Harry decided to take Hermione home for Christmas. She was in fear in the hospital that Ron would return for her. She knew Ron was dead, but she couldn't stop seeing him in her dreams. They left a few days before the rest of the school. Her parents drove the ranger to Hogwarts. It was the first automobile to ever enter Hogwarts grounds.
Hermione held onto Harry like her life depended on it. She knew it was irrational but her feelings couldn't rationalize. With all the bullying she endured as a child nothing ever did this to her.
When they arrived at the Potter house, Poppy was waiting for her. Severus had worked for most of the month perfecting a potion to help her emotional state. They had offered to obliviate her, but she said she had to work it through herself. It was the night she insisted Harry stay with her that fixed it.
The bond was working overtime on teen aged hormones, that they made love the first time. It was sweet and healing for Hermione.
Harry found a new connection; they could feel each others emotions read each others thoughts support each other in ways that were only dreams before. They also knew where the other was at all times. This sharing healed Hermione, and she loved Harry all the more for it.
Hermione wanted to invite Neville and Luna. Through everything that year they were the couple's support system. Harry would have invited Fred and George, but didn't think it would be good for Hermione.
He sent them presents of gift certificates from Zonkos. He also included letters thanking them for the support they gave in the Ron situation.
Longbottom Manor
Neville was talking to his Grandmother; she agreed that they should spend some time with the Potters over the holidays. Neville sent an owl saying they could come on Boxing Day.
The Rookery
Xeno Lovegood was a bit eccentric but loved his daughter above anything. She grew up with one friend that abandoned her. When he received the owl from the Potters he sent an instant reply. Luna could stay from Boxing Day through the end of the Holidays. He knew his Daughter needed it. Her needs were above his happiness.
Number 12 Grimmauld Place
The Malfoy's had slowly cleaned up the old Black mansion but it was still gloomy and just didn't feel like a home. They were also very lonely. All the friends that they had now wanted nothing to do with them. With out wealth they were nothing. Draco thought of all the other people at Hogwarts that he hurt or bullied. Now they were enjoying friends and family. He just sat in his cousin Sirius room looking at old photos of half dressed muggle girls. They were smiling and looked like they were having fun. He could not remember a time when he really had fun. Oh how he wished he could just have fun. He was always told by his father don't be foolish gain power over people. What did it get him? Dead out on a stupid killing spree, and he wanted him to follow. What was it Potter said, treat people like you want to be treated. Such a simple Idea. He has real friends though, people that would Die for him, Money fame he seemed to shun it. Yet it was heaped upon him. From what Draco Heard Potter had a very bad childhood? The Prophets report on Dumbledore's trial said he was beaten daily, and basically treated worse than a house elf, and even his house elves loved him. He needed to speak with his mother.
When he arrived in the kitchen there was an owl waiting for him. It was an invitation to the Potters for the Holidays for him and his mother. One line hit Draco Hard.
We are cousins Draco we should at least try to get along. Come have some fun for Christmas.
The letter was signed by every member of the house.
Narcissa was a bit apprehensive but Draco was ready to pack.
Boxing Day
Every one invited came the Potter house was full. Draco had apologized to every one for being a major git. He found out he loved the television. So Harry got him a small one for Christmas and Sirius had a room at Grimauld, Warded and wired for electricity. Draco was going crazy with video games and the CD player. He never got many fun things. They were all having a time. He found he really liked Neville. The boy had a crazy sense of humor. Draco was happy, really happy for the first time in his life. The Grangers had the house decorated with the help of Sirius and Remus. Remus best gift was from Severus, He had taken the werewolf cure and he was standing one night just gazing at the full moon for the first time since he was five years old.
Harry and Hermione got all kinds of things from everyone. Fred and George even sent them samples of their products. Hermione seemed to be over her fears but they wouldn't know until they returned to Hogwarts.