Daddy Harry

Chapter 22: Christmas Shopping

"So harry, what shall we get the twins for there first Christmas? I know that they aren't very old, and probably won't be able to remember anything about it, but it's there first one. I want to take lots of pictures of them and us and the family."

"I don't really know Ginny, but know this, we won't have to worry about money for shopping. I talked to my dad about it, and I guess that when I became an adult, I came into quite a bit of money. I got my trust fund, which consists of about 5 million galleons, and another 10 million for each of my kids. This also set up one for you being my wife of 5 million galleons, which means my dear, we are filthy rich." Harry grinned at her. "What shall we do with all our free time and spend on our kids for there first Christmas, oh and that's not to mention how much I am going to get when my parents do pass on, hopefully not for another 100 years. So we're well off for the rest of our lives."

The first couple of weeks of Christmas break was spent shopping with the twins and Ron and Hermoine for presents and everything else. It was decided that they would spend Christmas eve as the school, while Ron and Hermoine went to her parents for it, and they would meet up with them at the Burrow on Christmas morning.

Harry and Ginny were having fun spending money on friends and family. They also decided to decorate there quarters at the school for the holidays. They had Hagrid bring up a big tree, and had decorated it with all kinds of both Muggle and magical decorations. Harry levitated the twins up carefully to the top of the tree to place the star on top. The tree was decorated with lights, ornaments, fairies, candy canes, and all kinds of permanent light candles that have no flames. The rooms had a lot of different type of decor, from mistletoe hanging above almost all of the door frames, to a wreath on there front door hanging near the portrait to there quarters. Harry's classroom and office were decorated with a big tree in it also, and pictures of friends and family. The other Potters were having fun getting ready for there Grand children's first Christmas also, they had planned on spoiling them rotten, and considering that the twins had two sets of grandparents and multiple Aunts and Uncles, they were going to be swamped with both love and presents.

The parents spent one whole Saturday shopping while Professors Dumbledore and McGonnagal volunteered to baby sit that day so that they could go shopping for everyone. They spent the day first in Hogsmeade, then in Diagon Alley, and then in Muggle London. They were having lunch in Diagon Alley when they were approached by Draco and Pansy Malfoy, and were having a peaceful conversation, considering that the Malfoys had became friends with them after the downfall of Voldemort.

"Congratulations on the birth of the twins Harry and Ginny. And also congratulations on the upcoming birth of your child Ron and Hermoine." Both the Malfoys said.

"It looks like we're not the only ones with ones on the way Pansy. When are you do?"

"Oh do I really show, I'm only a couple of months along. But thank you for the well wishes. Do you think that our children will be going to Hogwart's together?"

"I don't know, but it would be nice wouldn't it. I'm glad that you two got together after school, you two are perfect for each other. Hey did you hear from Snape what the Marauders did to him about a month ago." Harry asked with a snicker like he not only knew what happened, but had something to do with it.

"Yah we heard, tell the rest of them that everyone thinks that it was funny, and that Severus isn't that mad really, he does like a good prank every once in a while, now that he no longer has to worry about Voldemort is no longer a problem. Did you notice that he has gotten his hair under control and it is no longer all greasy?"

"Yes I have, and he looks better that way. So are you all getting ready for Christmas?"

"Yes, you know it will be the twins first Christmas, and we want it to be one of the best that they have had."

They spent the next couple of hours reminiscing with Draco and Pansy, and then going and finishing there shopping. They had promised to keep in touch with the Malfoys, and to invite Pansy to the baby shower when it happens, and wished them a happy holidays.

"Boy Draco sure has changed for the better since Voldemort went down, hasn't he Harry?"

"Yes he has, and for one, I am glad. You know I never really hated him, it's just the way he used to treat people. You know that he's working in the muggle relations department at the ministry now? In fact he is the deputy director of the department." Harry was truly happy for the man who at one time was a heated opponent, but now considered a good friend.

They headed back to the school later after dinner at the three broomsticks. Once back they took and hid there presents in there classroom offices, just waiting for a time to wrap them.

A/N: Ok everyone, I'm sorry if this was a little short, but I promise that it will be getting to be around 30,000 words for the total of the story. Please enjoy and review. Thank you and happy holidays. —Donald