You will always be a part of the family | a Fred Weasley story

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Days went by fast. Ron, Harry, and Hermione have thought the troll and soon Christmas was coming. Entering the great hall was a breathtaking moment.

"Davis!"

I turned around to greet Malfoy, we silently agreed to always call us by our last name. It's funny how I can tell everyone apart by the way they are calling me.

"Malfoy, what's up?", I asked him with a soft smile.

"My parents are in Dumbledore's office. I want you to meet them.", he said and grabbing me by my wrist.

"Wait, right now?", I said running after him, while he held my wrist.

"Yes, they already talked to your parents.", he answered.

We stopped in front of Dumbledore's office.

"Thank you for your visit Lucius.", Dumbledore said and smiled at us.

"It was a pleasure to see you Narcissa.", he continued and smiled.

"We wish you a beautiful Christmas, Professor.", Narcissa said and Dumbledore closed his door.

"Draco, my dear, is this Nia Davis?", Narcissa asked Draco and smiled at me.

Draco proudly nodded to his mum.

"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy, I'm Nia Davis.", I said and shook their hands.

"It is a- pleasure to meet you.", Lucius, his father, said.

"Draco told me you already talked to my parents?", I asked with a smile.

"Oh, yes my dear. We invited your family over for Christmas Dinner. The Parkinson's are joining too.", she said.

I tried not show it, but my smile faded.

"Is everything alright, my dear?", Narcissa asked and Draco looked worried.

"Yes, I just wished my parents would have told me earlier.", I smiled.

I was planning on taking the train in two days with the Weasley's for another Christmas at the Burrow. I don't want to tell Ron, he will be so mad-

"Dont worry my dear, they are really busy with their jobs.", Narcissa gave me a comforting smile.

"It was a pleasure to meet you both, thank you, Draco, for introducing me, but I have to return to the great hall.", I said and waved a goodbye.

How was I supposed to tell them that I will be not at the Burrow for Christmas. I was entering the great hall and sat down at the Gryffindor table.

"Nia? Is everything alright?", Hermione asked.

"Did Malfoy do anything to you?", Ron was already getting mad.

"NO, no. Everything is fine, I just met his parents.", I said.

"And they invited me and my family over for dinner.", I slowly continued.

"Christmas Dinner."

"You will be not at the burrow this year?", Ron said a little disappointed.

"Apparently not, didnt knew it either.", I said also disappointed.

"Why are you looking so sad little Hufflepuff?", Fred now asked behind me.

"Nia will be not at home for Christmas.", Ron said and stood up.

"Ron, please stay. I can't do anything against it.", I said, but he left right after that.

"What happened?", George asked and sat down in front of me.

I told them what happened, and I could see that they are also sad that I wouldnt be there this year.

"But as you said, you can't do anything against it or change it.", Fred said holding my hand.

"We will talk to Ron this time.", George said with a smile.

"You know, family is important to him and so are you.", Fred said and squeezed my hand.

"Thank you, both of you.", I said smiling.

"And I'm sure you will tell us how boring it was.", George laughed.

"Without my tricksters, probably.", I said.

"If you both would excuse me, I still have to pack my things.", I said standing up.

"See you, Hufflepuff.", Fred smiled.

I replied with a smile and left the great hall. The common room was empty, most of the students had already left for Christmas. I sighed and went to our bedroom.

"NIA!", Megan and Hannah said.

"We thought you already left.", Hannah said.

"Without my stuff?", I asked confused.

"At least they can do magic and do not have to think.", Susan said behind her book.

I smiled. You could see the influence that Hermione had on Susan, I liked it.

"Anyway, we saw you running out with Malfoy earlier?", Megan asked.

"Ah, yes, I had to meet his parents.", I sighed and fell onto my bed.

"Are you both- you know?", Hannah now asked, and I looked at her confused.

Even Susan put her book aside.

"You know what?", I asked, and pinched my eyebrows together.

"Dating?", Megan now asked.

I nearly fell from the bed and I could feel how red I was becoming.

"No, we are just friends.", I said staring at my shoes.

"Does someone have a little crush on Draco Malfoy?", Wayne now asked leaning in our door frame.

"WAYNE- WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE.", Hannah said starting to chase him with a pillow.

"Justin and Ernie arent that interesting.", he laughed and started running through the common room.

I laid down on my pillow and stared at the ceiling. Maybe I had a crush? He was always so nice, and gentle. He makes me laugh, and I felt safe around him. But I feel the same when I'm around my other friends, so I guess that this is normal and not a crush?

"Don't let Pansy hear that.", Susan said now, reading her book again.

"I dont have a crush on him.", I replied.

"If thats a crush, I should have one on Fred too.", I said.

"Perhaps you have.", Susan replied and I sat up.

"You are insane.", I smiled and shook my head.

"It would not surprise me.", she said turning to the next page.

"He is like a brother to me.", I said laying back down.

"But not your actual brother.", she replied.

I decided to stand up and finally pack my things together.

No Christmas at the burrow. I'm not used to it, I have always been there. Since I could think of it.

I wouldnt see Ginny either and I missed her so much.

I will miss all the dragon stories from Charlie. The hot chocolate Arthur always does for us. Molly knitting sweater for everyone. The twins planing their next pranks. The snowball fights.

Nia, it will not be bad at the Malfoy Manor. Draco and Pansy are there too. Maybe, one day, we could all spend Christmas together.