Chapter 16
The next few days were hectic to say the least preparations were being made Harry and Hermione had started their own secret baby room (neither were ready to tell everyone else the news yet) George had outdone himself with his designs and Neville and Luna were busy working on the protective enchantments to help reinforce security. By the time everything was ready it was December 23rd. Only two more days till Christmas, So that afternoon they all went out to buy presents for each other. Harry and Hermione had decided to buy muggle gifts for their friends so that they could begin to expand their horizons more than what they already had.
"What should we get Neville?" Hermione asked
"What about a laptop? George told me he managed to alter the runes of each of the manor's to allow electricity to flow muggle appliances would know work in our home?" Harry answered looking at the different types of computers
"Brilliant plus it will help him keep organised much more than what that remembrall did we'll have to buy him a printer and a how to manual so he can understand how to work everything properly" Hermione answered in her ever logical way
They carried on searching for something for Luna and sure enough a few shops later they had decided to buy her a plasma TV "every person should experience television" Hermione said laughing. For George they had bought a spy kit and a net book so that the running of his shop would be a little easier for him to do. The rest of the Weasley's were coming to Gryffindor manor so they would give them their presents then. Minerva was also coming for Christmas. They decided that they should split up for an hour so that they could search for each other's Christmas presents before meeting up in the Leaky Cauldron to go home again.
Arriving back at the manor they wrapped the presents magically and then put them under a Christmas tree which Luna had put up whilst the previous night.
Christmas Eve saw the arrival of the rest of the Weasley's and Minerva. Before going to sleep that night they asked if they could speak to Minerva privately
"What can I do for you both?" she asked
"Well as you know the coronation is set for Boxing Day and whilst we are aware that you are not a member of the Wizengamot we were hoping that you would be there as well. To support us both" Harry said with Hermione smiling
"I would be honoured to attend" She said looking at her two favourite former students as if they were still her Gryffindor cubs
"Thank You Minerva we are also going to invite Hagrid to come as well as he is a very close friend" Hermione said. In truth they had sent Fawkes off with a message to invite Hagrid earlier before Minerva arrived and he had already replied saying that he would love to come and he had Christmas presents for the both of them.
"Of course, well if that is everything I shall be turning in for the night. I shall see you both in the morning"
"Good Night Minerva" They both said in unison
Retiring to their master bedroom they both got changed and then slipped into bed.
"So are you excited for Christmas tomorrow Hermione?" Harry said hugging his wife
"Oh yes I love Christmas always been my favourite time of year. You"
"I'm looking forward to seeing you open your gift tomorrow" He said winking at her
"Me too I think you're going to love your gift tomorrow if I do say so myself" She said smiling
"Hermione you already gave me the two greatest gifts that I could ever ask for. The first is our child. The second being your love" Harry said kissing her forehead
Hermione felt her heart melt. She adored Harry with every fibre of her being and knowing that he felt the same was the greatest feeling she had ever felt
"I've never been able to get to sleep on Christmas Eve Harry I don't suppose you know of something that we could do in order to pass the time along do you?" She said seductively kissing his neck
"Oh I'm sure I could think of something" Harry said before attacking her mouth with his.
It would b a further 3 hours before the two feel asleep holding on to each other.
The following morning Harry was awoken by his favourite smell that was Hermione's hair. She had also begun to stir from her sleep and soon was kissing him good morning
"Happy Christmas Harry" she said planting a gentle kiss on his lips
"After last night it definitely is a happy Christmas "he said coyly, Hermione swatted his arm playfully and then proceeded to kiss him again
"Come on then Mrs. Potter we'd better get up or they're going to open the presents without us" He said getting out of the bed. Hermione pouted playfully before eventually getting out of bed and going into the bathroom to shower
45 minutes later the two of them appeared downstairs to where Neville, Luna and the rest of their guests were waiting. After rounds of Christmas greetings they all sat in chairs by the tree and Hermione began to dish out the presents
"Ok the first present is for... Neville, this is from Luna" she said handing him the box.
Inside the box was a pensive with memories of his parents Frank and Alice before the attack on them
"Luna... How did you... I mean... how?" he said speechless as this priceless gift
"I would be lying if I said id didn't have help. Professor McGonagall helped me collect the memories from the surviving members of the Order. Also we Professor Dumbledore's portrait gave us the locations of the first war's memory and we copied that ones that had your parents in" she said with her hand on his shoulder
"Thank you for the greatest gift you could have given me" he said kissing her softly
"That's so sweet! Ok back to business the next gift is for Professor McGonagall from Harry and me" She said handing the envelope to her.
"Oh you shouldn't have but thank you never the less" she said taking the envelope. Upon opening it she was left utterly speechless
"For all those wondering what we gave Professor McGonagall, it is a two part gift one part must remain secret whilst the other part is 25% ownership of Hogwarts specifically Gryffindor share" Harry explained
"I can't accept this, it's too much she said" Minerva said still overwhelmed
"Minerva it's the least we could do, to us you will always be the head of Gryffindor and we wanted to give you something as a thank you for all the help you have given us over the years" Hermione said.
After giving the two of them a hug and thanking them even more Hermione carried on giving the presents out. After Neville received a high tech laptop and printer the two of them explained that they had also got him manuals so he would be able to set everything up and understand how to use it all properly. Luna also received a 32 inch plasma television and again they explained that they would help her to set it all up. They had also given her a DVD player with a large selection of DVD's.
"Ok next along is a gift for me and harry it's from Luna" she said but before she opened it Luna said
"Actually I would wait until you're by yourselves to open that gift" she said with her dreamy eyes
Putting the present to the side Hermione pulled out Harry's present from her. Giving it to Hermione she whispered
"Happy Christmas"
Inside the present was a large photo album, inside were hundreds of pictures of Harry's parents, Remus and Sirius and Harry's time at Hogwarts from him catching his first snitch to him and Hermione riding Buck beak to save Sirius
Harry had tears in his eyes as he embraced Hermione in a bone crushing hug.
"Thank you" he said before kissing her passionately.
Next it was Harry's gift to Hermione. Harry handed her the present and she opened it to find a magical camera as well as a photo album
"You always wanted to capture memories so what I've done is enchant this camera. As soon as you take a photo it will appear in the album and will last forever. However if you look in the bottom of the box you will also see that I have something else for you as well"
Hermione put the camera aside to find a letter from Gringotts addressed to her she pulled the letter open and gasped in shock as she read its contents
Dear Mrs Potter,
This letter is to inform you that we have located your parents Dan and Emma Granger in Australia per Mr. Potters request we have sent you the location and their identity's so should you wish to see them and restore their memories using your magic you will be able to do so with ease
May your gold run endlessly
Director Ragnok
"You found my parents?" she asked crying. Harry smiled
"Yeah I figured the thing you would miss the most would be the thing you would want more than anything to come back so I asked Gringotts to find them for you. To restore their memories all you need to do is cast Finite Incantatem using the staff" Harry said
"Oh Harry thank you so much I didn't think I would ever see them again!" she said attacking Harry with a mixture of kisses and bone crushing hugs.
After a few minutes there was only one present left. It was for Luna from Neville. Harry handed the box to her. Upon opening it she saw a beautiful diamond ring she turned to face Neville but saw that he was on one knee in front of her
"Luna, I love you more than life itself and nothing would please me more than if you would consent to be my wife. Luna Lovegood, will you marry me?"
Luna attacked Neville with kisses and managed to mutter "Of course i will marry you"
After placing the ring on her finger they were attacked by swarms of congratulations and joy. Harry sent a mental thought to Hermione
"So thoughts on this Christmas?" Harry smiled
"Best Christmas Ever" She replied smiling at him.
Authors Note: Hey guys sorry about the time it took to update had a case of writers block so what do you think? Neville and Luna are engaged WOOP! Keep reviewing and feel free to post any ideas you have to me either on a review or in a private message.
Next chapter: The return of a rather tall friend and the coronation begins