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Little Christmas Tree

The Leaky Cauldron was almost bursting with customers as Diagon Alley's shoppers flocked to buy a warm lunch on a chilly December day and little Frank Longbottom couldn't stop himself from beaming whenever her saw the decorations hanging around the noisy pub. From the tinsel which hung around the edge of the bar to the glittering fake snow on the window sills and the shining Christmas tree by the roaring fire, the pub looked amazing.

Frank's mother, Hannah was bustling around, delivering platefuls of mouth-watering food to the packed tables, laughter and chatter filling the air as well as soft music from the wireless on the counter.

Frank swung his legs to and fro as he took in the busy atmosphere, the scent of damp clothing brought on by the snow outside mingling with the warmth of the room filled his noise along with the scent of all the food.

His gaze drifted to the window and he grinned when he saw the snow coming down harder. His mother had said that it would snow for another day or so but then after that it would be perfect weather to have a snowball battle. He knew Lorcan would jump at the chance and together they could round up Hugo and Lily and possibly Lysander. If Lily and Lysander joined than Lucy would most likely be begging to join them so that would make a descent group he thought.

'Frank, can you pass me that quill please,' his mother asked as she bustled over to him. Frank reached over and neatly plucked the self-inking quill up before passing it to Hannah.

'If you want you can floo Lorcan and see if he wants to have a look at that new broom Quality Quidditch supplies has on display,' she said and Frank's eyes lit up.

'Thanks mum,' he cried before leaping off the bench and weaving his way through the crowd. A couple of regulars called out greetings which he politely repaid as he pulled down the pot of glittering green floo powder.

'Scamander lodge,' he cried as he sprinkled the powder into the fire, watching as it turned bright green. He then stuck his head into the dancing flames, feeling no pain.

After the spinning had stopped he found himself looking up into the Scamander's lounge room and to his delight his best friend was already there.

'Hey Lorcan, QQS have got a new broom out. Want to have a look?' he asked and Lorcan grinned at the thought as he leapt up from the couch.

'Give me a sec,' he said before he tore out of the room and frank counted to eight patiently before Lorcan returned with his thick cloak on.

'Kay, I'll be right through,' he said and Frank grinned before pulling his head back. He moved aside but didn't get to his feet until the spinning had stopped and then beamed once more as Lorcan came spinning into view. After all the ash had been cleared off and Frank had collected his coat, the two boys waved goodbye to Hannah before stepping out into Diagon Alley.

Snow was falling here, causing the path to become slippery as people had trodden the snow down into packed ice. The two boys moved as quickly as they could to get to the shop without falling over and were mostly successful with Frank slipping just once.

They rushed into the shop and found the new broom and spent the next thirty minutes admiring it from every angle they could get. After they left, still talking feverishly about the broom's new features, they returned to the Leaky Cauldron where the main lunch rush had vanished and Hannah served them hot chocolate.

'Hey mum?' Frank called as Hannah brought several more dishes back from a table. 'Can we still add things to out lists?'

'I don't know. It may be pushing it as we're already into December, why?' she said, knowing exactly what was going through her sons mind.

'I really want that broom,' he moaned and Lorcan nodded enthusiastically from his seat next to Frank.

'You already have a descent broom,' his mother reminded him but Frank shook his head.

'It's not the same,' he sighed and Hannah hid a smile.

'I'm sure it's not,' she murmured before turning away, her smile growing as she thought of the package now hidden away with the other Christmas presents under her bed.

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