Title: Christmas Mince Pies

Author:  Tasha Miller

E-mail: tashamiller2k@angelfire.com

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry or Ron or Hermione or Ginny or anything else from Harry Potter, all I have is my crazy little plot bunnies in a makeshift bunny house.

A/N: I decided to type up a Christmas fic, I had this idea while making Christmas pies and I really felt like writing something so I opened notepad and started typing, and I’ll even use works to spellcheck. I do miss word though, I sure loved that program and all fic are in that format ... grrr. Anyway onto the fic


Ginny watched as Hermione put little spoonfuls of the fruit mixture into the tray on top of the pastry. Hermione had flour all over her clothes and little smudge on her cheek. Ginny was tempted to brush it away but she had been given strict orders not to disturb Hermione or try and help, of course Hermione had only laughed as Ginny tried to work out the mechanics of a muggle rolling pin but Harry had started to get rather cross when Ginny had managed to start a small fire in the kitchen, worse that even Ginny had no idea how it started, she was only fetching the flour for Hermione. So now Ginny was quietly sitting on her hands watching the brunette put together the last parts of the pies she had made from scratch. Even the pastry. Ginny truly was in awe of the other girl.

"Are they done yet?" Ron grumbled as he and Harry wandered into the kitchen, having finished their latest game of chess.

"Nope" Hermione replied

"It's taking all day 'Mione, why on earth did you have to make *everthing*" Harry complained

Ginny scowled at the boys as Hermione just ignored them as she placed the top on the last of the fruit filled pastries. "Not long now" She said "Just have to put them in the oven" Ginny jumped up and followed Hermione across the room and watched her put the pies into the oven.

"She's like a trained puppy" Ron laughed at his little sister, Hermione scowled at him before turning to clean up.

"Need a hand?" Harry asked, he glanced at Ginny, "Ginny why don't you and Ron sit in the living room" he then turned to help Hermione as Ginny sulked off with Ron following her.

Hermione smiled at Harry "She's only trying to help"

"I know, but I’d rather she didn't blow up your kitchen, besides I really want one of those pies"

Hermione laughed "You can only think of your stomach"

Harry grinned sheepishly "Not true!" He protested "If you go a bit further south -"

"Harry!" Hermione exclaimed not letting him finish

Harry chuckled "Unlike some people, Hermione, I don't have a girlfriend ready to attend to my every need"

Hermione blushed slightly as she started at the soapy water in front of her.

"This has been a great Christmas 'Mione" he said seriously "I'm really glad we could all come"

"So am I"

"What did you get her for Christmas?" Harry asked conversationally

"That's a secret" Hermione smiled mischievously

"Oh?" Harry asked as he waggled his eyebrows which earned him a wet swat on the arm

Ron suddenly came wandering into the room

"Where's Ginny?" Hermione asked him

"Oh I delt with her" Ron said with an evil chuckle, Hermione glared at him "Bathroom, geez 'Mione" He then flopped down on a chair and watched the oven.

*ding*

"PIESPIESPIESPIESPIES" Ginny bounded into the room

"I don't think Ginny's allowed any more candycanes" Harry said casually

"You spoil all my fun" She whined as she watched Hermione take the pies from the oven and take them from the tray. Ron pushed past his sister and grabbed one.

"Oh hot" he said as he tossed it from hand to hand until it was cool enough to eat

Ginny placed a soft kiss on Hermiones cheek before grabbing hers. Hermione smiled as she watched her girlfriend happily munching away. She then turned, swatted Ron's hand, stopping him from taking seconds before picking up her own pie and smiling. It was going to be a fantastic Christmas this year.


Tasha Miller

Harry Potter

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