Katy and James spent Christmas Break at Hogwarts, with Sirius and Remus. Normally they both went home, but since Katy's parents had died, and James had informed his parents of his current situation they both agreed he should stay. Katy had gotten her hair cut to just above shoulder length before Christmas Break, with red, black and brown highlights in it. James thought it was truly wicked, and Sirius agreed. Remus thought it was a bit drastic himself, but Katy just told him. "Shush Remy before I get ahold of your hair" she said smiling innocently. Remus laughed half-heartedly, when Sirius grinned "Dont push her mate.. she knows where you live" he said. "I know where you live too Sirius" Katy assured him, James laughed. "Thats so not fair.. you guys always gang up on us!" Sirius said looking between Katy and James, Katy perked a brow being the first to respond "Umm.. Sirius.." she said, "What?" he asked in response, "Its two to two.. nobody's ganging up on anyone.. its even" Katy said matter-of-factly, which sent James and Remus into peals of laughter, Sirius tackling Katy to the ground tickling her.

"We were always very laid back..and goofy.. Katy complimented us.. and kept us all happy" Remus said his eyes full of memories, Harry smiled slightly, "She reminds me of you.." Remus said, "Me?" Harry asked confused, "Times were hard.. things went wrong.. and still she kept trying.. she never forgot to laugh or what life was about.. the same goes with you.." Remus said nodding. Harry grinned, "You know normally I'd start yelling but for once.. I dont mind being like Katy.. I'm proud of it" he said. Remus smiled nodding and went back to reading, Harry did the same..

It was over christmas break that James had invented the new word, "Hooplah" which meant .. well anything. Katy and James also decided that all of the group would protest against the yule ball. They held their own party in the dorm room, which they invited all their friends too. Lily, Alice, Frank, Thomas, and a few others showed up. They drank, ate snacks and played games.. as well as dancing some. That.. was the night, Katy and James broke up. Katy found James kissing Lily who was quite drunk, in the bathroom. It was okay though, at first they both avoided each other. But by the end of Christmas break, things were fine. Katy and James both agreed they were better of friends, and partners in crime then love interests. They planned a welcome back prank for the slytherins, the next day when everyone arrived back from break.