Percy Jackson Is A Wizard....

8.Christmas. Yay.

A.N. Okay it's Third-Person Omniscient from now on unless I say otherwise.

The Hufflepuff common room was decorated for Christmas. Though instead of the traditional colors, most of the decorations were yellow. All of the students were getting ready for the annual(secret) Hufflepuff Christmas party. It was a tradition that started with the first class of Hufflepuffs and still stands.

All of the houses are invited down to the common room(which is enlarged with magic) to celebrate the one night that everyone gets along. They have to hold it a few weeks before everyone leaves. This is why, in the middle of November, Percy was flipping through one of the present catalogs.

Everyone in the school received had a secret Santa from a different house. There was a huge gift exchange. Followed by party games and a lot of yelling. Luckily, the Hufflepuff common room was sound proof. They're smarter than most think.

Percy had gotten Neville Longbottom. He had talked to him a few times, but they weren't really close. So, he had a plan.

*Next Day. Herbology*

Hufflepuffs and Gryffindors had one class together. Herbology. Percy walked up to Madame Sprout (that's her name right?) Before class. Smiling at his head of house (Right?!?!?) He asked if he could switch partners. Which turned into a long explanation of why he had to do it. Of course the teachers knew about the party, they had attended it, but that didn't make this any easier.

In the end she gave in. Agreeing to let him work with Neville.

*Class Time*

Percy stood in the spot next to Neville's. The other boy was surprised to see him, "Percy, right?"

"Yeah. I asked if I could be your partner. Wanted to get to know my friends friend", The Green eyed boy asked.

"Oh, okay. Well, let's get to work then"

The class passed calmly. It was probably the best Herbology class Percy had ever had. It wonderful to watch Neville's eyes light up as he talked about the plants.

Though it was obvious that Neville felt awkward with all of his classmates. Almost like he didn't belong. And that didn't sit right with Percy. The young wizard knew exactly to get the other boy.

*Later that day. Gryffindor Common Room*

Percy, Percy Weasley that is, walked up to Hermione. This surprised the bushy haired girl. The prefect didn't talk to anyone under his year unless it was to get on to them.

"Hi, I'm Percy Weasley", The ginger boy said holding his hand out.

"Yes, I know. I'm Hermione Granger", She said shaking his hand.

"I have a question", it was a bit obvious that the prefect was out of his comfort zone.

"I might have an answer"

"You know the Christmas party?", She nodded, "Well I got your friend Percy Jackson for secret Santa". The wires connected, the switch was flipped, and the circuit was complete, Hermione Granger knew exactly what he was going to ask.

"He'll like anything you get him. He's very appreciative and not picky", She said cutting him off.

"Well, okay. I'm still not sure what to- you know what? Nevermind", He said walking away.

'That was weird', The first year though to herself.

*Outside*

"I can't believe I got Harry Potter!", Draco Malfoy said ranting to his friend.

"Drake, shut up. I understand that you're upset, but it will be okay. I'll help you pick out a gift", Percy said putting a hand on his friend's shoulder.

"Why do I even have to come to the party?"

"Because if you don't I will drag you there by your pureblood hair and I will force you to have fun"

"That was a weird way to put it, but fine. I'll go", The Slytherin gave in.

"Good. Let's go get Potter a gift"

Draco groaned, but followed.

*The Party*

Everyone was dancing and the music was full volume. Until the prefects and Headboy and Head girl, whistled all at the same time.

The music stopped and everyone sat down. It was present time. All of the students were sitting in a circle. It went, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, and Slytherin, then repeat. That way no one was sitting by their house mates.

The presents were in the center. The older students passed out the gifts.

Neville opened his. He felt tears prickle his eyes. In the box was a few plants, a shirt that said, "Herb Nerd", and a very nice note from Percy. It said that he always had a friend in Hufflepuff and to come by anytime.

Percy(Jackson) opened his to find a yellow sweater with a black P in the center. All of the Weasleys noticed. They eyed each other trying to figure out who got Molly to knit it. They all saw the small smile on Percy's (Weasley) face as the other Percy admired his gift.

And then there's Harry. What did he get? A big box of chocolate bars all shaped like lightning bolts.

After the gift exchange, the party resumed. Draco and Percy sat in a corner, laughing as Harry tried to figure out who gave him the chocolate.

Ron walked over to Percy and congratulated him on earning a Weasley sweater. This lead to Percy asking which brother got it for him. Ron refused to give his older brother away, and turned to Draco, "Want to play chess?"

That's how the night ended. Everyone happy and full of questions.

Word Count: 911

Oh gosh. Should I add another word. Nah, it will be okay. Technically I've already added more words.