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chapter 17

Year 3

Hallies pov.

November went by quickly.
as we entered December it began to grow colder and a lot more iced.
but soon, December had went by in a flash and it was already 2 days until Christmas and i had just gotten a letter back from my parents.

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"what'd they say!" Sage said as she quickly jumped off her bed and ran to me as i read the letter.
she had been invited to Christmas with the Weasleys as well and her brother approved of it.
i finished the letter and looked at her with excitement.
she didn't even have to hear what the answer was to know it was a yes as we jumped around in excitement.
"well we have to tell the twins!" Sage said once we collapsed onto her bed breathing heavily.
"agreed" i said as we both got up and rushed out the Hufflepuff common room to find them.

Sage knew where they were and she lead me to the courtyard.
the twins were with one of their friends as they were huddled around each other talking.
"Fred! George- oh hello Lee" she said smiling.
the boy who stood next to the twins and turned to look at us, Fred and George doing the same.
i had seen the boy before at Quidditch games but hadn't known who he was.
"hey" said Fred and George.
"my parents said i could go to the Burrow for Christmas!" i said to them. "really?" said George. my cheeks turned pink.
"great, more the merrier, eh George?" Fred shoved his arm into George who looked at him with a look of embarrassment.

i looked to my feet trying to hide my smile. why does my face feel so hot?
"oh, er- Hallie this is Lee Jordan" said George quickly.
"nice to meet you Lee" i smile, shaking Lees hand as he shook mine back. "Lees in the same year as us" said Fred.
"nice to meet you too" Lee said smiling at me.
he was a bit taller than me but not as tall as the twins were.

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Sage and I hung out with the group for a while until we all departed, Sage and I mainly wanting to pack our things for our Christmas break.

when we got back to our dorm we went on and on about how excited we were.
Sage getting nervous at the thought of spending Christmas without her brother there, even though he had approved of her going.

i was anxious to meet their family.
i knew they had a big family. but George kept reminding me his mother was really sweet, that she would probably treat me like one of her own children. and after the sweater gift i believed that.

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the next day we traveled back to 9 and 3/4 on the Hogwarts Express. doing what we normally did on a long train ride. it felt like forever as i shook my leg anxiously whilst i thought about meeting their family.
i shared looks with Sage who seemed to have thought the same way with how anxious she looked.
George kept reminding me his family would love me which made me feel a little bit better then before.

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"i'll help with your bags" smiled George as Fred and Sage both left the compartment.
"thanks" i smiled as i handed him my bags and picked up Peaches as she meowed loudly.

we walked down the train, students in front and behind us.
we exited off the train, many people talking, walking and reuniting with their families.
"i see them!" George said, turning to look back at me then he slid past all the people, having to say 'excuse me'
George had stopped and put down my bag and his and hugged a plump looking women, she looked very warm and happy as she hugged George tightly. i stood awkwardly until a man who must have been the twins father walked over to me.

"you must be Hallie" he smiled brightly, shaking my hand.
"Mr. Weasley?" i asked, he shook his head.
"what's it like living like a muggle?" he asked.
"what-"
"oh Arthur stop pestering the girl" said a stern voice.
George had stopped hugging his mother and she had turned to me.
she quickly wrapped her arms around me, squeezing me into a tight warm hug that felt like i was melting.
"it's so good to have you dear, George has told us so much" Mrs. Weasley sent another stern look at Mr. Weasley and he seemed to retreat over to hug George.

"thank you so much for having me" i smiled, Peaches now on the floor, which i hadn't noticed. she rubbed her face against Mrs. Weasleys legs.
"and who's this" Mrs. Weasley smiled.
"my cat, Peaches" i smiled softly.
"oh well we better get going now" Mrs. Weasley clapped her hands.
"not the car Arthur" hissed Mrs. Weasley angrily.
George and Fred looked at each other, holding back a laugh

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we had just apparated to the Weasleys home, showing up in the front yard.
everyone helping each other inside and talking happily as Sage and i stared at the Burrow as we walked up to the house.

we entered inside and everyone was walking up the stairs, Fred and George hanging back with us as we looked around.
"Fred, George. please show the girls up to their room" smiled Mrs. Weasley as she set down an Owl cage.
"on it" Fred said as he went up the stairs, Sage laughed as she followed Fred, George and I both coming up afterwards.

"you'll be staying in Ginny's room" said Fred as he knocked on the bedroom door.
"Ginny" said George just as the door opened.
"this is Sage and Hallie" said Fred as the little girl opened her bedroom door.
"hello" said Ginny with her hands behind her back, she was a shy red headed girl.
"thank you for letting us stay in your room" said Sage as Ginny moved aside and let us step in.
Ginny nodded and we both walked in and set our bags down.

i turned to look at the twins but they were gone.
and before i could ask there was a loud screech downstairs and we all heard Mrs. Weasley shouting the twins names and footsteps rushing up the stairs loudly.
Sage and I both turned to look at Ginny.
"they like scaring Mum" she smiled. Sage and I looked at each other. it wasn't a surprise they both still acted like the pranksters they were.

the three of us went back downstairs, the twins seemed to have been hiding on the steps of the stairs both holding back their laughter as they whispered to each other.
Ginny walked past them casually and went into the kitchen.
Sage smirked and walked past the two.
i followed closely behind.

"oh, Sage, Hallie these are my others sons. i'm sure Fred and George have told you about them" she smiled as Sage and I turned to look at the dining table which sat two red heads.
"Bill" smiled one of them his hair just as orange, one of his ears pierced, his smile bright white and his jaw sharp.
"Charlie" said another, a warm smile that looked just like his mothers. a bit of scruff on his face.
"oh and Percy must've gone upstairs"
"Prefect duties" George whispered.
Fred rolled his eyes. i smiled a little.
"Hallie" i smiled shaking each of their hands.
"Percy!" bellowed Mrs. Weasley loudly.
"Sage" Sage said with a quiet voice.
"sorry" Mrs. Weasley smiled. Sage shook the others hands.

there were steps descending the stairs and who i assumed was Percy, had turned to look at his mother.
"yes?" he said.
"these two girls will be staying with us for Christmas." she smiled as she dried her hands on a hand towel.
"nice to meet you" Sage and I both spoke.
"Percy" he said with a proper voice.
Fred mimicked his voice quietly behind us which made me snort then cover it up as a cough.
"i'm Sage"
"and i'm Hallie"
"nice to meet the both of you." he said.

then Percy had turned around and went up the stairs, giving Fred a very intense look.
Fred rolled his eyes once Percy was out of sight.
"please sit" smiled Mrs. Weasley as she gestured towards the table.

we all sat down, Ron and Ginny coming in from the living room with Mr. Weasley.
"and Percy gets to miss dinner" George leaned in.
"Percy the Perfect Prefect" Fred muttered as he scooped himself some soup.
"so..." Mr. Weasley said, eyeing Mrs. Weasley as she was stood in the kitchen working on something.
"how do Telephones work?" he leaned a bit over the table to talk quietly.
Sage looked at me and I looked at her.
"Dad works at the Ministry for Misuse of Muggle Artifacts" said George.

before we could answer Mrs. Weasley had walked back over to the table and set us some butterbeers on the table for us.
"thanks Mum" said the twins as they quickly began to slurp them down, she looked at them harshly and they slowed down a bit.

we finished eating dinner and Sage and I helped with cleaning up, even though Mrs. Weasley had insisted we not.

after cleanup we all talked in the kitchen for a while until it was time for bed.
everyone got ready for bed and then Sage and I had knocked out.

1562 words.
4/10/2023