This is my first Harry Potter Fanfic. So, please judge it kindly. Constructive Criticism is always welcomed. If there are any plot hole, please point it out in your comment and if there are any grammatical error or typos, please ignore it. Thank you.

I don't consider The Cursed Child as a part of the canon. So, the future is basically built on the epilogue and some imagination.

Disclaimer: It all belongs to the 'always' JK Rowling.

Harry Potter and The Wishing Cup

The summer of 2020 in Potters Cottage was a dreadful affair. It was a miracle that Ginny Potter didn't resort to unforgivable curse once in a while on her own children or rather the 'Hell's Menace' as the good old Rita Skeeter calls them after they once set her 'interview' on fire.

Harry Potter was counting days for September 1 when he'll finally be able to breathe air, literally. For the past few weeks, his eldest son, James and his cousins, Fred and Louis have started planning their part-time careers as interns at Weasley Wizard Wheezes (as a way of preparing for their O.W.L.s) which left the house in a lot of blasts, smoke, and disorder. Harry had suspicions that his son is working with Peeves as well. He was almost sorry for Hogwarts.

Albus usually avoided his own home and spend the better half of the day at the Malfoy Cottage in London or with Hermione Granger-Weasley at the Ministry. When Albus told him about Scorpius, he was suspicious of the Malfoys but he trusted his son to be wise enough to differentiate between good and bad people. When he first met Scorpius Malfoy after their first year, he found out that he was a charming kid, who reminded Harry of his friend, Neville Longbottom, insecure about himself, responsibilities and expectations to uphold (because of his grandparents) but luckily, his parents made sure he was safe from their influence and made his own path.

Lily was about to start her first year at Hogwarts, apart from physically she has been a part of Hogwarts since Teddy started Hogwarts. He was sure as hell, going to miss her. For the past two years, after sending Albus away to the school, his life was around her. But he wasn't the only one who was taking it badly, more than Ginny, it was Kreacher who was making a huge fuss. Kreacher was off beat for the last few months. He spends half of his days, preparing Lily's favorite food and dessert, the rest whimpering at Lily for leaving him alone. Harry and Ginny already planned on surprising him by sending him to work at Hogwarts kitchen after the kids leave.

The days up to September 1 crept as slyly as devils snare. At the dawn of September 1, the whole house was in frenzy. From jumpers to trainers, all were flying from one room to another while Lily was trying to coerce her mother to make some calming draught for her nerves as well as for Kreacher. After Albus' sorting, she was not sure if she'll be in Gryffindor or not. Kreacher, instead of helping her was reminding her of the accidents her brothers had this far. None of them was fatal but she could always feel the pain with the way Kreacher explains.

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In another part of London, Ron Weasley was trying to teach his son the importance of every house of Hogwarts as he stuffed their trunks into the car.

"… and Hufflepuff is the exciting one, you'll never know how they turn up. Example, Teddy. He is just awesome in everything he does. So, don't worry, you'll do fine. You know Hugo, your uncle Fred and George told me that I had to fight a troll to be sorted in Gryffindor." Ron laughed, oblivious to the pale look of Hugo's face.

"Ron, you are scaring him. Oh sweetie, it's going to be fun whichever house the 'hat' chooses for you. You don't have to prove anything," said Hermione as she arranged the rear mirror of the car.

"What if I am also a Slytherin?"

Since Albus was sorted into Slytherin, Hugo and Lily had entertained the idea of being a Slytherin but when he is facing the reality, he chooses Gryffindor.

"Then that'll be awesome. Just like I said to Al, it's time to show the world that Weasleys are branching out. How cool is it to have a Slytherin in our family? It's not exclusive, it just doesn't belong to the 'bad' people but it can be ours as well. Anyways that just makes me love you more." Ron repeated the same thing he wrote to Albus after he was sorted which just made Hermione fall in love with him all over again.

"So, all Slytherins are not bad?" Rose asked with evident hesitation. Ron knew what she really wanted to ask. Hermione glared at him from her seat telling him to control his composure.

Ron just found out that Scorpius asked Rose out to Hogsmeade, truthfully, he was amazed by the boy's courage. He still remembers his first failed attempt and Fleur never lets him forget it. Anytime, people are sad or worried, Fleur starts this story to everyone's amusement and Hermione's annoyance. He hasn't really spoken to the boy but he knows that Scorpius is nothing like his grandfather. His father, Draco Malfoy was not bad. He tossed his wand to Harry during the final battle and that too, before Voldemort's eyes and that was certainly brave, close enough to Gryffindor-ish. Ron saw Draco crying at Fred's headstone, repeating 'I am sorry, I am sorry' and Ron had seen the way, Draco loved Teddy. Ron was insensitive but not cruel enough to take away his second chance at happiness. He knew what losing everything means. He still remembers the time when he left Harry and Hermione. He didn't deserve a second chance still he selfishly took the chance they gave him. So, he decided to give Draco a second chance. But that doesn't mean that he wants his daughter to date his son but he trusted Rose to make a wise decision.

"Not all but some 'were' really bad. Like Scorpius Malfoy…" Ron said in a serious voice. The car became too small for the tense family until Ron finally relented, "he is a sweet kid, a nice man-in-making, all credit goes to Albus, of course, but the same cannot be said for his grandfather." Rose looked at her mother to say something that'll help her decide about Scorpius.

"Your father wants to say that we are who we are because of our decisions, not because of our family background." Hermione ended their discussion by quoting Dumbledore.

Soon they reached the Kings Cross and found Harry talking to James heatedly while James was giving him his most innocent expression. Ginny was talking to Astoria while Draco Malfoy seemed wary of his surrounding while his son was talking to George. Angelina and Fred looked almost similar to Harry and James.

"They are here," Albus shouted as he came to meet his other cousin-best friend. Rose quickly walked towards him. Lily was busy hugging Kreacher and telling him to behave while she was absent. Then turned to her parents, who both looked proud and sad.

"I.., I'll try to break James' record," said Lily as James beamed at her and Al gave an exasperated sigh, leaving Harry and Ginny looking floored.

As the train doors shut, it became hard to restrain the howling Kreacher, who briefly reminded the golden trio of the day, he talked about Regulus's sacrifice. The token of his sacrifice still adorned Kreacher's neck and contrasted the bright colorful toga, he was wearing. It was Lily who accidentally color changed the toga since then George Weasley made it his own mission to make Kreacher as upbeat as possible.

"Kreacher, please listen to me." Hermione tried her soothing voice which briefly stopped Kreacher from throwing himself before Hogwarts Express, which was slowly picking up the speed.

"You can go work at Hogwarts if you want to stay with the kids," Harry added after the train was out of sight.

"Just take care of them," said Ginny, with tears lingering in her voice.

Kreacher dropped the coffee which Ron gave him as soon as he heard his Master and Mistress' decision. "Kreacher can go and be with them."

"Of course. Just don't help them with pranks…" said Ginny. "Or Peeves," added George as an afterthought.

Kreacher looked at them with a grateful look and with a little snap, he was gone. Most probably apparated to the Hogwarts.

"Wow, he got some real work cut out. According to Louis, Fred and James are planning something involving WWW and Peeves." Bill said in a serious tone while glaring at George.

"It's not my fault that I've upstaged you in their lives. Anyways, Harry, Bill, be prepared to go to Hogwarts tomorrow and don't say that I didn't warn you." George replied without any further explanation and apparated with Angelina, who was just amused by George's antics.

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Astoria started working at Daily Prophet just after she graduated Hogwarts. The war made her sought out a job in Newspaper, the errors of it made the world more unprepared for the horrors they faced. She remembers her post-war days at Hogwarts where one fake news sent everyone screaming in fear. She wanted to change the face of the newspaper yet people preferred Rita Skeeter and her lies rather than the truth.

Last week, Rita Skeeter wrote an article on how Dumbledore's Army used Confundo and Imperio on the 'dear' Umbridge to get her act in certain ways. Astoria was only a third-year student, still, she knew that Umbitch hated everyone who was 'not' ministry and she had a personal grudge against the Skeeter Cow as she blames Draco for many unnecessary things over these years and has started writing about Scorpius as a bad influence for Albus Potter. That's why she had asked Ginny Potter's help for writing this particular article. She was amazed at how easily the Potters welcomed Scorpius into their family. She still can't believe Molly Weasley made a green and silver jumper for Scorpius as Christmas present. Draco thought it was George's joke but then she saw him secretly cry holding it. After their marriage, Draco bought a small cottage in Essex and avoided everyone from their world to protect them from his mistakes but now, Draco liked having Albus Potter at home which was a miracle.

Later in the afternoon before going for a meeting with Astoria, Ginny found the original Dumbledore's Army List with 29 odd names. Few names were scratched including Fred and Lavender who laid their lives fighting for the good and others like Zacharias Smith and Marietta Edgecombe because of their incompetence and cowardice. Astoria Malfoy was writing an article in response to the Rita Skeeter's article on Dumbledore's Army. Ginny agreed with Astoria that the truth should be told to people, not Skeeter's lies. Anyways she hates Skeeter with a passion for claiming Harry is under the love potion, specially designed by George.

Over the lunch, Rolf Scamander, the official third member of "Skeeter Hater Club", joined them. The 2014 Quidditch World Cup proved to be the breaking point for him. Luna never paid much attention to Skeeter but Rolf hated the way his wife was criticised publicly on more than one occasion. So, he joined his colleagues and gave them a newly caught, Niffler as a gift for Skeeter.

"Where did you get this?" Astoria asked remembering something like this was found in Umbitch's office years ago.

"Found it. After he gets his work done, he'll come back to his daddy."

"Where do you keep these?" Ginny asked amused.

"My grandpa has a suitcase. What are you…Is this the original list?" Rolf was intrigued by the list that jinxed if someone snitched on them. He dropped out of Hogwarts just after 3 years and chose to travel with his Grandfather to become a Migizoologist. He never regretted it until he met Luna. Luna's days at Hogwarts always wanted him to be a part of it.

"Yes. The Original D.A.," a sad smile crept on Ginny's face as she brushed Fred's name.

"I always wanted to be a part of it."

Ginny took out her eagle quill and gave it to Rolf, "Add your name as the 30th member. I don't think anyone would really mind it." Even Astoria nodded at Rolf to sign his name.

"That makes it even." They all smiled and parted to their own offices unaware of the event that has already set in motion.

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Draco Malfoy thanked his stars that he was alive, free, and had a job in the Ministry. He knew the real reason was someone else but his ego still hurt to even think about it. Nevertheless, he was thankful for everything. Thankful that his son was allowed at Hogwarts, thankful that his son had a friend. Thankful that his son had a teacher like Longbottom who always make sure Scorpius is welcomed and thankful that his son had an ally like Hagrid. Many would say that's because of Albus but he knew that it was because of Scorpius, he was through and through like his mum, fortunately.

Teddy became the bridge between Draco and the Potters. Narcissa finally made up with her sister after the war. Grief does wonders to long lost love. It made them accept each other. Andromeda wanted at least a part of her family to know Teddy. Even though everyone had reservation about Teddy but the sound of innocence became a melody in those dark days.

Draco sometimes wanted to return to those golden days where hurting meant beating in a Quidditch match or making the golden trio lose house points, not Cruciatus Curse or the Death Curse. Giving love to Teddy became a way to redeem himself for taking away loved ones. He saw Fred's funeral. He had always found the twins funny and envied them but as he stood watching George lowering Fred's casket, he felt a cold stab in his heart which went more deeper that Dementor's torture.

Draco hated himself but the blue-haired boy didn't know that. The little cub laughed when he frowned and hugged him when he cried. He found love in his arms and then Astoria came into his life and changed it. She was also a victim of her own family but she rose above it. Then she brought Scorpius into the world and everything changed. He vowed to be not like his father and guide Scorpius, help him make choices in his life. When Scorpius told him about his crush on the young Weasley girl, he just laughed hysterically but told his son to go ahead and ask her out. Nowadays, he sometimes imagines himself greeting the Weasleys in his home or welcoming them to have dinner at 'his' home.

Usually, he leaves work early on the first day of school to be with Astoria but today, a small little cup was making it hard for him to leave. Apparently, this cup is much more dangerous than it seems. He found it in the 'Love Room' which contained the most dangerous objects of magic.

"What does it do?" A sudden voice startled him from the shadows.

"Astoria! You scared me."

"Sorry, I was waiting for you by the atrium for the past half an hour. So, I just came to check if everything was okay."

"Yeah. I just found this cup. I am sure it's not what it seems. At first, I thought it's the Hufflepuff cup which can give badger's strength to the drinker from this cup and out of pure curiosity, I drank water from it but nothing happened. So, please stop glaring at me."

"I cannot believe you tried it but did you try fire?"

"You want me to drink fire!"

"No, just use this cup to hold the fire. Something may happen, who knows?" Astoria said casually.

Draco Malfoy took out his wand and tapped at the cup. Within a second, the cup was filled with roaring blue fire which was slowly turning green. He just laughed at his success and lifted Astoria off the ground and kissed her.

"I wish I had asked you out for the Yule Ball, you'd have…."

The green flame was opening a blinding vortex which was engulfing everything in its ways only to leave a blank void where the Malfoys once stood.

And then the Cup vanished.