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"I do feel so sorry," I heard Draco Malfoy say during one of the last potions classes before break, "for all those people who have to stay at Hogwarts for Christmas because they're not wanted at home."307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcaOyOK4nwz
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"Shut up daddy's boy!" I growled under my breath. I hated when he made fun of Harry. He looked at me and opened his mouth to say something but then surprisingly, chose to stay silent. 307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ueRhpYb5V
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When we left the dungeons at the end of Potions, we found our way blocked by a large fir tree. Two enormous feet stuck out at the bottom and a loud puffing sound told us that Hagrid was behind it.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8a9wzPSnom
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"Hey, Hagrid, want any help?" I asked, sticking my head through the branches.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm7HD3HA4T8
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"Nah, I'm alright. Thanks, Kat."307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ01cX9ba3RJ
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"Would you mind moving out of the way?" Came Malfoy's cold drawl from behind us. "Are you trying to earn some extra money, princess? Hoping to be gamekeeper yourself when you leave Hogwarts, I suppose? That hut of his must seem like a palace compared to what you're used to." I dived at Malfoy just as Snape came up the stairs.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh92rdI3YM8
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"KATRINA!"307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU7PakHIKOI
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I let got of the front of Malfoy's robes.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNaVn0OTRzE
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"She was provoked, Professor Snape," said Hagrid, sticking his huge hairy face out from behind the tree. "Malfoy was insulting' her,"307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRSJb9009zd
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"Is this true, Malfoy," Snape hissed under his breath as his eyes narrowed.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7DAV1pVbN1
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Malfoy's mumbled something inaudible but Snape got the message. "Detention, Malfoy. Tonight at 8'oclock see me in my office...Katrina, just because you are provoked does not give you the right to start fighting and break school rules - got it?" He said sternly. I nodded my head feeling properly shamed as he strode off down the hall.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW07n1QmP2x
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"Phewww...I can't believe he didn't give you detention as well!" Exclaimed Ron. 307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnWmEfJl6LN
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"That's because she's teacher's pet," grinned Harry as he nudged my shoulder.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjtce8zT05S
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"Hey!"307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYO9Q6MEScw
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"Well its true! All the teachers love you! Your the perfect little 'princess'," he said as his grin widened.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ2NaBXgA4t
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"Shut up, Harry! And don't call me that! I don't want that to become my new nickname!" I groaned as I rubbed my temples in frustration.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwdE0Zn2ITi
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"I think it's a little too late for that," chuckled Ron. 307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp53KSDTBPz
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"Come on, cheer up, Kat! It's nearly Christmas," said Hagrid. "Tell yeh what, come with me an' see the Great Hall, looks a treat."307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlPomNTbsX0
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The Great Hall did indeed look spectacular. Decorations had been put up everywhere and 11 large fir trees were stationed around the room (the 12 was being dragged into the hall by Hagrid). 307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR3lUiTKycQ
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"Professor Flitwick, would you like some help with that?" I offered as I watched Flitwick levitating ornaments onto the trees.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwUgh34hAMT
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"Why thank you, Kat! That'd be just lovely," he squeaked out.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhYEA4a6ClX
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Harry coughed into his hands something that sounded strangely like, "teachers pet," and I gave him a stern look that could rival Minnie's. he hugged me and whispered, "I'm just teasing you, Kat. It's how you know I love ya," he said smirking as I rolled my eyes at him using my own words against me. 307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7FHFdqSVG3
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"You guys go back to the common room or find something else to do, I'll meet up with you for the feast." I said as I returned the hug.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZxOolXExZa
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I went back to my room and changed into new clothes after helping Flitwick out, then made my way to the Gryffindor common room to get the boys. 307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlwiolqSMBQ
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We walked down to the feast arm in arm and sat down at the deserted table. Me, Harry, and the Weasley's had been the only ones to stay. The other three tables looked just as empty; only containing one or two people each. 307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡueuG18lVBj
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"I'll be right back," I murmured to Harry as I got up from the table and made my way over to the 3 Hufflepuff students who had remained for the holidays. 307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh4sKKC2Ufr
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"Um...hello, I don't suppose you three would like to join us at the Gryffindor table?" I asked politely.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdqbPJPcDyh
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"Yeah! We'd love to! Thanks for asking - to be honest (really wanted to just put tbh😂) we were feeling kind of lonely with everyone gone," one of the girls piped up as they got up and made their way over to our table.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP8iBNEzsL1
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I then made my way over to the two Ravenclaws who said they would be delighted to join us. Then I steeled myself and walked over to the single kid at the Slytherin table. 307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3eWTvknCo7
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"H-hi! Are you really the only Slytherin who stayed?" I said nervously, not sure how he'd react to me talking to him. Slytherin's were not known for their kindness.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnYFNFu0HAU
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"Yeah..." the boy said glumly.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOAj9SiZE9n
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"Well...if you'd like to join us you're welcome to do so!" I said kindly.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2xwUGXSiSz
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"Really?" He looked shocked and glanced hesitantly over at the group.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXRIhmqCvsq
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"But what if they don't want me there, the other houses don't exactly get along with Slytherins..." he hung his head.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2etvL8i4V2
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"It's Christmas, no one should be on their own, I'm sure they won't mind if you joined us," I said giving him my biggest smile. He slowly got up and made his way over. I grinned as I saw the others greet him and scootch over to make room for him.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfyCtbcyzhE
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I then made my way over to the table at the front of the hall.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVgcIf78h1P
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"Um...P-Professor Dumbledore..."307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlkoYg4Wmsq
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"Yes, Katrina?"0307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5NTob3ZBRP
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"Well...you see...I was just wondering if you and the other Professors would like to join us at our table? I know it sounds strange but it IS Christmas and there's hardly anyone here..." I broke off feeling my stupid shyness overpower me as I looked down at my hands that were fumbling with my robes.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpFf0vfP0Ei
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"What a wonderful idea, Katrina, dear - and might I add, a great way to start rebuilding school unity." I looked up into Dumbledore's blue eyes and saw them twinkling with a conspiratorial gleam. 307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoO8elEiXRL
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The feast that night was amazing and my stomach was well and truly stuffed full by the end. I said good night to the other students and teachers as Harry, Ron, and I made our way back to my room.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡegcA916WgK
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"Uh-oh," I heard Ron say as he looked back at us. Harry and I had lagged behind due to the weight of our full stomachs. 307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6HTQ7LmTmR
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"What?" We said at the same time. Jinx I said poking his arm.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXQjXyTlWAq
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For an answer, Ron just glanced up at the ceiling above our heads. Mistletoe.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwRYOjz5ffO
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My face turned red as I turned to face Harry. Before I could lose the nerve, I leaned forward and kissed his cheek. Next thing I knew, he'd kissed mine back. My face was on fire as we continued down the hall. I slyly looked over at him to see his face was red too.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5EujTwPNZ4
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I felt my face turn red as Ron pointed up to the mistletoe. I was both excited and nervous. Was I supposed to kiss her? Or would she see that as weird and have expected me to ignore it? Before I could think of what to do, she had leaned over and I felt her lips brush against my cheek. I blushed and quickly returned the action.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCZ69Ns7iN
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The rest of the walk back to her room was a haze as I dreamily reflected on what had just happened. When I glanced over at Ron it was to see him smirking at me with a knowing look in his eyes.307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqbdF77V762
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We said goodnight to Kat and the two of us walked back to our dormitory. The minute her door closed I felt my lips turn up and my walk lighten. I know I probably looked goofy but I was on cloud nine. 307Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrl8k8ARvnO
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I went to sleep that night with a warm belly and dreams of Kat's soft lips on my cheek. (I'd go further with it but they are only 11 so...)
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