A/N: I wanted 2 wait for feedback from the readers before I continued the story but I just cant help myself! I need 2 write! aaaaah! next time, u guys review earlier! This story lives on reviews..no reviews, no story..as for the lot, I know its kinda dull at the moment but it will get better.promise.

it was also kindly pointed out 2 me that Herm can't use magic outside school. well, lets just assume they allowed her the benefit of the doubt just this once ;)…shhh, it's a secret!!

oh, thanx 2 all who reviewed. I can't remember ur exact names ( sumthing like ronandhermione_4eva, dee…) you know who u r n I'm tryin my best 2 pay u back by reading ur work 2 but some of u don't leave signed reviews! aaah, again…lol..ok,ok, enough of this..on with  the story

FINALLY- MERRY CHRISTMAS, YOU GUYS!!!!!!! :)

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          "What the …" Harry muttered, looking down at the bottle in his hand. It was full of multi-coloured pills. A frown formed on his face as he read the flashing red, blue and green writing on the bright yellow label..

Ursula's Body Gro Pills For Men

The magical drug now comes in capsule form.

2 pills everyday will trigger maximum body growth in 6 weeks.

Increase amount of pills taken daily for quicker results.

Caution: Strictly for human consumption.

         Harry's face turned crimson. Was it that obvious that he felt left out? Did he look so pathethic to the Weasleys that they pitied him?

        "Its nothing to be embarrassed about, Harry," Fred said, noticing his discomfort, "We just want to help. Loads of people take it. Practically half of our mates do. There're even some for girls! Who knows, Hermione could've taken some too." The twins sniggered, exchanging looks that Harry didn't really want to figure out.

       "How'd you afford it?" Harry muttered, his eyes fixed on the bottle. Another look was exchanged between the twins. "Oh, don't worry about that…." was George's reply. His answer only increased Harry's reservations about taking the pills.

       "So, what do you say? It's really a normal thing, you know," George asked, tapping his foot on the ground. Harry looked up from the bottle to the twins and down again. For some reason, his face seemed to like the colour red that day.

       Finally he replied, "I'll think about it. Just let me keep it, ok?… And, um, could we keep this between the three of us?" The twins smiled knowingly and nodded.

      "Come on, then, Ron and Hermione  will be waiting for us," Fred said, winking at George. For some reason, Harry felt very uneasy about the way they said his friend's name.

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        When they got back from Diagon Alley, an official looking owl was perched on the gate of The Burrow. "Post from Hogwarts, it seems. I wonder what it's about. School starts in two days," Mrs Weasley said with a frown, passing out the owls to the respective reciepients.

        "Oh no," Hermione wailed. She looked close to tears as she folded her letter up again. The twins, however, had a completely different reaction to the news they received

     "No school for another month! Wizard!" George exclaimed, grinning widely. Harry and Ron had mixed feelings about this new development. It would be great to put of studying for a whole month but they had been looking forward to returning to Hogwarts and meeting up with their friends.

     "How could they do this?" Hermione cried, "The entire castle being flooded is not a good reason enough to shut down the school!" Ron rolled his eyes, and even Harry couldn't help but smirk.

     "Oh, then what is, Hermione? The castle being burnt to a crisp? Oh, or maybe that still wouldn't be good enough for you. We could always camp outside," Ron said sarcastically. Everyone laughed at this, even Mr Weasley, although he tried hard not to. Only Mrs Weasley looked stern.

    "I'm disappointed at all of you. Hermione, unlike the rest of you lazy gits, -not including you, Harry- actually wants to study. All of you should be disappointed you cant go back and fill your heads with useful things for a change!" Mrs Weasley scolded. She put her arms around Hermione's shoulders and walked her in the house. As soon as they were out of sight, the rest of them exploded into laughter.

     "Now, now…Your mothers right," Mr Weasley said as he ushered the laughing group into the garden. But the smile on his face was as plain as day.

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A/N: ok, ok, I know…super short chapter..but hey, its Christmas eve!! if u really, really, really need more, you can always check out my work in progress, "I'm Here For You."…Go now! Read it!