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The Weasley's Christmas
"We wish you a merry Christmas, we wish you a merry Christmas, we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year!"
Sirius and Ron listened intently as the carolling Muggles turned the snow covered corner and disappeared from sight. Ron sighed.
"They come every Christmas and I never get tired of hearing them," he muttered, still staring at the corner. "It's like a tradition with us. We always watch the carollers. It was me that invented it!"
"I take it that's why your family haven't come out this year then," said Sirius, gesturing to the empty lane.
Ron frowned and dashed to the kitchen window of The Burrow. He pressed his nose right against the window but his breath left no mark on the frost bitten glass. Inside, he could see his family going about the Christmas Eve traditions that he always loved to help do.
Ginny was smiling as she helped her mother decorate the tree, along with Charlie. Although they could use magic, the Weasley's preferred to put up their decorations by hand. The wireless was playing Muggle Christmas carols in the background and everybody seemed happy. Outside, Ron leant in even further as if he was trying to inhale the scene. Bill was chuckling with his father as they hung up holly and ivy along the ceiling and decorating the cupboards. Fred and George were smirking evilly as they levitated mistletoe above their parent's heads. Molly and Arthur just smiled at each other and planted a soft kiss on their spouse's lips. Ron watched with a smile as he observed the festivities, but suddenly his smile turned upside down. Where is Percy? Ron turned to look at Sirius, who simply pointed up to the second floor of The Burrow.
"Wingardium Leviosa!" muttered Sirius, pointing his wand at Ron.
Ron felt himself rise slowly until he reached the level of the second floor. Then, he floated gently as he peered through the window into the gloom that lay inside. Percy was lying on his bed with his nose stuck in an enormous book, with a frown on his face.
Ron frowned. Percy usually helped with the Christmas decorations! What was going on? Ron watched as Percy stood up and stretched and then headed out of the door and down the creaking stairs.
"Let me down, Sirius!" he hissed. He heard Sirius take off the spell and he fell back to earth with a flump!
"Owww!" he groaned, getting up, "What was that for?"
Sirius grinned. "For not being polite! Lucky, I placed a Cushioning Charm on the ground first hey?"
Ron smiled sarcastically. "Oh and I am so grateful!" He suddenly remembered his mission and scrambled over to the kitchen window. Suddenly, he passed straight through it and was actually inside the kitchen.
"Mother, can I help?" Percy asked,
"No, thank you. There isn't enough for one person left to do. You would need another person to help and everybody is occupied. Thanks anyway, dear." Molly Weasley smiled warmly at her red headed son.
"Oh, alright. I'll just sit here and watch until somebody is free, then," said Percy, sadly.
Ron turned away and walked back through the wall.
"That's never happened before," he said, sadly, "Everybody has an assigned job and partner."
Sirius stayed silent as he observed the look on Ron's face. He could tell that Ron was thinking the whole thing through and hoped he would come to the right decision. He decided that he would just be sure first.
"Ron?" he ventured after a long silence, "I'm going to show you your best friends without you."
OK, I know it's short so sorry but I'm mega busy with it being the week before Christmas and all that! Please read and review!