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Albus stared up at the patio, where his brother stood, in shock. He watched as his mother and father quickly made their way over to him pulling him into a hug before stepping back to look curiously at the person stood just behind him. Albus moved slightly so he had a clearer view of the person who had arrived with his brother.

Albus froze in shock as he noticed that James had his arm wrapped around the waist of a very attractive young woman. Albus took in his brother's appearance, quickly taking note of the more preppy look that James was sporting. While Albus knew that James had always cared about his appearance and the way the others saw him, it was a surprise to see him looking so at ease with himself in what looked like rather expensive clothes.

James noticed Albus staring up at him and gestured for his brother to join them on the patio. Albus made his way up the steps towards where his mum, dad, James and the mystery girl were standing. Just before reached he spotted Lily making her way over to them too. As the pair reached the four, Ginny moved slightly so that Albus and Lily had a clearer view of James.

James smiled upon seeing his siblings, "Hey…told you I'd be here…"

Harry smiled as he sipped his glass of wine before replying to his eldest son, "When you said you were bringing your life…this isn't quite what I was expecting…."

James chuckled softly and kissed the girl next to him on the cheek, "Well…I'm not sure what exactly you were expecting but I'm hoping she lives up to your expectations…"

Lily peered at the girl in interest before turning to James, "Who is she?"

"Lily!" Ginny said, embarrassed that her daughter was being so blunt with this obviously serious addition to her oldest son's life.

James just chuckled, "Lils…Al…this is my amazing girlfriend Lexi…Lexi…my annoying siblings Albus and Lily…"

Lexi smiled at the pair and said in a soft voice, "It's nice to meet you…"

Albus took in Lexi's appearance. Her wavy blonde hair fell to midway down her back. She was wearing an emerald-green dress and a cream cardigan. Albus also noticed that her slender figure was curled perfectly into his brother's side as his arm stayed protectively around her waist.

"Albus…Lily…why don't you two go help your grandmother and your aunts set up the table because dinner will be ready soon…" Harry turned to smile at James and Lexi, "I think we need to talk…"

Albus watched as his brother led Lexi inside followed closely by Harry and Ginny.

Once they were inside harry gestured for the couple to sit at the table in the kitchen while he and Ginny sat opposite them.

Ginny smiled at the nervous look that had appeared on Lexi's face, "So…how long have you two been together?"

James smiled, "8 months…we met just before Christmas at a party…"

Harry smiled, "Where are you from Lexi…and what is your last name? James didn't mention it…"

Lexi smiled, "Originally Paris…but I moved around a lot when I was younger…I now live in New York…"

Harry and Ginny both turned in confusion to look at their eldest son. James rolled his eyes, "Before you ask…yes I'm now living in New York as well…and yes I know I'll be travelling back and forth quite a bit once the season starts…but it's something that I'm willing to do…"

Lexi smiled, "And my full name is Alexis Holland…"

Ginny smiled, "Such a pretty name…are your parents French?"

"My mother is…my dad is from New York…"

Harry nodded. It seemed to him that Lexi was becoming more comfortable around them. He couldn't exactly blame her for being nervous; she was entering a new environment and Harry had to admit that the family was rather large and loud.

Ginny smiled as she took a sip of wine, "So what do you do Lexi?"

Lexi smiled, "I'm an author…"

"People who are just authors do not go to that many parties and events that you have taken me too…" James looked at his mum, "She also a socialite…"

Ginny nodded her smile growing as she watched Lexi slap James lightly on the chest at his comment, "Which school did you go to…as I'm sure James would have mention you if you had gone to the same school as him…"

"I went to Salem Institute…"

James chuckled as both his parents visibly relaxed when they realised that Lexi was a witch, "You actually thought I'd brought home a muggle didn't you?"

Ginny huffed in reply to her son, "Well you never said…you've never even mentioned Lexi before…sorry…"

Lexi laughed, "No…it's fine…I knew James hadn't mentioned me…but just so you know…he talks about his family a lot…"

Lexi, Harry and Ginny laughed at the blush that came over James' face and the slight pout that directed at Lexi. The look only made Lexi laugh more as she placed a kiss on his cheek and offered a smile to Harry and Ginny.

"Well…Lexi why don't you come with me to get a drink…Harry…James you can start bringing the food out…"

Ginny led Lexi back outside towards the table where Lexi grabbed a glass of wine. Harry watched his sons eyes following Lexi as she followed Ginny to meet James' grandparents.

"You really love her…don't you?"

James twisted to look at his dad smiling, "Yeah I do….I love her…"

Harry smiled, "She seems like a really nice girl James…so much better than those that you went through when you were at Hogwarts…"

James chuckled, "I know…I guess I just needed to…er…try…those girls to find the one…"

Harry picked up a platter of food, watching as James did the same, "Have you met her parents?"

James shook his head, "I've met her dad…but her and her mum have a rocky relationship…I don't think they've spoken since she was 16….she moved out and lived with her dads parents….who were the original socialites….when they died Lex inherited their fortune…"

Harry raised an eyebrow, "So she's rich?"

"You have no idea…"

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