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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."331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFPTt8TmfDy
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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. 331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4G6xjNSSLq
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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.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfYbbn08TBp
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"Hey, Hagrid, want any help?" I asked, sticking my head through the branches.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyffzo0BH6O
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"Nah, I'm alright. Thanks, Kat."331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ09OArmk4UA
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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.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡog4hqsIPev
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"KATRINA!"331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0JEw6zNtXN
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I let got of the front of Malfoy's robes.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEbnXhBCYVe
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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,"331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJTNwZFjM3k
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"Is this true, Malfoy," Snape hissed under his breath as his eyes narrowed.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ12zMD3vLhl
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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.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcjqOcjSyEH
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"Phewww...I can't believe he didn't give you detention as well!" Exclaimed Ron. 331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCiEN9tH81w
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"That's because she's teacher's pet," grinned Harry as he nudged my shoulder.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQxRy5BDjZz
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"Hey!"331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOwlVnhKDIK
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"Well its true! All the teachers love you! Your the perfect little 'princess'," he said as his grin widened.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhvgW3KdZmA
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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.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbc5Fk55lV8
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"I think it's a little too late for that," chuckled Ron. 331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpWcL2MEe6e
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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."331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8hAGOu67WY
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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). 331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTiEpD3erN1
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"Professor Flitwick, would you like some help with that?" I offered as I watched Flitwick levitating ornaments onto the trees.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFY2drUJKZD
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"Why thank you, Kat! That'd be just lovely," he squeaked out.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7TtElThOye
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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. 331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpQcV2jIjYq
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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.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHJoymeEGDu
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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. 331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGmp4gUnEhf
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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. 331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYiUOdek0fv
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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. 331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhQsvQzrcfK
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"Um...hello, I don't suppose you three would like to join us at the Gryffindor table?" I asked politely.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9AsuthmU1c
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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.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOirAfYdLh4
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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. 331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ1X3T9cegN
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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.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBDmWbynPBg
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"Yeah..." the boy said glumly.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡim4iPpRR0W
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"Well...if you'd like to join us you're welcome to do so!" I said kindly.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ3DZ7DnIkj
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"Really?" He looked shocked and glanced hesitantly over at the group.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfqR5ADdJPI
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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.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh9I73FiSRA
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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.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg6Lof0yJM8
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I then made my way over to the table at the front of the hall.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl0cJwZpLl1
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"Um...P-Professor Dumbledore..."331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6SQtKi3ILU
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"Yes, Katrina?"0331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2bVDOmNIJe
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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.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT3PEj0AZ8D
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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. 331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDjrz37S3bI
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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.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLy0jfp25gW
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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. 331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjOTg5geGTs
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"What?" We said at the same time. Jinx I said poking his arm.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9NwsyU72vd
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For an answer, Ron just glanced up at the ceiling above our heads. Mistletoe.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhMRXvEwafI
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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.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5srF4uWTis
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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.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyYQxsEbfXL
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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.331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCn9oIY7n78
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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. 331Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0L9gfDliAF
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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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