Christmas Eve is a time for friends and family ... and a discussion about Theo's love of caffeine
Song: Under the Christmas Lights by Gwen Stephani
"So, what are we doing today?" Theo asked as he leaned against the doorframe. "All the presents are wrapped and we don't have to cook tomorrow. Mum said dinner will be around six."
"I have no plans for anything today." Daphne took a sip of her tea. "I would like to go to Christmas Eve services. Other than that, I plan to do absolutely nothing."
"We could go shopping." Theo grinned as he watched Daphne slowly place her teacup on the counter. "I'm sure we could find some last minute deals. I might need a gift or two…"
"You can go shopping and risk someone bumping into that healing arm of yours if you want." Daphne sighed as she walked over to Theo. "I was thinking popcorn and a movie by the light of the Christmas tree was the perfect way to spend the day. Services don't start until 8:30 ao we have all day."
"I think I could be talked into a movie or two." Theo wrapped his good arm around Daphne and lead her into the sitting room. "How about a holiday classic - Die Hard."
"Die Hard is not a Christmas movie." Daphne laughed as they settled on the the sofa. "What about White Christmas or A Christmas Carol? NO, that is not a Christmas movie."
Theo picked up the case for Lethal Weapon and grinned. "Watch the first scene and tell me it is not a Christmas movie."
"Chess man, we may never agree on this one." Daphne wiped tears from her eyes as she continued to laugh. "Just because it has a Christmas song or a Christmas tree does not mean it is a Christmas movie. But for you, I will watch an action movie and let you call it a Christmas movie."
Hermione: That is so cute
Ginny: Is he hugging the movie case?
Luna: What movie is that?
Daphne: He is protecting Lethal Weapon from me
Hermione: Why?
Ginny: The debate again?
Luna: It is not a Christmas movie
Daphne: Unless you ask any of the boys
Hermione: We should have a Holiday movie party
Luna: Two tellies
Ginny: One for the girls
Daphne: And one for the boys
Hermione: Next year, that is so happening
Ginny: We can use Daphne's house
Daphne; Why?
Ginny: The man cave otherwise known as Theo's office
Luna: I like Theo's man cave
Hermione: The boys will never leave it
Daphne: They have to go to the loo at some point
"So, is it too late for coffee?" Theo asked Daphne as he settled her into his car. "I did not realize that you meant Midnight mass when you said Christmas Eve services. I am going to have to have something to keep me awake."
"It is not that late," Daphne laughed as she waited for Theo to slide into his seat. "I will call in an order while you drive. But only a tall. Too much caffeine and you will never sleep and be grumpy for Christmas Day."
"I am never grumpy," Theo huffed and started the car. "I might be less than pleasant first thing in the morning, but I am never grumpy."
"I have talked to your first hour students if you haven't had coffee before school." Daphne stopped trying not to laugh. "There are Muppets with better attitudes than you if you don't have coffee in the morning. It's worse when you don't sleep or don't have enough sleep."
"I am not grumpy." Theo growled. "I am perfectly pleasant with or without coffee. Just ask my mother."
Daphne struggled to breathe through her laughter. "She is the one who warned me about Theo the Grouch. It is so cute when you are grumpy."
Theo shook his head as he pulled into traffic. He could not believe that she took his mother's word over his when it came to his disposition in the morning. "Are you sure you love me?"
"I promise - I love you, Chess Man, even when you turn into Theo the Grouch."
Theo: I can't believe she thinks I am a grouch when I don't have coffee in the morning
Harry: I think she is right
Ron: Mate, you needed some kind of caffeine before we could talk to you in Secondary
Neville: Remember when he tried to give up caffeine for hockey season
Theo: It wasn't that bad
Harry: Mate, every guy on the team bought you a Coke before the first game
Ron: Our first hour teacher bought you one and had it waiting for you on your desk
Neville: Daphne needs to make sure you never run out of caffeine
Theo: Seriously
Harry: I will gather evidence
Ron: That is part of your job
Neville: Gotta run … Meeting Luna for Candlelight service
Theo: Gotta go too … Christmas Eve services start in 5 minutes
Ron: We aren't going this year. Sleepy Mione has gone to bed for the night
Harry: She is growing another human...
Neville: She can sleep through Christmas Eve services
Theo gently shook Daphne's shoulder. "Wake up, Brown eyes. We're home."
"FIve more minutes," Daphne mumbled as turned her face towards the window.
"Brown EYes, we are home." Theo chuckled as he tried to wake her up. "I don't think you want to spend the night in the car. COme on and wake up for five minutes."
"Bed sounds good." Daphne grumbled as she tried to unbuckle her seat belt. "Promise to tuck me in?"
"Always." Theo leaned over and kissed her forehead. "The sooner we get inside, the sooner Christmas morning comes."
"Happy Christmas, Chess Man."
"Happy Christmas, Brown Eyes."