Disclaimer: I own nothing but Gabi,her family,and the plot.Although i would love to own Draco....but i can't for he and the other characters of Hp belong to the wonderful Jk.Rowling

Chapter 21:

Christmas

That same night some hundred miles away was the Christmas feast at Hogwarts.The students who were leaving for the holidays were leaving afterwards.Durring this time Gabi and Malfoy were outside having a snowball fight,Gabi didn't dare tell Malfoy about the mood ring.She felt as if he really didn't need any more drama in his life.After a while it began to get cold,Gabi's lips were turning blue,Malfoy was in the same state."I-I think we S-should g-g-go in n-now"said Gabi.Malfoy nodded they walked up to the castle,night had fallen already.And the stars sparkled high above as the light snow fell behind them hitting the ground softly.par It was quiet and warm inside thankfully for them.They walked in silence to the Slytherin Common room.There were only a couple of students who stayed back as well.Malfoy and Gabi sat down on the black leather couch in front of the roaring fire.All students had gone up to bed which left Malfoy and Gabi alone,Midnight was drawing closer,they sat really close.Malfoy stared down at Gabi was looking straight into the fire,the flames glowed in her hazel eyes like she was in some sort of trance.Her long black hair was in a lose ponytail.She was wearing a pair of jeans and a dark green long sleeved shirt.He looked down at himself,the bottom of his jeans were wet from the snow,but his gray sweater kept him warm from the harsh wind.He hesitated to put his arm around her, and he was longing to but didn't know if she wanted him to.The clock struck 1 chime,then 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10...."Merry Christmas Malfoy"whispered Gabi,11,12..."Merry Christmas Gabi" said Malfoy.He reached his arm over and put it around her.She was surprised by his move but didn't back away and rested her head on his shoulder.Malfoy beamed to himself, 'Finally " he thought.They both fell asleep as the snow outside fell peacefully.....

The next morning Gabi woke up,Malfoy was sound asleep his arm still around her.She quickly and quietly got up and saw a small pile of presents by her feet.She squealed and turned around to Malfoys pile,it was smaller,but at least he got some.She then turned to look at him;His hair fell loose around his handsome face,under those eyelids were bright blue eyes that would send a shiver down your spine,And those lips.Yes his lips,as silky as a red roses petal.Warm and sweet.She was entranced,but then shook her head,a smirk came across her face as she thought of something.parpard She waited for the right moment and yelled "ITS CHRISTMAS!!!!! WAKE UP MALFOY!!!!"she jumped onto his lap.Malfoy woke up startled "I didn't do it!"he said stupidly.He was by the way still sleepy,his eyes were half closed.Gabi continued jumping up and down yelling "Its Christmas!! Its Christmas! come one wake up!!"she said pulling at his shirt.When she jumped up one more time trying to get him up she kneed him right in.....lets just say were the sun 'Doesnt shine' Malfoy let out a grunt and yelled in pain,his eyes watered "OWWWWWW!!!!!"he screamed.Gabi's eyes widen and she turned red as a tomato."Iam sorry! Iam sooooo sorry!!!"she continued.Malfoy bent down and slid off the couch,onto his knees.He held his hand in between his legs.She couldn't help it,she began to laugh,laugh,and laugh uncontrollably."Do...you always.....jump on people....when your...excited? or is it....just...because its Christmas?"he asked in between gasps."Both"she said when she had stopped laughing.She smiled innocently and gave him a quick peck on the cheek and sat down next to her pile of gifts.She picked up a package,it was really light.It was wrapped in light green wrapping paper.There was a card taped to the front,she pulled it off and read it:

My Dearest Gabirella,

I know you couldn't come for Christmas this year,But i have been very busy.There have been some problems and it is best to let you know that Leo has gone missing.Now don't worry there is a search party already looking for him.I know you love your brother a lot,but we will find him.This is the main reason why I didn't want you home.

This gift that Iam giving you use to be your mothers,and she would have wanted you very much to have.

Merry Christmas

Love,Dad

Gabi read the letter over,her brother was missing? but how? when? these thoughts swam through her head like fish searching for food.She decided to put that aside and open her gift,it said it was her mothers so she will like it very much.She began to unwrap it,her hand reached inside.She felt a soft velvet material touch her hand.Excidedly she pulled it out,letting out a gasp.In her hands was a silver velvet cloak."Put it on"said Malfoy who was holding her gift in his hands.parpar She stood up and pulled the silver cloak over her shoulders,the soft material was soft against her skin."Its beautiful..."she said in a whisper.She was utterly amazed by the wonderful cloak."Open yours" she told him.She picked up a orange gift bag,red and orange tissue paper stuffed inside.Malfoy raised an eyebrow,as he pulled it out."You really didn't need to...get me anything.."he said,pulling out more tissue paper."I wanted to"she said smiling.He found a small rather heavy package wrapped in red tissue paper.

"Gabi....."he started but she cut him off.

"Just open it!"she said anxiously

He unwrapped it and pulled out a silver chain with a Dragon crest hanging from it.He stared at it in awe."It's....awesome"he said laying the fire breathing dragon across his palm."I knew you would like it!"she said happily.He ran a finger tracing the dragons figure.The red ruby eyes staring back at him.He put it on "Look in the back"she said,he turned it over and engraved said:

To Draco

'Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.'

Love Gabi

He looked up at her,she was smiling "Thanks" he said giving her a light kiss on the lips.Gabi blushed furiously,he smirked."Now open yours"he said handing her a small box wrapped in light blue paper."Malfoy its beautiful!!"exclaimed Gabi as she pulled out a thin silver necklace that had a small fairy hanging from it.She ran up to him and hugged him tightly "Thank you"she whispered in his ear.She pulled away and looked into his blue eyes, they showed pain,anger,and memories of a horrible past."Your welcome"answered Malfoy.She smiled and looked at her fairy;Gabi gasped the fairy changed colors.All Malfoy could do was smile,and turn a bit pink."Here" said Malfoy he unhooked it,as Gabi pulled her hair up,he put it around her neck.She held the tiny color changing fairy in her hand.

They continued opening their gifts,in which Malfoy received a Peniseve from Harry,Ron,and Hermione.He had also given them gifts as well did Gabi.The trio had gone to the burrow for Christmas.And were to return so,no one knew what was to come.....

A/N: There....phew Iam done with this chapter onto chapter 22...which Iam not done writing so your going to have to wait.Sorry!! hope you like this one its not much but its Christmas...enjoy the wonder of Christmas at Hogwarts! tata for now! please review!!!-Sam