What a happy chirstmas, for them all but especially Severus, acceptance at last, there is only one thing left to say, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.P.S.I wouldn't want to be the one washing the sheets{between the chocolate,massage oil and soforth}they will be quite a mess.

I love it, when a plan { B } comes together.

Severus has been deeply unhappy for a very long time. under those circumstances, it is sometimes hard to accept happiness, for fear that it will be taken away. Good luck to Lucius and Hermione, I'm sure that they will be able to get Severus in the christmas spirt, and keep him there all year round. 

It's very hard to listen to storys of happy, storybook christmas', when you have very few of your own.Hopefully Lucius and Hermione will help Severus makecan some new memories that they can all share.

Hee it was nice to be reminded of this story on crack broom.

Severus thought that he was perfectly comfortable right were he was.Now he's finally getting the right idea! Severus was so cute when he awakened to see the stockings hanging from the mantle. Just the beginning of a very happy Christmas, indeed!

Good for Minerva! I'm sure she made it sound quite genuine. It's a relief he showed up at the Manor instead of sulking off to Spinner's End, though. Poor dear deserves some sleep.

Well, I certainly hope Plan B works as well! Things were going along so nicely before Severus made his sudden exit. Drats!

Oh, dear. Poor Severus! He doesn't have any nice Christmas memories to share. I do hope that will be changing soon!

(another pointless comment) Oh yay, I found you on here so I can get updates via email. :D-D

I loved this - just the thing to cheer me up!

Awww, that's good! He needs some good loving. I started to say good honest loving, but with Lucius involved...?Wilkie Collins. I read The Moonstone in one of my graduate classes - Victorian Literature - and it was much easier than Dickens. Still, rather twisty-turny, don't you think? And the rather weird metaphysical stuff? Oh - maybe Collins was a wizard. That might explain it!

It's nice to see Severus have a happy time.

I love, love, love this.  I liked how you were able to bring all of Severus' insecurities to sharp contrast.   What a wonderful way for him to spend Christmas.

THIS IS A WONDERFUL XMAS STORY. LOVE THE DRAMA AND THE HAPPINESS THEY ARE ALL FINDING NOW THEY CAN BE TOGETHER. EXCELLENT WORK, LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE FROM YOUR MUSE! JIM

I'm so glad Severus finally has his happy Christmas!  So cute that the Muggle nutcracker is now magical, although not sure if the humans will ever be aware of it - perhaps it will be the ornaments' secret.  Thanks for posting!

Looks like Plan B is working just fine.  Is Minerva in on things? Very glad Severus didn't go to Spinner's End.  Someone was very thoughtful in combining the ingredients for his bath water.  Thanks for posting!

well, I have the impression, that Severus will never complain to Minerva about sending him on well deserved holiday..? hm?this plan B was plain perfectness.Who could resist here?the very nice treatment of the very nice friends and lovers.mhhhh.christmas feeling indeed.

Im really enjoying this story. I especially liked this chapter :)

plan A is soo nice.Let'S start our own tradition.how to get Severus find his own peace with christmas by making him feel at home with it. giving him a good memroy for a start.you are soo coolsad that he pegs out at the last moment. Curious for plan B now, of course.

a lovely scene. christmas preparations, each one telling his memories. and now, one is left out. lets do something about it.quick to the next chapter

Beautiful! Very descriptive and warm, I love how Severus warms up gradually to the idea...

I hope its Severus coming back :). Sounds like he is trying to avoid the holidays. Good chapter.

An intriguing start -- I look forward to more! :)

I'm with Severus; some of us are better off not remembering childhood holidays.  I look forward to seeing what you do next for them!