The second to last gift was from Hagrid. The gentle giant had given him a hand carved wooden flute. Blowing into it produced a sound similar to an owl. Hmm, maybe a side hobby to pick up? It would be good to take his mind off his Enchanting or Magic practice whenever he got stuck. He was certain he'd hit dead ends multiple times throughout his life so something else to do might be a good idea.
The last gift was unsigned but the card mentioned that it had been left in the person's care by his father before he died. Carefully unwrapping the gift a silvery cloth fell out onto Harry's bed. Slowly picking it up Harry realized it was a hooded cloak. Deciding to try it on Harry noticed that his body disappeared as soon as the cloak was settled.
"An Invisibility Cloak? I thought their magic dispersed within a decade? How is this one still working if it was my father's?" Harry wondered as he removed the cloak and re-read the card. There were no further clues and without having another Invisibility Cloak to compare his new one to he couldn't say for sure if there was anything different about it. His stomach rumbling let Harry know it was time for breakfast. Deciding to stow the cloak in his trunk for now Harry picked up his gift to Hagrid and made his way down to the Great Hall.
"Merry Christmas, Hagrid." Harry smiled as he handed his friend the gift he'd made him. Hagrid smiled back as he took the gift and placed it on the staff table to unwrap it. Seeing the large scarf and gloves Hagrid beamed at Harry as he picked them up.
"These are great, Harry, did yeh make them yerself?" Hagrid asked as he pulled the gloves on and found they fit nicely.
"Yeah, those wooden buttons will produce a continuous Warming Charm when you put a bit of magic into them. I've seen you working outside when it's been cold so I thought you'd appreciate the function." Harry explained happy Hagrid enjoyed his gift.
"Yeh don't say." Hagrid replied as he touched the wooden button on one of the gloves he was currently wearing. Feeling pleasant warmth cover his hand Hagrid couldn't help but sigh. This would definitely make the winter grounds keeping jobs much more enjoyable. "This is nice, certainly gonna be much nicer doin' the outside work when I'm all warm and toasty."
"I'm glad you like them, Hagrid." Harry grinned as Hagrid smiled back and removed the gloves. The large man placed the gloves and the scarf safely inside his large coat and promised to use them well. "Thank you for the flute, by the way, I think I'll try and learn to play it. It could be a good non-Magic related hobby for when I just want to take a break."
"Aw, yer welcome Harry. I'm glad yeh like it. Was never the best player meself, but I do enjoy a nice tune." Hagrid replied with a grin before telling Harry to go fill his rumbling stomach. It was just after Harry finished eating that an owl flew in and landed in front of him. Taking the letter from the owl Harry looked at the sender in confusion. 'What could St. Mungos want with me?' He pondered to himself. Opening the letter Harry read over it his eyes widening the further he read.
His Godfather, Sirius Black, had awoken from his decade long coma in the early hours of the morning. At Sirius' request Harry was being invited to visit on Boxing Day to meet his Godfather.
Harry suddenly felt like he might have experienced a genuine Christmas Miracle firsthand.
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"Are you ready to go, Mr. Potter?" Flitwick inquired as he stood in front of the Floo in his personal quarters. As Harry's Head of House, Flitwick would be escorting Harry to St. Mungos for his visit with Sirius.
"Yes, Professor." Harry nodded as he stepped into the green flames. "St. Mungos!" He called out and was suddenly whisked through the Floo Network. When the spinning finally stopped Harry was sent stumbling out of the fireplace in the St. Mungos reception area. He ended up almost flat on his face before he felt someone grab his arm to steady him. The only problem with this was that the other person just so happened to be rather uncoordinated themselves and ended up getting pulled down along with Harry.
"Oof!" Tonks cried out as she fell on top of Harry in a tangle of limbs.
"Tonks?! What are you doing here?" Harry questioned before realizing their position and flushing red. "Can you get off me?"
"I believe that would be best, Ms. Tonks." Flitwick piped up having come through the Floo after Harry.
"Sorry about that, Harrikins!" Tonks grinned with a wink as she got up and helped Harry to his feet. "Thanks for the gift, I really like them!" She gushed as she motioned to the scarf that she had around her neck.
"No problem Tonks, I'm glad you like them." Harry smiled back before offering his own thanks for her gift. "You didn't have to spend so much on my gift, you know?"
"Better to spend it on you rather than some random thing for myself." Tonks waved off before taking his wrist and pulling him over to the reception desk. "Let's get you signed in so you can see Sirius!"
"Wait? Why are you visiting Sirius?" Harry questioned.
"Oh right, I never told you, Sirius is my second cousin. My mom and Sirius are first cousins." Tonks replied as they stopped by the reception desk and Harry was given a visitor's pass. Flitwick followed behind the duo and would wait outside of the room during Harry's visit. "Nervous?" Tonks asked seeing the look on Harry's face.
"A bit, I've never met the man when I had the ability to remember so this is basically our first meeting." Harry explained getting an understanding nod from Tonks.
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