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Title: Christmas Eve at Chrestomanci Castle
Universe: Diana Wynne Jones' Chrestomanci series
Word Count: 432
Notes: For annemjw who asked for "Millie/Chrestomanci in lateish teens".

( “This is our last christmas at Chrestomanci Castle as children,” Millie said as Christopher stoked the fire gloomily. )