*Before you begin reading this is the sequel to Harry Potter and the Continuing Journey which you can read on my page. *I also do not own Harry Potter. All rights belong to their original owners! Enjoy!

Chapter 1

THE VISITOR

Albus packed all his belongings into his suitcase. He tried to convince his father that he didn't want to go back to Hogwarts, but, sadly, his plan failed. Hogwarts was the last place he wanted to go. The summer sun shone brightly through his bedroom window. He looked at the busy people watering their gardens. Albus suddenly lost track of where of he was, and began searching for his wand. It was lying on his dresser. Next to his wand was the smashed picture he had broken last year. James had tried to fix it with "Reparo," but nothing happened.

"Albus."

Albus turned around and saw his mother standing in the doorway. Her hair was shining that same beautiful ginger color as it always had.

"Are you ready for school tomorrow?"

Albus couldn't look at his mother. Her radiant beauty however made his eyes meet hers. She grabbed Albus and embraced him into a hug. Her perfume smelled like jasmine flowers.

"Dear, I know you don't want to go but-"

Albus interrupted her.

"I don't want to go!"

"Listen to me! I know you don't, but your father would want you to. Hogwarts was and still is his home."

Albus didn't care. He still didn't want to go. Ginny tried many times to persuade him to go, but he ignored her. Harry had ended the argument last night when he told Albus he was going anyway. Ginny left Albus's bedroom in a depressed state. Albus picked up the suitcase handle and carried it into the living room. He saw a plate of cookies on the table. Just as he was about to reach for one, he saw his father staring at him.

"Albus…listen…"

"I know I have to go," Albus interjected.

Albus grabbed a cookie. Harry sighed heavily. Albus began to chew his cookie slowly while in thought. When he finally swallowed, he spoke.

"What if You-Know-Who…"

"Voldemort," Harry interrupted him.

"Okay. What if he…." Albus stopped talking.

"Albus, no one is going to harm you. If they try, I will run up to Hogwarts as fast as I can."

Albus laughed at the thought of this. He could see his thirty-seven year old father running in place. Harry rubbed his head. Every time he did this, Albus's heart would beat rapidly. He knew that his father's scar was hurting. However, Harry was very clever at hiding this fact. Suddenly, Lily began running around the room. She had James's wand in her hand. She pointed it in every direction. Harry slapped her on the hand, and took the wand from her.

"Never…ever…EVER…play with a wand."

Albus had never seen his father be so harsh to Lily. Her eyes became watery. Harry hugged her and whispered something to her that Albus could not hear. Lily wiped her eyes and ran upstairs. She ran into James on the way up. He was carrying his suitcase down the steps.

"Lily!"

James averted Lily and safely reached the bottom of the stairs.

"All packed," Harry asked.

"Yes sir, I'm so excited!"

Despite James's happiness, Albus was still in a gloomy mood. Harry noticed that Albus was looking blue. He smiled suddenly and spoke.

"Guess who's going to take you to the station?"

Albus shrugged.

"Aunt Hermione."

Albus smiled a little. Hermione was great. She always made the best peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. However, Albus knew she would bring Hugo. He always picked on Albus, and would put him down. She would also bring Rose, who was in Albus's year. They had always gotten along great.

"Aren't you coming too," Albus asked his father.

"I'm sorry Al. Work," Harry said a little unhappy.

"Oh…work."
Albus desperately wanted his father to go with him. He always felt safer knowing that his father was there. Suddenly, James began asking his father for "girl" advice. Albus saw this as a chance to leave the room. As he left he heard his father say, "but don't judge a book by its cover." Albus doubted he would ever be interested in girls. They all looked at Albus funny, and called him "Shorty." While thinking about marrying a girl, Albus heard the front door open.

"Harry!"

As soon as the door opened, the air became filled with Hermione's perfume, and Albus knew who had come to through the door.

"James…are you ready?"

"Yes," James said.

Harry cleared his throat, and James corrected himself by saying, "Yes madam." Albus then came into the room.

"Hello Al. Have you gotten taller?"

Hermione liked to point out this untrue fact. Albus knew he hadn't grown an inch over the summer.

"Him? "Taller?"

Albus didn't realize who the voice belonged to until Hugo came into the picture. His voice was much lower than normal.

"I'm just kidding Al."

It seemed that everyone was changing except Albus. He wanted to go to a different school. He wanted to be normal. However, being Harry Potter's son was anything but normal.