As November faded into December the holidays were just around the corner. One morning during breakfast Hedwig made her way to Abby. "Looks like you are popular today,' teased Daphne. Lily and she started to laugh as Abby smiled at them. "I guess so. Better not let it go to my head, I might get a bigger head than I already do." Everyone laughed as Abby opened the letters. The first one was from her Aunt.

Dear Abigail,

I'm sorry to tell you, but you will have to spend the holidays at Hogwarts. Things here are getting a little crazy. Your Uncle and I are getting a divorce and it will be less stressful for you being at school. I will miss you so much but will be thinking of you all break.

Love,

Petunia

The second one was from Professor McGonagall. It was a very formal letter. Draco and Abby had written some request weeks back to use classroom eleven for a place that students from all houses could go without worrying about being judged.

Miss Potter and Mr. Malfoy,

Your request has been approved. You will have access to the classroom from 6 A.M. to 9 P.M. everyday. Please make sure everyone who uses the classroom adheres to the hours or it will be taken away.

Sincerely,

Professor McGonagall

Abby showed Draco the letter and they smiled at each other. After breakfast Draco and Abby met with everyone in the hall. "So, Professor McGonagall approved our request. We won't start until after the holiday, but I want to wish everyone a Happy Christmas," smiled Abby. Everyone wished each other a Happy Christmas. As everyone headed to their dorms to head to pack to take the train to go home Fred, George, Ron, and Hermione lingered.

"So, Abby what are you doing for Christmas?" asked George. Abbys happiness changed quickly. "My aunt had a change of plans, so I will be staying here," she said sadly. "Don't feel bad Abby my brothers and I are all staying too." "Really?" George nodded, and she smiled. They all headed outside where most of the students were since classes we done for term. Hagrid was pulling a Christmas tree up to the castle when he saw Abby "'Ello Abigail. How was yer first term?" "It was good thanks Hagrid. Did you need any help?" "Nah but if yeh want to the teachers are decoratin' the trees," said Hagrid.

The five ran into the great hall to help decorate. It seems as if most of the school had been told as quite a few were inside helping. As Hagrid placed the tree down in its place Professor Flitwick came over with a box of decorations "Now children remember to use Wingaurdium Leviosa to put the decorations on the tree. Have fun," he said. The five were having fun and a while later Fred and George were chasing Abby around trying to make her into a tinsel tree. Eventually forty-five minutes later the tree was finished, and they were all laughing. "Well I have to go get my trunk to go home for Christmas," said Hermione.

Just then there was an announcement throughout the castle stating that all students leaving for the holidays will need to be by the castle gates in fifteen minutes. Fred, George, Ron, Lily, and Abby were at the gates to see Draco, Crabbe, Goyle, Daphne, and Hermione off. The next few days went by quickly and before Abby knew it, it was Christmas. "Hey Abby! Get out here!" shouted Lily. Abby sleepily woke up and crawled out of bed. As she walked into the common room Lily was there beside a huge pile of presents. "Happy Christmas Abby!" "Happy Christmas Lily!" The girls sat down and sorted through their presents. Hey Lily, I have an idea lets go see if we can find one of the Weasleys and open our presents together." She smiled and nodded.

As if on cue Fred walked through with George, Ron, and a very uncomfortable looking Percy. "Mind if we join you girls?" They shook their heads. "We were just going to come find you." The Weasleys, Lily, and Abby opened gift together. While Percy was in his own world and spouting how they shouldn't be in another houses common room. "Honestly Percy it's the holidays and Lily and I are the only ones here this year," said Abby. As they were all laughing Professor Dumbledore came in and Percy got really stiff. "Ah I see that Miss Potter has already gotten everyone gathered. Well this saves me a trip to the Gryffindor tower." Dumbledore stepped aside to reveal a red headed girl and a young boy. "Dudley!" shouted Abby. "Ginny!" shouted the Weasleys. Abby got up and hugged her cousin while Ginny ran and hugged her brothers.

"How is this possible Dudley. Muggles can't be inside Hogwarts."

"Well Mum sent Dumbledore a letter asking if I could spend from Christmas to the end of the holiday here at Hogwarts with you since she felt bad about not being able to have you home for Christmas," said Dudley. Abby smiled and looked at Dumbledore. "Thank you, Professor." "It is no trouble I know family is important." Professor Dumbledore left, and everyone happily sat together. Dudley couldn't contain his excitement from all the magical things at Hogwarts. "Hey, Abby you still have three presents and one looks like one is from my mum," said Ron. Abby opened the gift from Mrs. Weasley. It was a dark green sweater with a silver A in the center. The next gift was neatly wrapped, but very light.

Abby unwrapped the present to reveal a cloak. "Whoa!" said Lily. "What?" "That's an invisibility cloak. They are super rare." Abby wrapped it around herself and a letter fell out. She set the cloak down and opened the letter. It read:

Your father left this in my possession before he died it is time it is returned to you.

Abby set her father's invisibility cloak down and picked up the final present. It was a small wrapped box that had two velvet boxes wrapped together. Each one had a number on it. Abby opened the one that had the first number on it. There sat a beautiful necklace on a silver chain with a heart hanging of the end. On the edges of the heart red and green jewels were placed along the border, but the most incredible thing was a white Lily in the center of the heart. At that moment Abby knew this necklace had been her mothers. She picked up the letter that was attached to the boxes. It read:

My dearest Abigail,

This locket had once belonged to your mother. I had given it to her in her fourth year. She wore it every day until she died. When she had died I went to your house to check on your family. Although she was gone around her neck was that necklace. I took it until the day you would be old enough to receive it again. In the second box is a gift from me. It is to remind you that no matter where you are or what house you are in there are those that won't judge you.

Abby opened a second box to find a charm bracelet. There were already some charms on there. There we five charms a snake, lion, and Hogwarts crest. The two she didn't recognize were crests. "I haven't seen that crest in over a decade," said Percy. Abby turned to look at him. "You know what crest it is?" "Yes. You see the broom has a slight upward slant and the shield has a lion with a snitch in the mouth. It's your crest Abby. It is the crest of the Potter family." Abby looked at the crest with tears brimming her eyes. "And this one," choked Abby. Percy looked at the crest closely. "I'm sorry I don't know, but whoever gave this to you cares about you as family."

Abby put the bracelet on and smiled. She then proceeded to put the locket on but as it touched her chest it popped open. Inside was two pictures one of her mum and dad. She smiled knowing that they would always be close now. After everyone put their gifts away Ginny and Dudley ran around the castle together with Ron, Lily, and Abby exploring everything. As night time fell Dudley and Ginny retired to their guest quarters. Sleep came quickly for Abby that night since this was one of the best and emotional Christmases she had ever had in her life.