Hi. Usual disclaimer.

Sorry I haven't updated recently. I've had exams and also a bit of writers block. You know how it is. I have 5 exams out of 18 left now! EXCITING! lol

Anyway, hope you enjoy this chapter

Chapter Two

Christmas

Christmas drew nearer and nearer and all the Cullens knew it. Before they never really celebrated Christmas, but now they had Hermione, both she and Bella were going nuts over the holiday.

The two cousins had been shopping lots, buying all sorts of trinkets and even a massive tree to go in the Cullen's house. Not that it would be used.

While Hermione was busy with Bella, the Cullens had arranged a little surprise for her. They had contacted Dumbledore and had asked if it was okay for them to go to England and spend Christmas at the Burrow. He had consented and was even sending a portkey for Christmas Eve. Hermione was going to love it.

Finally, the day that Hermione had been planning for was almost upon them. It was Christmas Eve and Edward had convinced Hermione to wear a blind fold. Her now amber eyes were covered by a black scarf that Alice had been wearing and she was standing perfectly still, listening for any sign of movement.

Carlisle pulled a box out of his pocket and each Cullen held onto it, Edward wrapping his arm around Hermione's waist. There was tug at the navel and the world began to spin.

Hermione felt the tug at her navel and knew immediately that it was a portkey. "Guys? What's going on?" She called once they had landed. There was an overwhelmingly sickly sweet smell in the air and Hermione frowned. "Guys?"

The blindfold was removed from her eyes and Hermione squealed. She launched herself into Harry's arms, careful not to squash him with her strength.

She let go and leapt into Edward's arms, wrapping her legs around his waist. "I love you!" She cried, kissing him soundly on the lips. Edward gently kissed back, smiling against her lips.

Hermione leapt down and turned to face the group of people she hadn't seen in two months. "Wow, Hermione, you look…" Harry began. "Hot. Our little bookworm has grown…" Fred began. "Into a sexy little goddess." George finished, both grinning madly.

Edward cleared his throat and the twins' grins grew bigger. "Your boyfriend thinks so too." George added, winking at Hermione. Hermione chuckled and shook her head before pulling them into a hug. The Twins grinned and squeezed her, like they used to. Hermione smirked when she didn't complain. "I don't need to breathe remember?" She teased.

Sulking, the twins let go and moved so the rest of the family could greet the two vampires. Molly hugged Hermione tightly and began to sob. "Mrs Weasley, Molly, I'm fine." Hermione coaxed. Molly let out a shuddering breath before composing herself and smiling at the girl. "I know. You just had me so worried." She confessed.

The Weasleys, Harry, Hermione and the Cullens sat around talking until late. Molly glanced at the clock realising the time and leapt to her feet. "How thoughtless of me! I forgot to make up your rooms!" She exclaimed. "It's fine, really. We don't sleep anyway. It'd be pointless." Carlisle assured the kindly Matriarch. "Well, if you're sure." Molly sighed, reluctantly. The vampires nodded and everyone headed up, biding them a goodnight.

Christmas morning soon arrived, and two figures crept stealthily down the stairs and over to the tree. One of them reached out to pick up a present wrapped in blue when someone clearing their throat startled them. They dropped it and both turned round.

"It's too early to open presents." Hermione joked. Fred Weasley sighed in annoyance. "We always do this." He argued. "Yeah, how else do you think we know what other people's presents are?" George agreed. Hermione laughed and leaned her head on Edward's shoulder as the older vampire chuckled.

"You don't have long to wait. Mrs Weasley will be up in half an hour and then, at seven, the others will get up. At eight the Order member will arrive and at eight thirty you can open the presents." Hermione told the twins, the schedule memorised.

"Being turned into the living dead didn't damage your brain then." George joked. Edward laughed as Hermione threw a pillow at the older boy. The pillow smacked him square in the face and the boy's grin slid off his face to reveal a scowl. "This…" He picked up a pillow. "Means…" Fred continued, also picking up a pillow. "WAR!" The twins finished, racing towards the two vampires.

At six thirty, as promised, Molly came down the stairs and was met with the sight of the twins covered in feathers and two pillows by their sides. "Fred, George!" She gasped. The twins grinned sheepishly at her. "Hermione started it." Fred protested. "We just finished it." George added.

"Oh, well. Who won then?" Molly asked, her eyes gleaming in amusement. "They did. Bloody vampires are too fast." Fred grumbled, picking a feather out of his unruly red locks. The vampires and Molly laughed and shook their heads. "Good morning Hermione, Edward." She greeted, turning to the two vampires.

"Good morning Mrs Weasley. Carlisle, Esme, Jasper and Alice should be home soon, they went to see Ottery Saint Catchpole last night." Hermione smiled. Molly nodded. "Where are Emmett and Rosalie?" She asked, noticing the absence of the couple's name. "They're hunting. Figured it would be a good time to." Edward told her. Molly nodded and bustled off into the kitchen to start the Christmas Banquet.

Finally, eight thirty rolled around and the Weasleys, Cullens, various Order members, including Snape, McGonagall, Remus, Tonks and Dumbledore, and Harry and Hermione were sat around the tree. Hermione, Harry and Ginny took turns in handing out the presents. The best gift was Harry's to Ginny.

Harry handed Ginny a small box. Curiously, she opened it and pulled out a key. "Harry?" She asked. Harry grinned. "It's the key to my parents' home. And now it's ours." He told her. Ginny squealed and launched herself at him, kissing him thoroughly. "Hey, enough! We might lose our appetites." Charlie joked, grinning at the pair. Hermione laughed from beside him and gently hit him arm.

Dinner time rolled around and the Vampires sat at the table, not eating, just joining in conversations. Carlisle and Snape were in a conversation about healing potions and Muggle medicine. Next to him, Esme and Molly were exchanging cooking tips, seeing as Esme still had human visitors such as Bella. Emmett was busy plotting with the twins while Rosalie was discussing beauty tips with Fleur. McGonagall, Moody, Dumbledore and Remus were talking to Jasper about the Vampire War and what his life had been like. Meanwhile, Alice and Tonks were getting along famously.

Hermione sighed and sat back as she watched her families interact with each other. Edward leaned over and kissed her cheek. "You alright, love?" He asked. Hermione nodded. "Perfect. They're all getting along so well." She told him. Edward smiled. "And all because of you." He whispered. Hermione flashed him her own smile before leaning into him.

That night, the large group of family and guests sat around the fire in the enlarged living room. "Can we sing Christmas Carols now?" Ginny asked, leaning back onto Harry's legs. "Sure, what ones first?" Hermione asked, curiously.

About ten minutes later, the group finished their sixth carol. "Hermione, sing for us. Your voice has always been amazing!" Ginny exclaimed. Hermione buried her head in Edward's arm, sure she would have been blushing if she could. "I don't know." She muttered, eyes averted.

The twins, Harry and Ginny all dropped to their knees in front of her and began to beg. Hermione laughed and sighed. "Okay, okay. Just stop begging." She giggled.

Hermione waved her wand and the familiar tune of 'Santa Baby' came on. Hermione took a deep breath, shut her almond shaped eyes and began to sing. Her voice was breathy and seductive, perfectly in tune. Every person listened with awe and envy.

After the song, the Vampires were stunned about Hermione's voice. They congratulated her and the twins made various coments. Thier fun was cut short wehn Esme glanced at the time. "Goodness, It's time we left. Carlisle has surgery in twenty minutes, in American time." She gasped. Regretfully, and with promises to Owl, the Cullens and Hermione bade goodbye to everyone and portkeyed away.

Please Read and Review. Sorry for the rushed ending. I was just stuck on what to put and really wanted to finish this chapter. Anyway, I hopefully won't be long updating again. Until next time.

11/06/09: I just read it through properly and I said Ron was alive, so I changed it. Opps, my bad. lol