A B o x O f M e m o r i e s . . .
Disclaimer: I solemnly swear that I do not own Harry Potter (wah)...
Prologue- A Shoebox
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"Oh Harry, we didn't expect you for another hour!" Andromeda Tonks beamed at the young man in front of her.
"Well, I came over to talk to Teddy…" he began.
"He's in his room." Andromeda informed him, pointing upstairs.
Harry nodded, and it was then he noticed the photo of Lupin and Tonks. The picture had been taken on their wedding day. They were both smiling. Harry felt a wave of sadness wash over him. He missed them, everyone did…
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Teddy Lupin sat on his bed, staring at the photo on his bedside table. His chocolate brown eyes were filled with tears.
"I wish you could be here…" he whispered to the photo.
Nymphadora (Tonks!) and Remus Lupin beamed up at him. His mother and father looked so happy, and Teddy felt a rush of anger at them, he threw the photo across the room where the glass in the frame cracked. His tantrum was interrupted by a soft knock at the door.
"Can I come in Teddy?" his godfather asked gently.
Teddy quickly wiped the tears leaking from his eyes and opened the door to him. His godfather saw the tears, but didn't say anything. They both sat down on Teddy's bed.
"Reparo"
The frame repaired instantly and flew into Harry's hand.
"Here," he said, handing it to him.
Teddy threw it on the floor again. "I get so angry with them sometimes," he told Harry. "They didn't care- if they had, they would have stayed and they would be here talking to me. I wouldn't be an orphan!"
"Teddy Remus Lupin!" Harry scolded. "Your parents loved you so much, they were prepared to die. Now, if that's not caring I don't know what is!"
"I'm sorry Harry, Teddy mumbled, avoiding his godfather's eyes. "It's just… They can't see me off to Hogwarts…"
"I know what it feels like Teddy." Harry reminded him.
Teddy thought, and remembered that he did.
"I'm sorry…"
Harry sighed. "It's not your fault Teddy-bear…"
They sat in silence for a few seconds.
"Anyway, why are you here so early?" Teddy asked his godfather.
"I wanted to give you something, in private," Harry confessed, pulling out an old shoebox. Teddy's heart gave a leap as he spotted his father's loopy scrawl.
This is the property of Remus John Lupin
"I'll see you at the party," Harry winked at Teddy.
"Bye Harry, and…"
"And?" Harry questioned.
Teddy ran up to Harry and hugged him.
"You're the best godfather I ever had!"
"I'm your only godfather silly," said Harry, hugging him.
Author's Note: This is my first long story, so I'll try to update as often as I can. Thanks to everyone who reviewed in my othe fic. I love you guys! If anyone has any ideas of what could go into the box of memories that would be great. Also constructive critisicm is welcome, but don't be cruel... Reviewers get a hug from the world's best godfather (Harry).
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