More Than Heart Could Desire 《 A George Weasley Love Story 》

Chapter#32 Yule Ball

NARRATOR'S POV:

Christmas Holidays started but Gryffindor Tower was hardly
less crowded now than during term-time. It seemed to have shrunk slightly too, as its inhabitants were being so much rowdier than usual. In fact, the whole castle was crowded this Christmas. Almost all of the seventh, sixth, fifth and fourth years and few third years were staying at castle for the Yule Ball.

Anna awoke on Christmas day, with George cuddling her close. They both with Fred, Diana and Ginny had a wonderful evening on Christmas Eve. They sang and danced to carols, ate cookies and drank hot chocolate in George and Fred's dorm. Diana and Ginny went to their own dorm to sleep, whereas Anna stayed with George.

Bright and smooth sunlight of Christmas sun broke through the window glass and tickled Anna's comely face. She slowly opened her eyes and snuggled into George's chest. She looked up and saw him sleeping peacefully, without a hint of worry on his face.

"Merry Christmas Georgie. I love you so much", Anna whispered to George snuggled into his chest. George opened his eyes and smiled, feeling Anna's warm body against him.

"Merry Christmas darling", he said in a breathy, morning voice.

"And I love you more", holding her tight.

"Merry Christmas love birds", Fred's voice caught their attention. He popped his head up, resting it on his hand and looked at them with a smirk, making Anna's cheeks turn scarlet.

Anna jumped out of the bed to Fred's bed and hugged him, wishing him Christmas.

"Merry Christmas Freddie", she said excitedly.

"Merry Christmas Anna", Fred shouted more excitedly.

"Well, I reckon you have some presents", Anna chimed, pointing at the pile of presents at the foot of the bed.

George and Fred jumped off the bed and started opening their presents. George opened the biggest box first. From inside that box he could hear noices which incresed his curiosity to open it first. He ripped the red wrapper which had a small card on it, that said.

For the love of my life, Merry Christmas. ♡

After reading it, George looked up at Anna, with intense love and a bit of surprise in his eyes which she didn't understand at that time. He pocketed the card and continued opening his present.

As soon as he removed the wrapper, his eyes opened wide in shock cause he was certainly not expecting anything like that. It was a brown and white caged owl. The owl hooted loudly when things came into his view, as he had been wrapped for few hours now. George looked at Anna who had the biggest smile on her face to see his reaction. She sat down next to him.

"So, do you like your present?", Anna asked with a beaming smile.

"Woah! An owl. You gifted him an owl. You're a really good girlfriend", Fred said, making Anna chuckled.

"Merlin's beard. Darling you didn't have to buy me such an expensive present", George said.

"Please Georgie. It's not nearly as precious as you are to me", Anna said, sweetly. George felt that he was the most lucky person in the word to have Anna as his own. He cupped her cheek and kissed her temple before embracing her warmly.

"Jesus, Mary and Joseph! A camera. Anna, I love it. Thank you", Fred squealed and threw his arms around her.

She smiled contentedly to see that both of them loved their gifts. The twins opened other presents from Mr and Mrs Weasley, Ron, Diana and Ginny.