Willow

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Willow lies on the train, her head on Draco's lap and her feet on Theo's. Blaise and Hermione sit opposite "So what day are you coming over?" Theo asks Hermione. "My parents said I can come over on the 23rd so we can all get ready together on the 24th." Hermione smiles. "That's great!" Blaise grins. "Then you're leaving on the 27th, right?" Willow asks her. "Yeah." she nods. "This holiday is going to be great!" Draco smiles. Marcus knocks on the door with the rest of the Quidditch Team "We'll see you all on the 24th." he tells them. "Wait, you're coming?" Willow smiles. "Yeah, we all got invitations yesterday evening but couldn't find you to let you know." Terence explains, holding up his invitation. Willow sits up and takes it "Rebekah and Caroline chose the colours and theme this year." she says. Draco looks over her should "But Elijah definitely chose what to write." he remarks. "Paper quality shows they went for the same supplier as last year." Theo comments, looking over. "After what happened at Rebekah and Marcel's anniversary two years ago? Not surprising." Blaise tells him. Willow hands the invite back to Terence "How did you four do that?" Marcus asks. "Grew up learning how everyone likes different things. It's easy to tell the difference after a while." Theo explains. "Okay, well, we'll see you Christmas Eve." Marcus says, shaking his head slightly. "Bye." the five friends smile as they leave.

Climbing off the train, Willow spots Finn and Sage "Uncle Finn! Aunt Sage!" she smiles, running over and hugging them. "Missed you Willow, how was the train ride?" Sage asks. "Good, sat with Hermione and the boys." Willow smiles. Draco, Blaise, Theo and Hermione walk over "Hey you four, looking forward to the break?" Sage asks as Finn fixes Willow's hair for her. "Definitely." the four of them respond. "Especially with us here." Fred and George smile, walking over. Finn smiles at the look of happiness on Willow's face "You told me you were staying at Hogwarts!" she tells them. "We wanted it to be a surprise." George tells her. "We got the letter a few days ago from mum telling us that Kol had asked if we wanted to spend Christmas with you this year." Fred continues. Willow smiles as they head through the barrier "Mum! Dad!" Hermione smiles, going over to her parents who are waiting the other side of the barrier.

The others follow her, Finn and Sage greeting them friendly "Mum, Dad, these are my best friends Willow, Draco, Theo and Blaise. I'm guessing you've already met her Aunt and Uncle." Hermione smiles. "It's a pleasure to meet you Mr and Mrs Granger." Willow smiles. "Oh, call us Wendell and Monica, Willow. Thank you for helping Hermione feel welcome in the community, we were worried." Monica smiles. "You don't need to thank me Monica. Just like I told Hermione, she's one of us and the five of us look out for each other." Willow tells her. "We better be off Willow, your Mum and Aunt Freya are cooking dinner." Finn tells his niece. "Okay Uncle Finn. We'll see you on the 23rd Mione." Willow smiles, hugging Hermione with the boys before they all do their handshake. "See you in a few days." Hermione smiles before walking off with her parents. "She must be your best friend, you wont even teach your Dad the handshake." Sage chuckles. "She's one of us." the four remaining friends smile, following Finn and Sage to the car.

Once at the Mikaelson mansion, Willow jumps out the car and grabs a handful of snow "What are you planning?" Finn asks. "Nothing?" Willow responds, running inside "Daddy, I'm home!" she calls. Kol immediately appears in front of her and hugs her "Welcome home Baby Witch." he tells her. Willow smiles and puts the snow down Kol's back "Willow!" he exclaims. Willow laughs and runs into the living room, hiding behind Klaus "What happened Little Niece?" Klaus asks. "I may have chucked snow down Dad's back in greeting." Willow giggles. Kol walks in, his shirt wet from the snow "Got a bit wet, rather?" Klaus smiles. "My Darling Daughter did it." Kol tells him, a playful smirk on his face. Willow's eyes widen as she hides behind Klaus more "Hand her over Klaus." Kol threatens jokingly. "You shall never get the Princess." Klaus jokes, picking Willow up and speeding off with her. Willow squeals and laughs as Klaus speeds into the kitchen "Come on, up you go." he tells her, helping her onto the fridge. "What are you doing?" Freya asks. "Saving the Princess by putting her in a tower." Klaus responds as if it's obvious. Draco, Blaise and Theo walk in, laughing when they see Willow on the fridge. Kol walks in and raises his eyebrow "Comfy?" he asks. "Yep." Willow grins. Freya pulls out her phone and takes a picture of Willow "That's going in the family group chat." she decides.

After half hour, Davina walks in to find Klaus leaning against the fridge with Kol opposite, Willow still on the fridge with the boys feeding her crisps, that they're eating while sat on the counter next to the fridge "Do I want to know?" she asks. "We're feeding the Princess while Uncle Klaus protects her from the tickle dragon." Blaise tells her. "Don't worry, I've already got many pictures." Freya tells her. "Hey Mum." Willow smiles. "Hey Sweetie. Why's your Dad trying to tickle you?" Davina asks. "I chucked snow down the back of his shirt when he hugged me." Willow grins. Davina bites her lip to stop herself from laughing, Kol rolling his eyes and shaking his head with a smile "Dinner's done." Freya says from the other side of the room. "Have to come down now Baby Witch." Kol smiles. "Can't." Willow responds. "Why?" Davina asks. "...I'm stuck." Willow responds. Kol chuckles "Come here." he tells her, helping her down "Thank you Daddy." Willow smiles. "Come on let's go eat and then you four can tell us all about your lessons." Davina smiles, leading them out to the dining room as Freya uses her magic to transport the food there.