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There'll be girls across the nation that will eat this up, babe
I know that it's your soul, but could you bottle it up
And get down to the heart of it, no it's my heart, you're shit out of your luck
Don't make me tell you again, my love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love
I was still sleeping when Teddy came into my room. He was shaking my shoulders so hard that I started to think I would never stop. I blinked my eyes and turned over to look at Teddy, anger searing through my veins. He gave me a smile, his hair turning blue with happiness. I continued to glare at him and he continued to smile. Aunt Andy finally came in and pulled my curtains open. "Good morning, dearie," she said while pulling the covers off of me. "Did you sleep well?"
"I did. Until Teddy came in and woke me up!" I spat at him. He just grinned even wider. Aunt Andy shot him a reproachful look.
"What did I tell you about waking her up?" she asked him, hitting him on the arm with the back of her hand.
"Sorry, Gran. I was just so bored!" Teddy exclaimed. "Besides. You said you need to tell her something!"
"Oh. Right. Well, Acacia, you had better get dressed!" Andromeda exclaimed, clapping her hands together.
"Why?" I asked, concerned about the sanity of my family.
"We're going to the Burrow!" Teddy yelled excitedly. I shot up out of my bed and went over to the dress that was holding all my things during holiday. I Andy and Teddy just smiled at each other and walked out of the room, letting me change in peace.
I pulled on a pair of jeans and a long-sleeved shirt, laced up my trainers and raced downstairs. I skidded into the kitchen and practically jumped on Andromeda. "I'm ready Aunt Andy!" I yelled, throwing my arms around her waist. She just laughed and bent to kiss the top of my head.
"I see that, my dear. But eat some breakfast first," she said, grasping my shoulders and pushing me to the table where Teddy was sitting with a huge plateful of food. "Teddy! Save some for Acacia!" Andromeda scolded sternly.
Teddy shot a glare at me, but begrudgingly put some of the food back. I playfully stuck my tongue out at him and took my seat at the table. Aunt Andromeda went back into the kitchen.
"What took you so long?" Teddy asked around a mouthful of food.
"Maybe I enjoy sleeping!" I said snippily. "I'm sorry that I don't run on Teddy time!"
"You should be!"
"You're full of it!"
"Full of what?"
"This food! I'm surprised you can shovel more of it in!" Teddy took another huge bite of food and rolled his eyes at me. I started to laugh, holding my fork up to my mouth. The food sprayed all over the table, which resulted in more laughter from the both of us. Andromeda came out of the kitchen, hands on her hips and a look of determination on her face.
"Are you two ready? Molly just sent an owl saying that we could come at anytime," Andromeda said, shooting Teddy a glare.
"What?! Why are you glaring at me?!" Teddy screeched defensively.
"Because I know that you sent a letter to the Weasleys to see if Victoire was coming!"
"Oh. Well, how did you find that out?"
"You may not think that I know what's going on. But I do know and you are banned form corresponding by owl for the rest of the holiday, young man."
"But. . . . But. . . ." Teddy stuttered. Andromeda shot him a glare and Teddy his head. "Fine. I'll stop corresponding by owl!"
Andromeda nodded curtly and then walked out of the dining room. Teddy hung his head even lower and followed her. I looked down at my plate of food longingly but then dumped it in the sink. I followed Teddy and Andromeda to the car that was waiting outside. I threw my coat on and rushed into the piercing cold. Snowflakes were whipping around my face, making pretty patterns in my hair. I ducked into the warmth of the car and we sped away
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I am aiming to be somebody that somebody trusts with her delicate soul
I don't claim to know much except soon as you start to make room for the parts
That aren't you, it gets harder to bloom in a garden of love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love
When we arrived at the Burrow, James and Fred were excitedly waiting for us. James bounded up to the car door and opened it up. "Acacia!" he yelled. I jumped out of the car and was enveloped in an immediate hug. They finally released me and lead me inside. There was a whole village in there! So many redheaded people were milling about. James automatically grabbed my hand and lead me to a tall, pretty, red headed woman. "Oh! Goodness, James. You scared me!" she exclaimed with a smile, her hand over her heart. "And who is this?"
"This is Acacia Lestrange," James said proudly.
The woman's smile became somewhat strained. "Hello, Acacia," she said, regaining her composure. "I'm Ginny, James' mum." She smiled pleasantly and stuck out her hand. "Come and meet the rest of the family. "She smiled at me and I quickly grabbed James' hand. "There's Harry, my husband and James' father." She pointed at a tall, black-haired man with green eyes. "Ron and Hermione, my brother and his wife." A red-headed man and a bushy haired woman smiled. "My brother George and his wife Angelina. Percy, another brother of mine and Aubrey, his wife. Bill, only one more brother left, his wife Fleur and the last brother. Charlie, the only one that didn't marry or have kids. Do you have all that?" she asked good naturedly. I was looking at everyone in the room with wide eyes, wondering how I was ever going to remember them all.
Ginny laughed at the face I was making. "Don't worry about remembering all of them. I'm surprised I can remember them all! Anyway, James. Why don't you take Acacia upstairs to where the rest of the kids are?"
"Sure, Mum. When's dinner?" James asked hungrily, eyeing the kitchen.
"It's not even noon yet! You get upstairs young man and no detours through the kitchen!" Ginny said, looking at him knowingly. James hung his head and started to trudge up the stairs.
As soon as we were out of anyone's line of sight, James perked up and ran into a room. He beckoned for me to follow him. I crept into the room and was unsurprised to see all of his things there. He was digging into his trunk, obviously looking for something. I stood by the doorway, taking in how big this place was, when on the outside, it looked like it was held up by magic!
"I've found it!" James exclaimed, brandishing a cloak that looked as though it was made of silk.
"You found what now?" I asked, slightly confused.
"The old invisibility cloak that dad gave me when I left for school," he said happily. I smiled at him, now realizing his plan.
"We're not going to follow the rules are we?" I asked, rolling my eyes. James nodded, a grin written on his own lips.
"Now, my dear Acacia, wherever would you get an idea like that?" he teased. I stuck my tongue out at him and came closer. "Do not touch the cloak! We have to get Rose first!"
"Why Rose?"
"Because she will keep watch for us! And I like her best!" I pouted good naturedly and James let out a ringing laugh. "Come on. We'd better get a move on if we want to get some things before mum catches us!"
James tucked the cloak under his arm and we ran down the hall. We stopped at a room that was emitting loud noises. "What is going on in there?" I asked wondrously.
"These are the kids!" James said, pushing the door open. The first thing I saw was a bunch of children that were red-headed, blonde or dark-haired. James smiled at them all and then took me around to meet all of them. "This is Roxanne, Fred's little sister," a small girl with long black hair and olive skin. "Lucy and Molly," two little red-headed girls about two years apart smiled at me. "Molly is the older one," James whispered. "Erm, Lily, my bugger of a sister," a pretty red head smiled at me. She looked exactly like her mother. "Albus, my bugger of a brother," a black-haired boy smiled at me. He looked like his father. "Hugo and Rose, Uncle Ron's kids. Dominique and Louis, Uncle Bill and Aunt Fleur's kids." Incredibly fair children looked up at me, apparently having their sister's looks.
"So here they all are. And I need one of you!" About five children stood up, including Rose. James took a minute, pretending to decide which one to choose. He looked them up and down and finally pointed at Rose. "All right Rosie, come with me!"
Rose complied and walked out of the room with James and me trailing behind. "What are we doing this time, Jamie?" she asked sweetly, rubbing her hands together maliciously.
"We are going to show Acacia a little Christmas tradition of ours," James smiled. Rose's eyes widened with excitement and she laughed. "You know what to do!"
Rose nodded and ran down the stairs, certainly making a distraction for us. James looked at me with a smile and then threw the cloak over top of the both of us. We skillfully ran down the stairs and into the kitchen. We grabbed whatever food and drinks we could find and then waited for the call. Rose did a bird call and then came into the kitchen. "You two couldn't have made it any more obvious!" she whined.
James pulled the cloak off of our heads and then smiled at her. "Don't worry. Mum will never suspect us!" He threw the cloak back over our heads and we ran back up the stairs. We ran into the room where are the kids were waiting for us. They grabbed the food greedily and guzzled the drinks.
About five minutes later, we heard footsteps coming up the stairs. "But dad's another story!" James said, scared now. He gathered all of the food and hid it under the cloak; he pushed the cloak underneath the bed and then sat on top of the bed, trying to look as innocent as possible. Harry came inside the room and glared down at all of us.
"James Sirius Potter! Where is it?" Harry asked angrily.
"Where's what?" James asked in an innocent tone that no one bought.
"The food and the invisibility cloak! Out with it now, young man!" James hung his head and then looked back at his father with eyes shining with tears.
"Why would you think I would take it?"
"Because I have raised you. Now you come out with it or you will be grounded for the rest of the holiday!" James didn't make anymore moves to deny it. "Fine. Accio Cloak!"
The invisibility cloak flew into Harry's hand. "You. Now. You're coming with me!" James begrudgingly followed his father and then shot me a furtive glance. I shook my head and then waited patiently to be called for also. Rose just sat there with an expectant look. We waited for five minutes and still nothing came.
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This was the first of three chapters to go over the Christmas! Hope you liked it and it was better than the last one! READ AND REVIEW!
