I am trying to pressure the cruel man into just letting Harry come over for the break, but since he refuses too, I guess everyone will be spending Christmas here. Sorry Draco, but I won't be able to come over for Christmas this year."
"That is okay, Louise, I am staying here for Christmas this year as well."
I smiled at Draco, and knew that I had won.
December started without a fuss. Expect this year children were begging their parents to stay at Hogwarts for the break. By the time break was coming up parents had given their okays and everyone from first years to seventh years and even all the Professors planned staying for Christmas at Hogwarts for the first time in its history.
Dumbledore couldn't say anything to convince the students or the staff to go home for the break, so everyone got together and had parties and opened presents. No one was alone at Hogwarts for Christmas, and parents had even sent small gifts to all the children so no one was left out of the Christmas spirt. That was the first time I saw everyone generally happy.
Sorry its so short even after so long since I posted a chapter. I kept debating between writing this chapter or just skipping ahead without any explanation. I decided against skipping ahead because I knew it would be hard to have the intended anger towards Dumbledore unless I had one more push. I also wanted a light hearted one after the last post so here ya go! Gráinn= darling, Mhamó=Grandma
