Growing Up, Growing Old, & Learning the Hard Way

by Trickster Puppet

Follow the journey of the Dursley's, Potters, Weasley's and Malfoy's on an insightful journey that sets them all questioning love, life, hate, growing up, growing old, and the lessons of life. 2nd Gen. Fluff, possible incest, slash, possible smut. Novell

1. Introduction

Author: Me, myself & I (Trickster Puppet on FF)
Length/Status: Novella/Unfinished
Genres: Romance, friendship, angst, humour, drama, & much more
Rating & Warning: Currently T, future chapters may lean towards M. Slash, het, smut, fluff, sensitive topics (possibly), incest, possibly some violence.
Characters: Dudley Dursley, Leann Dursley (OC), Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley-Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger-Weasley, Rose Weasley, Albus S Potter, Scorpius Malfoy, Draco Malfoy, Peter & Carolina Dursley (Ocs) + more
Pairings: These aren't all romantic pairings, nor may they all occur, they're simply what I think will occur. Dudley/Lean, Harry/Ginny, Hermione/Ron, Scorpius/Rose, Albus/Scorpius, Albus/Peter, Scorpius/Albus/Peter, Draco/Harry, Draco/Ginny, Draco/Hermione, Luna/Harry, Luna's kids/Wealey, Potter & Dursley children, plus many more
Authors Notes: This is un-beta'd. If you would like to beta for me, please, just contact me through LJ or FF. Now, I first wrote this intending it to be a one-shot, but then I realized how much potential it has to become a Novella. And so, I give you the beginning of one of my favorite creations. The title of the story, and the chapter titles, all hold meaning ;]

Growing Up, Growing Old, & Learning the Hard Way

If I were to begin where it all began, then this would be a very long summary indeed. Instead, I will begin at the relevant beginning of this story.
It started with a war, a flash of green light, and a scar. The Boy-Who-Lived was born, and everywhere was his name known - that is, at least in the wizarding world. However, in the world of muggles, he was just another play-thing for the entertainment of Dudley Dursley.

Now, if you are reading this, I'm sure you all know of the story of Harry Potter and how he grew up, about Aunt Marg and being chased into a tree, and of the numerous encounters with none other then Lord Voldemort himself. Harry Potter faced many emotional and physical dangers, and hurts, but the very first began with a certain Dudley Dursley.

The exact start of this story is set nearly ten years after Harry Potter began The-Boy-Who-Conquered. His contact with his muggle family is none, and Dudley has grown from spoilt brat to a fine young man in those short years. However, not far into his wifes pregnancy, secrets emerge, and things begin to play out like no one ever expected.

Now fast forward to when Scorpius Malfoy, Albus Severus Potter, Rose Weasley, the Loony Twins and Peter & Caroline Dursley are beginning their first year at Hogwarts. Harry and Dudley glimpse each other, but no words are exchanged. The Potter, Weasley and Dursely children remain unaware that they are related... so what happens due to their ignorance when friendships, relationships, and wars begin to bloom all round?

Well, if you wanna find out - stick around. Warning: You're in for one hell of a ride!