Edward Remus "Ted" Lupin- September 1, 2009

"You got your trainers, socks, boxers?" the twenty-something redhead asked the young boy who was sporting bright, almost unnaturally, orange hair.

"Yes, Aunt Ginny," he said, blushing at the mention of boxers. His hair brightened a shade or two but soon went back to its less offensive orange.

"Good," she said, bending to give Teddy Lupin a kiss on his forehead. Ginny let him go only for him to be embraced by another pair of arms, just as loving as the first pair.

"I don't wanna leave you, Nana. Who's gonna weed your garden? Oh and what about Wolfy, who's gonna fill up his bowl?" he asked, looking up at his grandmother.

"I have it all taken care of Doodlebug," she said as she ruffled his hair that had spontaneously turned purple, "Your Uncle Harry is just an Apparation away if I need something," Andromeda Tonks explained to her eleven year old grandson.

Out of excuses, Teddy looked around. The smog was thick and families were kissing their kids all around. The Hogwarts Express gave a third wail, one more until departure.

"Oh, I know! I can't leave until Uncle Harry gets here," he said, looking very proud of himself as he came up with a passable excuse.

"Well allow me to get my hug in before you leave," came a voice from behind Ted. Ted looked up to find a tall dark haired man with round glasses and an unmistakable scar on his forehead. He went to his wife, kissed her, and hugged Andromeda.

Teddy's eyes flashed with defeat. He was gonna have to go after all. "Hey buddy!" Harry said as he knelt to hug his godson, "Sorry I was late, I had some stuff at work to take care of. I got here as soon as I could. Ready for Hogwarts?"

"Yeah," Teddy said. He made no eye contact with Harry.

"The hair always tells the truth," Harry observed. Teddy strained to see his ear length hair. It had turned a violent pink without his permission. He cursed himself.

"I don't wanna leave you guys," he said as the train gave its fourth and last whistle.

"Teddy, Hogwarts was, is, the best place ever. It's huge! It has it's own lake and everything. You can explore around the castle and the food is amazing! And you know you can beat Ron at an eating contest," Harry said with a chuckle. Teddy giggled as Harry continued, "Plus you will meet some really cool people and on top of all of that, you will get to learn some magic. Maybe McGonagall can help you control your hair changing colors," Harry added with a wink.

Teddy was thoughtful for a moment, "A lot of food huh?" he asked. Harry figured that would be the kicker.

"Loads! All you can eat," Harry said. Teddy didn't realize that as Harry was talking, they were slowly drifting toward the train. They were at the door onto one of the train cars. Ginny had given Teddy's luggage to the baggage handler.

"Alright I'll go, but if I don't like it… I'm coming home!" he said, setting his own terms to this agreement.

"I'll tell you what," Harry said, "If you don't like it, I will fly to Hogwarts on a broomstick to pick you up myself!" Harry agreed.

They shook on the deal and Harry gave the young boy a kiss on his now jet-black hair. "Love you kid," he said. The train was starting to move forward.

"I love you, too, Uncle Harry. I love you, too, Nana and Aunt Ginny!" he said. He disappeared behind the now closed train door. Harry followed the head of the dark haired boy as he ran along the train car trying to see his family as the train took off.

"Has anyone told you that you're a good godfather?" Ginny asked as she leaned on her husband.

"It's been mentioned in the Daily Prophet once or twice," Harry said sarcastically, kissing his wife.

The young couple and Andromeda watched as the first of this batch of Weasleys (and honorary Weasleys) set off for his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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