The next morning Harry and Ginny arrived with their kids and Rose Weasley as well. Hermione was surprised to see her. She didn't expect Ron to allow Rose come to her and Draco's house, but between Luna, Harry and Ginny, he must have been talked into it. Scorpius was happy to see Rose. A little too happy, thought Hermione. He was ignoring Jessie.
The best part about Harry and Ginny's arrival was that they had brought Brynn and Luc with them. For the first time since the Malfoy's had moved to the muggle world, things seemed to complete.
Harry and Draco had taken the boys to a Christmas tree farm and chopped down a fat evergreen while the girls stayed home and made popcorn and cranberry garland. Hermione loved muggle Christmas music so the house was ringing and chiming with the cheerful noise.
Harry and Draco set up the tree by the frost-covered window and wrapped it in twinkling lights, shining like hundreds of little glowing wand tips. Ginny baked a generous batch of gingerbread cookies and all the kids huddled around the kitchen table frosting the spicy smelling treats. Laughter filled their small muggle house.
Hermione had set out all the green, red, silver and gold Christmas ornaments on a table in the living room so it would be easy for the kids to hang them. It wasn't until then she noticed that they were Slytherin and Gryffindor colors. Jessie helped Hermione drape the garland around the spiky limbs of the Christmas tree.
"Kids, come in here!" shouted Hermione.
The table chairs squeaked as all the kids scurried into the living room.
"Okay. Everyone take a few ornaments and start hanging them," said Harry, grinning, his green eyes flickering in the glow of holiday lights. Ginny walked in front of him and he twisted his arms and her small waist. Harry leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on her neck.
Draco sauntered across the living room floor to Hermione. He pulled her in for a hug and whispered in her ear. His hot breath tingled her neck. She pressed into her husband.
"I love Christmas," said Draco.
"I know, baby. Me too," Hermione whispered.
They both turned around to face their kids, zooming back and forth from the table to the tree, laughing. Luc and James were fighting over who could put the ornaments the highest on the tree. Jessie was helping Lily hang a few shimmering silver bulbs.
"Awesome," she said to Lily, smiling.
"Thanks," replied Lily, her cheeks blushing. Jessie patted her on the head and Hermione couldn't help but notice the way Albus was smiling at Jessie. But Jessie didn't seem to realize. She had been looking at Scorpius who had been spending all his time with Rose.
Hermione leaned in to whisper to Draco. "I'm worried we might have some Christmas drama with the kids."
Draco laughed gruffly. "They're just kids. I don't think we have anything to worry about."
Hermione paused then decided her husband was right. "I guess not."
After a few more minutes, they finally hung all the ornaments on the tree. Harry handed Draco the shiny metal star and Draco fixed it to the top of the tree.
"Perfect," said Hermione.
After a few Christmas carols, the kids retired upstairs, excited for the gifts they'd receive in the morning. The girls went to one room and the boys to the other. Harry, Ginny, Hermione and Draco all set out their presents for the kids.
"How about some wine?" asked Draco as he walked into the kitchen. He poured a few glasses and returned momentarily with the glasses arranged on a platter. They each grabbed a goblet.
They drank for a while and started to giggle at everything, especially Harry who wasn't well known for his ability to hold his liquor.
"You've probably had enough," said Ginny as she stole his glass.
"You are absolutely right," he replied.
"I like Potter this way. He's more fun," drawled Draco, his voice high and pointed as he imitated his old self.
"Do you?" Potter laughed, walked over to Draco grabbed his hand and pulled him to his feet. "Ginny, would you dance with me?"
"Um – that's not-" Hermione tried to interrupt, but Ginny shushed her.
"This is too good to miss." Ginny winked.
Hermione shook her head as Harry grabbed Draco around the waist. Draco stood frozen, his eyes unblinking.
"Uh, Harry," muttered Draco.
"Yes, love," replied Harry. Ginny tried to contain a snicker and so did Hermione.
"Potter!" Draco yelled. Harry gasped.
"Oh, Draco," said Harry without letting Draco go. "I didn't- did I just?"
Draco laughed, a little drunk himself, and snaked his arms around Harry's neck. "I've always had a bit of a crush on you, Potter" he admitted. Hermione spit her wine into her glass. Harry suddenly stiffened and Draco turned to Hermione and winked.
"I'm kidding," said Draco. He pushed Harry away teasingly. "Go back to your wife."
With a devilish smirk, Draco swaggered over to Hermione and leaned down. She growled at his rough touch against her skin. He guided her lips to his and kissed her. Hermione smiled at her husband's grey, clouded eyes and then glanced over to see Ginny sitting on Harry's lap, her arms locked behind his neck, their mouths moving together. Hermione tugged on Draco's shirt until he fell down on the couch between her and Harry.
They never went to bed that night. Harry, Ginny, Draco and Hermione all feel asleep on the couch. It wasn't until the kids started pounding down the stairs did they wake up. Hermione's head was in Draco's lap, her arm stretched out across Harry. Harry woke up with his head on Draco's chest and Draco's arm around his shoulder. Ginny was curled up against her husband. When Draco opened his eyes and realized, he jumped so fast it almost knocked Hermione to the floor. She gasped.
"What on earth is going on down here?" asked Brynn, her hands on her hips. Hermione blinked a few times as she tried to wake up.
"Sorry, sweetie. We didn't meant to sleep so-" Hermione's voice was cut off by the sound of Jessie running down the steps and out the door. It slammed behind her.
"What's going on?" Hermione looked behind her. James was standing on the staircase.
"Scorpius just kissed Rose. Jessie saw - and that happened," said James.
Hermione sighed and looked at Draco, who's hand was thoughtfully on his jaw.
"I told you so," she said.
I always love writing chapter with Harry and Draco together... I really think they could have been good friends :) Thanks for reading and reviewing!
