holiday knitting for the house elves /// h.g. & l.l.

• When Hermione approached you just a few days leading up to the Christmas holiday, you knew she was up to no good
• With her S.P.E.W. badge pinned on proudly she asked you for your help
• “I just think it would be nice, to have presents for the house elves!”
• She pleaded enthusiastically, telling you how she only wanted to knit a few items and leave them around the common rooms for the holidays
• Reluctantly agreeing had seemed like a bright idea at the moment
• But you were quick to regret your decision
• Gathering some yarn and needles for kitting, you and Hermione sat in front of the roaring fire in the Gryffindor common room
• You pulled out your wand, waving it and muttering a spell that made the needles work by themselves
• “No, no, no!” Hermione yelped, “No magic!”
• She huffed the counter spell, a clacking of needles hitting the floor
• You cursed her in your head, picking up the sticks and getting to work by hand
• Of course, there is nothing wrong with being a do-gooder
• In fact it felt good doing something nice for the house elves
• However, when you two had been sitting and knitting for three hours and had come to realize you’d only made a total of four socks, the process had felt more frustrating than anything
• Hermione let out a huff, noticing the slow progress as well
• If only we could use some magic, you thought to yourself
• A sudden idea struck you, causing an excited gasp to leave your lips and standing immediately
• “What is it?” Hermione beckoned desperately
• “I know who can help!” you smiled
• Taking her hand, you lead Hermione to the Ravenclaw common room and instantly found the person you were looking for
• Luna Lovegood
• “Luna, would you care to help us knit some holiday gifts for the house elves?”
• Luna’s eyes sparkled excitedly
• She ecstatically agreed that the house elves deserved a holiday surprise
• And Hermione didn’t even care that it was Luna helping them, in fact she was over the moonhappy
• So, the three of you made your way back to the Gryffindor common room
• Balls of yarn still sprawled across the floor
• Luna smiled sweetly as she picked up a periwinkle yarn and a set of needles
• Hermione smiled in your direction, thanking you for your sharp idea
• You blushed in response and picked up your hat where you had last started it
• Both of you were in shock of how fast Luna could knit, and how beautiful it looked
• She had finished nearly five items in just under an hour
• With Hermione now relaxed and at ease, you could all enjoy each other company
• Laughter rang throughout the common room until the late hours of the night
• Knitting anything from hats, socks and even tiny sweaters
• The fire had nearly died before you three called it a night, admiring your wonderful and hard work
• You all hurried around the common room, hiding the clothes in various spots for them to find
• Each article of clothing had a small note attached, thanking them for all they did for the students of Hogwarts
• And with now so much left over, you guys merrily walked around the dark corridors hiding them in other spots throughout the castle
• It was some hour past midnight when the work for the day had been completed, exhaustion wavering over everyone’s head
• So, Hermione decided that you all should head back to the common room and call it a night
• Luna, Hermione and you all snuggled up in the large couched of the common room, drifting off peacefully to the sound of the last few crackles of the fireplace
• Only good thoughts danced in your dreams
• “I guess being a do-gooder does come with its rewards” you thought softly to yourself

you can find the works and other fun things for my holiday celebration here!thank you for reading and see you someplace magical!