On Tuesday, December 8th, 2020. Lily went down to the common room and met up with James, Hugo, Devon, Ainsley, Stephanie, and Samantha.

Samantha was in an exceptionally good mood and had a broad smile across her face.

You sure look happy today, Samantha, " observed Lily.

"I have great news, " said Samantha in a very joyous voice.

"What is it?" asked Lily eagerly.

"Okay. so, you know that my album, Samantha Saver's Secular Christmas, went on sale last week?" said Samantha.

"Yes," beamed Lily, "I bought a copy for myself and enjoyed it immensely."

"I'm glad to hear that, " said Samantha warmly, "But the big news is that my album sold one million copies in its first week on the market!"

"Congratulations, Samantha, " said Lily genuinely, "I'm really happy for you that your album has been such a smashing success. I'm guessing that of the songs you recorded for it that Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman were your peroneal favorites?'

"Those two plus Holly Jolly Christmas, " confirmed Samantha, "But I'm actually proudest of Rockin Around the Christmas Tree. There are very few versions of that song and I thought it was my best work."

"Your work on the whole album was fantastic, " said Lily admiringly, "But I personally thought your best performance was of There is No Christmas Like a Home Christmas."

"I personally prefer Oh There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays, " admitted Samantha, "Though I do agree with you that my performance of There is no Christmas Like a Home Christmas was one of the best on the album and it's a song that's not performed as often so it was nice to include a few of those."

"My two favorite songs on the album were Silver Bells and It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, " piped up Devon, "I thought Samantha really hit her stride singing those two songs."

"Silver Bells and It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas are the two songs that best capture the essence of Christmas, " observed Samantha.

"Absolutely, " agreed Devon a nanosecond later.

"I would add Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire to that list, " piped up Lily, "I think Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire is another song that really captures the essence of Christmas."

"Hell yes, " agreed Samantha, "But I couldn't include everything. I had to make some choices."

"I know, Samantha, " said Lily in understanding, "I was just voicing my opinion that Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire is another song that belongs on the list of songs that capture the essence of Christmas."

"No question it does, " agreed Devon as Samantha nodded.

"Personally, " said James thoughtfully, "I really enjoyed Samantha's rendition of Jingle Bells. It's the only version of Jingle Bells I've heard that actually sings all four verses."

"That's why I included Jingle Bells, " confirmed Samantha, "I've long been disappointed that I could find a full version of Jingle Bells."

"I didn't even know there were four verses until I heard Samantha's performance of it, " said Lily matter of factly.

"I'm glad I was able to expose more people to the entire song, " said Samantha happily.

"I don't have a favorite song on the album, " said Hugo simply, "But I loved the upbeat nature of the whole album."

"YES!" cried Samantha, "That's exactly what I was shooting for. A cheery album people could enjoy for its cheerfulness."

"It is for that very reason that Jingle Bells and Holly Jolly Christmas were my two favorite songs on the album, " said Ainsley glowingly, "Both songs are naturally cheerful and upbeat and Samantha has such a talent for doing the cheerful stuff right."

"I thought There is No Christmas Like a Home Christmas was Samantha's best work on the album, " said Stephanie warmly, "But my personal favorite was White Christmas."

"Being an albino, how could I not include White Christmas on my Christmas album! smirked Samantha.

"How much money did your album sales produce?" asked Lily.

"Two million galleons, " said Samantha proudly, "One million copies sold at an average price of two galleons per copy."

"WOW!" said Lily ecstatically, "That's easily the most Worthy Wands has taken in at one time."

"I'm so glad my fundraiser was a smashing success!" said Samantha sincerely.

"Worthy Wands is in great shape now, " said Lily gratefully.