Triwizard or rather, Pentawizard Tornament

Chapter 18

Lucy awoke to hear a jingle. In her tired state she had absolutely no idea who or what it could be as she quietly headed for the living room. Upon entrance Lucy spotted a Jolly large man.

"Merry Christmas your majesty." he greeted her.

"Merry Christmas Santa." She yawned. "Have you already visited the others?"

"Yes, my Queen. They wish you a Merry Christmas." He informed her.

"Even Susan?" Lucy wondered.

"No, I'm afraid I did not see Susan." He revealed.

"I see." Lucy nodded in understanding.

"However, I did deliver your sibling's presents as I now will deliver yours to you. If you will close your eyes, your majesty."

Lucy did so until she felt a weight placed on her head. Lucy felt the circular object upon her head. "My crown!" the Narnia Queen exclaimed as she felt it with her hands just to verify she was not imagining it. "Thank you!" Lucy looked back towards where Santa last was to find it empty of any living being.

With the realization that he was already gone came the return of the need for sleep, which is why, less than a minute later, Lucy was back in bed, asleep.

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Severus awoke at 5:00, his internal alarm clock unwilling to let him sleep in. Lucy was still fast asleep, deep within the realm of dreams. Rakr, his house elf was begging to prepare breakfast, (and while Severus wouldn't give hi clothes as that would end Rakr's services, Severus treated Rakr fairly and made sure his necessities were taken care of (fed, clothed in something other than rags, etc.))

It seemed that the smell of cooking pancakes had woken Lucy from her slumber because not more than a second later she appeared on the stool by the counter.

"Merry Christmas, Lucy." Severus greeted.

"Merry Christmas, Dad. Merry Christmas to you as well, Rakr." Lucy smiled brightly.

"Merry Christmas, ma'am, sir." Rakr replied as he set two plates of pancakes topped with butter, sugar, and fruit. He then placed a small, silver syrup bottle in between the two plates. "Is there anything else, sir, ma'am?" Rakr inquired.

"No, you may go." Severus dismissed him. Rakr nodded and apparated away to help the Hogwarts house-elves prepare breakfast for the rest of the castle's occupants before they held their own house-elf Christmas celebration.

After finishing their meal, the father and daughter commuted to the living room. Severus was surprised to see the Evergreen tree decorated, complete with a glowing gold star at the top. "Did you do this?" Severus questioned, taken back by the beautiful decor.

"No, I believe Santa must have." Lucy stated matter a factually before handing him a present wrapped in red and green.

Severus removed the coverings of the container and then the lid as well to reveal three Fwooper quills of varying colors, and a moving picture of Lucy and him. Severus' mouth formed a small smile before morphing back into its usual frown.

Severus plucked a narrow, rectangular, dark black box from the shadow of the Evergreen and handed it to Lucy. The said witch gave her father a curious look. The narrow container was like unto a wand box, but Lucy had a wand already. Why would he gift her with another one?

Lucy slowly lifted the lid and laid her eyes on a sliver pendant with a Peridot gem (It is a green gem) which was draped on a straight, white wand with a vine like plant carved on it.

"Aspen wood, Granian feather core. It was your great grandmother's wand. The pendant is also a family heirloom. It only works for the original owner's descendants. It masks your location from anyone besides me trying to locate you using any magical means. It will also protect you from minor hexes, and will alert me when you're in danger through its pair." Severus held up his right hand to show a ring with a  Peridot gem.

"I love it." Lucy stated, but frowned when she noticed him grimace and grab his left arm. "What is it?"

Severus hesitated but relented when Lucy's gaze intensified. "My Dark Mark, HE has been calling HIS followers."

"Do you think he'll make an appearance soon?" Lucy wondered.

"It is almost certain." Severus grimly revealed.