Emerald and Howlite Eyes

Chapter 10: The Reconnection of Howlite Eyes

Author's Note: Hello, I'm back~ this is thankfully the last chapter in regards to Christmas! This is a wholesome chapter so be ready to feel warm and say "aww" by the time this chapter is done. Do know that some of the dialogue belongs to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone/Philosopher's Stone.

Enjoy!

- The-Songbird-Who-Wrote

It was Christmas morning. Both Draco and Harry were cuddled up next to each other. Draco's head underneath Harry's chin, along with Draco's leg laid across Harry. It was an uncomfortable position, but it kept both boys asleep until Severus had found them.

The man couldn't help but stifle a laugh at the sight of the boys. Severus knew that it would be best to wake the boys, so he did it in a way he would always deny, "Aguamenti." With shrieks from Draco and Harry, the boys were wet and, due to their entangled limbs, fell off the bed with a loud thud.

"Do get ready. I would hate to open gifts by myself." Severus left them as Draco and Harry started to yell to each other to move and get off each other. Chuckling, he went to the kitchen to see Mini putting roast chicken on the table.

"Thank you, Mini. Happy Christmas." Mini turned to give Severus a gummy smile as she cried, "Happy Christmas too, Sir, too. Enjoy the food!" She disappeared with a snap of her fingers.

Severus set himself in the head seat of the table, waiting for his two guests to come tumbling down the stairs. A sip of his tea told him he was drinking Mugwort. He grimaced at the taste but continued to drink it, for Mugwort is beneficial to health. The Daily Prophet at his side looked at him, filled with the nonsense of Minister Fudge trying to be a philanthropist. It was quite disgusting to Severus how many people that believe the lies and propaganda the Prophet writes.

Soon, the thumps on his staircase alerted Severus, who put down his cup of tea and waited for the boys to sit.

"Good morning, Sir!" That was Harry, who smiled softly and took his place at Severus' right, whereas a "Good morning, Godfather." A dull but kind voice from Draco greeted him, as he took Severus' left.

"Good morning to you both. I assume that you both had a... good sleep?" Severus didn't know how to describe the mess of limbs. It was a far cry from good, but it's the best he'll ever say. Both boys nodded and started to eat their food with such speed that Severus thought that they would fall over and choke themselves to death. Severus, himself ate with a sedated pace, taking the time to savor the food Mini made.

With the food finished, all three occupants full, Draco and Harry both turned to Severus and asked, "May we open our gifts now?" Severus took a glance at the clock, and since it was still morning, he let them be.

With happy shouts, both boys ran out of their chairs to open their gifts. Draco had received many books, most relating to Potions, to Severus' satisfaction. Draco preened at the books and then laughed at Ms. Granger's planner for the year in regards to their upcoming exams. Harry, on the other hand, had received books as well, but instead were focused on Defense Against the Dark Arts and Potions theory. Yet, one package addressed to Harry stood out. This put Severus on edge instantly when he had checked last night, that package wasn't there.

Someone must have broken in. But who? What's inside that? I need to check now. With a swish of his robes, Severus immediately stood in front of the package that Harry was looking at nervously.

"Sir, what's in it?" Severus' eyes narrowed. "I don't know yet, and I need to check it for any cursed or dark magic in it. Prior Incantato." When Severus' spell didn't reveal anything suspicious, Severus looked at Harry. With Harry's nod, he opened the gift using his magic, making sure his hands nor any parts of his body touched the package, least it be a portkey.