Gabrielle Lupin (Remus Lupin's Daughter) Book Three

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"Gabbi come on we need to leave" Severus calls

"One second" I call back as I put my hat on and look in the mirror making sure I look ok.

I get downstairs and I grab my bag then we leave.

"Merry Christmas Eve" Ron smiles as soon as we walk through the door"

"Merry Christmas Eve" I reply taking my coat hat and scarf off.

"Is Teddy here yet?" I ask

"Living room"

I walk to the living room finding Teddy sat on Molly's lap munching on a cookie.

"Hey buddy, I've missed you" I smile taking him from Molly and hugging him tightly

"Andromeda said that he started crawling last week" Molly smiles

"That's great news"

I spend a few hours sat on the floor playing with Teddy and his toys then hear someone walk into the room taking a seat next to me.

"Hey hun" Harry smiles and kisses my cheek

"Hey, why is your coat still on?"

"Oh I'm going to visit my parents and Sirius. Would you and Teddy like to come too?"

"Yeah, I was planning to visit Dad at some point tonight too"

"Great lets get you guys wrapped up then we can leave."

I nod ok and I get my hat coat and scarf back on whilst Harry gets Teddy ready and we leave.

"I'm gonna let you guys be alone" Harry speaks and walks off in the direction towards his parents headstone.

"Hey Dad, Hi tonks" I speak as I kneel down keeping Teddy sat on my hip

"Wish you guys was here. It's Teddy first Christmas and it's really not fair that you guys aren't here to celebrate it. I miss you so much. Sometimes I forget you're gone and one of those times was Christmas shopping. I bought a chocolate gift basket for you Dad then as I was wrapping it I remembered. The chocolate was so good too you would've loved it. We need to leave now because I'm getting too emotional and Molly will have food done soon. I love you both, please tell Mum I love her too. Merry Christmas"

I use my wand and create a holly and poinsettias wreath then we meet Harry and make our way back to the Burrow.

Time Skip

I lay in bed wide awake the whole room in silence except the light snores of Ginny and Teddy. It just hit me that this is the first Christmas without Dad and it's hit me hard.