I need to apologize to mum and dad.

"Mum, Dad," I start, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been saying those rude words about our family. I guess I just got caught up in trying to make myself cool, that I got a little out of hand."

Dad looks at mum who just nods to him. I think he is actually going to say something.

"James, I want you to remember that no matter how cool you think you are or how successful you think you are, that you always need to put your family first. Do you understand?"

"Yes Dad."

"I think then, if your mother has no objections, that you should go and hang out with your brother and sister."

I look from dad to mum and wait to see if mom thinks I should hang out with the others. She doesn't seem to reject the proposal. I walk up and head up the stairs to go find my siblings when I hear mom talking to dad.

"Harry, why do you seriously think that something else as powerful as Voldemort has risen up again?"

"Ginny, I don't think that you understand how dire this situation is. Think about it. It's not impossible. I am not saying that Voldemort is back. I know that he won't I defeated him, remember?"

Mum started to object but dad started up again before she could even get a word out.

"Ginny, all I'm trying to say is that in 19 years the wizarding world hasn't had any problems except for the usual prankster. If something were to rise, now would be a great time to strike fear back into us and bring fear to our children. People at work are starting to talk about it to, and you know how the auror office doesn't kid about this stuff."

"Ok Harry, I believe you, but won't you, I, the Ministry, and Dumbledore's Army fight it?"

"I'm not sure if all of those organizations will Ginny. You know how the Ministry is. I would love to fight again if it means protecting our children, but I have a feeling that whatever evil is growing and rising, it won't be out where we can all get to it easily."

Dad looks real grim now and mum has obviously realized where dad was going with this.

"You don't think…"

"That is exactly what I think. So do the others."

I think I found out why dad was being moody. I've had enough. I don't want to hear anymore of this. I am going upstairs and going to Albus's room.

When I walk inside Albus's room I find him worrying about school and which house he will be sorted in, so I act on my impulse, to tease him.

"Hey Albus. Whatcha doing?"

He looks up at me and he tries to cover up what he was worrying about.

"Nothing. What are you doing up here in my room James?"

"Oh, that. Well dad and mum decided that I needed to hang out with you and Lily. So, here I am!"

"Oh."

"Albus, what are you worrying about?"

"Errmmm….." Albus says. He is obviously trying to prolong the enevitable.

"Is it about the sorting hat and houses?" I ask trying to sound concerned about him.

"Umm… yes." He barley spoke more than a whisper.

"Well, you shouldn't be. We all know that you will be put in Slytherin no matter what." Then I laugh my head off after seeing the look on his face.

Albus looks shocked and hurt. A very funny look with the two emotions combined.

He gets up and starts chasing me. After he found out that he was never going to catch me he decides to yell for mum and dad.

"MUM! DAD! JAMES SAID THAT I WOULD BE PUT IN SLYTHERIN NO MATTER WHAT WHEN I GO TO HOGWARTS!"

Oh crap. You can hear my mother and fathers gasps of anger especially after they just talked to me about my behavior and rude words.