Chapter 4 – Christmas

The threesome arrived at the Burrow and were surprised to find Arthur and Ron were both there, as well as Molly. Arthur had taken the day off and George gave Ron a half day off from Wheezes so that they could be home for lunch when the three of them arrived. Molly embraced her daughter enthusiastically and then gave small hugs each to Harry and Hermione. Ginny could feel her mother's reserve and scowled a bit. Apparently Molly Weasley wasn't completely accepting yet. Arthur was another matter, as he hugged them all and let them know he was glad they were home for Christmas. Harry could have chosen to go to Grimmauld, but he still wasn't fond of the old house. Despite the tensions with Molly, the Burrow still felt more like home. Ron greeted them all happily and then Molly pushed them all towards the table for lunch. Just as they were sitting down, a pop was heard in the garden and George appeared.

"Hello family! Wait, don't eat yet, I'm here now! Left Verity to look after the shop for an hour. Decided I needed to come see my favorite little sister and her amours."

George bustled over to Ginny and gave her a sloppy kiss on the cheek that Ginny swatted him for. He then turned and gave Hermione the same. When he headed for Harry, Harry made a point of fingering his wand and George backed off as both the girls chuckled at him. George took a seat and the meal was finally able to begin. Harry knew they should go ahead with the announcement before the meal started, especially since Hermione was carefully keeping her hands under the table to hide her rings. Harry took a deep breath and summoned his courage.

"Everyone, before we start eating, I've got an announcement. Actually, we've got an announcement…"

Harry put an arm around each of the witches on his sides and smiled.

"Yesterday, I proposed to Hermione with Ginny's support and am happy to say she accepted. She also accepted the title of Lady Black. I visited Gringotts and made my choice official there as well. Once we finish school, the three of us plan to marry together."

All three of them were smiling, looking around the table at the few family that were in attendance. Molly was white as a ghost and Arthur looked stunned. George grinned and was the first to say something.

"Well, alright then. As long as Ginny's fine with this and you make my little sister happy, then I'm happy for you all."

"I am happy George. Harry wouldn't have asked Hermione if I didn't agree."

Ron had dropped the bread he was holding and now picked it up again as he found his voice.

"Okay, I guess I'm fine with this. Seems a bit strange, but as long as you make them happy Harry. You hurt Ginny or Hermione and you'll regret it. Friends or not."

"I agree son. It's a shock, but not unheard of. A bit unusual in modern times, but still. You're all adults and I trust Harry."

"Thanks dad…mum, you haven't said anything."

"Well…what's to say? Seems you all have made your minds up. Not like I can change them."

"No you can't mum, but I'd like you to at least see we're happy."

"REALLY? Are you really Ginevra? You're agreeing to share your husband. Hermione is wonderful and I know you two are friends, but do you understand what you are doing?"

"Yes mum, I do. I love Hermione and I love what she brings to this partnership. I've been sharing Harry with her for years and even more so in the last couple months and I've been fine with it. Fantastic actually."

The threesome traded a knowing look among themselves and George groaned. Molly just nodded.

"Alright, I'll try to accept it. Now, let's eat."

They could all tell that Molly was still upset, but decided to not push the issue further at the moment. They finished lunch and then went to settle their things in Ginny's room. Ginny had a double bed of her own and there was a twin bed that Hermione had used in the past when she stayed at the Burrow. They pushed the two together and merged them. The bed ended up taking up most of the room, but would allow them to comfortably sleep together as they had been for the past few weeks. They unpacked a few things and Ginny made room for everyone. As they were finishing, someone knocked on the door. Hermione opened it and Arthur stepped in.

"Ginny, your mum ask…"

Arthur stopped mid sentence as he noticed the sleeping arrangement and the fact that all three of them were unpacking together. He paled a bit.

"Yes dad, what did mum need?"

"She wanted me to ask if Hermione needed sheets for her bed. But it looks like you've already taken care of the bed. Um, all three of you, together?"

"Yes dad, this is how we sleep at school. Will it be a problem? If it's upsetting, we can go to Grimmauld."

"What? No! There will be no need for my children to leave my house. I suppose since this is what you're accustomed to, then we should get used to it. I'll talk to your mum. She won't be happy."

"Thanks dad. I can talk to her if you want. She really needs to cut the strings."

"You're our baby Ginny, it's hard. I'll talk to her. You all just finish settling in."

When they went back downstairs a while later. Molly glared at them and attempted to pull Ginny aside. Harry saw the look on Ginny's face and clung to her. Hermione did the same.

"Molly, please, we can all talk together."

"Fine. Harry, Hermione, I love you like my own and Harry I was thrilled when you and Ginny got engaged, but this new situation is disturbing. Now Arthur has informed me of the sleeping arrangements and I have to accept them since he is, but I can't remain silent. I don't agree with what you're doing, especially in this house."

"Alright mum. I don't want you upset for Christmas. Come, let's pack up and we can go to Grimmauld. We'll return on Christmas Eve for dinner."

"Young lady stop right there! I am not expelling you. Your father already told me not to, but I have to tell you my feelings."

"I understand mum, but this is supposed to be a break from school, a time to relax. I can't handle tension. I understand your feelings, but now understand mine. I love Harry. He loves me. He also loves Hermione. I also love Hermione and she also loves me. We all love each other. Pureblood, halfblood and muggleborn. All together in love. This is what we fought for mum. I'm happy. Happier even than I was with just Harry, which I didn't think was possible. Can you please see this?"

Molly wiped away a few tears and nodded. Ginny hugged her and then pulled Harry and Hermione in as well. She knew her mum would still take time, but she hoped that some understanding was beginning.

The last couple of days leading up to Christmas were pleasant and fun at the Burrow. Molly still looked at them strange and refused to go near Ginny's room, but she seemed to gradually be calming down. They spent part of their days decorating and baking and part of the days outside playing in the snow or inside playing games by the fire. One afternoon was designated for shopping and they all headed out in different directions. The women went together and Harry went with Ron, Bill and Arthur to finish their shopping. It was still advisable to not be out alone, especially members of the Golden Trio. When they arrived home, they each secluded themselves in different rooms to work on the wrapping. Percy, Bill and Fleur came by two days before Christmas for dinner and Harry happily told them their news. As expected, Percy was less than enthusiastic. Fleur declared it 'tres romantique' and Bill just shrugged. That night was pleasant as most of the family was in attendance, except for Charlie who was due to arrive the next day on Christmas Eve. George was the last to leave that evening as he and Angie returned to their flat. Once they left, the threesome excused themselves and headed upstairs to bed.

Once they arrived upstairs, Harry started to change, but his witches had other ideas. Hermione cast the charms on the room while Ginny started to undress Harry. He was more than ready as usual as he pulled Ginny to him and started to unbutton her blouse. With the charms cast, Hermione came up behind him and started to nuzzle his neck. Then she pulled off her jumper and unhooked her bra before pressing her breasts against his back. Ginny was undressed from the top down by that point and Harry was rock hard as he was sandwiched between two lovely pairs of breasts. He turned himself and began to kiss Hermione while unzipping her skirt and letting it drop to the floor. Then he teasingly slipped one finger into her knickers. As she started to moan, he turned back around to Ginny and began to undo her jeans. As Harry was lowering Ginny's jeans, Hermione reached around and undid his before pulling them and his trunks off together. His erection sprang loose and pressed into Ginny's leg as she grasped him. Harry moaned and then turned to pay attention to Hermione again. He slowly lowered her knickers and then pushed his nose into her, loving the smell of her. He pushed her legs apart and began to probe her with his tongue. She began to squirm and Ginny took hold of her to keep her from falling. When Harry briefly pulled his face out of Hermione and looked up, he was enflamed by the sight of Ginny eagerly suckling Hermione's breast as the moans in the room got louder. Harry continued his attention on Hermione for another minute before swiveling and placing his face at Ginny's sex. Lowering her knickers, he began to explore her folds and soon she was trembling as well. By this time the witches were snogging each other and Harry stood up for a minute and watched them as he took his cock in hand and wanked himself. Ginny saw him out of the corner of her eye and pulled away from Hermione. They gave each other a look and then they both ducked down to start licking Harry's cock. They each worked one side of his shaft before Ginny ducked down and started sucking his bollocks while Hermione started to take him down her throat. She had learned to relax her muscles so that she could take most of him. She continued for a minute and then popped him out and blew on the head before she started licking it again. Then she took him deep a second time and gave him a hard suck at the same time that Ginny sucked hard on both bollocks. The combined work of both witches was Harry's undoing as his hands tightened on both them and he came with a strangled scream, emptying himself into Hermione's throat. She took it all and then leaned into Ginny as they kissed and she shared Harry's juices. Harry watched the show and felt himself twitch. Once again, he had barely softened before he was ready to go again.

Ginny pushed Harry back on the bed and both witches crawled over him, laying down on each side as he first kissed Hermione and then turned to kiss Ginny. He could taste himself on them and he loved it. He rolled over first to Hermione and entered her swiftly as she let out a small yelp and began to meet his thrusts. Ginny lay watching and fingering herself, knowing her turn was coming. Suddenly, she had an idea. Reaching over, she pushed Harry to the side. Hermione took the hint and rolled over on top of Harry to begin riding him. The maneuver was one they had done before and Ginny knew how much Hermione liked to be on top. As Hermione leaned over and kissed Harry while he thrust up into her, Ginny dipped her fingers into her soaked pussy and coated them with her juices. She then kneeled behind Hermione and slowly began to rub her tight rear entrance. Hermione gasped and looked back at her lover. Ginny gently pushed one finger in and Hermione groaned and pushed back on her. Ginny was about to pull out when Hermione reached back and held her hand in place. Hermione kept a slow rotation while Harry thrusted into her and Ginny stroked her from behind. The combined sensations were overwhelming and soon Hermione was keening to the ceiling as both her entrances clamped down and she collapsed onto Harry, who kept thrusting, extending her orgasm as she quivered. A minute later he joined her, flooding her already soaked core. This time he did start to soften and slid out as she rolled sideways and smiled weakly at Ginny.

"Wow, alright Ginny. That was something new."

"Hmm, I know. You were just too tempting. I tried to go slow. You seemed to like it."

"Oh yes, I wouldn't have thought I would, but wow."

Hermione sat up and pulled Ginny down to kiss her. Ginny still hadn't been fulfilled and she began to finger herself. Then Harry pulled her back and dove into her mouth. As his tongue plundered her, he entered her swiftly as her eyes flew open. She hadn't realized he was ready again. He really was unstoppable. She began to meet his rhythm and soon he brought her to the climax that had been so close for her. He let her catch her breath for a moment after and then pulled her up and urged her to turn over. Knowing what was coming, Ginny positioned herself on all fours and Harry entered her from behind. He knew she loved that position and soon he had her screaming again. Just when she thought she couldn't take more, she realized Hermione had moved closer. Then she felt a pressure around her rear entrance. Hermione kissed her back as her finger slipped in and started moving with Harry's thrusts. Ginny came once again and collapsed. She thought she might have passed out, but wasn't sure. Some time passed and all she knew was she was completely spent and her body felt like gelatin. The three of them traded a round of kisses and then pulled themselves around as they grabbed the blanket and finally slept.

On the morning of Christmas Eve, the threesome awoke to shout.

"What in the bloody hell?"

Ginny blearily opened her eyes and saw Charlie standing in the doorway.

"Mmhmm, hi Charlie. Welcome home. Don't you knock?"

Charlie stared at his baby sister. She was lying on her left side with her head on Hermione's naked chest. Harry was spooned behind her and his arm was thrown across both witches. The blanket was wrapped up and only covered their bottom halves. Hermione woke next and looked at Charlie, yawned and then her eyes flew open as she grasped for the blanket. Behind Charlie, Ron came down the stairs and stopped, looking in. He shook his head and turned around.

"Ah shite. Really you three? I didn't want to see this."

"Then tell Charlie to knock. Now, close the door please so we can clean up and dress."

Charlie was speechless as he nodded and closed the door. He continued down the stairs in a bit of a trance. Arthur looked up at his son, concerned.

"Charlie? What?"

"I should have knocked. Went to say good morning to Ginny. Should have knocked."

"Ah yes, there's a bit of news you need to know. I guess you know some of it now. I'll let them tell you the rest."

"Really dad? You know? And you approve?"

"Yes Charlie, I know. I've decided to accept it rather than push my children away. They'll explain."

Later the threesome made their way downstairs and Harry went to Charlie to explain. Ginny and Hermione both stood by his side. Once everything had been said, Harry waited for a response. Charlie rubbed his face and then looked at the three of them. They were hugging each other and all looked happy. He supposed he would have to accept it. He really should have knocked.

"Alright you three. I guess I understand. It's not too unusual for purebloods. You do have bloodlines to continue. Still, I don't think in the past that the wives have been so, um, friendly with each other. Anyway, I guess I learned my lesson about knocking. Harry, you take care of them, or else."

Harry chuckled. "I know, your other brothers have already told me the same."

Later that day the rest of the family started to arrive for the tradition of setting up the Christmas tree and starting to make inroads on the massive pile of goodies that Molly had prepared. Bill and Fleur were spending Christmas Eve with the Weasleys and then floo'ing to France for Christmas with the Delacours. George and Angie were at her parents and would be over on the holiday. Percy had broken up with Penny and wasn't seriously attached to anyone, so he stayed with his own family. Ron had dated casually since he and Hermione had broken up, but did not seem ready to settle, leaving him at the Burrow for the entire holiday. Molly enjoyed having all of her family around and gradually the upheaval caused by the trio diminished. After thoroughly stuffing themselves on Christmas Eve and then attempting to sing Christmas carols, while imbibing plenty of Arthur's eggnog, Charlie, Percy, Ron, Ginny, Hermione and Harry finally called an end to the festive day and went to sleep off the effects of plenty of food and alcohol. The trio was tired enough that their bedtime activities only included a bit of snogging and groping before they all fell asleep.

Christmas morning dawned and a brief spell of sleet during the night had added a layer of crystalline ice to the snow outside. The storm had passed and the sun was out, making the whole world sparkle. It reminded Hermione of Harry's proposal, which she had never described in detail to the family. When everyone arrived for breakfast, she gave them all the story and even Molly seemed impressed. After breakfast, they retreated to the living room for gifts. Molly did her usual knitting, although this year she had chosen to make matching sets of hats, scarves and mittens. Harry's were green to match his eyes, Ginny's were her favorite blue and Hermione's were lilac. Although Harry loved the Weasley jumpers, he found his set quite nice and very much needed. They especially came in handy when everyone went outside for a late morning snowball fight. For his witches, Harry got them each a jeweled bracelet with matching earring set. For Ginny, hers were peridot and for Hermione hers were sapphire, their birth stones. Each set was slightly different in design and featured different shades of their birthstones, spaced with small white diamonds. They were both thrilled with the selections and kissed Harry in turns until the family started to object. From Ginny and Hermione, Harry received a matching set of cuff links and a robe clasp. For the cuff links, one side was the Potter crest and the other was the Black crest. For the clasp, each side featured a different crest. The cuff links and clasp were both fashioned out of white gold and inset with a few details of precious and semi-precious stones. Harry wasn't big on jewelry, but the set was gorgeous and would be perfect with his dress robes when he had to play the role of lord. He knew that the pieces had to have been commissioned quite a while before, when he and Hermione were still new in their relationship. He looked at her and she knew what he was wondering.

"Yes Harry, Ginny and I commissioned them a couple weeks after you and I started dating. It was our second Hogsmeade weekend when we told you we had ladies errands to do. I know we were still new in our relationship, but I figured even if we just ended up back at friends, I still wanted you to have them. You may not like to use your title, but sometimes you will have duties that require you to look the part."

Harry just smiled and proceeded to start kissing them both again, bringing another round of objections and causing the three of them to laugh. With gifts out of the way, everyone proceeded to get dressed in their gifts and went outside to enjoy some winter fun. The afternoon brought another round of feasting and Harry once again marveled at his fortune as he remembered the horrible Christmases he spent with the Dursleys. Everyone went to bed early since the threesome had a 3 am portkey to start their journey to Australia, where they would arrive at 5 pm local time. Travelling magically was infinitely easier, but still tiring when going long distances. After all too brief of sleep, the three awoke and everyone in the house said their goodbyes as they gathered their bags and winked out, on their way to visit the Grangers.