Chapter 14: My Holiday at Hogwarts

One Month Later

It was the month of December, as Naruto and his friends got used to living at Hogwarts. Naruto's list of friends have grown with Astoria Greengrass being one of his latest friend's as she thanked him for both helping Daphne out against Draco Malfoy and also being the one to make her smile more. Speaking of Daphne Greengrass, she soon made a friendship with Harry, Hermione, and Neville as Naruto introduced her to them in order to show her that there are good Gryffindors. She also made friends with Ron, albeit at first it was a rocky start, but then the two became comfortable knowing each other. Though it seems to be that Daphne has taken quite an interest with Harry, but who knows. Also with Naruto, he and the nine tailed fox got to know each other a lot more ever since their first official meeting, and although the fox can be a bit annoyed by Naruto, it seems that he doesn't mind him since he's not like many of his previous hosts.

Anyways, Naruto was outside of the castle with Hermione by his side when he saw the snow falling to the ground. "Amazing," he said. Hermione chuckles, "this is your first time seeing snow?" she asked, receiving a nod from the blond. They then see Hagrid bringing in a large pine tree. "Why's Hagrid bringing a pine tree with him?" Naruto asked. "He's doing that to decorate for Christmas," Hermione said. "What's Christmas?" Naruto asked. The brunette turns to the boy in shock, "y-you're joking right?" she asks, which Naruto shakes his head. "Right… you see Christmas is a holiday where one spends time with their loved ones and exchange gifts to one another," she said as Naruto understood and nodded his head. He thinks about what she said, as he glanced at her. She noticed this and asked "what are you thinking about?" "N-nothing, just thought about what you said that's all," Naruto said albeit he's secretly blushing. "Right… well let's head back, I need to pack" she states as she grabs his wrist and pulls him along. Naruto asks why and she says that she's going home for the holidays to celebrate with her family. Naruto was sad at first since she won't be in the castle for the holidays, but then he had an idea on what to give her for a gift before she left.

Dumbledore's Office- One Hour Later

Naruto enters Professor Dumbledore's office to talk with him regarding his dilemma. As the boy walked inside the office, the old man noticed him. "Is there something I can help you with Mr. Uzumaki?" Dumbledore asked kindly. Naruto nods, "yes professor…I need to go to Diagon Alley and back so I was wondering if it was possible for me to take a broom and head over there" Naruto asked. Dumbledore chuckled, "I can't allow a first year student to take a ride on a broomstick off of school grounds" he said, disappointing the boy.

"But tell me what is it you acquire at Diagon Alley?" he asked. Naruto thought for a moment and said "W-well you see there's this girl-" and before he could finish, Dumbledore smiled already knowing where this was going. "Follow me, Naruto" he said, as the boy nodded and followed him. As Dumbledore was going through a chest, Naruto observes the room as there's a lot of books, paintings, and paperwork, including the majestic bird he saw when he was in the castle back in July. "Here you go" said Dumbledore as he hands Naruto a small pouch and motioned him to a fireplace. Naruto was confused by the pouch, but then the old wizard explained to him that inside the pouch holds floo powder, and he explained to him how to use the powder. After a brief explanation from Dumbledore, Naruto thanks him as he goes to the fireplace and with a handful of powder, he says where he wanted to go before dropping the powder and disappearing in green flames. Dumbledore smiled after the boy disappeared, and thinks whoever the young girl was, would most likely be happy this upcoming holiday.

With the Squad

Hermione was walking through the Great Hall with a cart when she saw the decorations that were put in place for the holidays. She walks over to where Ron and Harry are playing chess. "Knight to e5" Harry stated, as his chess piece moved towards its destination. "Queen to e5" Ron stated, as his chess piece moved into position and took out Harry's. "That's totally barbaric," Hermione said as she watched what was going on. "That's wizard's chess-" Ron said as he noticed her cart, "I see you've packed" he said. "I see you haven't," the brunette retorted with a raised eyebrow. "Change of plans, my parents are heading over to Romania to visit my brother Charlie, as he's studying dragons over there," Ron explained. "Good, you and Naruto can help Harry, he's going to the library to find information about Nicholas Flamel" she said. "We've looked a hundred of times!" Ron complained. "Not in the restricted section… Happy Christmas" she said before walking out of the hall. "Also guys, have you by any chance seen Naruto? I couldn't find him after he helped me pack" Hermione said. The boys shook their heads no, as the girl sighed and walked out.

Hogwarts Station- Night Time

Hermione stood alongside the other students, as they awaited the trains, ready to go home for the holidays. The brunette looks at the castle sadly, since she at least wanted to say goodbye to her best friend before she left. "Hermione, wait!" the girl heard as she turned to see Naruto running towards her. "Naruto, what are you doing here?" she asked even though she was glad he came to see her before she left. "Well… you said that people exchange gifts on Christmas so…" Naruto said as he brought out a wrapped box. Hermione smiled as she took the present, "well thank you for coming to see me and giving me this gift" she said. Naruto smiled, "yeah no worries, after all you're my best friend" he said. She nods and as the train arrives, she gives the blond boy a hug to which he did the same, before the two went their separate ways after waving goodbye to each other.

Christmas Day- Gryffindor Common Room

Harry wakes up and gets out of his dorm to head to the common room. As he was on the balcony, he overlooked the decorated common room to see his two friends already there. "Merry Christmas guys!" Harry said happily. "Merry Christmas Harry!" the two replied. Harry walks up to them and asks what Ron was wearing, to which he replied his mom made that sweater and one was made for Harry as well, which shocked him as he never got presents. As the three boys were talking and eating, Harry finds a silver wrapped present with a note on it. "Who's it from?" Naruto asked. "Let's see…your father left this in my position before he died, it is time it was returned to you. Use it well…" Harry said as he read the note, since there's no indication of who sent it. He opens the present to find a cloak much to his confusion. He puts it on, only to find his body missing. "That's no ordinary cloak, that's an invisibility cloak!" Ron exclaimed. Harry was shocked, but Naruto was amazed. Then he thought of an idea, "hey guy's, why don't we use the cloak to get into the restricted section of the library," Naruto explained with the two agreeing with his plan.