A/N: This chapter's very short, and is still pretty introductory. They'll definitely get longer as they go. Thanks for reading! Comments, ratings, questions, and constructive criticism are always appreciated!

"So. Did you meet him?"

One Rose Weasley plopped down on the bench next to him, her eyes trained on the figures gathered in a circle across the lawn. Her voice had a tone of curiousness, but also one of accusation. Rose was extremely perceptive, especially of James.

James rolled his eyes at the petite redhead. "Of course. I wouldn't want to miss out on the chance to meet this family's new golden boy," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. James hadn't meant to be funny, but Rose laughed anyway.

"What, you don't like him? I thought he was nice."

There was no surprise about her words. She had clearly already worked out his disdain for the other man, despite there not being a whole lot of reasons for it.

That was all because Rose knew him better than anyone. She was the cousin he got along best with, and somewhere along the line she'd become a sort of confidant for him. She usually made family gatherings much more enjoyable for him. Not that they weren't already, but during unpleasant ones, particularly like today, she was good to have around.

"Plus he's really fit, so that's an added bonus." She just had to mention that, didn't she. James gave another obvious roll of his brown eyes.

She nudged him. "What, you don't think so?" She was teasing him, that much was obvious. But James cracked a smile anyway.

"Of course he is. The Most Eligible Bachelor is always fit."

She sighed. "It's too bad he's gay."

He gave her a bewildered look. "And, you know, dating Teddy."

She laughed and nodded.

Just moments later, Aunt Molly emerged from the house; announcing dinner was ready to the yard full of people. And of course, no one was going to pass up her delicious cooking. Everyone began to migrate in her direction.

Rose smacked his leg.

"C'mon, idiot. Dinnertime."

Forks had barely been set back down on the table, bellies being grabbed in fullness, when Teddy stood up and cleared his throat.

James's attention flicked right to him, as if it hadn't been there the entire meal. Teddy's normally dark turquoise hair generally changed colors when he ate. He'd once told him it was because he was so focused on eating that he didn't pay attention. James remembered it being a source of entertainment during meals when he was younger. Now it was more of a distraction so he didn't glare at the blonde man sitting next to him. But that wasn't the point.

It was clear that Teddy had an announcement, something not uncommon for these family gatherings. He remembered Fred had done the same thing when he'd been chosen as a prefect. Or when Victoire had stood to announce her engagement. And boy what an event that had been.

Teddy smiled down at Samuel before he began talking. "So the Arrows have asked me to be on call for their summer training season," he began, which earned him a good amount of murmuring and congratulations among the family members.

He looked down at Sam again, and back up. "They have a pretty open-to-the-public training season, at least if you know someone. And you all know me, and Sam now," he continued, beaming at the whole of them. The murmuring moved quickly to excited, and James's eyes met Rose's. Aside from loving quidditch, the two of them also didn't have any plans outside of the ordinary for this summer. It was clear they weren't going to have to voice their desire to go to each other.

"So if any of you would like to come to the Appleby Arrows training camp for the majority of the summer, you're welcome to." Teddy gave everyone one final smile, and sat back down.

James gave him a look, one that Teddy returned. "Like I have to ask about you," he laughed, and James smiled.