Chapter 16: Christmas at the Burrow
This chapter might be long. It all depends how I want to end it. Hope you like my story. Keep reviewing. Thanks J J J J!!!!
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Harry was surprised that Brookings kept quiet the last couple of days. He wondered why he kept low, but it was Christmas so Harry didn't want to think about it.
He was searching for Ron's Christmas present in Hogsmeade. Hermione was searching for presents for her parents and Ron was buying candy like crazy in Honeydukes. Harry already got everyone elses presents. He got Hermione two new books, he got Ginny a polisher for her broom, and he got a buffet of candy from Honeydukes for Ron. For how much candy he got Ron it will last him until next Christmas.
It was really cold out and everyone was shivering inside his or her warm, cozy, winter cloaks.
"I can't believe it's almost Chritmas!" said Ginny walking up to Harry.
"Yeah, me too!" replied Harry.
"I hope you like nuthouses," said Ginny
"Why?" he replied
"Because our house is like a zoo around Christmas!" she said.
Harry laughed.
" I warned you," she said and shrugged.
"Come on you two, we're going to the Three Broomsticks!" said Ron coming out of Honeydukes.
Harry and Ginny followed Ron and met Hermione at a table.
"Four Butterbeer's please!" asked Hermione.
"Thanks," said Ginny, Harry, and Ron.
They sat at a four chair-table. Harry sat by Ginny and Ron by Hermione. They got their drinks and didn't see Luna walking in with Neville.
"Can we sit with you?" asked Neville
"Sure," said Harry
They pulled up seats.
"You know Harry that after the Christmas Holiday, we're playing you in Qudditch!" said Luna
"Yes, I know," replied Harry
"I don't know if I should make a new Lion or Raven Hat. Remember the one I made last year?" asked Luna who looked hyper.
"She had too much sugar at Honeydukes," said Neville.
"I could tell," replied Ron looking at Luna very awkwardly.
"Sorry, I couldn't help myself," replied Luna grinning.
Hermione was reading the latest Daily Prophet with great interest.
"Hey, look at this!" she said and handed the paper over to Harry.
Harry read outloud
"Auror's captured suspects on Monday that could have been known Deatheaters. Reporter's today report that the captives are indeed Deatheaters. "These are the same Deatheaters who escaped from Azkaban prison last year," says minister of magic, Cornelius Fudge. "There are only two Deatheaters last year who are still free". The two Deatheaters are Bellatrix Lestrange and Adolf Calavart. Please be on the lookout."
After the story there was two pictures. One was of Bellatrix and the other must have been Adolf Calavart. Adolf was the same picture that looked like Brookings!
"Calavart looks like Professor Broookings!" said Ginny pointing it out.
"Yes he does doesn't he," said Harry.
"We have to show this to Dumbledore," said Ron.
"Wait! We don't want to cause any trouble in front of Brookings just yet, let's wait till after Christmas," said Hermione
"That's a good idea," replied Harry. "Why?"
"If Brookings reads the Daily Prophet and sees his picture he'll know to keep Dumbledore away from us. But if we lye low until after Christmas he'll suspect we didn't know anything," said Hermione
"What ever you say," said Ron who finished drinking his butterbeer.
"What are you people talking about?" asked Neville.
"Don't worry," said Hermione "I'm going back up to the castle, bye!"
"I'm coming too,"said Ginny catching up with Hermione.
"How about you three talk to eachother for awhile?" asked Luna as she left the table and caught up with Ginny and Hermione.
"I was thinking," said Ron "That after Christmas we should have a boy's night"
"A boy's night?" asked Harry
"Yeah, like play wizard chess, and things that boy's like to do alone."
"Who will be there?" asked Neville
"Well it could be you, Harry, and me!" said Ron
"Wow, great party," said Harry sarcastically.
"Well . . . It could be a three boy-party," replied Ron
"What about Hermione and Ginny?" asked Harry
"They'll find something to do, what do you say?" asked Ron.
Harry and Neville thought about it.
"I'm in," said Harry
"Me too," said Neville.
"Great," replied Ron "This is going to be wicked!"
"Great! Let's get back up to the castle to pack our bags for tomorrow" said Harry.
"Alright, coming Neville?" asked Ron
"Yeah, hold on," he replied and put money on the table.
"Why did you do that?" asked Ron
"Just wanted to be friendly," shrugged Neville.
Harry and Ron shrugged and continued walking. As Harry saw the Forbidden Forest he shivered. He knew Voldemort was in there waiting for him. Hary shook himself and continued walking. They made it up to the Gryffindor common room and hurried to the boy's dormitory.
"What should I pack?" asked Harry.
"Anything you need, we're going to be there for at least a week," replied Ron who was looking under the bed for clothing.
Harry packed about 9 pairs of clothing, toothbrushes, stationary, his friend's Christmas presents, and Hedwig's things.
"I think I'm ready for tomorrow," said Harry "I just need to go get Hedwig."
"I'll go get her for you, it's getting late, you go to bed, goodnight," said Ron
"What time are we getting up?" asked Harry
"Let's say around 9 o'clock, because the train leaves at eleven and I want to get breakfeast!" replied Ron as he hurried off downstairs.
Harry looked outside and saw that the sun had gone down and a cold wind blew through the window. Harry quickly shut it and got into bed. Neville was already fast asleep and Harry got drowsy. He settled himself into bed and fell asleep.
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Harry was walking in an area with a lot of trees. It was dark outside and could just make out the outline of someone next to him.
"Lumos," he said and his wand lit up.
Ron was standing next to him.
"Turn it off, you don't want You-know-who to see it do you?" whispered Ron.
"What?" asked Harry
Ron looked angry.
"Nox,"he said and Harry's light went out "Did you forget?"
"What did I forget?" asked Harry
"Hermione was kidnapped remember, and Ginny was almost killed. How could you forget that?" asked Ron
"Hermione! Ginny! Wait, where are we?" asked Harry
"Remember, Ginny came in limping and said that people came and attacked them. Hermione was taken and she was knocked unconscious. The last thing Ginny saw was that the people took Hermione into the Frobidden Forest so guess where we are now," replied Ron
"We have to find Hermione, oh! This is all my fault!" said Harry
Ron heard a sound, like something snapping a branch.
"Wait," said Ron in a whisper "Someone's here"
Suddenly Harry saw a flash, and was knocked into some bushes. He saw a person come out behind a tree and check a motionless body on the forest floor. The figure checked around the area but did not see Harry. She left and when Harry thought it was safe, he came out of the bushes.
Harry walked over to the body on the forest floor and knelt down. It was Ron and he layed there without any motion or sound. Harry checked his pulse. Ron was alive, but barely.
"Don't worry Ron, I'll come back for you," replied Harry and looked up.
He saw a faint orange-yellow light in the distance. He crept quietly to the light and saw that it was a fire. There were about fifteen people in hoods standing all around, and there, in the middle of it all was Voldemort. He was talking to some one and Harry crept closer, and listened in.
"I got the red-haired boy but Potter was not there," said Bellatrix.
"He is probably very close," replied Voldemort.
"What should we do?" asked Bellatrix
"We will wait, I know Potter will not let anything happen to one of his best friends," said Voldemort who walked over to a figure who was tied to a tree. "He will come to save you won't he?"
He touched Hermione's face. Harry could see in her eyes that she was afraid but she didn't look it. Voldemort walked away and Bellatrix walked up to Hermione.
"If Potter isn't here by nightfall tomorrow, you shall wish you were never born," she laughed and slapped Hermione. Hermione gave a whimper.
"Hermione . . ."whispered Harry "What have I done?"
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"Harry time to go, Harry! Wake up!" said a voice.
Harry opened his eyes. Ron and Neville were standing over him.
"Huh? Oh . . Sorry . . Just had a bad dream," said Harry
"Come on only an hour till we have to leave!" said Ron
"What?" asked Harry jumping up from bed.
"We let you sleep," replied Neville.
"Great!" scowled Harry and ran to get his things together.
"Your things are already downstairs, just to let you know," said Ron
Harry stopped.
"Thanks," he said and got his clothes and went to change.
Harry met Ron and Neville downstairs on the couch. He sat and thought. His dream wasn't in the past. It never happened.
"Too many things are getting to me, that's all," thought Harry and let his horrible dream pass.
"Where are they?" asked Ron getting impatient.
"We're here," said Hermione walking down with Ginny.
"Hermione, Ginny, they're all right" said Harry in a low whisper.
"Read to go?" asked Ginny to Harry
Harry looked up. Ginny was in perfect condition, so was Hermione, and Ron.
"Yeah, I'm ready" replied Harry.
He grabbed his things and Hedwig's cage and followed Neville down to the station. They loaded up their things and found a compartment.
"I wonder why Malfoy isn't picking on us?" asked Ginny
"I heard that the ministry ordered a check on all ministry workers and friends and when they came to the Malfoy mansion he feld. I heard they are starting to suspect that he's a deatheater," replied Neville
"I'm glad they're starting to see that now!" said Hermione shaking her head in disgust.
Harry looked out the window and saw Hagrid standing on the station.
He pulled down a window.
"Hagrid!" yelled Harry
"Hello Harry!" he yelled back "See you at Christmas!"
"Okay!" Harry yelled as the train started to move "Bye!"
Hagrid waved.
"Is Hagrid seeing us for Christmas?" asked Harry
"I don't know,"said Ron.
One by One, everyone started to fall asleep. Ginny fell on Harry's lap. He didn't want to wake her so she just let her sleep. Harry fell asleep and woke up two hours later. He looked out of the window and saw the trees gliding by slowly. Harry didn't notice how fast the time had gone by. It was almost five minutes until they pulled into the King's Cross Station. Harry quickly woke everyone up.
"We're almost there!" he said.
After everyone woke up the train pulled into the station. Harry got his things and got out of the train. He saw Mr. and Mrs. Weasley including Bill waiting for them.
"Hello Harry!" said Mr. Weasley "Let me grab your things!"
"Hi, Harry!" said Bill
"Hello Harry, How are you?" asked Mrs. Weasley
"Hello, Hello, Hello, I'm good thanks," relpied Harry.
After everyone had met they followed Mr. Weasley to two cars. Harry crowded into one with Mrs. Weasley, Ron, and Hermione. It took about two hours to get to the Burrow, but what a sight it was.
Red, green, and white lights were strung all around the house. There were decorations in the yard, and inside it was better. Harry saw a huge Christmas tree, and about fifty or more presents all around. Christmas songs played on throughout the house.
Ron walked up to Harry and said, "Welcome Harry, to Christmas at the Burrow!"
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Hope everyone liked this chapter.I'm sorry if it was too long for some people. I didn't know where to end it. I know some of you want suspenseful things to happen in every chapter but I try to make an exciting chapter too. Please keep reviewing. Thanks so much. J
This chapter might be long. It all depends how I want to end it. Hope you like my story. Keep reviewing. Thanks J J J J!!!!
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Harry was surprised that Brookings kept quiet the last couple of days. He wondered why he kept low, but it was Christmas so Harry didn't want to think about it.
He was searching for Ron's Christmas present in Hogsmeade. Hermione was searching for presents for her parents and Ron was buying candy like crazy in Honeydukes. Harry already got everyone elses presents. He got Hermione two new books, he got Ginny a polisher for her broom, and he got a buffet of candy from Honeydukes for Ron. For how much candy he got Ron it will last him until next Christmas.
It was really cold out and everyone was shivering inside his or her warm, cozy, winter cloaks.
"I can't believe it's almost Chritmas!" said Ginny walking up to Harry.
"Yeah, me too!" replied Harry.
"I hope you like nuthouses," said Ginny
"Why?" he replied
"Because our house is like a zoo around Christmas!" she said.
Harry laughed.
" I warned you," she said and shrugged.
"Come on you two, we're going to the Three Broomsticks!" said Ron coming out of Honeydukes.
Harry and Ginny followed Ron and met Hermione at a table.
"Four Butterbeer's please!" asked Hermione.
"Thanks," said Ginny, Harry, and Ron.
They sat at a four chair-table. Harry sat by Ginny and Ron by Hermione. They got their drinks and didn't see Luna walking in with Neville.
"Can we sit with you?" asked Neville
"Sure," said Harry
They pulled up seats.
"You know Harry that after the Christmas Holiday, we're playing you in Qudditch!" said Luna
"Yes, I know," replied Harry
"I don't know if I should make a new Lion or Raven Hat. Remember the one I made last year?" asked Luna who looked hyper.
"She had too much sugar at Honeydukes," said Neville.
"I could tell," replied Ron looking at Luna very awkwardly.
"Sorry, I couldn't help myself," replied Luna grinning.
Hermione was reading the latest Daily Prophet with great interest.
"Hey, look at this!" she said and handed the paper over to Harry.
Harry read outloud
"Auror's captured suspects on Monday that could have been known Deatheaters. Reporter's today report that the captives are indeed Deatheaters. "These are the same Deatheaters who escaped from Azkaban prison last year," says minister of magic, Cornelius Fudge. "There are only two Deatheaters last year who are still free". The two Deatheaters are Bellatrix Lestrange and Adolf Calavart. Please be on the lookout."
After the story there was two pictures. One was of Bellatrix and the other must have been Adolf Calavart. Adolf was the same picture that looked like Brookings!
"Calavart looks like Professor Broookings!" said Ginny pointing it out.
"Yes he does doesn't he," said Harry.
"We have to show this to Dumbledore," said Ron.
"Wait! We don't want to cause any trouble in front of Brookings just yet, let's wait till after Christmas," said Hermione
"That's a good idea," replied Harry. "Why?"
"If Brookings reads the Daily Prophet and sees his picture he'll know to keep Dumbledore away from us. But if we lye low until after Christmas he'll suspect we didn't know anything," said Hermione
"What ever you say," said Ron who finished drinking his butterbeer.
"What are you people talking about?" asked Neville.
"Don't worry," said Hermione "I'm going back up to the castle, bye!"
"I'm coming too,"said Ginny catching up with Hermione.
"How about you three talk to eachother for awhile?" asked Luna as she left the table and caught up with Ginny and Hermione.
"I was thinking," said Ron "That after Christmas we should have a boy's night"
"A boy's night?" asked Harry
"Yeah, like play wizard chess, and things that boy's like to do alone."
"Who will be there?" asked Neville
"Well it could be you, Harry, and me!" said Ron
"Wow, great party," said Harry sarcastically.
"Well . . . It could be a three boy-party," replied Ron
"What about Hermione and Ginny?" asked Harry
"They'll find something to do, what do you say?" asked Ron.
Harry and Neville thought about it.
"I'm in," said Harry
"Me too," said Neville.
"Great," replied Ron "This is going to be wicked!"
"Great! Let's get back up to the castle to pack our bags for tomorrow" said Harry.
"Alright, coming Neville?" asked Ron
"Yeah, hold on," he replied and put money on the table.
"Why did you do that?" asked Ron
"Just wanted to be friendly," shrugged Neville.
Harry and Ron shrugged and continued walking. As Harry saw the Forbidden Forest he shivered. He knew Voldemort was in there waiting for him. Hary shook himself and continued walking. They made it up to the Gryffindor common room and hurried to the boy's dormitory.
"What should I pack?" asked Harry.
"Anything you need, we're going to be there for at least a week," replied Ron who was looking under the bed for clothing.
Harry packed about 9 pairs of clothing, toothbrushes, stationary, his friend's Christmas presents, and Hedwig's things.
"I think I'm ready for tomorrow," said Harry "I just need to go get Hedwig."
"I'll go get her for you, it's getting late, you go to bed, goodnight," said Ron
"What time are we getting up?" asked Harry
"Let's say around 9 o'clock, because the train leaves at eleven and I want to get breakfeast!" replied Ron as he hurried off downstairs.
Harry looked outside and saw that the sun had gone down and a cold wind blew through the window. Harry quickly shut it and got into bed. Neville was already fast asleep and Harry got drowsy. He settled himself into bed and fell asleep.
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Harry was walking in an area with a lot of trees. It was dark outside and could just make out the outline of someone next to him.
"Lumos," he said and his wand lit up.
Ron was standing next to him.
"Turn it off, you don't want You-know-who to see it do you?" whispered Ron.
"What?" asked Harry
Ron looked angry.
"Nox,"he said and Harry's light went out "Did you forget?"
"What did I forget?" asked Harry
"Hermione was kidnapped remember, and Ginny was almost killed. How could you forget that?" asked Ron
"Hermione! Ginny! Wait, where are we?" asked Harry
"Remember, Ginny came in limping and said that people came and attacked them. Hermione was taken and she was knocked unconscious. The last thing Ginny saw was that the people took Hermione into the Frobidden Forest so guess where we are now," replied Ron
"We have to find Hermione, oh! This is all my fault!" said Harry
Ron heard a sound, like something snapping a branch.
"Wait," said Ron in a whisper "Someone's here"
Suddenly Harry saw a flash, and was knocked into some bushes. He saw a person come out behind a tree and check a motionless body on the forest floor. The figure checked around the area but did not see Harry. She left and when Harry thought it was safe, he came out of the bushes.
Harry walked over to the body on the forest floor and knelt down. It was Ron and he layed there without any motion or sound. Harry checked his pulse. Ron was alive, but barely.
"Don't worry Ron, I'll come back for you," replied Harry and looked up.
He saw a faint orange-yellow light in the distance. He crept quietly to the light and saw that it was a fire. There were about fifteen people in hoods standing all around, and there, in the middle of it all was Voldemort. He was talking to some one and Harry crept closer, and listened in.
"I got the red-haired boy but Potter was not there," said Bellatrix.
"He is probably very close," replied Voldemort.
"What should we do?" asked Bellatrix
"We will wait, I know Potter will not let anything happen to one of his best friends," said Voldemort who walked over to a figure who was tied to a tree. "He will come to save you won't he?"
He touched Hermione's face. Harry could see in her eyes that she was afraid but she didn't look it. Voldemort walked away and Bellatrix walked up to Hermione.
"If Potter isn't here by nightfall tomorrow, you shall wish you were never born," she laughed and slapped Hermione. Hermione gave a whimper.
"Hermione . . ."whispered Harry "What have I done?"
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"Harry time to go, Harry! Wake up!" said a voice.
Harry opened his eyes. Ron and Neville were standing over him.
"Huh? Oh . . Sorry . . Just had a bad dream," said Harry
"Come on only an hour till we have to leave!" said Ron
"What?" asked Harry jumping up from bed.
"We let you sleep," replied Neville.
"Great!" scowled Harry and ran to get his things together.
"Your things are already downstairs, just to let you know," said Ron
Harry stopped.
"Thanks," he said and got his clothes and went to change.
Harry met Ron and Neville downstairs on the couch. He sat and thought. His dream wasn't in the past. It never happened.
"Too many things are getting to me, that's all," thought Harry and let his horrible dream pass.
"Where are they?" asked Ron getting impatient.
"We're here," said Hermione walking down with Ginny.
"Hermione, Ginny, they're all right" said Harry in a low whisper.
"Read to go?" asked Ginny to Harry
Harry looked up. Ginny was in perfect condition, so was Hermione, and Ron.
"Yeah, I'm ready" replied Harry.
He grabbed his things and Hedwig's cage and followed Neville down to the station. They loaded up their things and found a compartment.
"I wonder why Malfoy isn't picking on us?" asked Ginny
"I heard that the ministry ordered a check on all ministry workers and friends and when they came to the Malfoy mansion he feld. I heard they are starting to suspect that he's a deatheater," replied Neville
"I'm glad they're starting to see that now!" said Hermione shaking her head in disgust.
Harry looked out the window and saw Hagrid standing on the station.
He pulled down a window.
"Hagrid!" yelled Harry
"Hello Harry!" he yelled back "See you at Christmas!"
"Okay!" Harry yelled as the train started to move "Bye!"
Hagrid waved.
"Is Hagrid seeing us for Christmas?" asked Harry
"I don't know,"said Ron.
One by One, everyone started to fall asleep. Ginny fell on Harry's lap. He didn't want to wake her so she just let her sleep. Harry fell asleep and woke up two hours later. He looked out of the window and saw the trees gliding by slowly. Harry didn't notice how fast the time had gone by. It was almost five minutes until they pulled into the King's Cross Station. Harry quickly woke everyone up.
"We're almost there!" he said.
After everyone woke up the train pulled into the station. Harry got his things and got out of the train. He saw Mr. and Mrs. Weasley including Bill waiting for them.
"Hello Harry!" said Mr. Weasley "Let me grab your things!"
"Hi, Harry!" said Bill
"Hello Harry, How are you?" asked Mrs. Weasley
"Hello, Hello, Hello, I'm good thanks," relpied Harry.
After everyone had met they followed Mr. Weasley to two cars. Harry crowded into one with Mrs. Weasley, Ron, and Hermione. It took about two hours to get to the Burrow, but what a sight it was.
Red, green, and white lights were strung all around the house. There were decorations in the yard, and inside it was better. Harry saw a huge Christmas tree, and about fifty or more presents all around. Christmas songs played on throughout the house.
Ron walked up to Harry and said, "Welcome Harry, to Christmas at the Burrow!"
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Hope everyone liked this chapter.I'm sorry if it was too long for some people. I didn't know where to end it. I know some of you want suspenseful things to happen in every chapter but I try to make an exciting chapter too. Please keep reviewing. Thanks so much. J
