Hey so I'm back. This is probably my third time I have left a fanfic incomplete. The first one I wrote made no sense. Then the one after I felt like I had a good concept, I just have trouble putting it into words. So please anyone reading this be my beta. I need help. So here it is. My rewrite. Hopefully this time I'll actually finish a story.
Life has a funny way of throwing curve balls at us every now and then. The road is long and hard. But in the end it's the journey that really counts not the destination.
Victoire had no idea how she got up here. She didn't even realize she was walking towards the astronomy tower. But here she is, standing by the edge of the tower. From where she was standing she could she most of Hogwarts. She never realized how small her school was. When she first arrived here she was in awe at how magnificent this place was. But now three years after leaving hogwarts, she couldn't help but think of how big the world is outside of this castle, and how small she is. Things were simpler then. Sometimes she wishes she could go back to those times. When everything seemed possible.
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of second Wizarding war. Today was also Victoire's 21 birthday. There's nothing worse than sharing your birthday with the most tragic day in the wizarding world. When she was little, she would often ask her dad why Uncle George would never come to one of her birthday parties. As she got older, she decided it was better to not celebrate at all.
"Weasley" Victoire jumped at the sound of her name.
"what the hell do you think you're doing"
Victoire rolled her eyes as she turned to face Sean Davis.
"What is wrong with you" Victoire glared at him "you scared the crap out of me"
"What are you even doing here the ceremony is about to start your fiancé has been worried sick about where you were" Sean exclaimed
"I just came here for some alone time"
"Well come on let's go Teddy will kill me if something happens to you in my watch" he extended his hand towards her and pulled her towards where he was.
"So why are you here not Teddy" she asked
"He was busy arranging for his speech"
Victorie has known Sean since she was 10. He and his adopted brother, Michael, came to the Burrows during the summer after first year. She couldn't stand Sean. He was a prick and would never let Vic play with them. Michael on the hand was much nicer . He unlike Sean made an effort getting to know Victoire. Thinking about Michael made her a bit sad. Ever since he left unexpectedly, things haven't been the same. Her relationship with Teddy wasn't like before. They fought constantly. No matter how much Vic tried getting him to talk to her, Teddy wouldn't budge.
"so any word from him" she asked with hesitation. She barely got Teddy to open up to her. The chances of Sean opening up to her of all people were really slim.
"No" he sighed
Victoire looked at him sadly. Even though they weren't exactly friends and barely tolerate each other. She still cares about him. Mostly because he was her fiance's best friend and she was close to his sister.
"How's Izzy handling all this"
"Better than us" Sean said " I mean she has her hands full with your annoying best friend"
"Hey" Vic exclaimed defensively "Nathan is not annoying"
"whatever you say Weasley"
"Now come on let's see if Teddy is done" he said, dragging her out of here.
Teddy looked around the Great Hall slightly impressed with how quickly they arranged the entire ceremony. Nothing was out of place. Leave it to Professor. McGonagall to outdo herself once again.
"Hey kiddo" Harry's voice broke his thought
Teddy turned to him scowling "you have to stop calling me that"
"How are the aurors supposed to take me seriously if they keep hearing you call me that"
Harry laughed at this godson "sorry"
"So how are you" he asked
"You mean since the last time you asked me this morning" Teddy muttered
Harry shrugged sheepishly, his face constantly flushed. He notice he's been doing that a lot recently. He was just worried about Teddy. Ever since Michael left he's been acting different. He tried getting Teddy to open up but every time he even brought up the topic Teddy would change the subject.
"Where's Victoire" Harry asked
"I don't know" Teddy replied "last I saw her was when she was with Dom and Louis"
" so how is the engagement life been treating you"
Teddy sighed "it's not so different I mean the weddings not til next year so ask me then if I'm ready to rip my hair off"
"Yeah why did you guys put off the wedding for another year I mean you guys have been engaged for about 5 months"
"We wanted to do it over the summer when everyone was here but with Vic working crazy hours at St. Mungo we decided to wait" Teddy replied "plus with Michael leaving it was best to just put of the whole thing for a while"
Harry looked at Teddy worriedly "how did Vic react"
"Fine surprisingly" Teddy replied
Harry looked shocked at the revelation. Victoire wasn't exactly known for being calm when it came to change.
"Really" Harry questioned his godkid. Something didn't see right.
"Yeah I mean it was her idea"
"Wait what" Harry exclaimed, his eyes widen.
"Hey don't look at me I was just as shocked as you were"
"It just seems weird I mean this is Victoire Weasley she's been planning her wedding since she was five" Harry said, still trying to process what just happened right now.
"She said it doesn't feel right getting married without Michael" Teddy said " you know she's been really great"
Harry was happy that Vic has been so strong for Teddy. Especially considering the fact Teddy is a stubborn git. Harry has always been on the edge about Teddy especially since Andy died. He tried so hard getting him to talk but the kid just wouldn't budge.
From the corner of his eye he saw Victoire and Sean approaching them.
"Hey Mr. P" Sean greeted
Harry gave him annoyed look "Sean it never gets tiring hearing that"
"Oh come on Mr. P you know I don't do that to annoy you" Sean's grin getting bigger
"No you annoying those words can't be said in the same sentence" Harry said sarcastically
Victoire scoffed "you know what I do uncle Harry I just ignore like the sound of a flask makes when you stir a potion sure it's annoying but hey if you tone it out you could barely notice it was there in the first place"
Harry and Teddy laughed while Sean scowled at Vic.
"Whatever Weasley" he said before leaving the three.
Dominique and James were putting the final touches in the Gryffindor common room with Professor. Longbottom and Nathan.
Usually Neville does it himself with the occasional help from Nathan and Izzy. But since Dom and James had detention he thought the best way was to get them to help make the gryffindor common room more accommodating for the former students.
"Why isn't Fred helping" James complainined "he was as much part of this as we were"
"I'm sorry what do you mean by 'we'" Dom yelled "I had nothing to do with that stupid prank"
Nathan scoffed "Dom you were the one who put the stink bomb in Nott's bag"
"And as for Fred he is with Izzy setting up the Great Hall" Neville interjected
"Hey Lewis why are you here" James asked
"I always help Prof. Longbottom" he replied
"Why" Dom asked
"I don't know I just do"
"It's cause he wanted to get close to Izzy. She would usually help me " Neville said, smiling at the boy's beet red face.
"Wait so you spend your free time helping Longbottom for a girl" James said "what a dork"
"Look who's talking remember when you quit pranking for a month so Annabelle could see how less of a prat you were and ask you out" Dom said
"Hey who's side are you on" James exclaimed "you're my cousin"
"Yeh well Nathan is my brother" Dom said "obviously I would pick him over you"
Nathan couldn't help but smile when he heard Dom say that. He didn't exactly had the best relationship with his family, so he spend most of the time with the Weasleys.
"Whatever" James rolled his eyes
"So wait why did Izzy help you out" Dom asked Neville.
"It was actually because she got detention and she didn't want to spend time cleaning trophies so she suggested this and turns out she really like it so every year during the memorial she would help me out" Neville said
"wait Izzy got detention" Nathan asked
"Seriously Nathan that's what you got out the story" Neville said "not how brilliant your girlfriend was for coming up with this idea"
"I'm sorry Professor but what was so brilliant about this" Dom asked "I mean I could have used this time to catch up with my parents and Vicki"
"Yeah" James agreed
"It's because-"
Neville interrupted Nathan "Don't worry you guys will find out exactly why this was such a brilliant idea"
"Okay let's get this done the ceremony is about to start we need to get there before Mcgonegal kills me for not being at the Professors table on time"
"Neville why don't just go we're almost done" Nathan suggest "I got this"
"You sure" Neville asked
"Yeah go" he nodded
"Thanks kid" he said before leaving the common room.
Once Dom and James were sure Neville was nowhere near they turned to Nathan
"Hey Lewis what's so great about this" James asked
Nathan looked at incredulously "just cause he's gone doesn't mean I'm gonna tell you"
"Come on Nathan" Dom pleaded " please for me"
"No you'll find out eventuality" he told them
"Come on Lewis we'll even act surprise Professor Longbottom won't even know" James asked, eager to know what exactly was so great about spending his time here
"Not a chance" Nathan said "come on guys let's just finish this"
"Not until you tell us" Dom crossed her arms, glaring at the former gryffindor in front of her.
"Guys come on" Nathan stomped his feet "stop being so childish"
Dom and James shared an amused look
"Oh we're being childish" Dom raised her eyebrow "The same guy who's stomping like a five year old is calling us childish"
Nathan glared at the two cousins. The Weasley could be really annoying at time.
"Come on guys we need to start making our way to the hall let's just finish this" Nathan said to the two glaring 17 years olds.
Nathan got his reply when he noticed how the two haven't moved at all. He knew if he didn't tell them there is no way they can get this done in time.
"Ugh fine you win" Nathan throw his hands up in surrender. Dom and James grinned at each other and high fived.
"According to rules if you voluntarily help plan a school event or something you are allowed to miss classes the next day"
"What" the two exclaimed loudly
"Shhh" Nathan shushed them "keep it down"
"How did McGonagall even agree to this" Dom asked
"I don't know all I know is that this was how I got Iz to fall for me"
Dom gave him a look.
"That is not what happen" Dom said to James "He cried until she said finally said yes"
James chortled.
Nathan glared at them "can we finish this I wanna go and see Vic"
"Wait so we can just not show up to class and there won't be any consequences" James asked
"Yeah.."
"This is the greatest thing ever" James yelled
Teddy hated today. And to make things worse his fiancée birthday is also today. Any normal guy would spend making this day special for whoever they were dating. Teddy on the other hand had to deal with complete strangers telling him how great his parents were.
"So how does it feel to finally be Mr. Victoire Weasley" Sean teased his best friend
"Fuck off" Teddy shoved Sean
"No but seriously you're engaged how does that feel" Sean asked
"I don't know it feels the same" Teddy replied
Teddy wasn't technically lying. Being engaged felt the same as dating. Except this time there was no backing out. Sure he and Vic have been at each other's throats lately but it had nothing to do with them. It was because of everything that took place the last two months. At least that's what they keep telling themselves.
"Teddy" a loud voice shrieked from behind them
Sean and Teddy turned to see Dominique Weasley running towards them.
When she reach them, she threw her arms around Teddy
"Where the hell have you been" she playfully smack his chest "I've been looking for you"
"Sorry Dom I was running a bit late"
Teddy's hold on her tighten. He was alway close to Dom despite such a big age gap between them. She was one of his favorite people to talk to. He spend most of his last year looking out for her. Even though, he loved James, Al and Lily, he was much closer to Dom and Louis.
"So how are your classes going so far" he asked, loosening his hold on her. His hands were on planted firmly on her hips and she had her arms wrapped around his neck
Dom rolled her eyes "seriously I'm seeing you after so long and the first thing you want to ask me is about classes"
Teddy looked at the girl in front of him. She's changed a lot since the last time he saw her. Her hair has gotten longer. Wavy blonde hair covering The long sleeve black dress fit her perfectly. It was funny how different Dom and Vic were not just in appearance but in personality. Vic inherited the iconic Weasley curly red hair, whereas Dom had straight blonde hair. Vic was more uptight. Dom was more carefree. She preferred living life to the fullest.
"So where were you Vic said you had to help Neville"
"Ugh don't remind me" she groaned "I still can't believe those assholes got me in trouble"
"Well maybe next time don't put a stink bomb in Nott's bag" Sean said to Dom
"Whatever" she rolled her eyes "I'm gonna go find a good seat"
When she started walking away from the two, Teddy couldn't help but linger at her descending figure
"Ahem" Sean coughed loudly, breaking Teddy's thought
"Checking out at the future sister in law totally not creepy at all" Sean pointed out
His friend is a really big wanker at times
"I wasn't checking her out her" Teddy spluttered, the tip of his hair turning red.
"Whatever you say mate"
"Now come on let's find a seat" Teddy said, not wanting to talk about this anymore
"Sure let's see if there's space where you can sit between Vic and Dom" Sean joked
Teddy shoved his best friend
"You're fuckin annoying"
After Harry's speech, everyone was asked to step out of the great Hall. Leaving only the Weasleys.
Teddy grasped Vic's hand tighter. The next part was going to be even harder. Even after doing this every year, seeing his parents grave was still hard. Beside Louis, Hugo, Rose, Al and Lily everyone was ready to apparate to the cemetery. Harry didn't want the underaged wizards to go, he didn't think they were ready to make that decision yet.
"You sure you wanna do this" Vic whispered in his ear "you don't look so well"
Teddy nodded "I'm sure"
Victoire took a deep breath "I'm gonna stay back make sure the rest of are okay"
"Lily's been a mess"
Teddy looked at her shocked "you don't wanna go" he asked
"I do but I feel like I should stay here"
"Unbelievable" Teddy said, trying to keep his voice even
"Look Lily's been complaining since Aunt Ginny got here" she muttered "let me stay here with her"
"the one day I need you and you decide to make it about you"
"What are you talking about all I said was that I'm gonna stay with Lily and the rest of them how's that selfish"
"You know what do whatever you want" Teddy let go of her hand and walked away leaving a confused Victoire behind.
What just happened
Vic thought she was being helpful. But once again she left feeling like an idiot.
When everyone left, she cautiously walked towards a hysterical Lily Potter.
"Lily come here" she wrapped her arms around the crying girl "you know your dad is just trying to protect you guys"
"I know you want to go but you have to understand that place is not for underaged wizards" she tried consoling her cousin "it's gonna be okay"
"I don't see the point of us not going" Lily said between sobs
"Lily it is not something you want to see" Vic pulled her cousin close to her
"Why are you here" Hugo asked "Shouldn't you be there with them"
"I didn't want to leave you guys alone" Victoire said "plus I couldn't just leave with Lily crying"
"Thanks Vic" Lily sniffed
"For what?" Vic asked, looking down at her cousin with confusion
"For making sure I was okay" Lily untangled from the older girl.
Vic smiled gratefully at her cousin.
"Okay come on guys let's just go to the room of requirement" Victoire stood up and announced "we can talk about whatever you want"
"No it's alright you can go to Teddy if you want we'll be fine" Al said "you've done enough for us"
Vic hugged everyone before walking out of the great Hall. A part of her wanted to go to Teddy but she doubt he would want her there. How did they end up arguing was beyond her. She thought she was doing the right thing. But once again Teddy pointed out how selfish she was being.
Vic for the second time today climbed up the stair of the astronomy tower. It's funny how much she loves this place, considering how she couldn't stand going to that class.
She sat by the edge of the tower. Compared to before the campus was pretty empty. Everyone was either in their dorms or common room. Her family was still at the cemetery and a part Vic knew they wouldn't be back until late at night.
"You know this is the second time today I found you here, Weasley" Sean voice behind her made her jump
Except this time she didn't turn around. She didn't want Sean to see the track of tears on her face.
"I'm getting really worried about you" Sean joked, walking towards to Vic.
When she saw him sit next to her, she turned her face
"Hey you alright"
"Yeh I'm fine" she said trying not to choke up
"You sure" he asked
"Sorry there's just something about today that just I don't know I can't really explain in"
"So what are you doing here shouldn't you be with the rest of your family"
"I wanted to stay here with the rest" she replied "I was worried about them"
"They'll be fine" he said "you on the other hand look horrible"
Vic sighed. She didn't have the energy to say something back to Sean. These past few weeks have been exhausting for her.
"Wow no comeback today" he laughed "that's a new one for you"
"I'm just not in the mood to be fighting with you" she said
"Come on Weasley don't be like that" he nudged her
"Sean please leave me alone I've had a really long day"
"Hey what's wrong" he asked. For the first time he was worried about the girl next to her.
"Nothing" she replied
"Clearly something happened or else you wouldn't be crying here"
"I'm not crying" she said wiping her tears
"Yeah it would be believable if you weren't rubbing your eyes" he said "come on what's wrong"
She let out a sob "I don't know what happening"
"Teddy and I had a fight" she sniffed "I don't know what going on all we've been doing is fighting"
"Is that why you're are" he asked
"No" she wiped her tears "I suggested I stay here with Lily and the rest of them and he got mad and called me selfish for not being there for him"
Sean sighed. Teddy has changed a lot since Michael left.
"Hey come here" Sean put his arms around her "it's gonna okay"
"Everything's gonna be fine Weasley"
Vic clenched to his dress robe. Burying deep inside his embrace.
For the first time Sean actually felt sorry for the girl. He saw the girl behind the facade she has put on. Sure he still can't stand her, but at least now he's beginning to see how caring she is when it comes to Teddy.
Author's Note:
[SPOILERS FOR "THE MAGIC WORD IS SORRY NOT PLEASE]
So if anyone here has read my horrible Next Gen. fanfic, yeah I'm not continuing that. So I have had the idea of this fanfic since a year ago. Instead I wrote that fanfic that-shall-not-be-named. Okay I was inspired by "the magic word is sorry not please." The first time I read that fanfic I was probably in 11th grade. I read it again as an adult (3 years really changes a person). And one thing I disliked was the way the whole Teddy/Victoire thing ended. It not that I hate the fanfic cause I don't. That fanfic is amazing, its so well-written. It was one of the first few fanfics I have read where no character was so perfect, all had such depth. However, I hated how Teddy never apologized to Vic. We never got a scene where he told Victoire about everything that happened between him and Dominique. She deserved the truth. She married the same guy who told her sister few weeks before their wedding that they can run away together. Again I am not saying I hate the writer and her fanfics. I just had a little problem with this.
Okay this was it. I just wrote more and had a conflict in the first chapter. Okay seriously anyone reading this please help me. And review! hell even give bad reviews. I recently read the commentaries for My immortal. I feel like I write just like her. Which is why I'm asking once again please help, I don't wanna be known as the worst fanfic writer on this website. I don't FF to take my story down because it is so bad that even FF doesnt want to be associated by my story.