New Zealand for Christmas

[Georgiana Night-Carter]

Georgiana took her few steps from the fireplaces into New Zealand a little dazed and confused. She didn't really enjoy going anywhere by Floo Network, especially transcontinental trips. Stepping out of the way she knew her twin brother wouldn't be far behind. They had Christmas and a few days around it off and decided to get some sun and visit New Zealand, especially Brightstone for old time's sake. Their younger sister would be there as well, having the opportunity to stay at the castle for the Christmas break was something the young teen had seemed thrilled about. Of course it could be that Indiana, Georgiana's sister, enjoyed sun much more than she enjoyed snow. Of course, Georgiana wasn't sure if that was the same for her, but she was getting plenty of snow up in Canada and a midwinter's break from the snow for New Zealand sounded perfect to her.

Stepping out into the streets from the building she was in the girl smiled at the familiar sights of Brightstone, the closest town to the New Zealand branch of Hogwarts, where she had gone to school her seven years. Kayden her younger twin brother had been there for a few ears before transferring to Salem, where he went on to be a much better everything than she. Though glad she spent her seven years at Hogwarts she regretted it, not getting the chance to really experience life growing up as she had been stuck in her own depression after the departure of her once boyfriend. He had seemed perfect, two years above her, but once his guardian decided to leave his post at Hogwarts and go to France, her boyfriend also left, transferring out of the school to Beauxbatons. Shaking the thoughts out of her head the girl turned towards the building she had come from to wait for her brother.

 

[Kayden Night]

Kayden stepped out of the fireplace in New Zealand. The last time he had been there was when he was bringing his younger sister, Indiana, there for her first year to help her shop for her supplies. And that was Obsidian Harbor, this was Brightstone Village and the towers of his old school could be seen in the distance. He had been a Hufflepuff at the school when he was younger. But something never sat right there with him. He had friends and his sister, yet he didn't think it was the place for him to succeed. And he was right, after transferring to Salem he began to do much better. It was something about the country and being so far from home that got Kayden.

Now he was a Professional Quidditch player, along with his sister for a team in Canada, still close to home, though he knew for Georgiana and Indiana New Zealand was also home. So he was happy to take a break from the Winter of being home to visit New Zealand and spend time with his siblings. Walking out of the building, Kayden caught up to his sister. "So, where to first? Is Indiana going to meet us here?" The man asked his older twin sister. While waiting for a response he began to take off the jacket he was wearing, it sure was much warmer here then it was in Canada.

 

[Georgiana Night-Carter]

Georgiana was taking in the sights as she waited for her brother to catch up with her. She hadn't really informed him of the plan, mostly because she didn't have one for once. The girl who was always in charge and had things planned out months in advance decided just once not to plan every second of their vacation to New Zealand. Plus this was mostly for them to relax and see their younger sister. They had the holidays off from training and matches, which was good for them. Georgiana wasn't sure she even remembered how to walk most days, all they did was fly, fly, and fly. She smiled looking at Brightstone Village, just as she remembered it, and it really hadn't been that long since she was last here. Just over half a year now, and it still felt like home away from home. The girl wished she could go up to the castle but she wasn't sure on how they allowed previous students back in. She hadn't ever seen anyone visiting, Professors seemed to be the only previous students allowed back at the castle.

"I don't know. I suppose we could owl her that we're here. Of course she could already be on her way. I told her we'd arrive around this time, all depending on traffic in the floo network, you know how sometimes they get backed up when many people are using the same exit and such," Georgie said to her brother. Looking around she had many memories here, some of them good others that were quite painful. She wasn't sure she'd ever get over her first love, though she hardly could even say his name in her head now. The girl only hoped her sister was smarter and was going to wait a year or two before starting any relationships with any boys. The older girl figured in the third year the boys were still too young and her sister would end up just like her.

 

[Indiana Night]

Indiana was happy to get out of the castle for the day and visit Brightstone Village. She was sure to visit the little village multiple times this coming week as her siblings were there for vacation. She found it funny how they decided to visit her for their vacation time and not home. But it worked out because she didn't really want to go home at all, not to the snow. When here in New Zealand it was summer. No staying and seeing them here was much better. She was sure that at least Kayden agreed, getting away from the snow was nice mid winter. Georgiana was one who was all about the snow, therefore Indiana wasn't very sure on her sister's thoughts. Indiana of course, wanted to be just like Georgiana as she grew older, but the two weren't really very much alike.

Going down to the village the girl spotted her siblings from a distance at first. A smile grew on her face and as she grew nearer she could hear their conversation about her. "How about I meet you right here?" She said coming up to the two who seemed like they were about to bicker about where to meet her. To her at least it seemed so. Hugging both of her siblings the young girl had a smile on her face. It was going to be a nice Christmas after all, she was very excited.