"It's blasphemous the way they're treating you, Jason!" said Gamp, pouring himself a glass of brandy in Jason's office. As Gamp and Troy predicted, Jason was put on house-arrest and returned to the Charmer Chateau for the holidays.

"Now Gampy, you're getting far too riled up," said Charmer, who was sitting in a red leather chaise in his chateau's study. "The healers don't want to revive you from another heart attack."

"It's absurd that you had to spend one day in Azkaban while Draco Malfoy can do whatever he wants to!" said Gamp, his face turning dark red. "Especially after what his family did!"

"What about the Potters and Weasleys?" asked Troy as he sipped his hot butterbeer. "They think they can do whatever they want to! It's completely unfair - "

"Troy, if I wanted your opinion, I will ask you!" snapped Jason.

"Sorry," mumbled Troy.

"Troy's right, Jason," said Gamp. "What are we going to do about those blasted wizards?"

Jason gave a little laugh as he sipped his brandy. "Don't worry, Gampy. I can assure you, they are going to have a merry and bright Christmas."

This year, the Potters, Ron's family, Teddy Lupin, Charlie, and George spent Christmas with at Burrow. The next day, George's kids Freddie and Roxy arrived after spending Christmas with Angelina and her family as well as Bill's family.

Anytime George could show off his pyrotechnic skills, he made sure to take full advantage of the chance. That evening, he had prepared a fireworks show for the family and close friends to celebrate the holidays which included Shacklebolt, the Longbottoms, and Luna and her twins. Even Seamus couldn't pass up an opportunity to be around fire and gladly assisted George with his fireworks while his son Rory hung out with James. As George and the Finnegans prepared for the fireworks, the family had bundled up with some drinking warm Butterbeer while others had mulled wine or Firewhiskey.

"I'm so glad you invited us to this," said Luna, who was sitting on a log in between Hermione and Ginny. "It's a good distraction for the boys. I think this has been a particularly difficult Christmas for them"

"You're being far too calm about this, Luna," huffed Ginny. " After what Rolf treated you these past two years - for him to spring a divorce on you after he starts taking another girl out, and make that relationship public!"

"Yes, it was most unfortunate," said Luna. "But he's happier now, and I'm fine with that, because I'm happier as well." Ginny and Hermione looked at each other in stunned silence. Although Luna's indifferent attitude was not surprising to either Hermione or Ginny, they were still surprised that she was handling her divorce to Rolf in great stride. If Ron or Harry had done what Rolf did, Hermione and Ginny would have throw them out of the window.

"We're here for you if you or the twins need anything," said Hermione, patting Luna's knee.

"Thank you, Ms. Granger," said Lorcan and Lysander, suddenly appearing behind Hermione and Ginny.

"Bloody hell!" yelled Ginny as she and Hermione nearly fell off their broomsticks.

"Thanks for inviting us, Harry," said Neville, as the two of them stood together drinking Firewhiskey while their younger kids played with Hannah supervising. "It's nice to get the kids out of the castle once and awhile."

"Of course, Neville," said Harry. "It gives Ginny and Hermione a chance to see their goddaughters as well, so anytime we can involve your clan over, they insist on you and Hannah joining."

"Cheers to that, mate," said Neville, as he and Harry toasted to their friendship.

"Right, whose ready to see some fireworks?" called George, which was met by a raucous roar of applause from the kids as well as teenagers.

"Wait 'til you see these fireworks, Malfoy," said James, nudging his elbow to Scorpius' shoulder. "Uncle George makes the best displays."

"I heard the Queen invited him do her Diamond Jubilee," chimed Rory. Al rolled his eyes at this preposterous idea, only to be met by Rose clearing her throat at him.

"Ready? And three...two...one...GO!" cried George.

At that, several bright lights illuminating the sky above the spectators, which lead to the kids and adults bursting into applause. The gold and white lights sparkled in the sky, creating giant snowflakes that fizzled out into sparks falling like shooting stars from the sky.

Soon, the colours changed to red and green, with the fireworks creating individual holly branches. Eventually, these holly branches came together to form a giant Christmas tree.

"Isn't it lovely?" asked Rose, who stood between Albus and Scorpius.

Scorpius looked at Rose's face as the light from the fireworks reflected off of it, making her red hair brighter and showing off the redness of her cheeks.

"Really lovely," said Scorpius, softly smiling and lovingly looking at Rose.

"You mean the lights, right Scorpius?" teased Albus.

"Hattie, look at the pretty colours!" said Hermione, pointing to the fireworks as she held Hattie. Ron couldn't help but noticed that Hattie was looking up but kept looking behind Hermione's shoulder. Curious, Ron looked behind to see what Hattie was looking at.

Ron peered up at the sky trying to see if there was anything. As he stared up at the sky for a bit longer, he began to notice a small crimson light that slowly grew bigger the more Ron looked at it. Then, the crimson colour turned to a bright green light, which made Ron's spine shiver and shoulders tense up.

"GET DOWN!" yelled Ron, pulling out his wand.