Harry Weasley

Chapter Nine: Christmas Holidays

November came and went quietly for the students of Hogwart's and there was a list put up of who would be staying behind for the Christmas Break. Since Hermoine told Ron and Harry that she was going to have to stay here this year, because her parents were going to a dental conference for most of the holiday, they had invited her to the burrow for the holidays instead. She accepted immediately, and used Hedwig to owl her parents about her plans of not staying at school for the holiday's because she was invited to her friends house for the holidays/

The next day found the friends heading to Hogsmeade to take the train to London and then to the burrow, for the Christmas Holiday. When they got on the train, they were singing Christmas Carols with some of the other 1st years that were going home up and down the corridors of the train. They were a tired bunch when they reached Kings Cross Station platform 9 3/4, and to the waiting older Weasley's to take them to the burrow.

All three of them were met with bear hugs from Mrs. Weasley when they got off the train. They all went through the barrier and off to the waiting ministry cars that were going to transport them home. Hermoine was wondering what a Wizardring Christmas was like, of course she had read about some of the traditions, but she was sure that it was going to be a lot better in real time.

When they reached the Burrow, the boys took all the trunks up to the respective rooms, which meant that Hermoine's was left in the only single females room, Ginny. Hermoine didn't know much about Ginny, except that she was a year younger than Harry and Ron., and she had the natural Red Hair of all the Weasley's. She was a bit nervous of staying in the same room of the other girl, for she was an only child, and didn't really know what it would be like to have a sister, or a friend that was that close. When she went up to the room that night after dinner, she found that Ginny had a nicely decorated neat room. "Hi, I'm Hermoine. You must be Ginny. I'm Ron and Harry's friend from school." Hermoine tried to smile, to hide her nervousness from the younger girl.

"Hi Hermoine, I have heard many different things about you from my brothers. It is a pleasure to meet you. Come on in, that is your bed over there." Ginny had a ready smile, and seemed like a nice person to be around. Hermoine quickly warmed up to the younger girl and they became quick friends. They spent most of the night talking about different things and boys. Ginny found that Hermoine had found a guy that she thought was cute, but didn't think that it would be appropriate to think these things at her age. She thought that if they became friends first, that it might turn into something more when they get older. She didn't let her know that the boy was one of her brothers, but she thought that the girl might have figured it out.

"So are you two friends at this time? Is it one of my brothers that you are thinking about? Maybe I can find out if he thinks the same about you. You don't seem like the girl to go after the prankster type, so I will leave out the twins, and Ron can be just as childish as those two. You also seem to be the type that know when someone is to old for them, so I will leave Percy out of this. So that only leaves Harry, and I know from the way that he looks at you sometimes that it might be a mutual feelings. So is it Harry?" Ginny watched as Hermoine blushed while trying to deny what she had said. "It is Harry, oh my Hermoine this is big news. I'm so happy for you. Do you know about his history, and why my family took him in and adopted him?"

"I know that his parents were killed by he-who-must-not-be-named when he was only one year old, and that the killing curse was put upon him, but rebounded vanishing the same above named Dark Lord giving Harry the lightning bolt scar on his forehead. But beyond that, it isn't in the history books about your family and why they took him in." Hermoine was in her knowledge seeking mood now, and wanted to learn everything that the younger girl knew.

"Well you have everything right about that night, and the reason that my mother took him in isn't in the books, because it was suppressed, rightfully so, by the ministry on need to know basis. My mom was 9 months pregnant with me the night it happened, in a matter of fact, she went into labor and delivered me the very next day. But that is besides the point, the point is that she and Harry's mom were best friends, and she was off to visit the Potters that night to see Harry's Halloween Costume for that year. She had flooed to Godric Hollow where they were in hiding at the time, and had stopped at a small boutique to pick up some teddy bears for the kids and Harry. Well by the time that she had reached the Potters house, it was already to late. The Dark Mark was already over the house, and the Potters and The Dark Lord were already dead. She had found Harry's dad in the front room dead with his wand out, and found Vold-d-d-d-demort and Lily dead upstairs with a crying Harry still in his crib. Well she was trying to comfort Harry when Dumbledore apparated in downstairs, and she went down to tell him what had happened. Well to make a long story short, it seems that my mom was Harry's godmother, and she told the Headmaster that in no uncertain terms, she was going to take Harry to raise as one of her own." Ginny had a tear running down her cheek when she got done with that story, and Hermoine gave her a hug while they sat there contemplating on what was said.

"Well that explains why Harry is so well adjusted to the Wizarding life when he came to Hogwart's instead of what could have happened. Thank you for telling me Ginny and I think that we should get to bed, we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow, I want to go do some Christmas Shopping for the holidays." As Hermoine fell asleep, Ginny heard her quietly say, "your right, it is Harry." Ginny had a smile on her face as she fell asleep that night, glad that her brother found someone to at least be a good friend with, and possibly to be a sister-in-law in 6 or 7 years. Both the girls had dreams that night about the same Raven Haired, Emerald Green Eyed Boy, but for different reasons. Ginny's were loving dreams of what her brother and Hermoine's wedding was going to be like, and that she was going to be a brides maid hopefully, she fell asleep with a smile on her face.

Hermoine on the other hand was dreaming more naughty dreams, well as naughty as any 11 year old could dream of about her best friend that she has found out that she has feelings for. Her night was filled with some of the most interesting dreams that made her laugh on the inside and smile all night long.

The next few days before Christmas Eve and day, were spent with decorating the burrow, and going shopping to pick up last minute gifts for everyone, and food for the feast.

One of the funniest things about decorating the burrow happened one day when Ginny's friend Luna Lovegood was over, and she was caught with Ron underneath the Mistletoe. Of course neither of them were able to move without kissing, because it was one of the twins enchanted mistletoes. Everyone was there waiting with baited breath wondering what was going to happen, when Ron looked at Luna and gave a lopsided grin and while blushing kissed her. Luna on the one hand has had a crush on Ron for some time now, and basically found out that the feeling was mutual. When the spell was broken, they were inseparable, not in the holding hands way, but in that they were seen playing Wizard Chess or talking while walking in the snow outside. They didn't share another kiss before... (that my friend is for the next chapter)

Christmas was a jolly one in which Ron and Harry were woken up in the morning by Luna who had stayed the night with the girls, Hermoine and Ginny coming to there room to wake them up by jumping up and down on there beds.

"Oh common sleepy heads, it's Christmas, time for presents." The boys grumbled as they got up in the PJ's and grabbed robes before joining the girls and the rest of the family downstairs to open presents and have Christmas breakfast.

There wasn't many surprises in what everyone got for Christmas until Harry, Ron, Hermoine and Luna got there presents from each other. Well from the ones that they liked.

Harry got a book on the greatest seekers in quidditch history, and a new watch from Hermoine.

Hermoine got a box of sugar quills, a book on advanced charms, and a locket with her and Harry on one side and a picture of the trio on the other side from Harry.

Ron got a book on the history of his favorite quidditch team the Chudley Cannons, a subscription to the Quibbler, and a wand holster from Luna.

Luna got a box of sweets from the sweet shop in Diagon Alley, a collection of butter beer caps, and a music box from Ron.

They each gave each other a hug and the girls gave the boys a kiss on the cheek thanking them for the gifts. The rest of the day and the rest of the Christmas Holidays went quietly and well.

A/N: I know that things are going quite well for everyone's favorite boy, but I thought that part of each section or book will be spent in niceties before the big things happen. Don't worry, things will be heating up pretty soon, remember that the part about the first year is only 26 chapters, and I'm coming up on half way there. Yes they are acting a bit AU but this is my story so there. Thank you for reading and reviewing all, I love the reviews. —Donald