"We're here, Tori, we're here," called Teddy, hurrying out the floo. "Happy Christmas!"

"Happy Christmas," they all cried, smiling at his eagerness.

Harry and Sirius followed, instantly engulfed in hugs from Molly. "It's good to have you here," she said.

Sirius handed over a couple of bottles of elf-made wine. Bill and Charlie nodded in appreciation.

Go in," ushered Molly. "Arthur's sitting by the fire, he'd love to talk to you."

Sirius and Harry moved through to the lounge. Arthur was watching Tori play with a doll as he was holding little Freddie. Fleur was discreetly feeding Dominique. There was no sign yet of Ginny, George, Ron and Hermione. Teddy sank on to the floor next to Tori.

Percy and Audrey came through the floo next. "Happy Christmas," they called.

Ginny and George came downstairs. "Oh, you two," scolded Molly. She broke into laughter, for Ginny was wearing George's 'Weasley' jumper, which was almost to her thighs. She'd added a belt, as well. George had Ginny's on, which was more like a crop top. They both paraded around the lounge. George stretched and his rode up even higher. "Look, I can show off my abs," he joked. He yelped when Ginny prodded his 'abs'.

"I got one too," said Tori, standing up. Hers was yellow with a purple T.

"Ginny love, come and give me a hand in the kitchen, please," said Molly, "and I could use two helpers to set the table," she said, looking at Teddy and Tori. Dutifully they got up and went to help.

"What about Ron and Hermione?" asked George, taking little Freddie from Arthur. Angelina came downstairs and sat next to him, draping her arm over his shoulder and looking lovingly at their son.

"They're spending the morning with Hermione's parents. They should be here in time for presents," said Bill, perched on the arm of Fleur's chair. Arthur nodded at Bill's words.

"Ron was saying he was going to have to go to church with Hermione's parents. Can you imagine Ron at church?" laughed George.

"I've heard the Muggle Christmas services can be quite moving," said Ginny, handing a cup of tea to her dad. She leaned down to kiss his forehead. While he was recovered from his collapse, he still had to take it easy.

"They have some jolly Christmas songs. Corals, I think they call them," said Arthur.

"Carols. Christmas Carols," said Harry.

"Sing some for us, Mister Harry," encouraged Tori.

"Oh, er, I can't sing, sorry," said Harry.

"That's what you said about dancing, too," said Ginny, in a quiet voice from behind him. He turned and she winked at him.

George coughed and began singing.

'God rest ye merry house elves, let nothing you dismay.

Hermione will keep you safe upon this Christmas day!

And set you free from slavery and give you weekly pay!

O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.

O tidings of comfort and joy!

All the family burst out laughing, for Hermione's devotion to the cause of the house-elves was well known.

Talk turned to the gossip from the Yule Ball and Sirius was questioned about the latest Wizenmagot news. Harry wandered to the kitchen, looking for Ginny.

"Oh, she's in the pantry. I needed some flour," said Molly, heading to the lounge to give Arthur a potion.

Harry used the opportunity to sneak in and see Ginny. "Hey," he said.

Ginny jumped and the flour spilled everywhere "Oh no," said Harry. "I'm sorry." He bent down to clean it up.

"Harry," said Ginny, "leave it."

Harry looked up. "Huh?"

Ginny grabbed his shirt and pulled him close. She kissed him, and he kissed her back. "Hi," she said, grinning.

"I've missed you," said Harry, pulling her against him.

"It's been five hours," giggled Ginny, wrapping her arms around his waist.

He brushed her hair away and palmed her face. "I've already waited too long for you to come into my life. I don't want to waste a second more." He kissed her tenderly.

"Harry," said Ginny, genuinely moved. She searched his eyes, and saw only hope and love in them. "I feel the same," she admitted.

They moved together, and Harry put his arms around her. Ginny ran her hands up his strong arms and around his neck. "I can't stop thinking about last night," she said.

He ran his hands down her sides and over her ass. "Me either. When can we do it again?"

Ginny laughed. "Well, I'm kind of hoping that Mum will get into that wine Sirius brought with him. Dad will need a sleep this afternoon, and I figure once presents are done, we may be able to slip over to yours. How's that?"

"Too long to wait," said Harry, kissing her deeply, "but I'll take it."

"Ginny? Where is that girl? Ginny, where are you?" called Molly.

"Damn," sighed Ginny. "Coming Mum," she called. She gave Harry a look of regret, took a step away, then came back and kissed him again. "To keep me going," she said, before leaving him in the pantry with a well kissed look on his face.

He waited a minute then came out. The coast was clear, no-one was around. He saw George talking to Ginny.

"-owe me at least a galleon, Gin."

"All right, George, I'll pay you back. Sorry, I meant to do it last week," said Ginny. She handed George the money.

George spotted Harry over Ginny's shoulder. "And what did the Chosen One get for Christmas?"he asked.

"The woman of my dreams," sighed Harry, still feeling sappy.

"Harry's got a girlfriend," said Teddy. "He's in love."

Ginny blushed and turned around. George let out a snort of laughter. "Something you want to tell us, Gin?"

She turned around in confusion. "What?" she asked.

"I think my little sister has got a secret, and I intend to get to the bottom of it," he said.

Teddy pointed. "You got something on your bottom."

"Oh?" asked Ginny, twisting to get a look.

"It's a handprint," said Teddy. Harry and Ginny looked at each other guiltily.

"What's going on?" asked Charlie, coming over to join them. He looked at Ginny and looked down. "What the hell is that?"he demanded, pointing down.

"What's all the fuss about?" asked Molly. She looked at Harry, whose face was red, and Ginny who was still twisting and turning.

"Er, well, you see Mrs Weasley, Ginny and I, that is, we, er-"

"We're together," announced Ginny, "and that's all you need to know."

"Yes, well, I can see that," said Molly, looking at Ginny's bottom. "I'm assuming that's yours?" she asked Harry, who nodded sheepishly.

"Oh for Merlin's sake, his hand was on my bum, big deal," said Ginny loudly, causing everyone in the loungeroom to look up. Sirius grinned as Harry looked like he wanted to sink into the floor.

"Well, that's very nice, dear. We're all happy for you both, but I think it would be best to remove it. The children, you know," said Molly.

Harry went to brush his handprint off when Charlie stopped him with a growl. "Not with your hand, Potter. Are you a wizard or not? Scourgify!" He got out his wand and removed the hand print.

Ginny turned around, frowning at him. "I preferred Harry's way, actually."

"Not helping, Ginny," said Harry, out of the corner of his mouth. He smiled uneasily at Charlie.

"And somebody needs to clean up the flour in the pantry," called Molly.

"I'll do it," said Harry and Ginny together.

"Oh no you won't. I'll do it," said Charlie.

"Yes Charlie," said Ginny, eyes downcast. He walked past her and nodded approvingly at her apologetic tone, but narrowed his eyes at Harry. He went into the pantry. "Bloody hell!"he cried at the mess.

"So good of you to clean it for us, Charlie," called Ginny, dragging Harry into the lounge. "Scourgify won't work, he'll have to do it by hand," she whispered gleefully. "That'll teach him for interfering."

Harry smiled painfully as Bill frowned at him. George winked and Angelina looked apologetically at Harry. Percy looked disapprovingly at him, but Audrey just smiled knowingly. Harry daren't look at Ginny's dad.

"Lunch time, I reckon," said Molly.

"I wanna sit next to Teddy," said Tori, as they scrambled for seats.

"I bet Harry wants to sit next to Ginny," grinned Angelina.

"No hanky panky under the table you two," grinned George as Harry and Ginny did sit next to each other.

"Leave zem alone, I zink zey are cute," said Fleur, putting Dominique in her pram while they ate.

"Cute? Tori's cute, Teddy's cute. Harry and I are not cute," said Ginny, affronted.

"She's right," said Tori, agreeing with Ginny. Teddy nodded, while Sirius laughed.

"I think you're cute," said Harry, whispered in her ear. She kissed his cheek and grinned.

"So Ginny is your girlfriend now?" asked Teddy. At Harry's nod, he and Tori high fived each other. "We knew it!"they said.

"All right now. Arthur, say the blessing so we can eat," said Molly.

Everyone joined hands. "Let's all give thanks for our family and friends, here and apart. Be grateful for times like these that we can all come together, in mind, spirit or body, to share in this wonderful meal, to drink and celebrate this day," said Arthur. He squeezed Molly's hand and then brought it to his lips. "It's a fine feast you've prepared for us, love, thank you. Dig in, everybody."

It was a jolly meal, with much laughter and, as Arthur said, delicious food. Christmas crackers were pulled and the silliest hats were worn with pride. Harry, Sirius and Teddy had never partaken in a meal like this before, but thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Harry was glad to see Sirius and Teddy enjoying themselves so much.

After Christmas pudding, icecream for the children and treacle tart, George formally announced. "It is now time for the Loosening of the Pants." He undid the button on his and let out a groan of relief.

Harry knew how he felt, for his pants were feeling a bit tight too. Of course, Ginny stroking his thigh under the table might have had something to do with it, and it wasn't necessarily his stomach that was making his pants tight.

"I wanna give Tori her present now. Can I Siri?" asked Teddy.

"I've got yours too, Teddy," said Tori, running to Fleur.

"She 'az worked on it all week," said Fleur proudly.

"Teddy 'n me agreed we were gonna draw our bestest picture and give it to each other," said Tori proudly.

Teddy shifted uncomfortably. "Er, I got you something else, Tori."

"But Teddy, you said," wailed Tori.

"It wasn't enough," said Teddy. "I wanted to give you more. So...here," he said, shoving a big box at her.

Tori stopped wailing (there were no tears) long enough to sniff prettily and take the box. "What is it?" she wondered.

"Open it, bebe," encouraged Fleur. She was amused by the children's devotion to each other.

Tori tore off the wrapping paper. "Oh, Teddy...for me?"

"What is it?" asked everyone, curious.

"Teddy got me my very own Pygmy Puff," beamed Tori, dropping the box and holding the cage up.

Everyone peered inside to see a little pink Pygmy Puff shivering nervously.

"I wanted to get you something more than a picture I drawed. I was gonna give you Peter, cos he means mostest to me, besides you, but then I thought I'd just get you one for yourself," said Teddy, feeling mighty pleased with himself.

"Teddy, it's the bestest present every," said Tori, putting the cage down and hugging him. "Can you teach her to ride on my shoulder like Peter does on yours?"

"Sure," said Teddy, reaching up to pat Peter.

"How do you know it's a girl?" asked Angelina, amused.

Tori sighed. "It's pink, Auntie Angie, so it has to be a girl." Angie sat back and George nudged her playfully..

"What are you going to call her?" asked Audrey, poking her finger in the cage.

"Penny! Penny, the Pygmy Puff," announced Tori.

There was silence amongst the Weasley siblings, for some of them remembered Percy's first girlfriend, Penelope Clearwater. Percy himself looked uncomfortable, and Audrey stiffened, removing her finger. "How...nice."

George and Ginny were trying hard not to laugh. Bill picked up Dominique so he didn't have to look at Percy, and Charlie, who never took much notice of his siblings partners unless it was serious, just rubbed his belly.

"That eez a lovely name, ma fille," praised Fleur, also unaware of the past connection.

"Can't be worse than Peter," muttered Sirius to Harry, who grinned and nodded.

"Hello! Happy Christmas," announced Ron and Hermione, coming through the floo.

"Uncle Ron, Auntie 'Mione, look what my boyfriend, Teddy gave me," said Tori excitedly. Poor Penny was still in her cage, swinging as Tori ran.

Ron knelt down to take a peek. "Aw, She's cute."

"How did you know it's a girl, Ron?" asked Hermione. As always, she loved to see Ron with his niece, he was so good with the children, and it made her wish for children of their own one day.

"Hermione, she's pink," said Ron, rolling his eyes at Tori, who giggled. "What's her name?" he asked her.

"Penny," said Tori.

"Hey Perce, didn't you used to have a girlfriend-oof, uh, never mind," said Ron, rubbing his middle where Hermione had just nudged him. Audrey did not look amused.

"So how was your Christmas with the in-laws," said George. He shot a teasing look at Harry. "Harry's was brilliant."

"Harry? Who are your in-laws?" asked Ron, confused.

"Never mind, Ron," said Ginny, shooting George a cross look. "How was church?"

"Surprisingly good. 'Course, I didn't know any of the songs or such, but it was good," said Ron, nodding. Pleased, Hermione moved forward to greet Molly and Arthur. Ron leaned closer to George and Ginny. "Nearly fell asleep a couple of times. And do you know what's weird. They send a bowl around and people put money in. I had no idea."

"I nudged him awake as the bowl was coming around. Ron grabbed it and took a pound note out of it. I was mortified," sighed Hermione, returning to his side.

"Hey, I thought it was kind of like a 'thanks for coming, here have some money', kind of thing!" said Ron.

"What did you do then?" asked Bill in amusement.

"I pretended to be a foreigner." Ron cleared his throat. "I am Viktor Krum, I do not understand wot zis iz!" He looked mighty proud of himself.

Ginny and George howled with laughter. "Oh Ron, you didn't?" asked Ginny, in tears. Ron smiled and nodded.

Ginny quickly explained to the others. "Viktor Krum is the Seeker for the Bulgarian National Team." Hermione just shook her head in resignation.

"He's one of the best Seekers in the world!" exclaimed Harry. Ron nodded in agreement.

" 'E iz a nice young man too," said Fleur.

"Fleur, Viktor and Cedric Diggory participated in the Tri-Wizard tournament together. It was held at Hogwarts in my third year, Ron's fourth. Viktor took quite a shine to Hermione and they attended the Yule Ball together," said Ginny.

"Git," said Ron under his breath.

"Oh Ron, that was the year you wore Uncle Bilius' dress robes," sighed Molly, sitting next to Arthur on the couch.

George snorted. "They looked more like Aunt Muriel's!"

"Shut up," said Ron crossly.

"Really, Ron, all these years later?" sighed Hermione in exasperation. "I love YOU! I married YOU!"

"Teddy 'n me are getting married," announced Tori.

"Can you afford a wife, Teddy?" asked Charlie. "I've heard they can be expensive."

Teddy looked confident. "Oh yeah. I get five knuts pocket money a week if I do my chores. I figure if Tori does some and she gets five knuts too, we'll have ten! Ten knuts! We'll be rich!"

"Speaking of, you owe me another galleon, Gin," said George in a low key voice so the kids couldn't hear.

"Why?" asked Ginny.

"Teddy here came into the shop with Harry last Saturday. I helped him because he asked for you. Said you sold him a Pygmy Puff, with an old cage and a bag of food for one sickle and two knuts and he wanted to get another one. One sickle and two knuts, Gin?" he asked.

Ginny sighed, leaning against Harry. "You gave it to him for the same price, didn't you?" she asked.

George looked hurt. "Course I did, Gin. Merlin what do you think I am, heartless?"

Ginny smiled happily. "Thanks, George. I'll get you the money in a minute."

Harry put his hand in his pocket. "Here," he said, pulling out a couple of galleons. "That was really nice of you, thanks."

"I told you, Saturday, Harry, it was fine. Kids at Christmas, they get to me, I can't do enough for them" sniffed George, wiping an imaginary tear from his eye but pocketing the money just the same.

"Here," said Angelina, dropping little Freddie in his arms. "Go change your son."

George wrinkled his nose at the smell. "But Angie, love-"

"Kids at Christmas, I can't do enough for them," mimicked Angie. "Well then, go and change your son!"

"Go on dear," said Molly. "Then we can all go to Muriel's together."

The silence was defeaning. "But Mum, I-"

"Oh, not you, Bill. You, Fleur, Ginny and Charlie went last year. This year it's Ron, George and Percy's turn."

"I visited her for her birthday last month," said Percy quickly. Audrey looked relieved.

"Have fun. Give Aunt Muriel our love," said Ginny gleefully, waving.

"Teddy, per'aps you could come 'ome wiz us and play with Victoire. Maybe stay for tea, mon ami?"

"Can I Siri? Harry?" asked Teddy.

"Our Pygmy Puffs can play together," said Tori excitedly.

"Are you sure it's not too much for you? It's been a big day," asked Sirius to Bill and Fleur.

Bill smiled. "No, it's fine. Domi will sleep all afternoon, and we'll be in front of the fire, listening to the wireless."

"I can swing by and pick him up after tea," said Sirius.

"Where are you going, Sirius?" asked Harry. He didn't remember the two of them making plans.

"I thought I'd go to Godric's Hollow, visit your parents," said Sirius, as the others began packing up.

"I'll come with you," said Harry.

Sirius sighed and leaned over to talk to Harry in a low tone. "Think about it, Harry. I'll be out. Teddy will be out..." He waited for it to sink in.

"Yeah," said Harry, confused.

"Grimmauld Place will be empty. Maybe you'd like Ginny to come over and... play with your Pygmy Puff too," said Sirius, trying not to laugh at his own cleverness.

"I don't have a-oh!," said Harry, finally understanding. He shot Sirius a dirty look. "Pygmy Puff! Sirius, really!"

Both men laughed. "I'll stay out as late as I can," Sirius said.

"My Pygmy Puff and I thank you," said Harry dryly.

"So does mine," said Ginny, her eyes twinkling. She linked her arms through Harry. "Ready to go."

"I should just go thank your parents," said Harry.

"For what?" asked Ginny.

"Lunch, being so great with Teddy, conceiving you...pick one and I'll run with it," quipped Harry.

"No, you pick one and hurry up about it. I want to be naked with you again," she said, whispering in his ear. Sirius nearly spat his drink up as he overheard, making Ginny blush and giggle.

"My word, I nearly forgot the jumpers," said Molly. She began dispensing the usual Christmas jumpers. George and Ginny already had theirs.

Sirius, Harry and Teddy were surprised when they were handed a parcel too. Teddy excitedly ripped the paper off his. "Oh, boy, look, Tori."

"It's like mine, but the other way," said Tori happily. Her jumper was yellow with a purple T. Teddy's was purple with a yellow T.

"I love it. Thank you, Grandma Molly," said Teddy, hugging her around her middle.

"Welcome to the family, Teddy," she said, her gaze encompassing Harry and Sirius too.

Harry opened his. It was green with a yellow H. Sirius' was a red scarf with a yellow S. "Gryffindor colours," he murmured in approval.

Molly nodded, and the two cousins embraced. "Thank you Molly. For everything." He didn't say much in words, but Molly knew he was saying it for a lot more than a scarf. She nodded.

"Let's get out of here," said Ginny, grabbing his hand.

With a quick goodbye to everyone while Molly was distracted, and a wink to Sirius from Harry, the couple flooed to Grimmauld Place to finish the day the way they started it.