I woke up with a start. Today we get to go home for Christmas break! It's not the presents or anything that makes me want to go back, it's the fact that I get to get out of this place of endless school! Ugh, it's not like my parents can't teach me! I know all the 'advanced' magic in the crummy castle.

I jumped out of bed and quickly got dressed. I meet up with my friends in the common room. We chatted endlessly for like 45 minutes then headed down stairs.

"So, are you guys going to our Christmas party?"

"I'll only go if the love of my life is going to be there..." Josh said looking at me. OMG he was talking about me!? I didn't know he liked me back!

"Dude, it's my house and my family's party, of course I'm going to be there!" I said. We stared into each other's eyes for like 5 minutes before being interrupted.

"You know were here too, right? And yes I'm going, if that even matters to you." Sophia said half laughing at our short yet long love moment.

"How about you Charlie, Darcy?" I asked finally snapping out of my gaze.

"Well, I'm not going to be able to go, cause my family and I are going to Germany, the land of beer and hot dogs." Darcy replied. Snobby git. How are we friends again?

"I'm pretty sure there called frankfurters..." I corrected.

"I know I was only testing YOUR knowledge." Darcy replied just as haughtily. Ugh, like I really believe that.

"I'm going." Charlie said flatly playing with his arm bands.

"Ok, great see y'all there! Draco c'mon! Let's go! Hup too! Oh carry my things won't you? Thanks." I walked away before he could protest.

Draco grumbled under his breath, but finally picked all the luggage.

"Hey mom, hey dad!" Draco and I said in unison.

"Hello, children, glad your home." Father said with a plain bored tone.

"Oh, where are my little chickadees! Did you have a nice time? Did either of you get in trouble? Did you make new friends? Oh, I'm glad your home!" Mum said in one breath. Ugh, can't she just stop calling us her 'chickadees'? Is just a mother thing? If it is, I am never going to be that kind of parent.

"Um, mom we are all kind of tired so‐" I was interrupted with a quick...

"Oh, I'm sure you are! Go up to your room, you can unpack later. Remember guests start coming at 5:00..." Mum's voice trailed behind me while I rushed upstairs, leaving Draco with all the questions, kisses and hugs.