Christmas Gifts? 2 Part 3

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After happy cheers and some more magic by the Santas, breakfast was completed and both the Santas started distributing gifts from the bag they were carrying Harry can see the excitement in everyone's eyes.

All of them opened their gifts eagerly and found the most needed things for children and felt as if the gift was customised to them as many of them got what they wanted, but with something extra.

Like the child who recently got short-sightedness and couldn't see things got a pair of glasses, but the glasses were colourful with his favourite colours and cartoon stickers.

Just like him, everyone got their gift based on what was needed for them with the extra touch and they loved it a lot. With happy yet tearful cheers, all the children gave the Santas a goodbye as they vanished in another pop.

"Do you feel happy with your gifts?" Harry asked, speaking for the first time with all the children.

"YES SIR!" They cheered and dispersed without notice and ran towards the untouched corner of the room. Everyone was confused by this random act and when Vali was about to ask, they pulled out some neatly packed boxes and brought them.

"Your Christmas gift from our side," a tall boy, who appears to be Harry's age, brought the gifts to the three of them in front and other caretakers. As they didn't expect it, they were more surprised.

Harry opened his in excitement and saw a painting of the Childcare centre before and after the remodelling and a big sign to the side saying 'Thank you for the help, Master Potter' signed by many children in colours.

Harry was overjoyed by this. Though it's a simple drawing, the meaning and love they held for the Childcare centre showed in the drawing and Harry knew he made the right call by coming here.

On the back of the drawing was a clay toy of him, tightened with a rope so that it won't be lost. It's a small but detailed one with his messy hair and green eyes, which they somehow drew.

Vali got a picture of herself in front of the buildings, standing guard as if protecting them from everything and the caring woman couldn't help but shed tears of joy at the children's simple but meaningful gift.

All the hard work she put in and everything she did till now to take care of and protect them vanished at that moment as she saw how carefully and perfect the drawing was.

She went on a motherly spree and hugged every one of the children, even more happy to be part of such a wonderful centre. Not noticing the knight armour she wore on the clay construct children made for her.

Tonks with other caretakers got a clay trinket of themselves with an almost accurate description. They were happy and behind the trinkets was a 'thank you for your help' emblazoned with the rough structure of the buildings.

They didn't know what to say and enjoyed the simplicity and impactful gifts all the children made as Vali hugged them to their demise.

After Vali completed her motherly moment, Harry decided to play games with them and using the large space in between the buildings, they played many muggle games, enjoying themselves completely.

Surprisingly, even Tonks joined, making a total of 79 members and played till all the children were exhausted. Harry enjoyed it a lot as he didn't play with such a large group.

He did play hide and seek with his House, but students of 3 years didn't join and everyone is happy to do their business in the game there. But here, everyone was eager to play with him and how well they played impressed Harry.

Unsurprisingly, every time he played his team would win no matter what and Harry had a good idea why. He let it pass, taking occasional breaks to let others win as well and as everyone was tired by afternoon, Vali called them for lunch.

They happily ate and after calming their hunger, they started playing again and this time with a determination to beat Harry in stamina. Poor sods.

They didn't win. Harry beat all of them in stamina and gave them wise advice to exercise and build stamina, which became the new most followed rule in the childcare centre and as evening came, Harry returned to the main hall to talk.

But they were interrupted by an owl coming towards them and Harry and Vali were alarmed at this. The children don't know anything about the magical world and seeing an owl landing near their caretaker will definitely appear weird to anyone. And he doesn't want them involved with the Magical world anyway.

So Harry excused himself and went to the Caretaker's office to draw the owl there as he knew it came for him and it followed him without missing a beat. As it landed, Harry observed its fine feathers and shape and knew it is not just a normal owl.

Its golden grey feathers differentiate it from normal owls combined with its brilliant gold eyes, it can easily be identified as an official messenger owl of a Noble family and Harry extended his hand, letting it land.

It landed smoothly with grace. Harry could see the crest of the House and recognized to whom it belonged. House Greengrass. 'Ah, so you made your move, Lord Greengrass.' Harry thought, taking the letter tied to the owl's leg. It didn't move.

Harry fed it a small owl treat he always carries to feed Hedwig and escape her wrath and saw the owl wait on his hand, not disturbing him as he opened the letter.

The letter was neatly wrapped in high-quality parchment with the crest of House Greengrass emblazoned in the middle. Harry took out the letter.

'Greetings Heir Potter.

Merry Christmas!

Let me first begin by congratulating you on your ascension to the Heir to the Noble House of Potter.

I write this letter in hopes to clarify a few things so our business remains cordial and no feud arises between our families.

I was unaware that you had taken up your position as the Heir to House Potter and thus had asked one of the undertaking's managers for a transfer. Had I known, I wouldn't have done it. That being said, I'm still interested in taking care of the children if need be. They are very good and well brought up.

To discuss this further, I am open to the prospect of a meeting between us. If you ask, I can arrange a meeting at the time and place of your convenience during the Christmas holidays.

I eagerly await your response.

Best Wishes,

Caesar Augustus Greengrass.'

It read. Though Harry was suspicious of the whole meet you thing, he appreciated the man's greeting as this is the only letter he got which didn't have any tracers or malicious things that were passed on by Gringotts.

Looks like the owl went to Gringotts and after being verified was redirected here by the goblins. He can see the faint G on the letter which was the verification stamp they use to send letters like these. As it is hardly visible, it can only be seen if you are actively searching for it.

When he was about to decide, Tonks walked in, suspicious of his long absence and saw the eagle owl and the letter Harry had.