I hope everyone is still with me. I keep changing years on you guys. But if I didn't, I'd have a 1,000,000 chapter story, and frankly I don't think I have the ability to create such a story. Thanks to all my reviewers I love you guys!! RR you know you want to...

More Lily/Draco fluff in this chapter. I love Draco/Lily fluff.

"Lily…..Christmas…presents. Wake up."

It was Christmas of our 5th year, and Padma Patil was very rudely waking me up from my comfortable sleep. She left my bedside and went over to attack her presents. I slowly got out of bed, and put on my blue robe. I slid down to the floor and saw that I had four presents. Whereas Padma had at least twenty. I wasn't going to get all bitter or anything. I'm not that way. At that moment I realized just how many friends I had. And to tell the truth it saddened me.

I opened Dad's present first. It was a gorgeous sapphire bracelet set in silver. The note read: To Lily, From Dad. It matches your eyes. Next was Ron's present he got me some sapphire earrings. His note was similar to Dad's 'it matches your eyes Merry Christmas Love, Ron'. Kyle bought me a book of magical creatures. He knew I adored that class, even if Hagrid was a little…off. Draco's present…the best for last. I opened it slowly. It was wrapped in green. It was quite a large package, opened; it revealed a plethora of lovely objects. One was a beautiful blue cape embroidered with shimmery green threads making little curly cued vines that seemed to crawl as though actually growing on the fabric. Another was a huge sapphire pendant with miniscule diamonds around the edge of it, on a silver chain. He also bought me a collection of multicolored quills in a gorgeous pure rosewood case. He was so good to me. Almost too good. I knew he had money, but I never imagined I'd get so many presents from one person. Of course last year was the same; I guess I still wasn't used to being treated so wonderfully. The note with these presents read:

Dearest Lily,

I've missed you all holiday long, and it seems that even your owls do not cure the longing in my heart. I cannot wait to see you again. Keep sending the owls; I enjoy hearing from you so much. I hope you enjoy these gifts. Every single one reminded me of you, and I hope to see you wearing the necklace and/or cape when I return. Have a wonderful Christmas.

Love,

Draco

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I found Harry Potter down in the Great Hall along with very few other students who also stayed at Hogwarts for Christmas holidays. I had taken the initiative to be civil, and offer him a Christmas present. I knew somehow he would not take it, but I had to try.

"Erm hello Harry." I said shyly.

"What do you want?" He asked.

"I brought you something. Merry Christmas." I set the package down on the table, and turned to leave. I sat at the far end of the table, and out of the corner of my eye, watched him carefully open the present as if it was going to explode or something. I saw the look on his face as he took out 101 Repairing Spells. He seemed to like the present, no matter how much he denied it. I saw him approach me.

"Thank you." He mumbled, so quietly I barely heard him.

"You're very welcome Harry." He turned to leave. "You know I'm not as horrible as you think I am. Just because my boyfriend dislikes you and my father acts as he does, it doesn't mean I dislike you too. I happen to like you Harry. You are a wonderful person. I know we never knew each other that well even before I became Lily Snape, but I'm just asking you to give me a chance."

"Okay." He said and sat down across from me. "I can do that."

"Thanks…that's all I ever wanted Harry. Just for people to look past my family and give me a chance. Do you realize that I have two friends…including Draco? Everyone else who was my friend deserted me after third year. It's awful being rejected." I looked up at him. He looked very ashamed, I felt bad for him. After all, it wasn't just him. "Dad felt awful because it was his fault, and so did Draco. They aren't bad people either Harry. Not underneath. Well I suppose I should be going. I have an essay to finish for Umbridge. Goodbye Harry. See you around."

"Lily?" He said. I turned around. "Merry Christmas." I smiled and continued on my way.

Soon students arrived back at Hogwarts, and the peaceful quiet of the holidays was once again replaced with enquiries about vacations, and thank you's for presents. I smiled. I loved this place. I was wearing my new cape and nearly all my sapphire jewelry except for my giant necklace from Draco. I didn't want to look flashy. I went to stand at the gates. The cold air stung my cheeks, and immediately made them red. I spotted Ron and ran to him. Hugs were given and we exchanged thank yous. I told him I had to go, and I'd catch up. Then I spotted Draco. It was as though everything else around me faded. He looked gorgeous. I was struck with the realization of just how much I loved him. I stood there as he ran to me. He scooped me up in his arms and spun me around. I leaned down and kissed him. It was as though it was not icy cold weather outside. It felt like spring. I could feel the heat rushing through me as our lips touched. He put me down and there we stood kissing in the snow. It was the most perfect moment in my entire life. I wished it never ended.