Unknown expensive presents part 76

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Unfortunately ignoring Sirius Black soon turned difficult. When Christmas Day arrived, Emma and Demelza woke up to find a mountain of presents at the ends of their beds.

"It looks like I've made a good haul this year." Said Demelza.

"Me to." Said Emma.

"Where did all of these come from?" said Demelza, looking at her mound, which was quite large.

"They're from your brothers and sister." Said Emma. "They sent a message to me asking to pass these along. Oh and those ones at the back are from Colin's family."

Demelza went slightly pink. "They're not even here and I'm feeling flushed."

Emma giggled. In truth she understood. When she first got presents for her tenth birthday it was an odd feeling. Demelza had just been disowned by her parents and yet there were still those who cared about her. She was now beginning to understand how Harry and Emma appreciated the care they got from others.

"Let's take these downstairs." Said Emma.

The girls met Harry in the Common Room with all their presents.

"Merry Christmas Harry." Said Emma. She put her presents down on a coffee table and gave her brother a hug and a peck on the cheek, both of which he returned.

"Merry Christmas Emma." said Harry. "Demelza."

"Happy Christmas." Said Demelza. She and Harry exchanged a hug.

"Happy Christmas." Said Harry.

Because they hadn't yet got round to it, Emma and Demelza had a hug then the opening of presents began.

Harry and Emma both got red Weasley jumpers with an 'H' and a 'P' respectively sewn in with gold string.

"Oh Colin's Mum sent me clothes." Said Demelza. "This is a bit short isn't it?" she held up a skirt.

"I've seen worse." Said Emma.

"So have I but..." trailed off Demelza.

"Try it on, if you're not comfortable take it off and put something else on." Said Emma.

Demelza stood up and held it against her waist. "I think it's too short."

"I still think there are worse, but it's your choice." Said Emma.

"Harry?" said Demelza.

Harry looked up and saw the skirt drop more than a little above the knee, but that meant nothing to him.

"Can't help you, I've never worn a skirt." Said Harry.

"Just try it on later, you don't have to wear it just because Mrs Creevey bought you it. She did say to send back the stuff that didn't fit." Said Emma.

"She did?" said Demelza.

"Yeah. In fact I think the other two skirts in there are different sizes." Said Emma.

Demelza lifted them out. One was even shorter than the first, but the third and final seemed less... contentious. It was still above the knee but Demelza seemed happier with it. Harry for his part said nothing, being of the group that does not understand fashion.

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