A month passed since the first Quidditch game of the season. A huge blanket of snow littered the grounds, as tiny snow flurries fell from the sky. As of this morning, winter took hold over all the land. Christmas was fast coming to Hogwarts, many students started departing for home during the holiday season. Currently, the Student Six were all outside the castle courtyard having a big snowball fight with one another. Gallus, Silverstream, and Smolder were on one team while Sandbar, Yona, and Ocellus were on another.
“Take this Ocellus!” Smolder yelled playfully.
The little dragoness hurled a snowball in the changeling’s direction, while Ocellus jumped behind the stone walkway laughing as she did so. Just then, Smolder got struck in the back by a snowball and she turned to see Yona laughing at her.
“Yaks best at snowball fights!!!” She shouted proudly.
Before she could boast further, Gallus and Silverstream dove down from the sky like fighter bombers and began pelting the young yak with snowballs. Yona laughed as she tried her best to run for cover, but Gallus and Silverstream kept up with her.
“Bombs away!” Gallus yelled, hurling snowballs.
“The enemy is retreating captain!” Silverstream joked. “Do we proceed after them or surrender now?”
"We never surrender soldier!” Gallus replied.
The snowball fight kept up for another few minutes before it ultimately ended with all six students running toward each other with snowballs ready. Just as they were about to smash into one another, they threw their snowballs and each one made impact with someone. They all fell back laughing over all the fun, and it felt so good to have something to enjoy again. It was at this moment the Mane Six and Spike all walked out dressed in winter apparel.
“You all having fun?” Twilight asked.
The six students looked up toward their professors and little dragon, as the laughing died down and they all got back on their feet/hooves.
“We sure are!” Sandbar nodded.
“It feel good for Yona and friends to play in snow!” Yona added.
Rainbow Dash soon flew in between the students, clutching a snowball in each hoof.
“If you kids really want a good snowball fight, you’d have been wise to get me involved,” She bragged.
“Is that so Professor Rainbow?” Smolder grinned.
“You better believe it kid. You’re looking at Ponyville’s reigning, defending, snowball champion five years running!”
“It don’t help yer the only one of us that plays with wings ya know Dash,” Applejack retorted.
“What about Professor Fluttershy?” Silverstream asked.
“Fluttershy don’t like snowball fights.”
Beside Applejack, Fluttershy nodded meekly before rubbing her hoof in the snow.
“Yeah… so as I was saying,” Rainbow continued. “No one can match my skill when it comes to snowball fights.”
The Student Six turned toward each other with mischievous looks before they all picked up a snowball and threw them toward Rainbow. Already sensing the oncoming attack, Rainbow shot into the air and flew around the courtyard.
“Gotta be quicker than that slowpokes!”
Just as the students prepared another attack, a blinding white light shined throughout the courtyard causing every creature to shield their eyes. When the light cleared and they were able to see properly again, they were all shocked at what they saw. There standing before them was an entire group from Equestria. Princess Celestia, her sister Luna, Cadence, Shining Armor, Flurry Heart (who certainly grew into a little filly now), the CMC, Erik, Twilight Velvet and Night Light, the Apples, etc. Upon seeing all their loved ones appear out of nowhere, every pony and every creature smiled brightly and rushed to greet them.
“So, this here’s Hogwarts is it?” Night Light asked, amazed.
“I think it’s just absolutely darling!” Twilight Velvet remarked.
Twilight Sparkle joined her family in a group hug, as did the rest of the Mane and Student Six with their respective families. After a moment, Twilight turned toward Celestia and Luna.
“Not that I’m not happy to see you all here Princess,” Twilight assured. “However, I do have to ask. What are you all doing here?”
Luna and Celestia looked at each other with huge smiles before turning back toward the Princess of Friendship.
“Well, Luna and I have both been thinking a lot lately,” Celestia explained. “And we’ve come to a mutual agreement.”
“It has been over a thousand years since this has taken place,” Luna continued. “That is why we are pleased to announce that Hearths Warming will take place at Hogwarts this year.”
Everyone faced the princesses with joy and jubilance.
“That’s a fantastic idea!” Twilight said excitedly.
“Indeed it is, my student,” Celestia nodded.
Twilight nuzzled up to her teacher, as everyone else joined in a big group hug. They all pulled back when they heard the sound of something coming toward them. They looked up and saw Hagrid dragging a gigantic tree toward them. He stopped when he saw them all together and couldn’t help but grin at the sight.
“Well this be a sight aye never thought I’d see again,” He marveled. “A whole lot from Equestria joined together at Hogwarts tah celebrate the ‘olidays!”
“That’s quite a tree yah got there Hagrid,” Applejack complimented.
“Why thank ye,” He bowed his head. “Got tah get it to the Great Hall so Professor Flitwick can start decoratin’.”
At the very mention of the word, Rarity’s eyes lit up and her mouthed formed a toothy grin.
“Oh! I do so love to decorate!” She squealed.
“Can’t decorate nothin’ if aye don’t get this here tree inside.”
“We can help yah Hagrid,” Applejack offered.
“We’d be more than happy tah help,” Apple Bloom added.
“Eeyup!” Big Mac nodded.
The three Apple siblings ran up alongside Hagrid and Applejack tied her lasso around the giant tree. The three siblings helped Hagrid pull the tree toward the entrance to the castle while everyone else followed closely behind. Soon they all proceeded to the Great Hall, as Hearths Warming Ever certainly became a whole lot more interesting.
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A short while later, most of the students were still leaving the castle to head home for the holidays. Hermione strolled through the Great Hall entrance, her luggage in hand and wearing a scarf, as the ghost pass by singing Christmas carols. Hermione looked ahead toward the massive Christmas tree as Flitwick used his wand to hang another ornament on the tree. Beside him stood Rarity, Erik, and Sweetie Belle.
“Oh, that looks simply fantastic Flitwick dear!” Rarity complimented.
“Why thank you Miss Rarity,” Flitwick replied. “By the way, it is so nice to finally meet your charming husband and your adorable little sister.”
Erik smiled as he placed an arm around his beloved. The two leaned in to nuzzle one another.
“I’ve miss you so much since you’ve been gone my angel,” Erik whispered to her.
“And I’ve missed you most my handsome Phantom,” Rarity giggled.
The two leaned in and were about to kiss when Sweetie Belle jumped in between them with a huge box of ornaments on her head.
“I can’t believe I’m finally here at Hogwarts!” She exclaimed. “I mean we’ve been seeing you guys here on the television back in our world and it looked awesome. Then when the princesses told us we could come here for Hearths Warming, I got so excited I could hardly breathe!”
The perky unicorn filly bounced toward the tree trying to help hang some ornaments up. Very quickly though, she lost her footing and tripped. All the decorations flew into the air; thankfully, Flitwick caught them with a flick of his wand placing them safely on the ground. Sweetie Belle sighed in relief before standing up at turning to see Rarity and Erik frown angrily. The little filly giggled nervously as she rubbed the back of her head.
“Oops! Sorry…”
“Do be careful dear,” Flitwick spoke up gently. “We may be in a land of magic and wonder, but ornaments don’t grow on trees ... at least, I don't think they do. Hmm... few more tests...”
Fortunately, Apple Bloom and Scootaloo rushed up to greet her.
“Come on Sweetie Belle!” Apple Bloom called out.
“There’s a whole bunch of snow waiting to be played in!” Scootaloo added.
Quickly, Sweetie Belle zipped off to join her two best friends as they raced outside to play. Rarity groaned, shaking her head yet chuckled just the same.
“Honestly, I don’t know how that filly can be so clumsy,” Rarity smiled.
“You know you love it when she does that,” Erik remarked.
“Well… maybe a little.”
It was then Hermione took notice of Harry and Ron. The two friends were playing a game of chess, with Twilight Sparkle and Shining Armor watching. The girl approached the group as the boys planned their next move.
“Knight to E5,” Harry spoke.
The Knight moves on its own, toward its commanded destination. Hermione walked behind Harry, noting the snarky look on Ron’s face. It’s as if he knew exactly what was going to happen.
“Queen to E5,” He said smugly.
Hermione watched as Ron’s queen slid toward Harry’s knight… and whacked the knight with her throne. Ron grinned as Shining Armor nodded his approval.
“Now that’s what I call a tactful takedown,” He admired.
He gave Ron a fist/hoof-bump. Needless to say, Hermione was less than impressed.
“That’s totally barbaric!” She said shocked.
“That’s wizard’s chess,” Ron corrected. “I see you’ve packed.”
“See you haven’t.”
“Change of plans, my parents decided to go to Romania to visit my brother Charlie. He’s studying dragons there. So I thought it’d be very nice to stay here and celebrate Christmas and Hearths Warming with everyone else.”
Hermione nodded, as she addressed Twilight Sparkle, who sat beside Harry.
“I do sort of wish I could stay to experience Hearths Warming myself. Twilight, what exactly is it?”
“Well basically, it’s kind of like your guys’ version of Christmas,” Twilight explained. “Except in our version, we sing festive songs to drive away the evil Windigos so they don’t plague Equestria with eternal winter.”
“Don’t you mean ‘Wendigos’?”
“Oh no, Windigos. They look like ‘us’ except they are winter spirits that feed off the fighting and hatred between others, create blizzards and freezing weather… we’ve actually met them only once… we don’t want to talk about it.”
“I understand… well, you can help Harry, then. He’s going to go and look in the library for information on Nicholas Flamel.”
“We’ve looked a hundred times!” Ron moaned.
“I heard your friends went nuts searching through all the shelves just for that one book,” Shining Armor remarked, smirking. “Even little Twily went ‘Twily-Nanas’ when she went searching for the book.”
“I DID NOT!!!” Twilight gasped, appalled.
The others just turned toward Twilight Sparkle, with Shining Armor raising a single eyebrow with a smug grin. Twilight sighed, relenting over the fact.
“Yeah I did…” Twilight muttered.
Hermione leaned over toward the table, leaning her head closer to Ron and Harry.
“Not in the restricted section,” Hermione whispered. “Happy Christmas.”
Soon as Hermione left, as Ron, Harry, and the others looked on, Ron turned towards Harry.
“I think we’ve had a bad influence on her,” Ron replied.
“Now you two don’t get any funny ideas,” Twilight warned. “There’s a reason the school said that section is ‘restricted’ to students. Even if it were possible that there ‘are’ answers in that section, you kids barely avoided trouble during the Halloween incident. I’ll have a talk with Dumbledore to determine if any of the ‘staff’ are permitted to look, so in the meantime… pleasepromise you won’t try to sneak in and find the book.”
“Okay Professor Twilight,” Harry nodded. “We promise.”
Just before, Hermione could leave, Rarity rushed toward her.
“Hermione dearest, before you go, would you please stay for the performance?”
“Performance?” Hermione asked, confused.
“Oh yes! In addition to helping Professor Flitwick teach Charms, I’ve also been helping him conduct the school choir,” Rarity explained. “And I’d love for you to hear our ensemble we’ve been working on.”
Hermione pondered for a moment, before smiling and nodding her head. Grinning widely, Rarity trotted back toward the giant tree where a gathering of students formed. Hermione strolled back over, taking a seat at the Gryffindor table as every creature else joined in. They all looked up at Rarity, who stood before the mass of students and looked down at them brightly.
“Now, before we begin our performance, I’d just like to say how honored and privileged I am to stand before you all today. Hearths Warming Eve has always been such a magical time for me and every pony else in Equestria. Not only is this the first Hearths Warming I get to celebrate with my husband…”
Rarity turned and smiled sweetly toward Erik; the former ‘Phantom of the Opera’ silently blew a kiss to his lovely wife.
“This also serves as the first Hearths Warming to be held at Hogwarts in over a thousand years. So to all of you here today, and for those not able to be here, I would like to extend a thank you and I look forward to many more Hearths Warmings at Hogwarts yet to come.”
Rarity stepped further to join the students, as Professor Flitwick took his place as the conductor. He raised his arms and began to lead them on, as Rarity took the lead in a heart-warming tune.
https://m.Everyone in the Great Hall clapped and applauded, as Rarity and the choir bowed in appreciation of the great reception. And Hermione sat there smiling over the wondrous performance they put together for the occasion, thankful to have such great friends.
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A few days later, Christmas/Hearths Warming morning officially came. The sun rose high, the glistening white snow fell from the sky. Harry snoozed softly in bed until a loud voice rang throughout the dormitory, waking him up.
“Harry wake up!” Ron yelled from downstairs. “Come on Harry, wake up!”
It was not even a moment later thar Harry was lifted out of bed by Gallus and Sandbar.
“Come on Potter!” Gallus yelled. “You can’t be sleeping in on Hearths Warming morning!”
“Everyone’s already waiting downstairs in the common room,” Sandbar added. “Hurry up!”
“Alright, I’m coming,” Harry replied, tiredly.
Gallus and Sandbar plopped Harry back onto bed before they bolted right out the dormitory, backing down to the common room. Harry grabbed his glasses off his bedside table, racing off after them. When he got onto the ledge overlooking the common room, he could see Ron, the Mane and Student Six, Spike, and all their families waiting for him.
“Happy Christmas, Harry,” Ron said.
“Happy Christmas, Ron,” Harry replied.
“Come on down lazy bones!” Pinkie said bouncing. “Every creature’s been waiting on you to come down so we can open presents!”
It was then Harry took notice of the sweater Ron wore, squinting as he looked upon it.
“What are you wearing?” He asked.
Ron looked down at his sweater before looking back up with a forced smile.
“Oh, my mum made it.”
“We’ve all got one H.P.,” Smolder replied.
It was absolutely true. All around the common room, the Student Six were all wearing handmade sweaters with their initials embroidered on them.
“It looks like you’ve got one too,” Ron added.
“I-I’ve got presents?” Harry asked.
“Yeah man!” Sandbar replied. “Come on down!”
Harry excitedly rushed down the staircase and sure enough a present was there waiting for the boy.
“There they are,” Ron pointed.
Harry spotted a note sitting at the top of one present. Opening the letter, he begins to read aloud.
“Your father left this in my possession before he died. It is time it was returned to you. Use it well.”
Harry looked over toward Ron and the others, all of them merely shrugging their shoulders. Regardless, Harry proceeds to tear open the wrapping paper covering his present. He proceeded to pull out a blanket-like object.
“What is it, Harry?” Ocellus asked.
“It’s some kind of cloak,” Harry examined.
“Hmm… not exactly the most colorful piece of attire,” Rarity studied. “But I’m sure whomever sent this was very generous to give something that belonged to your family.
“Well, let’s see then, put it on,” Ron ushered.
Harry wrapped the cloak over his shoulders, not realizing his body from the neck down disappeared.
“Whoa!!!” The group spoke.
“Goodness!” Fluttershy gasped.
Harry looked down and found his body completely invisible.
“My body’s gone!”
“What kind of a trick is this?” Spike asked.
“I know what that is,” Ron observed. “That’s an invisibility cloak.”
“I’m invisible?” Harry pondered.
Harry spun around, looking down at himself. Sure enough his entirely body was completely blocked from view. Only his head could be seen by the entire group. Suffice to say, it left the group awestruck.
“This is incredible!” Twilight admired. “A cloak that allows its wearer to be invisible to the naked eye. Rather than using the magic in our own horns to make us vanish.”
“They’re really rare,” Ron added, studying the note. “I wonder who gave it to you?”
“There was no name,” Harry replied, reading the note. “It just said ‘use it well’.”
“I’d like to think this would be something Hagrid would give to Harry,” Ocellus guessed. “Except this handwriting doesn’t seem to match.”
“Most likely it could be from Professor Dumbledore or McGonagall,” Silverstream added. “We saw that smile on her face when Smolder and Harry received their brooms. Though I’m leaning more towards the old wizard.”
“Professor Snape?” Yona guessed.
The other students stared blankly toward the Yak for a few seconds… before they immediately burst out in laughter. Yona stared back blankly, occasional blinking her eyes while the whole group laughed so hard tears streamed from their eyes. After a while, they finally managed to catch their breath and steadied themselves.
“That’s a good one Yona,” Smolder chuckled. “Snape giving us gifts; that’ll be the day.”
While the group settled themselves, Harry whipped the invisibility cloak off and put it among the rest of his stuff. Everyone else proceeded to open up their presents, one of which Flurry holds out to her aunt.
“Here you go Auntie Twily,” The little filly said cutely.
“Aww thank you Flurry,” Twilight thanked.
She ripped it open, discovering a tiny handmade booklet containing images and words clearly drawn by a child. Though slightly difficult to make out, Twilight noticed there were pictures of her.
“What is it honey?” Twilight asked.
“It’s a book,” Flurry giggled. “About how much I love my Auntie Twily!”
Twilight smiled huge, as a single tear threatened to escape her eye. She embraced her little niece in a warn embrace. One by one, everyone else opened all their gifts. Fluttershy received a golden locked from Discord, though suffice to say it drew some attention from a certain ‘Niffler’. Little Rich sniffed rapidly towards the locket, reaching with its grubby hands trying to steal it. Fluttershy had to hold the little guy back, as he struggled in her grip.
Go figure right?
Totally…
Rainbow received a brand new Wonderbolts chain from her parents, while Rarity was given a brand-new set of rare lace from Erik and Sweetie Belle. As for Applejack, she received a new lasso from Big Mac and Apple Bloom. Soon enough, all the gifts had been opened and everyone thanks one another for the amazing gifts. Princess Celestia walked up before the entire group to say a few words.
“Thank you every creature for being here on this amazing day of days,” She said sweetly. “After the first alliance ended, I almost believed something like this would never happen again. That is why I am beyond grateful we are able to have this opportunity again to…”
Just then, Pinkie Pie bounced up beside the Princess, her arm waving high in the air like a school filly trying to answer a question. Celestia giggled as she looked down toward the enthusiastic party pony.
“Yes Pinkie?”
Pinkie beckoned Celestia to lean down and so the princess did just that. Pinkie whispered something in her ear. After she finished, Celestia stood back to her full height now with an even greater smile upon her face.
“I think that is a great idea,” She said.
Celestia walked back over toward her sister’s side, as Luna stared up in confusion.
“What did she tell you?” She asked.
“Shh!” Celestia shushed.
Pinkie stood before every creature, with pride and joy all over her face.
“I have just one more special gift for my super-special Cheesy-Wheezy pumpkin pie!” She giggled excitedly.
Cheese looked confused but was always one for a good surprise. Pinkie then bounced back over to him, pulling a little present from her mane and handed it to him.
“Thanks my little cotton candy,” He thanked her.
He kissed her upon the cheek before ripping open the present. When he saw what was inside, his heart nearly stopped. There he stood, frozen completely in place. Inside appeared to be a tiny onesie clearly meant for a foal, with tiny words written on it. And it read:
Coming Soon
Cheese looked down at the little onesie in complete shock before slowly turning back toward Pinkie, who grinned from ear to ear.
“Are you serious?” He asked.
Pinkie nodded her head rapidly. After another moment of complete shock, Cheese suddenly burst into laughter of joy. He grabbed Pinkie and spun her around in excitement. Everyone else was completely confused, seeing they had no idea what was going on.
“What’s going on?” Sandbar asked.
“What is it?” Rainbow added.
Cheese eventually put Pinkie back down, as the two ponies both smiled brightly at each other. Picking up each side of the clothing in their mouths, they lifted it up before every creature. Once their eyes landed on it, everyone’s mouth dropped. Until nothing but smiles could be seen throughout the room.
“Is this for real?” Twilight asked.
“Are you guys really…?” Rainbow wondered.
“How do you know?” Fluttershy asked.
“Well… do you remember when I went to see Madame Pomfrey a month ago?” Pinkie reminded.
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Flashback
Pinkie bounced into the hospital wing where Madame Pomfrey was tending one of the students. The pink party pony bounced right over to them, tapping rapidly upon Madam Pomfrey’s side.
“Excuse me Madame Pomfrey?”
The Hogwarts nurse looked down toward the pink pony shortly after finishing with her patient.
“Well hello dearie,” She spoke kindly. “What brings you to the Hospital today? Eat too much sugar again?”
“Not this time, Madame Pomfrey,” Pinke responded.
“Well then, what can I help you with?”
“Ever since I’ve been here, I’ve been feeling funny lately. Not the kind of funny where you laugh and laugh till you pass out, but the kind of funny where you feel really weird. Then again, I guess I don’t really know how you qualify two different kinds of funny but…”
*PLOP!*
Madame Pomfrey stuck a giant cotton ball into Pinkie’s mouth, putting a cease to the girl’s rambling. The nurse groaned a bit, rubbing her temples.
“Please dear, I just need to know what is wrong with you.”
Pinkie spit out the giant cotton ball into a nearby bin.
“Basically… I’m eating more than usual and been getting super-duper sick as of late. Oh, and for some reason, I get really, really mad… then I get sad… and happy all at the same time!”
Madame Pomfrey studied Pinkie Pie’s appearance as she rubbed her chin. It’s as though she considered all the symptoms she described.
“Why don’t you hop up on the bed dear,” She suggested.
Pinkie bounced onto one of the many beds in the Hospital Wing. Madame Pomfrey grabbed a stethoscope, holding it toward Pinkie’s chest and listened as she checked her heartrate. Just as she suspected, she could hear not just one… but ‘two’ heart beats. She pulled the stethoscope away and looked at Pinkie with a smile.
“Well from what you told me dear, it seems there is only one possible reason for your symptoms.”
“Is it bad?” Pinkie asked worriedly.
“Oh no my dear,” Pomfrey shook her head. “As a matter of fact, it’s actually quite good if you think about it.”
Pinkie silently looked at the nurse in anticipation.
“Pinkie dear… you are with child.”
“Oh, well that’s a relief,” Pinkie sighed. “I just figured I ate too much and… WHHHHHHAAAAAATTTTTTTTTT?”
Madame Pomfrey nodded her head as she continued smiling.
“Yes dear, you are carrying a child. From everything you’ve told me, and judging from your appearance alone, I’d say you are at least three months along.”
Pinkie looked down at her extended tummy, gently running a hoof along it. If what Madame Pomfrey said was true, that meant the little filly or colt was inside her right now. And soon… it would burst forth into the world. This knowledge alone made Pinkie smile brightly and almost burst like a firecracker.
“A BABY!!!”
She flew from her seat and bounced all around the room as though she drank a double shot of espresso.
“I’m having a baby!” She said excitedly. “I’m having a baby! I’m having a baby! I’m having a baby!”
Suddenly, she found her endless energy come to a complete stop. Madame Pomfrey caught her with the magic emanating from her wand, drawing her back over to sit on the bed.
“Yes dear Pinkie, but you must really be careful,” She warned. “Too much excess energy could very well damage the poor dear. You really must try to take it easy for a while.”
Pinkie nodded as she looked down at her tummy again, her face beaming with much anticipation.
“I wonder if it’ll be a filly or a colt,” She wondered.
“Well if you’d like to know, I do have one way,” Pomfrey offered.
Madame Pomfrey approached a large cupboard, opening it to reveal a series of potions, herbs, and all assortment of medical practices. She procured a little tiny cusp of liquid and walked back toward Pinkie.
“This very potion can reveal you the gender of your child,” She told her. “The question is: Would you like to know now? Or would you prefer to wait and show the father?”
As Pinkie gazed upon the tiny vial in Madame Pomfrey’s hand, she pondered over what to do. On one hoof, she could take it right now. This way she’d know what the was baby was going to be like and she really wanted to. Then again, this was Cheese’s baby too and he had as much right to know when she drank it too. Not to imagine all her friends, her family, and…
And then… Pinkie got a great idea. But she needed to wait for the perfect time to take it where Cheese, all her friends, and her family were around to see it. And she could already think of a great time to do just that…
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In the palm of Pinkie Pie’s hoof is the very vial containing the gender revealing formula. She gazes upon the vial, while the rest look on with anticipation. She popped open the vial, sending the cork flying away before she slowly tipped it toward the tip of her lips. She silently sips the clear wicked down her throat, being careful not to spill a single drop. Once the vial was completely empty, she lowers it away from her lips and releases a sigh, as a breath of magic sparkle is released.
A few seconds later, as everyone watches in anticipation, nothing seems to happen… that is until a glow appears. It is faint at first but then it steadily glows. And as everyone looks closer, the glow appears around Pinkie Pie’s belly… a bluish sort of glow. Cheese’s eyes widen as the glow illuminated upon his eyes.
“Pinkie…” Cheese spoke softly.
“Cheese…” Pinkie smiled, softly crying. “It’s a boy! It’s a baby boy!!!!”
Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich squealed and hugged one another, crying happily over the wondrous news. Everyone else bearing witness to this wondrous news applauded loudly for the happy couple, knowing that a moment from now a new face will soon appear to join the Equestria family.
“Oh Pinkie Pie,” Fluttershy smiled. “We are so happy for you!”
“Thank you Fluttershy!” Pinkie smiled. “This is the best Christmas present I could ever receive, and I’ve had my share of many wonderful presents over the years. Why I’m so happy I… I… I think I feel a song coming on!”
And sure enough, that’s just what the group did.
https://m.The Mane Six and Spike join together with Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich in a big group hug, though carefully given Pinkie’s condition. One by one, each member of their respective families and even the Student Six joined in to share the job that has been blessed upon the soon to be new parents. Harry and Ron looked on smiling over the tender scene, though the former’s attention then turned back away briefly. His eyes caught sight of the cloak he put back amongst the pile of presents and a thought starts to grow on him.
On one hand, Harry Potter knew what he was thinking… yet he promised Twilight Sparkle he wouldn’t. Still, ever since Hagrid brought up the name Nicholas Flamel, he’s been anxious for some answers on this mystery surrounding the events that transpired. And since none of the books he’s looked at offer anything about Flamel and there’s only one place in the entire library he hadn’t checked nor was allowed to…
He wondered…
Okay, it may not be Christmas now, but... gosh darn it, this chapter is just so... festive! It may be two months late, but hey, it's a Christmas chapter! Anything that has the ponies celebrating Christmas or Hearth's Warming Eve is always bound to be a plus! As far as I know, this is the first Christmas celebration for these ponies going through these movies, and it's a good way to start off! Makes you wonder if there's future plans for... nah, don't want to get ahead of myself.
That being said, another good chapter, and seeing the ponies experience a Christmas holiday within the movies is pretty wonderful in and of itself!
Family Guy Reference!!!!
YAY THE NEWS IS FINALLY SAID! LOVED THE REVEAL!!
True this type of a chapter was released two months late prior to when this part of the story takes place. But there is no denying a good old 'Christmas' chapter to give our two sets a characters a bit of bliss and peace on Earth. It is also worth noting the connection between the alliance of Equestria and Hogwarts, that which being that this is their first Christmas/Hearths Warming together since it was initially broken. Just to see these guys and their families having so much fun together is more than enough to warm the hearts of even the coldest of beings.
And it should also be worth noting that this is the very chapter where a game-changing moment takes place, taking a nod to what occurred in the finale of the series of FIM and thereby giving us a chance to make our own rendition of the scenario. Also it is here where Harry receives a very 'special' present that is sure to serve him some good use moving forward for this story. Especially since there is still a mystery surrounding recent events since he stumbled into the Wizarding World and he'll need to be slick if he hopes to find the clue that could solve this one mystery within the most magical school in this dimension.
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Yeah let's not get ahead of ourselves. We're still planning our next set of stories. But hopefully we have more than enough time to prepare a project before that month (Though after this month that leaves us 9 months left to decide).
In any case, it's always fun putting together a holiday chapter especially when it's one of the few scenes in a movie. Makes me look forward to the holiday every year.
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And which moment may that be?
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Yep. We figured we've been holding out on our fans long enough and there's no better time for such a moment to take place than on the most festive season of the year.
It was lovely they could combine both holidays together, and the girls families and loved ones could be there for them. And it's out, Pinkie and Cheese are expecting. I look forward to seeing them discover the mirror or Erised and what they'll find it reflects back to them.
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Ah yes, the mirror scene. That is sure to be an interesting sequence. Course, we've all seen what is Harry's and Ron's greatest desire. It'll be curious to see what's the greatest desire for the others who gaze upon the mirror (Particularly either the Mane or Young Six). We've been getting some ideas from the development team, it's just a matter of deciding the appropriate outcome.
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When Pinkie finds out that she was with child.
So how old is Flurry Heart now?
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I wouldn't recommend those
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Ah... 'that' one. I admit I didn't know that was a reference to anything but glad you caught it.
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If from what Mr. Enigma has informed me, I have to guess probably around the age where she can talk a few words. Probably a few years younger than the CMC, give or take. Her age is kind of up in the air at the moment.
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Sir, unless you have something to say about the chapter, please don't respond about film ideas.
Otherwise, if you want to state your concerns about film requests, you can discuss it in the Cinematic Adventures group.
Thank you.
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I can't find the group anywhere
Can you please show me the link?
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Currently she’s about like four or five
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Well that's a silly question. The link is on Mr. Enigma's channel. And mine. All you'd have to do is look at where all our groups are and it's right there.
Some people need to be more observant.
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Nothing wrong with a little off season festivities disney once did Halloween movies on Easter
In the song from 1971 peter cottontail https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GynDdQvSy8g
When you can't get it all together improves
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Yes... improv, I am very familiar about that.
The important thing worth noting is the fact that we gave the fans something jubilant to enjoy before things slowly start to take a dark turn in this feature.
We wish you a merry Christmas in February
Aww! And yay! Pinkie finally told them! And it's a boy!
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Hopefully we will have a better timing when we get to cover a story 'close' to December. We'll be lucky to do one in July if fate allows us to.
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That's right. I will admit when Pinkie and Cheese's child was first revealed, I initially thought it was a girl. But boy was I wrong.
Pinkie's having puppies. Boy did that fly over my head until now though I should have seen it coming. x.x
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I figured the kid was non-binary, or on their way to becoming non-binary anyway
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Too true
congrat to the soon to be parents
Ah Family Gu reference!
What does professor Twilight is teaching?
Nice fluffy holiday piece. 😊
And I see Flurry grew up a tad, to be expected.
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For Pinkie and Cheese, I'm happy for them.
Merry late hearts warming at Hogwarts!
Pinkie and Cheese are gonna have a baby boy!!
Me: Let's prepare a Baby Shower Party!
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Nice!
Also nice to see Flurry grown up too. You think she's ready to talk?
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Me too!
Congratulations, Pinkie and Cheese!
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That is definitely one way of putting it. Keeping things canon in this scenario.
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I may not be familiar with today's slang but that would not surprise me if that were the case. Who knows? That could provide some potential character exploration.
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Yep. Finding out they are going to have a kiddo is one thing. But once they officially have the wee laddie, it's going to be just as emotional under the most beautiful circumstance.
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Yep. We weren't really going to keep the kiddo that young for a while. We figured if the characters were growing in this series, some characters had to change. Didn't want to risk going all 'Simpsons'.
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You did read some of her lines in the chapter did you not? I thought for sure me and Mr. Enigma put together some dialogue under her name.
Sweet Mother of Molē Sauce!
Pinkie's gonna have a Boy!
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In the words of Fernald the Hook Handed man, "She's more of a toddler now."
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True
It basically means you don't fit into a specific gender
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Yep. And especially since it's going to be Pinkie and Cheese's kid, the little lad is going to be quite a handful.
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Ah... well I suppose that make sense. Well, as long as the wee lad still grows up happy that's all that matters. He's got a good thing with fun parents like Pinkie and Cheese.
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Yep!
I wonder how PhD's going to do a theater version of this chapter, considering some of his audience is now in the movie
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Gee that is going to be tough.
Well, there is that subplot of Discord and the Reforms. So I wouldn't be surprised if it's 'that'.
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True
Ok. Ok. I just woke up from my nap. It was a long day at work today.
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just as long they dont seethe brithing video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DzvV6lS7IE
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Hey no rush man. We all have those long days. Take all the time you need.
What a charming Christmas chapter!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:
EE, you truly bring the best of both worlds