Anastasia walked to Professor's office and flooed home. She stepped out of the fireplace and looked around. The floo room was a room off of the entrance hall that people flooed to it had a coat room to the left and a small bathroom to the right so people could freshen up before they were greeted by the Malfoys. She walked into the entrance hall and saw house elves scurrying around putting Christmas Decorations up. She could smell dinner and desert coming from the kitchen. Anastasia walked up to her room on the 5th floor and looked around. She noticed the clock said 4:00 Dinner was at 7pm followed by the ball. She went to her bathroom. She started to fill the bath. With a wave of her wand her Gingerbread Bubble bath was pouring into her bath and her shampoo and conditioner switched the Gingerbread scent. She was in the bath for and hour and a half. While she was in there she shampooed and conditioned her hair painted her nails and drank an energy drink. She got out of the bath put on her bathrobe and walked to her wardrobe. She picked up the hanger her dress was on. After calling her house elf they decided it needed to be pressed. Anastasia sat on the couch in her sitting room while her house elf pressed the gown.

"So Emerald what's been happening at the manor?"

"Not much Ruby had her child last week. They named her Annie." Anastasia beamed. Reyenas house elf named her child after her.

"I'll have to go see her tomorrow."

"Oh I forgot something." Anastasia looked at Emerald as she whistled. Four puppy beagles came into the room. Anastasia Squealed. And pet the puppies.

"There so cute Emerald. Where did you get them?"

"The groundskeeper's Beagle had puppies so I told them that you Reyena Dimitri and Dart would want them. Pick yours out." Anastasia picked out the one who stood out from the rest.

"Ill go take the rest to the others. Come one pups" The puppies followed Anastasia as she walked down the hall to Reyena's Quarters. Anastasia knocked on the door to her sitting room and let her self in. Reyena wasn't in the sitting room so Anastasia Picked out the cutest sweetest looking puppy out of the three picked n up and took it into Reyena's bathroom. Sure enough Reyena was in there styling her hair for the Ball. "Reyena what do you think?" Reyena squealed put her wand down and took the puppy.

"Oh Annie its so cute."

"Its yours"

"Really?"

"Yep, well I've got to take Dart and Dimitri theirs so bye"

"Bye." The other two puppies walked out after Anastasia. Anastasia walked up another flight of stairs and went to Dimitri's Quarters. She knocked on the door to the sitting room. Dimirti answered the door.

"Anastasia what?" She picked up the liveliest puppy and handed him to Dimirti.

"Mine?"

"Yep"

"Oh thank you!"

"Well I have to go to Dart."

"OK see ya" Anastasia Picked up the last and quietest puppy and knocked on Dart's Door. He didn't answer so she went in.

"Dart?"

"What Annie?" He screamed from his bathroom.

"I have a present for you" He walked out of his bathroom in his Kaki pants. (Yes that's all. Heather don't look at me like that) He walked up to the puppy and pet it.

"What's its name?"

"That's for you to decide." She set the puppy down. It jumped on the couch and lay down. "I also have a favor."

"What?"

"Will you escort me down to dinner?"

"Of course sis"

"Thank you well I expect I should get ready if I want to even eat dinner." Anastasia walked back down to her room and started to style her hair when she was done she slipped on her dress and applied her makeup. Just as she was cleaning up Dartangan knocked on her bathroom door.

"Are you ready? All the guests are here and are going to dinner in 10 minutes there still in the entrance hall so we can make our appearance there" Anastasia walked out of the bathroom.

"How do I look?" Dartangan looked as if he couldn't speak for a second.

"Wonderful." She took his arm and he led her out of the room. "Dimirti and Reyena greeted our guests so all the attention will be on us for once. Alright were a few feet from the staircase to the entrance hall are you ready?" Anastasia nodded. "Remember how long the stairs are alright. And also there are about 150 guests in there. All here because there a member of society Act like your one too."

They both walked good-naturedly down the stairs like they just finished a great conversation and were in a great mood.

Jake turned around when the entire hall went silent. What he saw took his breath away. Anastasia was walking down the stairs. Her curls Bounced slightly in the arrangement she had them. Her forest green Dress was identical to her sister's burgundy one. (Again if you want any of the styles or dresses please ask.)

Dartangan escorted her right to Jake. Anastasia kissed him on the cheek and thanked him. She then turned to Jake. He handed her another rose this time it was clear as if glass with a silver and gold tint to it. He escorted her into the dining room. They sat throughout the six-course meal talking and laughing. Before dessert Anastasia stood up walked down to her father and whispered something into his ear. She walked back to her seat. After dessert Her father stood up.

"Before we go into the ballroom and dance I would like to make a toast. To a wonderful Christmas " Everyone raised their glasses and the clapped. "Alright everyone lets dance.

Anastasia, Dartangan, Reyena and Dimirti started the first dance. They waltzed around the room for a good three minutes before Dartangan Handed Anastasia off to Jake and Dimitri handed Reyena off to Mark. This was the sign everyone could start dancing. Dimitri and Dartangan Started dancing with Angelica and Grace. At nine o'clock the kids 14 years and older had the task of putting the younger ones to bed before they could continue dancing. Cassandra and Rose stayed behind to make sure they were all ok until all the parents could come up. Anastasia was putting Catri to bed when Catri started crying.

"Catri what's wrong?"

"I want a kiss from mum and dad."

"Me too. Said Ron from the other side of the bed.

"Alright you two. Catri" Anastasia lifted her up. "Ron" She held her had out. Together the three made their way down to the ballroom. Anastasia spotted Harry And Ginny and made their way towards them. They had to walk right through the dance floor. By the time she got over there people had stopped dancing and were looking at them. Jake had walked over to Anastasia in case she needed help. After their kiss. Ron spoke up.

"Annie I have a question. May I have this dance?" The ballroom burst into laughter

"Of course Ron" She picked up the 5 year old and started to dance with him.

"Well this is my cue" Jake said. "Miss Catriana will you dance with me?" The five year old beamed at him. He picked her up and started dancing with her. By the end of dancing with them they were both asleep. Catri Mumbled thank you as they started walking them up to the guest bedrooms. All the family stayed till the next morning. But the guests' children got rooms to sleep in till the adults were ready to leave. Jake tucked Catri in and then Anastasia tucked Ron in.

"Thank you for the dance little one."

Anastasia and Jake walked back to the Ball and started dancing again with the Adults. Jake soon pulled Anastasia out side into the decorated Garden.

"Have I told you how beautiful you are tonight Anastasia?"

"Not yet"

"Well you are the most beautiful woman out there tonight." He kissed her with full passion. They stood out there for a few minutes just kissing until Dimitri came out

"Reyena's looking for you she says its time." Jake walked Anastasia back inside. And back to the ballroom where Mr. Malfoy was telling everybody to sit down and relax. Some opted for chairs others for pillows that were on the floor. Anastasia and Reyena walked into the middle of the Room.

"For all of those who have been to a Malfoy's Christmas party Ya know what to do for all of those who haven't well just sit back and enjoy."

Anastasia started to sing

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Anastasia's Alto voice soared out to the audience
Fa la la la la, la la la la. Reyena's soprano voice joined hers.
Tis the season to be jolly, Anastasia continued singing
Fa la la la la, la la la la. This time the audience joined in
Don we now our gay apparel,
Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
See the blazing Yule before us,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Follow me in merry measure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
While I tell of Yuletide treasure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Fast away the old year passes,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Sing we joyous, all together,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Heedless of the wind and weather,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

When they finished Reyena Started singing.

Angels we have heard on high,
Singing sweetly through the night,
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their brave delight.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Gloria in excelsis Deo. Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why these songs of happy cheer?
What great brightness did you see?
What glad tiding did you hear?
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Gloria in excelsis Deo. Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ, the Lord, the new-born King.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Gloria in excelsis Deo. See him in a manger laid
Whom the angels praise above;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
While we raise our hearts in love.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Gloria in excelsis Deo. Reyena took a breath and a brake long enough for them to clap.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Let your heart be light
From now on,
our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the Yule-tide gay,
From now on,
our troubles will be miles away.

Here we are as in olden days,
happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
gather near to us once more.

Through the years we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

Anastasia Looked among the audience. And Started to sing.

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I'm found.
Was blind, but now I see.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to feel
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.

When we've been dead ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Then when we first begun.
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I'm found.
Was blind, but now I see.

She Looked at the grandfather clock on the wall. 2 minutes to midnight

Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven, and heaven and nature sing.

Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns;
Let men their songs employ;
while fields and floods,
rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. No more let sins and sorrows grow,
nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessing flow
far as the curse is found,
far as the curse is found,
far as, far as the curse is found. He rules the world with truth and grace,
and makes the nations prove
the glories of His righteousness,
and wonders of His love,
and wonders of His love,
and wonders, wonders of His love The clock struck midnight she didn't even take a break. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
Come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels;
She raised her hands as a signal that everyone should join in.
Refrain

O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.

True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal,
Lo, he shuns not the Virgin's womb;
Son of the Father, begotten, not created;

Refrain

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation;
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God, all glory in the highest;

Refrain

See how the shepherds, summoned to His cradle,
Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze;
We too will thither bend our joyful footsteps;

Refrain

Child, for us sinners poor and in the manger,
We would embrace Thee, with love and awe;
Who would not love Thee, loving us so dearly?

Refrain

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning;
Jesus, to Thee be glory given;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing.

Refrain

As the last note died down the audience clapped and hugged them both. Everyone started saying their good byes gathering their children and leaving. Anastasia and Reyena both ran up to their rooms put on a baggy shirt and some shorts and started cleaning the ballroom. Soon the rest of the family came and joined them.

"How do you beat us down here every year!" Aunt Ginny Exclaimed

"Maybe because you check on all your children?"

"Ok…" They continued cleaning the ballroom. When they finished. They all wandered to the living room and sat down. They all opened one present before going to bed. (Privilege of those who help and clean) Anastasias was a letter from Reyena. She opened it.

Anastasia,

I love you so much. You were always there for me even when I was horrid to you.

You are always nice and caring no matter whom your caring for. You have a

Wonderful heart. I never want you to change. Two years ago I started to remember

Stuff that lead me to believe I was kidnapped. Dimitri confirmed this but I wasn't

Allowed to tell you. I was devastated. I had always told you every thing. I guess

that's when we started to grow apart. I couldn't tell you something. Then I was

taken in by the "popular group" I guess I started to think I was better then you.

I'm not. You are better in so many ways. You are stonger then I will ever be. You

Heard you had cancer and you live everyday just like normal. You are so nice to

everyone and everything. I'm sorry if I ever hurt you

Your loving sister

Reyena

Anastasia had tears running down her face. She got up off the floor and hugged her sister. They both sat there for a while just hugging each other. Anastasia dried her tears and looked around to see what everyone else got. When they were finished they cleaned up their little mess. (So the little ones wouldn't know) and went upstairs. Anastasia went to her room and tried to fall asleep she couldn't. After about 20 minutes she heard the door creek open and looked up to see Jake clad in his boxers.

"I can't sleep." Anastasia simply opened her comforter and Jake crawled in and fell asleep beside her.