A Family Christmas

Christmas Day was finally here and thanks to the Harry's defeat of Voldemort, the Ministry of Magic extended Hogwarts Christmas break for three weeks. Minerva couldn't have been happier as she stared out of the window of her and her husbands' bedchambers. The fallen snow had blanketed the grounds surrounding the Dumbledore Family Estate. The trees glistened with ice crystals and snow dust. It was so peaceful here and she had her entire family here with her.

Her husband was lying in their bed and their daughter was down the hall snug in her own bed. Minerva smiled, moved back to the bed and scooted close to Albus placing her back to his chest. He sighed, placed his hand on her swollen belly and laughed when the babies kicked. Albus smiled, planted a kiss to her forehead and said, "It shouldn't be long now."

"I should hope not," she laughed. "I don't think I can tolerate your boys practicing for Quidditch much more."

Just then Hermione knocked on their door and then plopped on the bed beside Minerva. "Merry Christmas Hermione," greeted her parents in unison.

She laughed and then gave each a kiss to their cheek. "Don't you two think it's time to get out of bed? The day's wasting away and we are expecting company."

"Blame your mother she's the lazy one," Albus said playfully.

"Albus Dumbledore I cannot believe you just said that! I ought to hex you into next week," she replied as she smacked his shoulder.

"Now Minerva, I was just teasing," he soothed as he winked at Hermione.

She smiled, kissed him and then scooted out of bed. Hermione laughed and then left quickly as Minerva gave her a stern glare. Albus smiled and then helped Minerva get ready to receive their guests. When the two finally made it downstairs, they joined their daughter and ate the breakfast she had prepared for them.

At about noon, the Weasleys, Harry, Hagrid, and some of the Order showed up at Dumbledore Manor. Small talk was made, presents were exchanged and everyone was having a marvelous time. Just as Albus was telling the story of the first phoenix, Minerva's water broke. Her loud cry silenced the entire room and prompted concerned eyes to fix upon her.

Albus carried Minerva upstairs with Molly Weasley following close behind. The rest of the group waited for the impending birth of the newest Dumbledores. A couple of hours later wailing babies could be heard. Hermione ran up the stairs just as Molly opened the door. She saw her mother lying on the bed with a baby in each arm. Her father was sitting by her side admiring his sons. Minerva looked up at Hermione and bid her to join them which she did. She sat beside her father and looked at her baby brothers. "Do they have names yet?"

Minerva smiled at her daughter and nodded. "Meet Andrew and Alvin Dumbledore." She smiled as she watched Hermione studied her new brothers. "Albus why don't you and Hermione go show everyone the babies."

"Are you sure?"

She nodded and handed Andrew to Hermione and Alvin to Albus. "Just don't keep them away too long."

They laughed and left, leaving Minerva to nap. After showing the twins to the guests and talking a while everyone started to slowly filter out. Once they were all gone, the baby boys were returned to Minerva's sleeping arms. In her sleep, she pulled them closer to her. Hermione left to get ready for bed while Albus transformed his robes into sleeping attire and crawled into bed beside of his wife. Soon he drifted off her sleep thinking how wonderful the day had been.

Albus was awoken a few hours later to the loud wails of his sons. Apparently they were hungry and wanted to let everyone else know. Minerva sleepily opened her eyes and looked at her crying sons. She smiled and with Albus' help she started to breastfeed Andrew while Albus walked Alvin. Hermione came in a few seconds later to help only to be handed Alvin by her father who had decided to fix some tea. Hermione gave Minerva Alvin and took Andrew to lay him in the cradle. When Alvin finished she placed him beside his brother and sat with her mum.

Albus came in carrying a tea tray with all the fixings, what he saw warmed his heart. His wife and daughter sat on the bed and his sons slept peacefully in their crib. He didn't think life could get much better than this. He knew he was a blessed man and a very happy one as well.

Minerva looked up at him and had similar thoughts. She would remain Headmistress of Hogwarts since Albus decided to retire and just enjoy life. Of course he would be allowed to stay at Hogwarts with her and their sons. Upon graduation, Hermione would go through Auror training. She had already been recruited by the Ministry as well as Harry, Ron and surprisingly Neville. She had also announced that she wanted to change her last name to Dumbledore which had thrilled her parents. Of course Minerva was happy, and she figured she would be completely happy once they had a family portrait taken and hung above the fireplace in the library.