MissBunnyLady – Actually, Harry is sixteen years old, as mentioned in the previous chapter. He is in sixth year, and Cho is in her seventh year. I wanted to make them as old as possible without one of them graduating. Ron didn't meet his in-laws, because he and Hermione aren't engaged. They are far too young to get married. Hope that clears things up. : )

Aurelia- Thanks for your review. All of the little mysteries will be revealed in the end.

Jaje- Mrs. Weasley is one of my favorite characters. : )

Scarhead- Ah! I knew halfway through the story of that mistake, but then I just hoped no one would notice because I didn't feel like going back and changing everything. You're absolutely right, let's just pretend Fred and George Weasley are in Hogwarts for an extra year to make up some courses.

OutofAzkaban- Thanks!

Dieselbaby- You didn't know I had a sense of humor? Sheesh! No more telling you all those 'corny jokes' then! Lol, anyway, I'm really sad that you discontinued your story. I gave up all hope. Hmm…

Cheryl- Thanks for your review, and I'm glad you enjoy my story. : )

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Lils- I updated! : )

Starr Athena LiEngle- I'm glad I cleared things up for you.

Christie- Yeah, Harry and Cho are fighting all the time, but there will be more romance, I promise.

Xenith- Thanks for your review : )

fairydust816- The Weasleys' lives aren't sad. They are a loving, well-educated, and kind family. They are just unfortunate to be poor. : (

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Fantasyangel- I am writing lots more, keep reading. : )

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Heather- They'll be back at Hogwarts soon enough, and that's where things start making sense.

Rachel- This chapters tells of what happens during Christmas, or at least half of it. Hehehe.

Brittney- This story is going to be for thirty something chapters, so we're almost to the end.

wHIte-cHOcoLaTE- If everyone was happy, the story would've ended already, but to your request, I'll try to squeeze in some Draco-ness, but see, I'm writing chapter 30 right now, so it'll be a bit hard. However, keep reading. : )

Phebe- Oh wow, you like my story enough to read non-stop! Hehe : )

Chibi Akuma – Thanks for your review.

BlondPrincess- Aww, thanks so much. Cho got angry with Harry, so she un-invited him over to her house, remember?

Kimberly- Sometimes you have to go to the last chapter, and on the last chapter, you can read my newest chapter. Fanfic is really weird about that.

EmmeralCho- You said you liked all the Weasleys except one, which one? I like all of them.

Legolas Lover- Well, remember this, the Weasleys are happy with their life even though they are poor. I think the Weasleys are completely the opposite of Harry. Harry's rich and famous, but he has no real family or love in his home. The Weasleys are poor, but they are a loving and kind family. Which one would you pick? Love or wealth and fame?

ShortySC22- I like it when the Weasleys are together too : )

BookMaster3000- Cho uninvited Harry after they had their fight.

Angel Lai- I'm not telling the ending, you can guess. One thing I know for sure is most of you probably won't like it.

Chapter 22- Christmas at the Weasleys

"Harry, dear, it's time to wake up. We're opening presents." Mrs. Weasley said softly to Harry and then left. Harry looked around and saw that Ron already woke up and his covers were just made by Mrs. Weasley.

He put on his glasses and quickly dressed. He went downstairs to find quite a lot of redheads eating a breakfast of French toast, bacon, and porridge.

"Here you go, Harry dear." Mrs. Weasley said smiling and gave him a big bowl of porridge topped with five bacon slices and some French toast.

"It's traditional that we wait until the whole family arrive before we open presents. You're family, of course, as long as you're under my roof." Mrs. Weasley said firmly, and paused to glare at Fred for slipping some tongue boils potion into George's orange juice.

After a hearty breakfast, Mrs. Weasley began doing the dishes. "Go on! Open your presents, they are under the tree."

They all went into the living room where the huge evergreen stood proudly with little boxes of presents underneath.

There was a box the same exact shape for everyone and another smaller box attached. Everyone picked up their box and opened the larger one first. Bill caught Harry's eye and grinned. "Guess what this is."

Harry revealed another "Weasley" sweater bearing a large 'H' in the front. Mrs. Weasley had knitted sweaters for all her children.

"Maroon again!" Ron complained. "Mum, I don't look good in maroon!"

"Now, now." Mr. Weasley said. "Your mother spent quite a lot of time knitting for all of you." Mr. Weasley had a bright orange sweater with the letter 'A' on it.

Everyone put on his or her sweaters as Mrs. Weasley came into the living room.

"You all look so nice!" Mrs. Weasley said, beaming with pride. "Come here, Harry." She said and smoothed the sweater on him. "There."

"Pictures!" Arthur said excitedly as everyone else except Mrs. Weasley groaned. Harry didn't see what the big deal was until they were on their tenth picture with the camera flashing…..

"Now Fred, you stand there…."

"Alright Bill, by your mother…."

"George? Where's George? You stand by Ginny now…"

Twenty pictures….

And at last they were done.

The smaller package that Harry got contained a package of wizard cards, a tiny chess set, and a gumball that had bubbles to be blown up to ten feet.

Ron's package had the gumball and a hat that whistled when the wind blew.

"How come the presents are so crummy this year?" Ron asked, poking his hat.

"Well," Mrs. Weasley said. "Because we cannot afford that many this year. Percy had to take some extra classes for the Ministry and they cost a lot of money."

"Be grateful, Ron." Said Charlie with a toy dragon. "Love my dragon, mum."

Mrs. Weasley's sons and daughter each hugged her and then their father.

Harry felt bad that he had Mrs. Weasley spend money on him when she didn't even have enough for her own children. He pocketed his new presents and promised himself to buy her something at Hogsmeade's next visit.

They all played Quiddich the rest of the afternoon until Mrs. Weasley called them in for dinner.

Christmas dinner consisted of everything from a roast to potatoes to great stuffing all the way to homemade ice cream cake and mousse.

"So, Harry, dear, how is Cho doing?" Mrs. Weasley asked kindly.

"Oh, she's great." Harry half-lied. He was sure her father was going to kill him for not spending Christmas with her.

The ice cream cake suddenly sank into the pits of his stomach and Harry became worried.

"I thought you were going to visit her, dear?" Mrs. Weasley said.

"Well, I, well, we kind of got into this argument, see."

"Oh, dear." Mrs. Weasley said worried. She spooned some more mashed potatoes into Harry's plate and then generously poured some gravy on top.

"Well, I think we'll make up soon. We always have."

"Have you talked to her over Christmas?" Mrs. Weasley asked.

"No, not yet." Harry answered feeling embarrassed.

"Well, Harry, I don't like to interfere," Mrs. Weasley said in a motherly voice. "But, I suggest you still visit her as planned or talk to her. Send her an owl."

"She ignores them, Mrs. Weasley."

"When a woman seems distant, she wants attention." Mr. Weasley said and winked.

Mrs. Weasley gave him a look and Mr. Weasley hastily went back to his casserole.

"I suppose I can send her an owl today…."

"Why don't you visit her for a few hours? You can floo there." Mrs. Weasley said kindly, now piling more biscuits and roast turkey on Harry's plate.

"I don't know." Harry said quietly.

"Why not?" Mrs. Weasley asked, refilling Harry's glass of juice.

Everyone got quiet.

"I-I'm scared of her father." Harry answered.

Everyone except Mrs. Weasley gave a roar of laughter. When Harry looked up, he saw Mrs. Weasley trying to hide a smile.

"Whooooo!" Bill said. "Has a protective dad, huh, Harry?"

Harry's cheeks burned and Ron snorted into his turkey.

"Now, now. Be quiet!" Mrs. Weasley said sharply. "Poor dear, going to be a father soon. I had my first child when I was two years older than you, Harry. Now, after dinner, you are going to floo over to the Changs and have a nice little visit." She gave this matter a gentle but firm voice.

"Uh…" Harry said.

"And then you are going to have a lovely time and floo back here for fireworks." Mrs. Weasley gave Harry's hand a pat.

"Uh…." Harry said.

"You have a present to give Cho, Harry?" Charlie asked, grinning.

"Er…no." Harry answered. He was feeling more embarrassed by the minute.

"Well, that's no matter, Harry, I'll knit her a lovely sweater and you take some of these warm biscuits to her. Goodness knows that she would love them. I did." Mrs. Weasley answered.

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So after dinner (Harry had four helpings due to Mrs. Weasley piling extra food on his plate), Mrs. Weasley used her wand to quickly knit a dark blue sweater that was looser than usual with an eagle on it for Ravenclaw. She put some biscuits in a basket and smiled at Harry, who was feeling a little confused and very nervous.

"The Changs lives at Violets' Manor." Mrs. Weasley said. "My good friend Gloria lives there, too." She lovingly embraced Harry. "Good luck."

All the Weasleys stood by the fireplace and waved at Harry as Harry took a pinch of floo powder and stepped into the fireplace, his arms full.

"Good-bye, Harry! See you in a bit!" Bill said, smiling.

Fred and George waved at Harry enthusiastically. "Don't let Mr. Chang curse you!"

Ron was snickering at Harry, but Mrs. Weasley smiled gently and kissed Harry on the cheek.

The flames roared.

"VIOLETS' MANOR!" Harry yelled and set off in a spin, having no idea what's going to happen next.

A/N: Next chapter is called 'Violets' Manor'