Chapter 72

Christmas at the Dursley's.

Parvarti was nervous to say the least. She was meeting her boyfriends guardian and staying at their house for the Christmas Holidays. She wasn't sure about this, but she had agreed to do this so that she could meet his family. She was dressed in a pair of jeans and a white sweater along with a pair of tennis shoes. She knew that Ms. Dursley knew about magic, for she was a Squib herself. It seemed, as far as she could find out, that Dudley had been the first non-squib in the family in a couple of generations. She also knew that he was Harry's cousin, and that Harry didn't know about them before Dudley started at Hogwart's. She was happy to go meet them for the first time, but still was a bit nervous. When they met Marge Dursley at the train station, she was a nice enough person and Pavarti got along with her right away.

The ride to her house went peacefully enough, and they talked about the different things that they were going to be doing this holidays. Dudley was telling her that they usually had a large tree, and a few friends of his Aunt come over for dinner. They stopped off at a nice restaurant to have dinner that night on the way home, and had some nice quiet conversation while there.

"So Pavarti, Dudley tells me that you have a twin sister that is in his house. Do you have any other brothers or sisters? What do your parents do? How has your school year been going so far?" She wasn't being nosy, just trying to find out about this young ladies family.

"Yes Ms. Dursley, my sister Padma is also a Ravenclaw with Dudley. We have two younger brothers and a older sister who graduated from Hogwart's three years ago, she works for the ministry as an Auror and is married with two kids. My mum runs a clothing store in Hogsmeade, and my father works in the same department that the Minister of Magic use to run. That is the Department of misuse of muggle artifacts." She smiled at the older woman as they talked, and they had a nice meal.

When they got to the house, Pavarti met the dogs that Ms. Dursley had, and she loved it. She had always loved dogs, and seemed to always to get along with Fang, Hagrids pet Boarhound. She was telling Ms. Dursley about the large dog and they were having a few laughs about him. Dudley was telling them about a couple of his exploits with the dog, and how he had been down to have tea with Hagrid and Fang before, and nearly got knocked off his feet before.

They spent the next couple of days joking and visiting with the different neighbors, and enjoying the holidays. They went shopping for different things, and the day before Christmas was spent wrapping presents, and the evening was spent at Christmas Eve Service. Pavarti's family wasn't particularly religious, but she didn't mind going to the church service with them. She had enjoyed the songs, and joined in with the singing.

The youth group from the church went out caroling afterwards, and she gladly joined in with them along with Dudley. They found themselves caroling down in Little Whindig, around Privet Drive, near where Dudley used to live. They were going from house to house singing carols, and having a good old time. They came across an older lady that had a lot of cats and Dudley immediately recognized her as Mrs. Figg. Unbeknownst to the church group, or Dudley or Pavarti, Mrs. Figg was a Squib also. When she saw them she was smiling, and slipped a note to Dudley telling him to open it when he got home. They continued with their caroling and having a great time with the night.

When they got home that night, it was nearly midnight. Dudley and Pavarti went in and sat at the dining room table looking down at the note in Dudley's hand. "Well we better open it and see what she has to say." Pavarti was smiling and holding Dudley's hand when he opened the letter.

Dear Mr. Dudley Dursley:

You probably remember me as the crazy cat lady neighbor that you had when you lived with your family, but I am so much more. I am a squib like your parents were, and also your aunt Marge. I was just giving you this note to let you know that I am proud of you, and wish you and your young lady friend the best of luck in school at Hogwart's. Yes I know about Hogwart's for I had family that went there themselves. If you ever need anyone to talk to about anything, let me know, you know how to get a hold of me through owl. Take care and Merry Christmas. Tell your Aunt I said hi also.

Arabella Figg

"Hmm that was interesting, I didn't know that she was a squib also. I will definitely keep in touch with her. Well I think we should get to bed, for tomorrow is Christmas." He gave her a small kiss good night, and walked her up to the guest room. "Good night Pavarti, I will see you in the morning." He gave her another kiss and a hug, then went to his room for the night.

The next morning they told Marge about the note, and she agreed to keep in touch with Mrs. Figg during the year and they had breakfast and then went to open presents. There was squeals of delight when they opened up presents, and everyone got what they wanted.

The day was spent with friends and family, and the rest of the holidays went quite well. Pavarti and Dudley met up with Seamus and Padma at the Burrow the next day where they found out about Neville's parents, and met with a surprise when they walked into the living room and found ...

A/N: Ok, I'm done with the Christmas ideas, and we will finally find out who they are that have shown up at the Burrow. Like you didn't know already, but you will find out for sure next chapter. It will be called Boxing Day of Surprises and Miracles. We will also find out how Neville's parents got cured. Please read and review, and I hope you like these little surprises and the Holidays of Miracles this year. ----Donald