It was Christmas time, the holiday season when people took the time off from their routines to spend time with their loved ones, family and friends. That was what you loved and admired about Christmas, people coming together and just spending quality time together. You couldn't even remember the last time all the members from your family gathered for an event. It was a week before Christmas and this year you couldn't go back home because your parents were abroad at Switzerland doing their work. You didn't mind though, you liked spending time with your friends and besides, the Christmas parties at Hogwarts were pretty interesting

"Hey Y/N, any plans for Christmas this year?" asked Ron as you took a seat next to him during breakfast at the Great Hall. "No, not really. My parents are at Switzerland doing Merlin knows what so I'll be alone I guess but I don't really mind though" you shrugged as you took a sip of your favorite drink. Harry smiled at you and replied "Guess what? I'm alone too, maybe we both could spend time with each other?" he asked you and you agreed as Hermione and Ron tried not to smirk at each other. It didn't really take an Einstein like mind to figure out that Harry had the biggest crush on you. The way his eyes lit up whenever you entered the room and he was always willing to anything for you despite you never asking him to, the way he always had that possessive look in his eyes whenever you were talking to someone else especially that slimy git Malfoy... yep, his crush was pretty obvious

"Sure" you laughed as you chatted with the three of them for a while till you felt someone's arm wrap around you and you looked back in surprise only to find your friend Caleb Rhys, who was a year above you and was in Slytherin. You actually got along quite well with some of the Slytherins and Caleb and you became friends since the train ride to Hogwarts. "Hey what's up?" he asked you and you filled in him that you were just about to head to class as he replied "Oh crud, I have classes too. I'll fill you in quickly though, I'm having a little gathering or a Christmas party tomorrow at the room of requirement of course, we don't need Filch spying on us and ratting us out... " and you giggled as you recalled the Christmas party thrown by him last year when Argus Filch, the cantankerous caretaker found out about their little party and threatened to have them all expelled when your friend and Peeves sent a little gift for him. When he opened it, his eyes watered with the stench of Dungbombs brought from Zonkos

The way you chuckled and laughed with Caleb made Harry feel jealous. You were supposed to be laughing with him, not some random git trying to steal you away from him. As far as he was concerned no friend should be that touchy and close with you unless they had any other ulterior motives and Harry was damn sure he had a motive, to steal you away from him which was something he'd never allow. He hated the way you were enjoying yourself with him like that, the only person whom you should look with adoration in your eyes like that was Harry, not this jerk. When Caleb tucked a strand of hair behind your ear, Harry literally banged his palm on the table and everyone looked at him with surprise as he cleared his throat and covered up the momentary act with an excuse of there being a bug nearby and he didn't want it to get into his food

You didn't think much about it but Harry's mind couldn't forget what he saw and he was determined to keep you away from that slimy git Caleb and he doesn't give a damn even if he's your friend. Harry asked you if you were going for the party during dinner and you poked at your treacle tart and replied "I wasn't planning on to before but then I realized if I miss out, Caleb will literally drag me by my ankles" and laughed as Harry frowned and replied "i won't let him do that to you though" and you thanked him as Ron snickered and spoke "Smooth move" and Hermione asked him to be quiet and told him to let the two of you have your moment with each other which you didn't understand but you didn't decide to press it

As much as Harry didn't want you attending that silly party being hosted by an even sillier oaf, Caleb, because he didn't want someone slipping a love potion in any of the drinks and making you fall in love with them without you knowing. Even though Harry planned on doing something like that with you initially, he figured to wait and ask you out first. Who knows, you might just be shy and that's all right, in fact he finds it adorable and endearing. As long as your don't reject him when he asks you out, that's when complications will arise and he might just have to use the extra help from a certain love potion. He decided to accompany you to the party and stick with you by your side like glue to make sure nothing happens to you

During breakfast the next day Harry asked you if you wanted to go to the party together and you accepted much to his immense happiness. The two of you would make such a grand entry and you both were just perfect in his opinion, your so called friend could waddle in his jealousy for all he cares. During the evening Harry waited for you to finish getting dressed as you came down from your dorm dressed in the colors of white and red which symbolized the colors of Christmas and Harry thought you looked wonderful. He couldn't get his eyes off you so you literally had to snap your fingers to make him come out of his daze. After he was done complimenting you like, a dozen times already it was finally a good time for you guys to get going to the room of requirement for the party. As soon as the door opened, you were greeted by a wave and rush of loud noise and Harry grabbed your hand in his to assure you that things would be all right. There were people from all houses and even Malfoy and his friends were there as well but

You guys played a few cheesy party games like truth or dare and stuff till it was time to play the all time classic, secret Santa. "Hey everyone, it's to play secret Santa. Everyone please write your names on these little slips of paper and take a paper out. Don't reveal the name of the person you've got on the paper. Gifts should be sweet, not ridiculously expensive and the time limit is a week. Let the fun and games begin" Caleb hollered as everyone scrambled around to write their names on the paper. Harry really wanted your name so after he managed to make sure your name was in the bag, he made the lights go out for a few moments as he fished for your name. Luckily he eventually found it and just in time before people lit their wands and the room was shining with light once more

The ironic thing was, you received Harry's name and he received yours. Harry was at his wits end on what to give you because he wanted everything to be perfect when it came to you so he decided to follow you to find out more about your likes and dislikes. However when he saw you going to Honeydukes after bailing on him and canceling your plans with him, he was seething with jealousy for whoever you were shopping for. He saw you buying some quills and a photo frame as well as a broomstick servicing kit and an owl servicing kit too. Harry then figured out what to do to impress you. He just hoped you haven't received Caleb or Malfoy else he'd lose his mind with jealousy clouding his rationality

It was finally Christmas and the both of you decided to give your gifts to each other during the evening for a more magical effect. The two of you met each other at the same time and Harry said he needed to show you something and you said you had something for him as well. The two of you pieced two and two together and burst out laughing when you figured out that the two of you received each other's names for the secret Santa game. Harry was really excited to show you what he's planned so he made you close your eyes as he led you to the Forbidden Forest and you laugher slightly and spoke "I hope you're not planning to murder me or something" and he reassured you that he wasn't and after a few more steps he finally told you that you could open your eyes and what you saw shocked you

He planned a cute little picnic for the two of you decorated with little fairy lights around the gazebo he's put up witj the delicious foods and some mellow soft jazz tunes with comfortable blankets to watch the snow fall and the twinkling stars. Your eyes started watering from the overwhelming amount of emotions swirling inside you and Harry was alarmed to see you crying. "Y/N, is something wrong? I didn't offend you or anything did I?" he nervously asked you because the last thing he wanted was for you to cry. It was the first time someone had put so much thought and effort into getting you something and you felt really happy. "No, you didn't. Don't Don't, I...I just can't thank you enough for what you've done for me but thank you" you sniffed as you hugged him. Harry was pleasantly surprised and his heart skipped a beat as you hugged him. He wrapped his arms around you an relished in the moment of your hug, he wanted this moment to last forever

"You put so much thought and love and effort into it, it makes mine seem childish..." you muttered but Harry insisted upon seeing your gifts. He already knew what you've bought for him and he loved it when you handed him his gifts, his whole face lit up with a smile. He read your card that you've made for him and it was quite heart felt and sincere. The two of you then enjoyed the picnic as you both drank some hot chocolate as you watched the snow fall outside. It was even more blissful when the two of you held hands together and had those warm fuzzy blankets wrapped around you as the music played in the background

"I've been meaning to ask you this for a while now... you hold a special place in my heart like no one else. You make me feel so many things and I was so nervous to tell you how I felt because I was so scared of losing you but I'm not putting this off any longer. Seeing you with other guys just... just hurts me in a way that I'm unable to explain my feelings. I've been hurt when I trusted people before but you.... you somehow managed to earn my trust and heart quite fast which scared me a bit but meeting you was the greatest thing that ever happened to me. Would you please make me the happiest person by agreeing to go out with me?" He asked you with a flustered expression on his face

You smiled at him and agreed as the two of you shared a deep passionate yet romantic and sensual kiss. Harry felt elated beyond words, he felt like he'd died and gone to heaven as he felt your soft lips on his. The two of two snuggled with each other as you watched the evening sky turn dark and the twinkling stars made the snow fall even more better. This was truly the best secret Santa you both have ever had in your lives undoubtedly and it goes without saying. Harry loved you with all his heart and now that he had you, he'd never let you go. It looks like he didn't really need that little bottle of Armortentia after all. But he might just keep it handy for future purposes if you ever decide to leave him that is. And it's not like he'll even allow you to leave him, you're his for life...