It was the day that most people were leaving for Winter Break. Renè was watching Harry and Ron play wizard’s chess when Hermione walked up.

“That’s barbaric!” Hermione said as she watched one of the pieces attack another. Ron smirked

“That’s wizard’s chess,” he said before looking up. “I see you’ve packed.”

“I see you haven’t.” Hermione retorted. Ron went to say something back, but was cut off by Renè.

“You guys fight like an old couple.” Renè said, bored out of her mind. She rested her head in her hand and sighed.

“Well, anyway, since you two are staying you can help Harry figure out who Nicholas Flamel is.” Hermione said.

“Or we could not. And we can go act like normal kids during Christmas Holidays.” Renè said with a yawn. Hermione rolled her eyes.

“You guys really are a pain to motivate.” Hermione said and shook her head. “Well, I best get going. See you all soon.”

Hermione walked off to gather with the other students. Renè rolled her eyes.

“Alright, who was the idiot who signed me up for studying over break?” She asked. Harry chuckled and Ron smirked.

“That’s what happens when you are friends with the smartest witch of your year.” Ron said and shrugged.

Renè and Harry broke down laughing and Ron rolled his eyes at them.

“You guys really need to get a grip.” Ron muttered.

“You first, please.” Renè joked and stood up.

“Now where are you going?” Ron asked.

“To find the other twins. We’re planning a prank for Snape. Wanna help?”

“Yeah, I’ll pass thanks.”

Renè smirked and walked out of the Great Hall. Harry smiled slightly before starting to chat with Ron again.

“Harry, Renè, wake up already!” Ron said. It was Christmas day and somehow Harry and Renè still slept in. Harry walked out and yawned.

“What, Ron?” He asked, sleepily.

“It’s Christmas, come on.” Ron said. Harry yawned again and nodded.

“Oh for Merlin’s sake Renè! Wake up already!” Ron said again. There was a loud crash in the Girl’s Dormitory and a small groan.

“Seriously Ron? Now my arm hurts. Is the school burning down?” Renè asked as she walked out of the Girl’s Dormitory.

“No, but-” Ron said, but was cut off by Renè.

“Is someone dying?”

“No-”

“Then why did you have to yell at me to wake up?”

“Bec-never mind.”

Renè nodded and rolled her eyes. The group of friends walked downstairs, Renè missing the last four steps.

“Someone’s a walking accident today.” Ron said and smirked. Renè rolled her eyes and punched Ron playfully.

“Don’t wake me up then. I have an owl for that.” Renè said and sat down on the couch in the Common Room. Harry smiled and sat down next to Renè. Ron smirked and walked over to them.

“Mum is still making us those sweaters?” Renè asked, eyeing one package.

Ron nodded and Harry titled his head, confused. Renè sighed.

“We’ll tell you later. And if any of you have a present from Fred or George, don’t open it.” Renè said and sighed. Ron and Harry nodded before they started opening presents. To nobody’s surprise, Renè fell asleep again without opening any of her presents.

Harry had got an invisibility cloak from someone (the package didn’t say who), a sweater from Mrs.Weasley (Ron and Renè had been writing about him quite often), some candy from Ron, a book about quidditch from Hermione, and a card from Renè (which explained that she didn’t have enough money to get him something worthwhile because Ron had been borrowing her money).

Ron and Harry headed down to breakfast, excited for their first Christmas at Hogwarts.