CHAPTER 18

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Hello darling, OMG the love on this book thank you so much. Your support, I will forever be grateful for. Here you go, and sorry it took so long.

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'' You will need to practice your ability, defend your mind against those who try to get into it...''

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Belle woke up the next morning and slowly opened her eyes peering up at the walls. It was a snowy day at 12 Grimmauld Place, also a very happy day. The excitement could be felt floating in the air, along with the freshly baked cookies, cinnamon  and Mulled Wine.

''Owww, what time is it?'' she grumbled, she turned around and saw Ginny staring right back at her on the bed across from her, eyes wide open.

''FOR FU- Ginny, everything, erm... okay?'' she said, swallowing . Ginny just looked back at her and smiled, before slowly rising up and slipping on her slippers.

''Sorry, you sleep talk you know. Something about 'Please' I didn't know whether to wake you or just leave you be. So I just waited. Oh and Merry Christmas Belle..."

''Oh, sorry for waking you up.'' Belle smiled, also standing up, a little dizzily, "Merry Christmas Gin." Belle said, before heading to get ready.

"MeRrY cHrIstMas! HoHoHo!" a small Flying Santa said, as it circled the Christmas tree in 12 Grimmauld Place. The kids, except Harry, stood watching it fly.
"Daddy's Back!" Molly said as she wheeled Arthur into the kitchen of Grimmauld Place and plonked him down, not before ducking from the small Santa that whizzed over her head. All of them clapped and sent large grins to Arthur, and Belle even done a little 'woop!'.

After Harry's first Occlumeny lesson with Snape and Arthur's attack, the whole group where happy just to relax for Christmas before returning to Hogwarts.

"Oh shush!" Arthur blushed, his party hat falling to the side of his head. Just then Belle and the rest watched Harry come in.
"Presents Presents!" Molly laughed, clapping her hands. She passed Ron a new body warmer/ sweater and watched as his hands unwrapped it.
"Nice big box for Ron!" she said, along with Arthur.
A large R was plastered on the side. Belle smiled, looking at Ron.

"Here you go!" Molly said passing the twins two parcels. " Wait- well, Oh." Molly said, struggling to tell the two apart before turning round and smiling to Belle. Molly slowly passed her a parcel and cupped the girls cheeks.
"F-For me?" Belle said, astonished, she hadn't got a present in ages. Since her Dad left, her Mum couldn't even get out of the house to get one.

"Of course Dear! You are family!" Molly said and Arthur smiled at the dark haired girl. Belle pushed her chair back quickly and stumbled towards Molly, engulfing her in a bone crushing hug.
"You really didn't have to, thank you so much!" Belle said into the older woman's hair. Molly wiped her eyes, which were threatening tears.

Sirius appeared at the door, smiling and watched as Harry got his parcel. He also watched Belle open her First ever Weasley Sweater, his heart went out to the girl.

Belles sweater was Green with a large 'B' in silver thread. She adored it, it was her favourite colour as well.
Belle smiled at Sirius, Hermione, Ron and Harry as well as the twins and Ginny, she was happy to be here. With Family.

"To Harry! Without him, I would not be here today!" Arthur spoke, Belle smiled at Harry and lifted her drink towards him.

"To Harry!" They all said, Belle and Sirius winking at him.
"To Harry." Sirius joined in a bit later, earning a look from Harry, of gratitude. Harry blushed and sadly smiled at them all.
'What's up with him?' Belle thought, looking at Hermione who was to busy talking to Ginny.

They all sat down and began breakfast, glad for the time together.

"Don't let what you haven't tried stop you..."

Sorry this chapter was so short darlings, but I hope you enjoyed. Stay safe.

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