After everyone was shown their rooms, they all assembled downstairs for another Weasley Christmas party. There was all kinds of food made and bought by Molly, and lots of Firewhiskey to drink. Ron and Gabrielle were the last ones down and their later arrival drew a lot of stares from the other guests, as well as a few laughs about why they were late. The real reason they were late, that only Ron and Gabrielle knew was that she was the last one to be shown her room and they had talked for a while and caught up with each other. They both confessed that they had been thinking about each other ever since the short but impactful kiss.

"Having a bit of fun there mate!" Harry teased at Ron.

"Forgot there was a party going on did we?" Draco added jokingly.

"We were just talking, haven't seen each other in a while." Ron replied.

"Just talking" Fred and George mocked making air quotes with their hands.

Ron knew he wasn't going to win this battle, so he walked over to the drink table to pour himself a glass of Firewhiskey. He poured himself a glass as Bill and Fleur walked over. He offered to pour them each a glass, which they both accepted. The three drank for a moment before Fleur broke the silence.

"You vill be nice to Gabrielle, yes?" she asked Ron.

"Of course" He responded.

"She's been obsessing over you ever since last Christmas." Bill added. "All she ever asks me about is you, so I was glad to see you treat her so well."

"Hey Bill, Dad needs your help!" Charlie called.

"Coming" Bill replied as he made his way to his dad and brother.

"Gabrielle 'as been looking forward to this party all year." Fleur told Ron. "Vell not so much the party, but more so you."

"I've really been excited to see her too." Ron responds.

"Please don't 'urt my sister, because she would never 'urt you." Fleur asked of Ron "She wants nothing more than you."

"Don't worry, I would never hurt her, I want to be with her." Ron answered.

"Oh thank you Ronald, you are going to make her so 'appy" Fleur cried out in joy, hugging Ron.

Fleur walked away to go mingle with some of the other guests, Ron was left drinking his Firewhiskey alone for a moment. But he wasn't alone for long as Bill walked back over to him.

"Making a great choice, going for a veela. Makes all the other guys envy you when they see her, not to mention it makes for a great time in the bedroom." Bill told Ron with a wink, "Although you probably already know that last part."

"Didn't happen yet" Ron replied, "We were late because we spent a little too long talking and catching up."

"Probably will tonight" Bill laughed as he spoke.

Ron left Bill and went to talk to Harry who was now alone. He tapped Harry on the shoulder and his best mate turned around as Ron spoke.

"How do you hold down a girlfriend?" Ron asked thinking of his past relationships. "I've never been good at that"

"That wasn't obvious." Harry said jokingly, but was met by an unimpressed look by Ron. "You just need to be ready to commit for longer than five minutes, and realize that she isn't just someone for you to snog senseless for a while."

"Thanks" Ron sarcastically said, rolling his eyes.

"Get to know her better, find out what she likes and what interests you share. Buy her flowers and take her out, show her how much you care."

"Thanks mate"

After a long and great party Malfoy and Neville had to leave. They said their goodbyes and apparated home to spend Christmas with their families. Ron and Gabrielle had joined up with each other and once again Ron's arm was around her as she snuggled into him. Ron quite liked this position and realized maybe he was showing his enjoyment a little too much, and looked down as his enjoyment showed. Hoping that no one would notice they made their way to the couches and Ron allowed Gabrielle to sit on his lap to hide his "enjoyment". When all the Weasley's and their spouses/girlfriends were seated, Molly handed everyone a box that contained exactly what Ron was expecting, a hand knitted Christmas sweater with their first initial on it. Each sweater was different, although Ron soon realized that every couple had a matching sweater, even he and Gabrielle who had barely been together a day. Everyone put their sweaters on to show their thanks to Molly.

For a while they all just sat around the fire and talked, until the conversation died out. All the while, Ron felt himself enjoying Gabrielle more and more, as she cuddled him the whole time they were sitting. When they all started going off to bed, Ron made sure that they were not the last to go, so he could enjoy her cuddles a little more and so that he wouldn't have to hear about it all day. After a few people had gone up, he picked up Gabrielle and carried her to his room and put her on the bed. Ron closed the door and turned around to see her looking not at all tired.

"We are now alone?" she asked naughtily.

"We are"

"Why don't you climb into bed and we can 'ave some fun"

Ron wasted no time climbing into bed with her, practically running to the bed. As he reached for her clothes and she grabbed at his, Ron knew that this was turning out to be one fantastic Christmas.