Author's Note: This is a story that aims to follow through the lives of the Next Generation of Potters and Weasleys through their Hogwarts Years. It begins in 2009 with the start of Teddy Lupin's First Year.

August 31st 2009

It was well known that there would never be a family quite like the Weasley-Potters; not in size, nor skill, nor power, influence or success. They were a diverse bunch, each with their own distinctive personalities, their likes and dislikes, their hobbies and their abilities. But one thing they all shared in common was their love of one another. They would stick by each other through thick and thin. Nothing could truly break the bond that the family had.

On this particular day they were found celebrating their youngest member's first birthday at their usual place of choice, the Burrow. Lily who was now growing into a feisty toddler was absolutely ecstatic about all the attention that she was getting. Her laughter could have been heard from miles away as everybody cooed over her, making her laugh with funny faces and noises. But she wasn't the only reason the party was being thrown.

Teddy Lupin was due to start his first day at Hogwarts the next day. He was nervous to say the least but also bouncing with excitement at the thought. He had been dreaming of going to Hogwarts ever since he could remember. He could not wait to explore the castle, to see all the wondrous things that his godfather had told him about.

But as he looked out to his family playing and laughing he could not help but feel sad to see them go. The Weasleys and the Potters as well as the Longbottoms and the Scamanders all had made him feel like he was apart of a loving family even though his were long gone. Sure he loved his grandmother Andromeda with all his heart and thankful for all she had done but she could never really give him siblings like the Potters had or friends like the Weasleys. They loved him the way he imagined his parents would have, unconditionally and whole-heartedly.

The adults were all seated on a large dinner table set up outside. Mrs and Mr Weasley were seated at the end of the table, watching their grandchildren with joy in their eyes. Next to them Fleur and Bill were in a deep conversation with Percy, whose muggle wife Audrey nodded along even though she was never completely sure on what her magical family was on about. Charlie, George and Angelina were out tumbling with the kids whilst his godfather Harry, his wife Ginny and their best friends Ron, Hermione, Neville and his wife Hannah, talked about all sorts of things from Quidditch to ministry affairs. Finally Luna who was fascinated with the ever-present garden gnomes was studying them along with her husband Rolf.

Looking out to the kids playing he not for the first time, wished he could be that young and without a care in the world. He saw Dominique climbing trees even though both her mother and her closest cousin Molly shrieked that it was dangerous and to get down right this minute. Trailing behind the two girls was Frank Longbottom II with a big smile on his face as he adoringly stared out to Dom.

Then there was Roxanne who loved Qudditch with a passion and as such was passing a miniature quaffle back and forth with her partner in crime Louis. Both six years old, they had been inseparable since birth.

Of course there were the two troublemakers James and Fred. Both were already living up to their namesakes at the tender age of five with their frequent pranks and tendency to get in trouble. Poor Alice Longbottom II was unfortunately their age and thus their frequent target. This didn't mean that she was an easy victim; no in fact with her fiery spirit she often hit back twice as hard as they hit. It was for this reason that the boys, particularly James, loved pranking her. An easy target was just no fun.

James' younger brother Albus, a much quieter but just as lively was found as usual with his favourite cousin Rose, a little away from everyone else as they talked and played together. Rose who loved books was showing him an old copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard that her mother had recently found which he looked on with exaggerated interest to not hurt her feelings.

Then were there the little toddlers, Lucy and the Scamander twins. Whilst Lucy and Lorcan tumbled around as they tried walking on their little legs, Lysander was found looking at bugs and other little insects that his mother had shown him.

The youngest male Weasley Hugo, two months away from turning two, had given up trying to play with his older cousins and instead was found cooing over his younger cousin Lily.

Finally there was Victorie, who as the oldest cousin had to taken it upon herself to make sure everyone was okay, was found going around checking for scrapes and bruises and breaking up any little squabbles. Teddy, who admittedly found her very pretty, had always hoped that despite being two years older than her, they would be good friends even with how shy she became around him. Now that he would be going to Hogwarts he wouldn't be able to see her for a long time, something he was not looking forward too.

"How're you going there Ted? Excited for Hogwarts?" Asked his godfather's best friend Ron.

"Yeah can't wait. I'm going to miss you all though."

"Don't worry Teddy. We'll write everyday. Won't we Harry?" Ginny Potter said getting her husband's attention.

"Of course Teddy. Everyday. But you'll probably end up having such a fun time that you'll forget to write us. I bet that you'll end up with piles and piles of unopened letters stored under your bed."

"That won't happen I swear. I'll write back everyday. No matter what's going on." Teddy replied back earnestly.

"Oh we know you will." Ginny said ruffling his hair. Immediately it turned blue, his favourite hair colour, making Lily look over with excitement. She more so than anyone, never got tired of seeing Teddy use his metamorphic abilities. She loved it when he pulled faces and whenever he changed his nose shape she immediately broke out in laughter. Harry said it was lifesaver when she started crying, just one little look from Teddy and she was fine. Well as long as she was fed within the next thirty seconds. Her first word had even been his name. He never felt so happy in his life until she called out to him a month ago. It was the best feeling in the world. He realised with a jolt that he would miss her growing up. He would miss seeing her take her first steps, learning to properly talk and growing up to be a strong healthy girl. In fact he'd miss all the kids growing up. Again he was struck with want to be their age again, to stay with them.

"Given any thought to what house you'll be?" Ron asked snapping him out of his daze.

"Well…" In all honesty he pushed the thought of the Sorting to the furthest part of his mind. There was a slight, indirect pressure to be placed in Gryffindor and whilst he didn't lack any of their characteristics he privately thought that he was much more suited to be placed in Hufflepuff.

"Oh leave him alone. Ron. The hat will decide when the time comes. Who knows until then?" Ron's wife Hermione scolded.

"Take it easy I was just asking a simple question. Though he looks like he'd be a Gryffindor. Just like your dad."

"Really I think he's more of Hufflepuff, just like his mum." said Ginny with a knowing smile. He smiled gratefully at her. The last thing he wanted was everyone to automatically assume he'd be in Gryffindor.

Before Ron could reply a loud crash was heard. They all looked over with only half-concern (they were used to explosions and things breaking by now) to find Fred and James surrounded by broken pieces of Mrs Weasley precious vase.

"JAMES!" Ginny yelled as the same time Angelina yelled "FRED!" The two of them and their husbands quickly made their way over to the scene.

"What is it this time?" Harry said carrying a now sleeping Lily on his shoulder. "Ah you two, that explains it. Alright fess up which one of you broke the vase." He continued after waving his wand to wordlessly repair it.

"It was him!" They both immediately shouted, pointing to each other.

"Okay now which one of you is lying?" Harry asked sarcastically.

"Fred if you were the one to do it speak up." George said with an unusual amount of parental authority.

"Alright Dad it was me." James said after seeing his mother's knowing gaze.

"Excellent. George I believe you owe me five galleons." Harry said delightfully.

"Harry!"" Ginny scolded.

"What one of them breaks something every time we meet up. George and I thought we'd have a bet to see who would be the first to do so. George since my kid did so, five galleons."

"You sure you didn't do it Freddie?" George asked desperately.

"Sorry Dad not this time." Fred replied as Angelina angrily shouted "George!"

"Instead of betting on whether your son will be the first one to cause trouble you should be disciplining him!" said Ginny angrily.

"I've tried. But he's named after my father and Sirius. He's bound to cause trouble."

"Harry." Ginny warned

"Ugh fine. James no flying for a week."

"But Daaaad."

"No buts." At the look on his father's face James immediately shut up. "Now go on and for god's sake stay away from anything breakable."

"Same goes for you Fred." George half-heartily said at the look on his wife's face.

Both boys immediately scrambled away determined to escape any further punishment.

It was moments like these about his family that Teddy loved. The troublemaking, the jokes, the comical arguments between the husbands and wives, moments like that he'd miss.

"Alright I better get Teddy back to Andromeda. He has a big day tomorrow after all." Harry announced soon after.

Already? Teddy hadn't realised how long he had been here. With a sunken heart he realised that this would be the last time he would seem them until Christmas. Four whole months without them.

"Kids come say goodbye to Teddy." Said Ginny. Within seconds all the kids, except for Victorie and Lily, were tackling him to the ground.

"Oh come Dad, Teddy doesn't have to go just yet does he." James whined.

"I'm afraid he does." Harry replied.

"Don't go." Cried Albus, who at three years old didn't realise how long he was going for.

"Sorry Al. I have too. But I'll write everyday."

"Yes he will." Ginny said picking up a tearful Albus.

As he hugged and kissed everyone goodbye he could not stop the tears from rolling down his checks. He hastily wiped them away determined that none of the adults would see his tears.

"Have fun at Hogwarts Teddy. Tell me all about it when you get back." A blushing Victorie shyly said to him after the rest of the kids had said goodbye.

"Of course Vic." Replied Teddy.

After a final kiss on the cheek to Lily and Ginny and a hug to James and Albus, he made his way over to the fireplace for floo transport.

"You go first Teddy." Harry offered.

As clear as he could muster he shouted "17 Arlington Avenue", and all at once their smiling faces disappeared and he was instead greeting by his loving grandma.

"Oh finally you're back Teddy. Did you have fun?" She greeted him as soon as Harry had arrived.

"Loads." Teddy happily answered.

"Harry dear are you all good to take him tomorrow?"

"Yeah just have him ready by 9:30. I'll drive him to the station."

"Are the kids coming?"

"Can't I'm afraid. I'm not sure James and Al would let him go if I let them come."

"Not sure I'm okay with letting him go either." Andromeda agreed.

"Grandma I'll be fine." Teddy whined.

"I know you will sweetie. Still I don't want to see my little Teddy go."

"I'm not little anymore."

"Yes you are. You will always be to me. Even when you turn seventeen. Isn't that right Harry?"

" 'Course Andromeda. He will always be my little Teddy too." He said clasping a hand on his shoulder. "But I best be off now. I'll see you tomorrow Teddy."

"Bye Harry." He said giving him a hug. And then within a few seconds he was gone too.

"Alright you be best be off to bed. It's late and you have a long day ahead of you.

That he very well did.