So this is my first Harry Potter fanfic. It hasn't been beta'd so all mistakes are my own and I'm sorry. I plan on doing a series of connected oneshots. Most of them will pertain to the next gen kids, but there might be some of the trio or Marauders. Hope you enjoy of them.
Disclaimer: Sadly I am not J.K. Rowling therefore I do not own Harry Potter.
It was April 10th, 2009, and Harry was running late. He grabbed his wand off the bedside nightstand and stuffed it in the pocket of his robes. He hurried down the stairs and towards the living room; stopping briefly to pluck a wand out of James' hands, who kept hitting Albus on the head with it.
Ginny was sitting in the living room reading the Daily Prophet while two year old Lily sat playing with the blocks Hermione charmed for her. She could build towers and castles as high as she wanted without worrying about them falling over. "You're going to be even later if you don't leave soon."
Harry scowled knowing that she was right. "I know I know. Boys! Boys come in here!" Both boys came toddling into the room, Albus climbing up to sit next to Ginny. "Boys I'm going to be gone for most of the afternoon so I want you to be extra good for mummy. If you're good boys, listen to mummy, and help out with Lily then I'll bring you home a treat. Okay?" Albus nodded solemnly while James looked torn between not wanting to be good and wanting a treat, but eventually he nodded as well.
Harry quickly dropped a kiss to his wife and each child's head before he strolled over to the fire place. With floo powder in hand he stepped into the fireplace and with a cry of 'Hogwarts" he was experiencing the familiar WOOSHing sensation.
He came to a stop in the familiar office of the Hogwarts Headmistress. Professor McGonagall looked up briefly from the letters on her desk. "Good afternoon Potter. You're late." Harry grimaced feeling not unlike his first year self running late to her Transfiguration class. "Sorry Professor. Has Teddy been told I'm coming?" He had been hoping to surprise his godson, but he knew how hard it was for a secret to remain such at Hogwarts.
"He hasn't been informed of your arrival by the staff, so it should be a pleasant surprise for him." Harry nodded with a small smile, that's what he wanted. He moved towards the door but stopped when Professor McGonagall called out to him. "I trust you realize this can't be yearly event Potter. I can allow it this year under the circumstances, but I won't be able to make a habit of it.
Harry nodded he had figured she'd say as much. "I understand Professor. I thank you for allowing us this much, not many people would." Harry swore he saw the smallest of smiles on her thin lips before she nodded and turned her attention back to the letters in her hand.
Harry left the office with a small smile of his own and traversed the familiar halls of his first true home. He ignored most of the curious whispers of stunned students, and a few staff members, stopping only to give his greetings to a befuddled Professor Flitwick and a very happy Hagrid.
When he eventually made it to his destination, Greenhouse One, he knocked once on the door before stepping in. Neville stood at the head of the room with a pot containing a sprig of a plant Harry had encountered more than once. Neville smiled and waved Harry in further; he, along with Professor McGonagall, was one of the only people who had known he had been coming.
"About time Harry, you're late! We were just learning about the Devil's Snare, which, if I recall correctly, you are quite familiar with. Care to share your experiences?" Harry couldn't help the small chuckle that formed, "Maybe next time Nev. I just came to pick up Teddy; it's his birthday you know."
At the mention of his name said blue haired boy's face lit up like a Christmas tree with excitement. Teddy threw his books into his bag and hurried to Harry's side. The two of them said goodbye to Neville as they left the greenhouse, Harry leading them in the direction of the Main Gate.
"So where are we going Uncle Harry?" Ever since Teddy had been able to talk he had referred to his godfather as Uncle. Harry had no issue with the title, understanding the boy's need for a familial connection. He had always tried to make sure that Teddy knew that he was as loved and as much a part of the Weasley-Potter family as anyone else. That was part of the reason he had decided on this visit.
"That's a surprise Teddy" Teddy's face lit up again and he was practically skipping as they left the grounds. As soon as they left Hogwart's boundaries Harry held out his hand for Teddy to take. "We're going to be Apparating; it'll be faster this way."
Teddy quickly latched on to Harry's arm, his smile never once leaving his face. Harry gave his godson a smile back before turning on the spot. With a CRACK! The all too familiar sensation of being squeezed through a rubber tube enveloped them. Seconds later the two of them were standing in the Leaky Cauldron.
The pub was rather quiet at the moment, only a few wizards, an elderly witch, and two grumpy looking goblins occupied the area. Hannah looked up from her spot behind the bar and gave them a warm smile and wave. "You're late Harry!" She called to them.
"That's what everyone keeps telling me!" Harry called back as he and Teddy waved back. They made their way to the back exit and when they reached the brick wall that barded the entrance of Diagon Alley Harry let Teddy do the honors of opening the way.
The rest of the afternoon they spent perusing the alley. They got ice cream at Florean Fortescue's, now operated by Florean's son. They spent a good hour or so at the newly opened branch of Honeydukes where Teddy spent most of his allowance, though Harry had offered to pay. Harry made sure to pick out some candy for James, Al, and Lily because regardless of their behavior he couldn't help but spoil them. They spent some time at Quality Quidditch Supplies where Teddy tried, unsuccessfully, to convince his godfather to buy him a Firebolt X60. Harry simply reminded him that A) he wasn't on a team this year and B) first years aren't allowed to have brooms. During their time at Flourish and Blotts he did persuade Harry, quite easily actually, to buy him some new books. He was definitely his father's son given his love of reading.
Their final stop in the alley was to every Weasley-Potter kid's favorite store, Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes. Teddy ran ahead of Harry into the store, his bright blue hair making it easy for Harry to keep an eye on him. Harry followed him at a more leisurely pace and when he made his way into the store he quickly spotted him talking to George, and to his surprise Bill and Victoire.
"Bill! I didn't expect to see you here" Harry said when he reached the group. "We could say the same about you and Teddy. Isn't he supposed to be at school?" Harry nodded and explained how he had pulled Teddy out for the day. "It's his first birthday alone. I knew from his letters that he was feeling down that he wasn't going to be able to see anyone. So I thought I'd bring him out and let him know that even while we won't always be there, we'll never forget him."
While he had been speaking with Bill, George had taken Teddy and Victoire around the store and showing them the newest merchandise. Hogwarts still had a blanket ban on all WWW products but that didn't stop students from sneaking them in. George was especially generous with Teddy that day and when it came time to leave Teddy's pockets were full of merchandise, something Harry pretended not to notice.
By now evening was starting to set in and Harry could see that Teddy was dragging his feet, not wanting the day to end. "Hurry up Teddy; we've got one more stop before I have to take you back. If I'm late getting you back Professor McGonagall is going to turn me into a flobberworm." Teddy giggled at the thought and sped up to reach his godfather. "Where are we going now Uncle Harry?" Harry simply smiled and held out his arm. Once Teddy had taken ahold Harry gave a quick turn and they Apparated out of the alley.
When they came to a stop they were in a graveyard that they both recognized. Teddy looked up at Harry with wide eyes. Harry smiled and placed a comforting hand on his shoulders. "They'd hate not seeing you on your birthday Ted." Teddy remained quiet, his hair slowly morphing to its natural sandy brown color, the same color as his father's. After a few moments he gave a nod and the two of them made their way to the trio of headstones.
After the war had ended and it came time to bury the fallen heroes Harry had suggested to Andromeda that they bury Tonks and Remus next to his parents in Godric's Hollow. It had been her who insisted that, even though there was no body to bury, they place a stone for Sirius too. "He'll come back and haunt us to our dying days if we have Remus and James there without him."
When Harry and Teddy reached the trio of stones they knelt and Harry conjured three small bouquets of flowers. He placed two of them, one for his parents and one for Sirius, and handed the third to Teddy. Teddy took a deep breath, wavering slightly, before placing the flowers gently against the cool white marble of his parent's shared headstone.
"Hi Mum, Dad, it's me Teddy. It's my birthday today, but I suppose you know that already. I'm sorry it's been so long since I visited but I've been at Hogwarts, thought I guess you know that too. I got sorted into Ravenclaw. I was scared at first, I thought you guys would be upset since I wasn't in Gryffindor like Dad or Hufflepuff like you Mum, but Uncle Harry said that you'd be proud of me no matter where I went. I hope he's right."
"I tried out of the Quidditch team but I didn't make it this year. Captain Smith says I have the makings of a great beater though. Uncle George said he'll help me train this summer so that by next year I'll definitely make it!"
"I love my classes, especially Potions and Charms. I'm rotten at Herbology but Uncle Nev is always real great at helping me out when I need it. I'm really good at Defense against the Dark Arts Dad! Uncle Harry said that he'll teach me the Patronus charm when I'm a third year just like you taught him. My Transfiguration professor was excited when he found out I was a Metamorphmagus, he apparently never met one before. I really hope you're proud of me…"
Teddy trailed off and got real quiet again. When Harry glanced over he could see tears forming in the boys eyes. Harry wrapped his arm around Teddy's shoulders and gave him a quick hug, letting him know that it was okay and that he was there for him. When Teddy spoke next his voice was thick with unshed tears.
"I really miss you Mum and Dad. A boy at school told me I can't miss something I don't remember, but I do. Grandmum, Uncle Harry, and the rest of the family are really great but I miss you. Uncle Harry and Grandmum always make sure that I know how much you loved me. They've shown me all the pictures of us when I was a baby and how happy you two were. Uncle Harry says he's never seen either of you look as happy as you do in the picture of us right after I was born. Grandmum says that after I was born Dad didn't stop smiling for close to a week."
"Aunt Ginny says I'm just like you Mum, always happy and clumsier than a newborn hippogriff. But Grandmum Weasley says I'm a lot like dad too, I love to read and I got your keen mind and selfless nature apparently. Aunt 'Mione and Aunt Fleur says that when I haven't been Morphing I look just like you Dad. I don't change my features too much, because I like looking like you Dad, but I keep my hair turquoise most of the time because it's my favorite color. Uncle Harry says I get that from you, Mum, because your hair was almost always your favorite shade of pink."
"Everyone says that you guys would love me more than anything. I know it must be true because even though I can't remember either of you I love you so much. I'm so proud to be your son and I hope I can make you proud. I love you Mum and Dad."
Teddy stopped speaking, tears rolling silently down his cheeks and leaned his head against Harry who had tears in his own eyes. "Your parents love you too Teddy, don't ever forget that." Teddy nodded but said nothing. Harry didn't know how long the two of them stayed like that but eventually the two of them got up and left the graveyard hand in hand.
Far above them, almost in a different world, Remus and Tonks looked down at their son with a mixture of feelings running through them. "Happy Birthday Teddy. We love you too." Remus said while Tonks smiled sadly next to him.
A/N: There I hope you enjoyed it!
By the way, I'm hoping you guys could help me out. A few months ago I read a Harry Potter fanfic on here but I guess I didn't favorite it and now I can't find it. It was Post-DH, Harry and Ron were aurors, or least in training, Harry could wield 2 wands at once, uhm he was banned from Gringotts because of what happened in DH, I remember Yaxley attacked Ollivander at one point trying to steal his Phoenixes but Harry saved them and ended up with a Phoenix bonding with him. That's all I can really remember, if you know what fic I'm talking about could you please message me or leave a review with the name. I'd greatly appreciate it!