𝙒𝙤𝙡𝙛𝙨𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙚 || 𝙍. 𝙇𝙪𝙥𝙞𝙣

A Notty Christmas

Tina and Dorian's funeral was held four weeks ago. To Ast, it felt like she had only just been to Oscar's, now everything was on a loop.

It was Christmas time now, she had no plans except stay home with Iris, Sirius and Remus.

Iris had been settling in well, she sometimes asked questions about her parents but by now she just accepted that she was staying there for a while. Ast felt bad, despite what her mother did to her, she loved her parents very much. And the thought of breaking the news to Iris wasn't going to be good.

On a positive note, Iris had showed some first signs of magic. The other day Ast walked in on her levitating one of her stuffed dragons. She didn't even realise she was doing it until Ast told her. The pure joy on her face made Ast's day.

However, they did receive some bad news yesterday, James's parents had passed away due to dragonpox. When Ast heard, she immediately went over to give him his favourite baked good; treacle tart.

Sirius's brother died too. They didn't know how. In fact, he died a few days after he came over. She didn't know why, but something about that gold chain kept on appearing in her mind. She felt like his death had something to do with it. It was a ridiculous thought though.

This year had been the worst, Ast only hoped that war would end soon.

It was Christmas morning, Remus sat down on the sofa and put his arm around Ast. Iris was sitting on the floor, opening her Christmas presents and Sirius was on the other side of Ast, drinking coffee.

"Uncle Padfoot?" Iris said.

"Yes, Mini Vix?" Sirius responded.

"Do you have a Christmas present for me?"

"Hmm," he placed his hands to his chin, pretending to think. "Do I have a Christmas present for you? I don't know, does that big red present over there count?"

Iris ran over to the tree where a massive red present was sat underneath it. She ripped the wrapping paper open and pulled something out. Another massive stuffed dragon, this time it was a Chinese Firebolt. Iris excitedly clapped her hands and hugged the dragon.

"Sirius! I thought we said a small budget!" Ast said.

"What? Can't I spoil my favourite Nott?" He asked.

"I thought I was your favourite," Ast pouted.

"You were, until this adorable little girl showed up."

Ast rolled her eyes. She knew that he was going to buy something extravagant for Iris. He loved her- well, everyone loved her. Everyone always wanted Ast to bring Iris along with her to Order meetings.

"Alright Sirius, here's your gift. It's from me and Ast," Remus said, handing Sirius a small package.

Sirius opened the gift and pulled out a green ball. He looked at it in confusion.

"Really?" He asked.

"Take a look inside dummy!" Ast said.

He looked into the gift again, this time pulling out a silver key. He looked at it in confusion again. His eyes widened and he darted outside. They all quickly followed him to the driveway.

Sirius whooped in delight. Outside on the driveway, was his very own motorcycle. He immediately jumped onto it and revved the engine. He drove down the street, turned around and drove back up. He did it a few more times, a big grin was slapped across his face as he did so.