Chapter 14-It's beginning to look like Christmas

Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione were looking forward to Christmas, as they started to share ideas about getting presents for their families and where it will be held. Ideas started come to them: (Harrys list only)

A Silk winter cloak for Molly.

A collection of muggles model planes for Arthur.

A self updating book of wards and curse breaking spells for Bill.

A book on dragons for Charlie.

A selection of ice Phoenix quills for Percy.

Harry's father's book of past pranks the Marauders had done for the twins.

A pair of Black dragonhide dueling gloves for Ron.

A pair of Silver dragonhide knee boots of Hermione.

A Firebolt for Ginny and a Dragon pendant.

As they headed to the train they said goodbye to their year mates that were staying and went to board the train. They had then nodded off in the compartment they picked arriving at the station, as they were woken by the Twins whom said, "We're here, get your stuff ready," in unison.

After exiting the train Harry notice that Molly was looking for them and when she found him, she hugged him and said, "Welcome home, Harry are you staying the Holidays with us?" Harry nodded and said, "Yes, Molly but I'd like to go to Diagon Alley first to get the presents?" as he waved a hand over his gear sending them home.

Hours later in Diagon Alley a ball of fire erupted and deposited a raven haired teen, Harry then went to Gringotts to withdraw some money and began shopping. When he noticed a rather plump rat that was familiar (Wormtail) running and said, "Pettigrew, get back here, Incendio Lumos (Harry Potter version of Boltflare on Huntik)," blinding the rat and then Harry conjured a magic containing cage which the rat stumbled into.

After getting his purchases Harry then went to the Leaky for lunch, wrote a note, stuck it on the cage, and sent the cage to the Ministry and his purchases home.

Disillusioned Harry was flying across London relaxing enough that he was still airborne, he sent to Ginny, 'Honey, I'll see you tomorrow morning,' then Ginnys voice came, 'Okay Love, see ya tomorrow,' then he saw the Potter estate, he then landed and then enter hearing Merlin (M.E.R.L.I.N.) voice, "Welcome home young master how was first term?" "Eventful Merlin! The house is great though," sighed Harry, then continued, "Prepare tea and I'll have it out here," minutes later Harry was enjoying a nice dinner then showered and gone to bed.

Christmas day Harry woke to the smells of breakfast cooking and Ginny voice, 'Morning Harry, we're here waiting for you to come down and open present,' ecstatic Harry bounced out of bed, showered, changed and went down to meet everyone. Once Harry got down stairs he noticed the Grangers, the Weasleys, Remus, Sirius, Kingsley, Tonks and Moody. After breakfast much to the protests of Ron whom wanted to open presents first before food (Surprises never cease) they headed to the lounge, started to open the presents Harrys were:

Weasley jumper and fudge from Molly and Arthur.

A book on defensive wards from Bill.

Emerald green dragonhide battle robe from Charlie. (the Dragon died of natural causes)

The latest fashion of Muggle clothes from the Grangers.

A book on curses from Remus, Kingsley and Tonks.

Dragonhide Auror utility belt with staff holster from Moody.

Firebolt from Sirius.

More Chudley Cannons merchandise from Ron. (You'd think Ron would learn.)

Gold, onyx and ruby Phoenix pendant from Ginny.

After hours of opening presents Harry suggested, "Why don't we have duel tournament guys so we're not rusty by the end of summer and I could use some practice with my staff?" as he summoned his staff, the others nodded and they went outside. At the outdoor dueling practice arena opponents selected Harry vs. Moody went first, making the first move Harry said, "Incendio Avian," conjuring 5 small flaming phoenixes which shot at Moody whom with a agility charm placed on his fake leg sidestepped and fired a stunner at Harry who also sidestepped the shot and blasted more curses and hex, as the battle waged it was evenly matched until Harry sent flame stunners at Moody in rapid succession and successfully hit him. (The charm was wearing off)

Tournament over the winner by tie Harry and Ginny. As Molly called them in for lunch before the Aurors left to the go home and get ready for work tomorrow. Days later, it was New Years Eve and the start of a new year means that their Holidays were almost over.