Black Cat [ Harry Potter ]

018

[ Christmas & Toast. ]

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The date was December 25th- Christmas.

Also known as the only day of the year that Evanna will willingly wake up early.

Evanna would always get excited for Christmas, it was her favourite holiday. Not because of the gifts, or the food, (even though they are both supporting factors and she lives for the Christmas dinner at Hogwarts). She looked forward to Christmas as it was the day where the majority of people seemed to be happy. It was a day where she would put all of her problems aside and just enjoy being around those she cared for. She could also wear her pyjamas all day and not be judged.

She got up from bed tired but eager to start the day. She noticed that Hermione was still sleeping, meaning that it must have been early. One of the up sides to waking up earlier than everyone else was that she had the common room all to herself.

She walked down the stairs and entered the living area of the common room. She smiled as she glanced at the mini Christmas tree and the gifts under it. She wondered if any were for her, and if so which ones... She was secretly hoping to get the big present.

Curiosity got the best of her, and she picked up a present with her name on it. She didn't even see who it was from when she went to take a peek inside of the gift bag.

"Hey, no opening presents until everyone is awake!" Harry said, followed by Ron as the two boys came from the boys' dorms. Evanna couldn't help but notice the slightly solemn expression that was on Ron's face for a split second.

Evanna quickly put the present back, making the boys laugh.

"That may not be for a while," Evanna nodded in the direction of the dorms, laughing. "Now I know what it feels like in another's perspective when I sleep in. Well, Happy Christmas, boys!"

"Happy Christmas!" They responded.

"Should I go get Hermione up..?" Evanna asked.

She noticed Ron become stiff.

"Uh... We'll see her later. Let's let her enjoy her sleep." Harry responded.

Evanna nodded her head slowly. Their reactions were unexpected; Harry, Ron and Hermione had been a golden trio ever since first year. She knew that Hermione and Ron would bicker from listening to Hermione's rants about the boy, but never expected them to have a falling out in their relationship- and that's what Evanna figured had happened.

After that it became pretty awkward, and the tension was almost unbearable. This was something Evanna never understood; she was an outgoing person, but she would become awkward in an instant and she never knew why- it frustrated her to no end.

Fred and George came bumbling down the stairway and the tension was lifted.

"Happy Christmas!" The twins called out.

"Happy Christmas," Evanna said with a small smile.

A few more Gryffindors came downstairs but Hermione was still yet to be one of them.