A/N: Hey guys! I know it's been a while and I'm super sorry, but I've been busy with basketball and theatre, and what not…actually the only reason I have time to right now is because I am sick at home…lol.

Okay, I'm doing a general big thank-you to everyone so that I have more time to write! I know several people asked what it was that Pansy wanted from Ron, well… all will be revealed in time! Also, a big thanks to behind the shadows who pointed out that I had accidentally been saying that Sirius/ Kyle was from the future! Well, that was my bad… sorry if I get a bit loopy from time to time…but he is definitely from the past! Neways… big thank you to everyone who read and reviewed!

A Weasley Christmas

Part One

Everything had gone back to normal with the golden trio—well if you don't count the fact that they were still hanging out with a 40 year old man from the past. Ron had been filled in on Kyle's "true identity", and had a lot of difficulty accepting the fact that he had dated Hermione. Hermione was glad that neither of her two 'protectors' knew the extent that her relationship with Kyle had gone. They would have gone ballistic. It was almost time for the train leaving for the Christmas Holidays, and Hermione was having one last chat with Draco before she left for Christmas with the Weasleys.

"Draco, I don't know how I'm going to survive this holiday. He'll be around every waking moment; I can't avoid him like I have been." Hermione whispered, quite exasperated.

Draco's pointed face formed into his habitual smirk as he replied, "I believe you. It's not exactly easy to avoid someone when the entire house is one room."

Hermione swatted him on the arm, "Stop that!"

"Alright, alright! But ya know… if he tries anything, you could always tell him that we're together…" he said casually slipping his arm around her shoulders.

Hermione smiled up at him, "Nice line, but no thanks." She slipped out of his hold playfully.

"Aww… can't blame a guy for trying!"

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Harry, Ron and Kyle made their way onto the Hogwarts express and found an empty compartment. Kyle was extremely withdrawn, and his only attempts at conversation had involved discussion of Hermione.

"It's best if you don't think about it, pal. This holiday will be really difficult for the both of you." Harry did his best to console him, but failed miserably.

Hermione barely spent any time in the compartment, always rushing off to some Head Girl duty or something or other.

They reached the burrow without a hitch, and passed several days of quidditch, snowball fights, and of course pranks provided by Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes.

Soon enough it was Christmas Eve. The group had decided to celebrate the event that night, because both Molly and Arthur had things to do the next day for the Order.

The evening began with a delightful meal provided by Molly, and plenty of entertainment provided of course by the twins. It made for quite a surprise when the Christmas Turkey began to meow and chased after a mouse. Turns out that they had transfigured Crookshanks to look like the cooked bird. It was Kyle who eventually caught the bird/cat and transformed it back into its original, purring, beastly self. The cat purred softly and nuzzled its head into Kyle's neck. He stroked it softly and handed it back solemnly to Hermione. Hermione was quickly reminded of Crookshanks' affinity to Sirius, and she had to shut her eyes to prevent tears of frustration.

After the real turkey had been served, Molly ushered the group into the living room to open presents.

Everyone got the usual from Molly and Arthur—several mince pies and a lovely homemade sweater.

First Ron gave his gifts to everyone.

Harry received the second volume of Quidditch through the Ages; Hermione received several books dealing with new advances in charms, and the presents went on.

Harry began his rounds next. He gave Ron an advanced sneakoscope and concluded that anyone who trusted Pansy needed one. Next he gave Hermione a photo album containing pictures of their years at Hogwarts. He gave Ginny a locket with an intertwined G and H engraved on the front. And finally, he gave Kyle a white band.

"What is it?" Kyle inquired politely.

"Dumbledore gave it to me last year. It's charmed with a permanent cheering charm. It kicks in during those times when happiness is hard to come by." Harry replied quietly.

Kyle slipped the band onto his wrist and held back his many questions for a later time.

Hermione was next. She gave Ron a new cage for pig—a sound proof cage— that he accepted gratefully. Hermione put together a scrap book for him that included all the crazy articles that the daily printed about him in fifth year, dozens of wizard photos, and other things.

Finally she moved on to Kyle, She nonchalantly handed him his present, and he opened it to find a picture frame engraved with the words, 'Unforgettable Moments' and held a picture of the two at the Halloween Ball. She knew that the gift she gave him was risky, but she couldn't help it. She would never be able to forget that night. She had craved his touch, his warmth, his smile since that night.

Kyle felt a drop of warmness envelope his broken heart at the memory of that night.

He pushed back a tear and began to give out his presents. He gave Ron some Chudley Cannons memorabilia. Hermione opened a small velvet black box to find a diamond heart-shaped necklace and a small note that read, 'Meet me outside at midnight?' She carefully closed the box and replied calmly, "Thank you for the lovely necklace… Kyle." Finally, he handed a small box to Harry. Within the box laid a ring engraved with some type of family crest. Harry felt a surge of strength when he placed the ring on his finger. He had dozens of questions about the ring, but like everyone else, he saved it for later.

The teens then made their way to their separate rooms for the night. Hermione retreated to her room with her gifts and lay down on her bed. She fingered the diamond necklace carefully, and let the tears fall freely. Why did life have to be so complicated? Love was supposed to be perfect and blissful, but love for the two of them was anything but perfect. It was a scorned, impossible love. She then turned to the photo album that Harry had given her. She giggled at the pictures from their first year, with her bushy hair and buck-toothed smile. She smiled at a picture of the three of them with Professor Lupin, but quickly turned the page as memories of the events of her third year came flooding in. She pushed them back, more tears threatening her eyes, she moved on to pictures of Harry after he had finished the second task of the Triwizard Tournament. It was amazing that these pictures could spur such amazing and such sorrowful memories at the same time. At the end of the book, she gave up fighting tears and let them flow until there were none left. The last page contained a picture of she and Kyle covered in snow, laughing and playing about, occasionally hugging each other lovingly and tightly. Below the picture, there was a note scribbled in Harry's messy handwriting that read, 'You're the smartest girl I know. Just trust yourself; everything will turn out all right in the end.'

She fled to Harry's room and knocked lightly on the door.

"Harry, can I come in?"

"Mione? Is that you?" She heard from the other side of the door, before it swung open.

One look at her tearstained face and the album in her hand, and he quickly wrapped his arms around her in a gentle hug.

"Sssh… It's alright, babe." He cooed quietly.

At the same time, Kyle was making his way out of his room on the floor above to wait and see if Hermione would meet him outside. He was making his way down the stairs when he heard sobbing. He made his way halfway down the steps to see that it was Hermione crying and his heart lurched at the sight. He sat down on the steps covered in darkness and watched the scene in front of him intently.

"Harry… I can't handle this… I can't do it any longer."

"Hush… I know. I know. It's hard." He replied quietly.

"You don't understand… I, I… love him." She finished burying her head into his chest.

Kyle's back straightened and his eyes began to swim with tears.

"And… it's real love, Harry. The kind where you want to spend the rest of your life with that person…"

He rocked her slowly as she continued, "Why? Can you answer me that? Why does he have to be from the past? Why does he have to be Sirius? Why does he have to be your Godfather?"

Kyle's heartbeat quickened at her words and he felt faint.

Harry gently wiped away her tears and tilted her chin up so that their eyes met.

"Hermione, love, listen to me. He is from the past. He is Sirius. He's my Godfather; he knew my parents. We know all this, and despite it, you still love him. If he is your one true love, then it is better to love him for the days out of your life that you have him, than to never love at all."

Kyle clutched at the ache in his chest and his head seemed to be spinning with the secrets he had discovered.

Surprisingly enough, no more tears came from Hermione at Harry's words. All she could do was give a small smile and whisper, "You're right."

'Okay.' Kyle thought, 'they know who I am, they know that I am Sirius Black, but apparently they know the older me… and… and…. I'm Harry's Godfather. That must mean that he's James…. Oh dear God! James has a kid… and I… I'm friends with him.' Then thoughts came rushing to him and Harry's green eyes revealed another secret to him, 'Lily? Lily and James? Oh…. I knew it! I knew she liked him! Hah! I am the master!' he thought smiling.

His thoughts were interrupted by a gasp from Hermione, "Oh! I have to go meet him! It's midnight!" She rushed down the hallway and out of sight.

Kyle pushed his questions away because all that mattered in that moment was Hermione—she still loved him. He waited till Harry had entered his room before he set off after her.

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A/N: Ehhh! That chapter wasn't amazing…I'm definitely getting writers block people! It's pretty stressful! I can't decide how I want to end this….I keep changing my mind! It's hard to find a happy ending for a time-turner… believe me! There's so many kinks and what not to work out! It's crazy! Grrr! Okay, so there was the chapter! I know it wasn't amazing because of the whole writers block thing, and it was pretty short, but it was either that or wait another week for an update and I know that you all don't want that! If anyone has any ideas of how to end this fic reasonably yet happily please let me know, email me or something! I promise to give you credit! And… for those of you reading my other fic… I will try to get an update on MoS out soon!

P.S. I had originally planned for one or two chapters at the burrows before the actual Christmas of the Weasleys all meeting Kyle, and their reactions to them (by the way… molly and Arthur don't know it's Sirius) and some of the twins escapades, and some more tension between Hermione and Kyle, but I have some bad news. I am working at a Camp this summer… all summer, and I won't ever be able to update while I'm there, so rather than have about a 2 month break in writing I'm going to try and finish both my fics before June, so I'm really sorry if the stories seem rushed, you may just have to use your imagination to fill in the stuff that I skip! Neways…. REVIEW!