Chapter 10 – Christmas (I'm a Malfoy, Ur a Potter)

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AN - Alrighty peoples, this chapter is a bit angsty, but it'll get better. Also, just in case you were wondering, i have basic events for almost every year of these kids schooling. So if you have suggestions or things that you might want put it, i would gladly take them into concideration, but they most likely won't be in this year. HOWEVER. One thing i do need is a good idea for a gift for Jake! I totally forgot i have to actually have a gift in mind for him, so any ideas would be appreciated. ENJOY!

So once again time passed swiftly, though Jake continued to complain that it wasn't fair that he had more homework than the rest of his friends. He was also rather miffed for a week or two that he had his schedule changed, so he had to take one class with Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs. However, he was Jake, so he soon made friends, and as Jimmie had pointed out one day, at least it wasn't another class with Slytherins. Soon it didn't bother him that much anymore.

Winter began to dawn on Hogwarts, snow began to fall, people began to talk about Christmas, and the older years wouldn't stop chatting about the ball that was being held for anyone above third year.

Everyone in the little group was going to their respective homes for Christmas, and everyone seemed rather excited to see their parents again, but no one would ever admit it. Well, everyone seemed excited except Ethan, but that was understandable, he did have to go home to Draco Malfoy.

His unhappiness at going home wasn't as obvious at first, he just didn't take part in conversations that concerned Christmas…or family…or going home. But as those conversations became more frequent, Ethan became quieter and quieter.

However, in the excitement, especially of what Jake's gift would be from his parents, it all seemed to shadow how Ethan was acting.

Before anyone knew it, it was the day before the train left.

"Ethan, aren't you going to eat that?" asked Evie in slight concern. Ethan looked up and smiled at her slightly.

"No, probably not, do you want it?" he asked, misinterpreting her question. She was about to say something when Jimmie came out of nowhere.

"Oh I'll have it mate." He said and grabbed the small sandwich out of Ethan's hands. Evie closed her mouth promptly and pursed her lips. Ethan shrugged somewhat at her, but Evie wouldn't let it go.

"Jimmie!" she hissed patronizingly at her brother.

"What?" he asked, mouth full. She grimaced and rolled her eyes.

"Oh never mind." Jimmie then rolled his eyes and nudged Ethan.

"Women huh, they make no sense." Ethan gave him the same small smile he had given Evie and then turned back to stare at the corner of the table.

This didn't go by Evie or Jimmie, but just as they were going to say something Jake interrupted – of course.

"BUT AARON! Come on, you can tell me what it is. I just want a hint! PLEASE! It's KILLING me!" The older Weasley grinned evilly and shook his finger at the smaller Weasley.

"No, no little brother." He said simply and walked off to where his friends were eating. Jake stomped his foot in a pouty manner before sitting down at the table next to Jimmie. Jimmie grinned at him.

"You know mate, you are going to get to know what it is in like, a week." Jimmie said. Jake's frown deepened at Jimmie.

"Oh please, I know your dying to know as well." He snarled. Jimmie smirked.

"Oh we all know that you're the most impatient person here." He said. Evie snickered, and took one last look at Ethan's still obviously not happy face and entered Jimmie and Jake's conversation.

The ride on the train was not just quiet for Ethan, it was for everyone. They all seemed to be a bit sad about leaving each other, but none of them really wanted to admit it.

When the train finally pulled into the station they all stumbled out and smiled tiredly at their respective parents. Evie immediately brought Jess and Drea into hugs, Drea nearly started crying, but managed to contain herself, at least until she got as far as her parents car.

Jimmie and Jake and all of Jake's siblings were already congregating around Ron, Ginny, Hermione and Ron, leaving Evie and Ethan standing there. Ethan wasn't even looking at her, but was staring off at Draco Malfoy, his father.

He gave her a small smile before walking quickly by the mass of Weasleys and Potters. Evie bit her lip and followed him quickly.

"Wait, Ethan." Looking rather frustrated he turned, rather close to the Weasleys and Potters.

"What?" he hissed. She was slightly taken aback, but one glance at his father told her why he was acting this way.

"You know, you could come and stay with us, if you wanted to. I'm sure my parents wouldn't mind." He shook his head.

"I'm a Malfoy, you're a Potter, it doesn't work. Bye Evie." He said and turned coldly away from her. She grabbed his sleeve.

"Wait." She said strongly, tugging on him. He ripped his arm away from her and rounded on her.

"Let it go Evie." He snarled and stalked off, leaving Evie standing there, with her father quickly approaching to find out what was wrong. When he saw Ethan stalking off to Draco he frowned and grabbed Evie's arm to guide her into the car.

'We'll talk about that later." He whispered, but she wasn't listening, she was too upset and focused on trying not to cry until she was in private.

Once they all climbed into the small on the outside, huge on the inside car, Evie caught the window seat and bit her lip as she tried to look at anything but a person. Everyone who caught the look on her face gave her many worried looks, especially Jimmie when he caught the tears that had started rolling down her cheeks. But none of them said anything, they had all seen what had happened, but had no idea what to even begin to say.

She wasn't upset because Ethan had yelled at her, or treated her meanly and…well, Malfoyish. No she was upset because there hadn't even ever been anger in his eyes, it was only fear.

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