"Come on!" Mione laughed, pulling me towards the clock tower. We haven't spent quality time in a while and today is a Hogsmeade trip. Harry and Ron went to Zonko's, Nat and Fred were off Merlin knows where, George got taken to Pudifoot's by Angelina, and Ginny had a date with someone unknown.

Yeah. I don't like that at all.

But at the same time, it's nice to get to hang out with Mione. We hardly ever talk anymore. We linked arms, skipping through the snow and laughing. "I've missed you Mione!" I laughed, resting my head on her shoulder.

"I've missed you too!" She sighed. "Ooh! Honeydukes!" She squealed, pulling me into the shop. I giggled, shivering as the warm air met my cold skin. I spotted Ron and Harry across the street, laughing and messing around. This is my day with Mione! I turned back to her, and we examined some licorice wands and a ton of other stuff. I smiled, looking at a chocolate frog.

"Hey Mione! Do you remember first year? You stayed with Uncle Lupin and I, and then when we came back, Harry had that chocolate frog card? It had the answer to the whole mystery on the back!" I laughed, picking up a chocolate frog and pulling out the card. She laughed as well, coming to stand beside me.

"I remember! We had so much fun!" She smiled, linking our arms again. I nodded, grabbing a few handfuls of chocolate frogs.

"I'm getting some!" I laughed, placing them on the counter. She grabbed a few licorice wands and then we payed, leaving the shop a few minutes later. "So, it's cold."

"Yeah. I kind of noticed!" She laughed, pulling my hat down over my eyes. I laughed as well, swatting at her hand.

"I was thinking, we go to the Three Broomsticks, but we get our own table. We'll hide in a corner or something. They're probably too deep into a snog to notice anyway!" I shrugged, stopping outside of the little pub. She nodded, laughing again. "Yay!" I threw the door open, skipping inside, but I stopped in my tracks. So did Mione.

"What the bloody hell is going on?!" I screamed, Ron's deeper voice sounded behind me, yelling the same thing. Ginny was standing against the counter, Malfoy's arms pinned on either side of her and I just watched him kiss her and here she is, pushing him away. He stepped back, looking a pit panicked.

"In honor of Gracie!" She spat, swinging a right hook at his jaw. She gave him a swift kick and then grabbed Neville's hand. "That was for kissing me and for ganging up on Neville." She sent a glare in the direction of his little cronies. "Come on!" She pulled Neville outside, waving at us on her way. I glared at my cousin, grabbing Mione's hand and pulling her to a table.

I may or may not have kicked him on my way by.

"Wow. That was interesting!" She sighed, grabbing a napkin. Mum walked up to the table, a big smile on her face.

"What can I get you?" She smiled, pulling out a pen pad. I raised an eyebrow, smiling. It was funny how she acted as if she doesn't know us.

"Maternity leave over?" She nodded. "Uh, two butterbeers?" I looked at Mione, who nodded in confirmation. "Thanks Mum!" She smiled, skipping back to the back. "She looks happy!" I laughed, shaking my head. She came back a minute later, drinks in hand. I went to pull out my money, but she gave me a stern look.

"How bout no?" She smiled. "So, I get off in ten minutes and your dad is coming to pick me up with the twins if you want to wait?" She raised an eyebrow, her eyes darting to the door. I squealed, then stopped, looking at Mione.

"Oh! I love the twins too! Go on then!" She laughed, hugging me from across the table.

"Mione you're the best!"

"I thought I was?" Dad laughed, coming up beside me. I jumped up, taking Lilly and James.

"Hey pretty girl! How's my baby sister huh? Ooh James! Quit growing! It's only been two months and your making me feel old!" I laughed, hugging both of them. Lilly made her gurgling sound while James looked around, nothing but mischief in his eyes. Wow, it didn't even take a half a year before the maurader kicked in! Speaking of which, 'Spirit' needs to go on a run! Eh, later.

"Where's Harry?" Dad asked, taking James from me. I looked around, finding him and Ron at a table laughing. I pointed to them, turning back to Lilly. "Why aren't you two together?"

"Mione and I haven't talked much lately! Everyone split into groups of two today. I decided to spend some quality time with Mione and he's spending time with Ron!" I shrugged, tickling my baby girl. Yeah, she's my baby girl now.

"They've been peaking at each other every ten minutes! And Harry and Ron followed us over here!" Mione rolled her eyes, ugh! This is just like with Uncle Lupin in first year! Dad and Maxie laughed pulling up a couple of chairs. I pulled a chocolate frog out of my bag, sitting on the floor so that one of them could have my seat.

"Want a little bite?" I cooed, breaking off the tiniest piece I could. She gurgled, "I'll take that as a yes!" I laughed, giving it to her. I watched a big smile come over her face as she swallowed it. "Awe! A chocolate girl huh?" I giggled, breaking off another tiny piece. James wailed in Dad's arms, stretching towards us on the floor. I took him from Dad, he and Mum started talking to Mione. "You want some too bubby?" I broke off a tiny piece giving it to him. His eyes lit up, making me laugh.

"Hey Gracie, do you mind if I go with Nat and Fred? They're going to Zonko's or something, and I'd like to go!" Mione smiled, looking at the twins. I nodded in response, too absorbed in my baby brother and sister. "Thanks Gracie!"

"Hey kiddo, you want to take them out for a while? Your Mum and I could stay here and you could spend some time with them if you want. Meet us back here in half an hour?" Dad asked, ruffling my hair. I jumped up, holding them closely so they wouldn't get jostled too much.

"Thanks Daddy!" I smiled, skipping towards the door. Harry was there, pulling on his cloak. "Hey!" I smiled, reaching for my cloak. He handed it to me, smiling. "Where's Ron?"

"He and Hermione took off to do something. Can I hold him?" Harry asked, looking at James, I handed him over, opening the door. "How long do we have till they have to be back?"

"Half an hour!" I shrugged, smiling at him. He wrapped an arm around my waist, holding James in one arm. I smiled, looking at Lilly. Her eyes were swiveling back and forth, taking in all that is Hogsmeade, and from the look of it, so is James. There was a series of clicks as we walked, but we ignored that. We walked by Honeydukes and Zonko's, pointing out each to the twins, not that they can really understand us. My hair was my normal brown today, since Beauxbaton's girls are back at the castle and I couldn't be happier.

"So how was your day with Hermione?"

"We went to Honeydukes and for no reason at all, I remembered first year Christmas, Mione and I getting back and the answer to our mystery was on the back of the chocolate frog card." I giggled, looking at Harry. "So I bought a bunch of them. Lilly and James love them!"

Harry laughed, pulling me closer to him. "That was freaky you know! You guys came back and everything you did was the same. You were synchronized or something! I remember you had to tap her hand before you moved so she wouldn't move with you!" He laughed again, lifting James over his head. "Alright bud, wanna fly? Sure you do! You're a Black!" He smiled, placing a hand under James stomach and removing his arm from my waist to make sure he had a good grip, he did that airplane thing. I laughed, watching James' eyes light up. He made that cute little gurgle sound and waved his arms around wildly.

I smiled, doing the same with Lilly. She had the same reaction as James, she made all sorts of baby noises and smiled a little baby smile. I brought her back down, cradling her close to my body. I watched her yawn, and she moved around, curling up in my arms. I stopped in the middle of the street, watching my baby sister. Creepy right? She was asleep in minutes, and when I finally looked up, I noticed we were standing in front of the Three Broomsticks, but I really don't want to go in. That means giving Lilly back, giving James back, going back to school, back to the tournament. Back to reality. Sighing, I walked towards the door, pushing it open for Harry. He gave me a sad smile, walking past and over to Mum and Dad.

"There they are!" Mum squealed, reaching for James. Dad didn't reach for Lilly, he watched us with a smile. I hadn't noticed how close I was holding her until then. I looked down at her again, smiling. Harry came up behind me, wrapping both arms around my waist, he rested his chin on my shoulder and stared down at Lilly with that same loving smile.

"Alright kiddos!" Dad stepped forward, holding his arms out. Reluctantly, I gave him back the baby. I kissed each twins' head, then gave Dad a kiss on the cheek, as well as Mum. "See you soon sweetheart!"

"I'll take pictures of the ball!" I smiled, waving at the two of them. I waited for them to apparate before I turned around in Harry's arms. "That was sad!" I giggled, kissing his cheek as well. He still smiled, staring down at me.

"Then why are you laughing?" He asked, looking quite amused. I shrugged, took his hand and skipped towards the door. We made it back to the common room, collapsing in front of the warm fire.

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"So Mione, what are you thankful for?" I giggled, skipping down to the pitch. We were going to fly around for a while before the Thanksgiving feast.

"Hm. My amazing friends. And my brilliant family!" She smiled, looking satisfied with her answer. "Ron?"

"Well you lot of course, and my family?" He more asked, scratching the back of his neck nervously. I laughed, but nodded, it's a good enough answer. Even though he copied Mione. In less smart words.

"My turn!" Ginny yelled, raising her hand in the air. "You guys of course, my family, even the one that isn't blood related," she shot me a small smile before continuing. "Uh, coming to Hogwarts and getting away from the family for a while that way I don't go bonkers, and the fact that I have so many people to love me!" She finished, blushing a bit. I hugged her. "Okay okay! Nat?"

"You guys realize our answers are going to be the same?" She laughed, shaking her head. "Friends, family, school. People to love and who love us in return." She shrugged, but I saw the smile on her face. She was just pretending she didn't care. "Harry?"

"You guys, having the most beautiful girlfriend in the world, a godfather like Sirius, the twins, and everyone else I consider family. Which includes you guys." He smiled, looking at me. I blushed furiously, smiling back at him. "Gracie?"

"You lot. Having a boyfriend like Harry. My family, the newest additions to my family. Having my Dad back in my life, Uncle Moony, all the Weasley's who gave me a family when I lost mine. Having Maxie as a mum, Grandma McGonagall, Hagrid!" I giggled, pointing to his hut. He was fighting the creatures that we had in class the other day. "And defiantly Professor Dumbledore. He's the only wizard Voldemort ever feared, he keeps all the students at Hogwarts safe!" I smiled, looking at my shoes. Next thing I know, I was attacked by hugs. Nat was riding me, piggy back style, and Ginny was clinging to me like ceran rap. Mione had locked out arms together, Ron was patting my head, and Harry was standing off to the side, trying not to laugh. 'Help me!' I mouthed, looking at all the others.

He rolled his eyes, laughing a bit. "Oi! I have a question!" He smirked, looking at each of them.

"What?" Nat asked, looking wary. She knows what's coming.

"I was wondering, when do you lot plan on letting her breathe again? Not that I don't love the smurfs or anything." He shrugged, chuckling a bit. They all looked at me, my face was turning blue. Nat hopped off, Ginny let go, and Ron took a step back. Mione was the only one that didn't let go.

"I win!" She yelled, she took off running, keeping me close behind her. Mione summoned our brooms and by the time the others got here, I was beating Mione in a race around the pitch. "Slow down!" She yelled, trying to catch up. I laughed, looking at her over my shoulder.

"It's called a race for reason Mione!" She huffed, stopping all together. Harry mounted his broom, flying up beside me with a smirk. "Oh I get it!" I laughed, looking straight into his big green eyes. "You want to race too!"

"Well of course!" He laughed, taking off. "Go!" He called, looking back over his shoulder. I laughed, zooming up beside him. I pushed myself forward, trying to get ahead. "I'm going to win!" He teased.

"Nuh uh!" I yelled, sticking my tongue out. His eyes widened and he completely stopped, laughing at my childish actions. I smirked, racing ahead. "I won!" I cheered, dismounting. I did a little touch down dance in the middle of the pitch. They all laughed, smiling at me.

"I wish wizards used video cameras!" Mione laughed, smiling at me. Everyone but Harry looked at her, confused. Then Malfoy and his goons interrupted us. I sent him a cold glare, moving beside Harry. Ron pushed Mione behind him and I wanted to smile, but now is not the time. They came, wands pulled and ugly smirks at the ready.

"Well well well, if it isn't Dumbledore's dream team!" He smirked, I didn't miss the look he sent Ginny, longing evident in his eyes. She snorted, rolled her eyes, and walked right by him, coming to stand next to me. I moved in front of her, smirking as I saw Draco's disappointed look.

"We came to settle a score!" Goyle grinned, his eyes staring straight at me, there was an evil glint in his eye as well. He looked me up and down, but the way he looked at me was wrong. It's the same look a rapist would give its prey, and it made me shudder uncomfortably. Harry noticed too, his face turned red and he stepped in front of me, pulling his wand.

"Don't you dare look at her like that!" He snarled, shoving me backwards. I rolled my eyes, but I wasn't mad. It's sweet the way he's protecting me. Goyle's eyes shifted, looking around Harry to where I was.

"You see Potter, we don't care about any of You! We only want to settle the score with Her!" Malfoy smirked, glaring at me. I smiled sweetly, stepping around Harry, leaving Ginny in my place.

"Why on earth would you ever have anything against me? My dear, sweet cousin!" I placed a hand over my heart, batting my eyes innocently. I took another step forward, watching their faces falter. "Oh! Crabbe, Goyle, I'm surprised! What are you doing here?"

"What are you talking about?" Crabbed rolled his eyes, looking entirely bored. I smiled again.

"Well, it's just the feast is tonight," I trailed off, watching their eyes widened. Crabbe took off running, and Goyle wasn't far behind. Malfoy watched them all the way to the castle, looking at them in disgust. "Looks like it's just you!" I smirked, pulling my wand.

He shook his head, smirking at me. "I think you'll like this spell Gracie! It's one your very familiar with!" I thought he was going to hit me with the cruciatus curse, and he might have, but he didn't get a chance to do anything.

"Like hell!" Nat screamed, pulling her wand. "Reducto!" Malfoy went flying, his eyes wide.

Harry sent the bat bogey hex his way, making his problem worse. Ginny didn't do anything, she looked torn and utterly disappointed. Ron disarmed the git while Hermione stupefied him. I stared at him for a minute, then shrugged. "Who's hungry?"

"I am!" Ron an Harry chorused. Mione and I laughed, Ginny took off running, and Nat grabbed all the brooms, handing them to their owners. I took mine happily, waltzing up to the castle doors. One month. One month until the Yule Ball!