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Only a few moments after Harry left the boy that had been with Ron and Hermione opened the door to Teddys compartment. He stood there for an awkward moment before he finally spoke up.
"Do you mind if I sit here?" he said "I took too long saying my goodbyes and now most of the other compartments are full." he explained.
"Yeah, I guess so." Teddy said and gestured to the seat across from him. When he did the boys face lit up with a huge smile and he pulled his heavy trunk in behind him.
"Thanks a lot." he said and began struggling to lift his trunk to the overhead rack. After a moment of grunting and cursing the trunk for being too heavy Teddy stood up wordlessly and grabbed the other end of the trunk. The other boy smiled with appreciation and together they managed to lift the trunk onto the rack. When they finally did they both collapsed into their seats.
"Merlins Beard, what do you have in there?" Teddy asked.
"Tons and tons of books. My mom went a bit overboard, I think. She says I need to have a well stocked supply of books in case I need to reference something for studying. I think what she meant was a well stocked library." The boy said with a sheepish laugh. Teddy laughed too and nodded his head with agreement.
"So what's your name?" Teddy asked.
"Wendell Weasley. What's yours?" the boy replied.
"Mine is Teddy Lupin." Teddy said with a smile.
"Lupin?" Wendell said with a frown of confusion. "But wasn't that Harry and Draco Malfoy who dropped you off?" Teddy blushed slightly and looked down.
"Yeah well, Harrys my godfather." Teddy wasn't sure what the boy would say.
"Really? I figured you were their son. Still, what I wouldn't give to have Harry Potter as my godfather!" the boy exclaimed and Teddy looked surprisedly at him. Well, I mean Harry Malfoy, as my godfather." He added with a blush.
"You're that familiar with my dad?" Teddy asked. The wizarding world still remembered Harry of course but most of the younger generation weren't well enough informed on all the heroic deeds he had performed to look up to him much. A lot of kids now days figured that the newspaper and their parents made Harry out to be more than he really was.
"Of course I'm familiar with him!" My parents always told me all kinds of stories about him! They were best friends in school you know." Wendell said, not at all bragging but simply informing.
"Yeah, I do know that. I never really heard much about it after you moved to France though. My dad got kinda sad when he talked about your parents." Teddy replied.
"Yeah, biggest mistake we ever made my dad says."
'Why's that?" Teddy asked.
"Well, you probably know that we left because your dad accused my aunt Ginny of shagging everything that moves and my dad wouldn't believe him." Teddy nodded. "A few months ago when she was visiting us with her boyfriend we found out your dad was right. She started sleepin' with some of my dads friends when her boyfriend wasn't around." Wendell finished and Teddy found that he wasn't too surprised.
"Well, I'm glad you came back I guess. If my dad can be friends with your parents again I'm sure it would make him happy." Teddy said.
"Yeah, same with my parents. Besides that I've always dreamed of going to Hogwarts. None of the other schools sound half as fun." Wendell said with what bordered on a mischievous smile. Teddy had to agree with him there.
Before they got any further in their conversation, the door slid open to reveal Roxanne Weasley, Georges daughter, and another boy Teddy had never met before. The boy was stunning though. He had blonde hair that was even lighter than Draco and Scorpiuses. His eyes were a light blue that reminded Teddy of ice but yet they still seemed warm. He looked to be a first year too. Roxanne smiled when she noticed that Teddy and Wendell were in the compartment and entered without hesitation, the boy followed.
"Hiya Teddy." said Roxanne with a grin as she sat next to Wendell. "It's been a little while since we chatted hasn't it?" Teddy and Roxanne had become friends whenever Harry would visit George, Roxannes father. Before Teddy could answer her question, she gestured toward the boy that had come in with her.
"This is Louis, mine and Wendells cousin." She introduced him. The boy smiled at Teddy and held out his hand.
"I'm Teddy." said Teddy as he reached out and shook the boys hand.
"It's nice to meet you Teddy. Roxanne didn't ask so I will. Do you mind if we sit with you?" Teddy was so enthraled by Louis voice that it took him a moment before he remembered himself and answered.
"Uh no I don't mind." he managed with a blush but the others had all noticed his gawking. Roxanne giggled as Louis smiled and sat next to Teddy.
"Louis mom is a veela so don't feel bad if your star struck by him. Everyone is when they first meet him." This made Teddy blush even redder and he mumbled something incoherent as he looked at his hands.
"She's right." added Wendell. "Every time our families get together for holidays or visits it takes me at least five minutes to get over my shock of how good looking he is."
"Five minutes?" Roxanne raised one eyebrow that spoke her disbelief.
"Yeah. That's how long it takes before he insults me." Wendell laughed and the rest of them chuckled along with him. After that the mood lightened and they all conversed rather normally with Teddy being only slightly quieter than the rest. By the time the trolley arrived they were all well on their way to becoming friends. When it did arrive, it was being pushed by a young witch who only looked to be in here early twenties. She slid open the compartment door and smiled at them sweetly before asking if they wanted anything. Teddys eyes widened a little when he saw the abundant variety of candy that was stocked on the cart. He was familiar with most of them but Draco, and most definitely his uncle Sev, was against giving the boys a lot of candy. It made Scorpius way too hyper and as a result Teddy didn't get much either. He stuck his hand in his pocket to grab some money but was crestfallen when he remembered he had packed all his money in his trunk. What an utterly stupid thing to do! He thought and sank back against his seat while the others all got their candy. He might have gotten it out if it wasn't all the way on the bottom of his trunk. He didn't want to embarrass himself by rooting through his trunk in front of his new friends though so he just remained in his spot.
"Nothing for you dear?" the woman asked when the others had all gotten their candy and sat down.
"Ah no. Not today thanks." Teddy said hurriedly and could feel his face heating up. He hated how he always blushed at the stupidest things.
"Well, if you're sure then." the young witched frowned before giving them a parting smile and moving on down the train.
When she left Teddy felt his blush deepen as the other three stared at him silently.
"What?" he asked after a moment.
"What, you ask?" exclaimed Wendell, "Why didn't you get any candy? That's 'what'. Don't you know it's better than regular candy from the stores? This is Hogwarts Express candy! Not an everyday available thing you know?" Louis and Roxanne both frowned at him. He had as much tact as their uncle Ron.
"I just didn't feel like I suppose." Teddy defended and looked out the window. Sincerely wishing they would stop staring at him.
"Didn't you have the money Teddy?" Louis asked softly from his side. Before Teddy could answer though Wendell did it for him.
"Of course he had the money! He's Harry Potters own godson you know?" he exclaimed. Not only did he lack tact but he was loud too.
"Would you just shut it Dell? Honestly, you're not helping at all." Roxanne said and smacked the boy next to her.
"No he's right. I had money." Teddy said with a small shrug and lowered his gaze to the floor. This made the other three frown.
"Well . . . did you have enough money?" Roxanne asked carefully. Teddy nodded and wondered when his face would catch on fire from the heat of his blush.
"Then why didn't you buy the bloomin' candy!" Wendell was clearly bewildered. He couldn't understand anyone not buying candy. Roxanne slapped him again.
"It doesn't matter why he didn't buy any Wendell." Louis said with a hard look to the other boy. "Would you like some of mine though Teddy? I think I bought too much of it anyway." Louis said and offered Teddy a chocolate frog. This surprised Teddy greatly. He looked up into Louis kind eyes and, if possible, blushed a little more.
"Um . . . well if you're sure . . . " Teddy hesitated and looked down to the frog. Merlins beard he wanted to try some Hogwarts express candy.
"Of course I'm sure. Here." Louis smiled and held the candy closer to Teddy who smiled and accepted it.
"Thanks a lot Louis." he said and opened it. The other two were watching the exchange and Wendell frowned.
"Merlins beard, why didn't I think of that."he said and shoved a handful of candy into Teddys lap. "If you won't buy your own then take some of ours. It just aint right for a kid not to have Hogwarts candy." Roxanne frowned when he used the word 'aint' but didn't bother correcting him. Instead she took some of her candy and held it out to Teddy as well.
"It's a splendid idea. After all, I think we truly did buy too much. If we eat it all ourselves we'll have a terrible stomachache by the time we make it to the school." she said matter-of-factly.
"Um . . . if you insist then . . . well, thanks." Teddy took the candy and couldn't help the grin that spread over his face.
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So this chapter is way shorter. By like 1000 words. I'm not sure if thats good or not. Tell me what you think. Are chapters better short, long, or somewhere in between? Also, I cant figure how to get Single line breaks to work. I do the shift+enter thing but it just doesnt stick when i save. So if anyone can help me there i would appreciate it! :)
