James woke up the next morning coming down for breakfast. His family had breakfast every Saturday morning since he could remember; of course this doesn't count the times all three of the kids were in Hogwarts. His head was pounding from lack of sleep. Again it was her fault; when James lost sleep it was always her fault. It's not like she meant to keep him since as of last night she thought he had found her invisible in school.
That was a lie.
"Morning James" said his father who was already sitting to the table with the rest of his family, "Didn't see you much as the party last night"
"That's because he was wallowing away in his room" Albus's smug look made James want to punch his brother
"So why was James moping in his room all by himself last night" Said Diana as she glided into her seat next to Albus. Diana was Albus's girlfriend of five years and normally was a favorite with James but as the two of them already knew too much about everyone's life he did not want to deal with them divulging his secrets right here in front of his family. Diana added an apology towards Ginny at the end of her sentence as it was her coaches fault she was late to family breakfast.
"It's fine. We're just starting since some of us had a late start" Ginny glared at her eldest son
"Don't look at me like that" cried James shielding his eyes from his mother, "I didn't do anything wrong this time. Besides it wasn't all my fault"
"And what part of it wasn't your fault" Asked Albus. Albus knew very well that he was pushing the limit with his older brother but in his head it was helping James and maybe help him win a bet. It was even more fun since no one knew what the two brothers were talking about.
"He screwed it up with her again, didn't he," Asked Diana. James always thought it was creepy how she just knew…everything, and being with Albus didn't help at all.
"You told her" groaned James while putting a hand through his hair and letting his face drop onto the table in dramatic fashion
"James, isn't it a bit early to start with the dramatics" asked his father
"He reminds me of you" said Ginny to her husband
"I wasn't that bad" huffed Harry
"Right Daddy," giggle Lilly, "Aunt Hermione said you were worse"
"No one asked for your opinion, Lilly" retorted her father
"Harry, stop acting so childish" said Ginny while calmly enjoying her breakfast. She was use to the antics of her children and the tantrums of her husband.
"I am not acting childish"
"Right honey, can we just please eat a family breakfast without arguing with each other" Ginny finally had enough of Harry arguing with his children over who was more childish. She sometimes wondered if mixing Weasley and Potter genes were really a good idea. Her husband stopped arguing with Lilly and looked down muttering into his food.
"What was that you said Dad" asked Lilly only doing it to press buttons. Riling up her father was one of Lilly's favorite pastimes. She once dated Scorpious Malfoy one year just to rebel against Harry. It wasn't for a long time since it ruined her friendship with Rose. Turns out Rose liked him more than she let on but then again Rose was her father's daughter and therefore did not play nicely with people who were suppose to be the enemy.
"LILLY" reprimanded her mother while turning the Weasley glare onto Lilly, unfortunately Lilly was the younger version of Ginny thus making her mother's glares useless. Ginny then shifted her glare towards Albus stopping him in his verbal tracks.
"This happens every week" complained Ginny to Diana whom at this point was Ginny's only ally
"I know" shrugged Diana unfazed by the Potter's antics for she had been around them for some years now.
"Of course you know," sighed Ginny, "Who do the Harpies play next week". This was more of a ploy to change the subject off of her kids plus Mrs. Potter enjoyed talking about her old team.
"The Chudley Cannons" answered Diana
"Then why did he have you guys practice so early in the morning. You and Courtney must be exhausted" said Ginny referring to her and Fred's Fiancée, Courtney Clearwater.
"Because, mum, the Cannons are going to demolish the Harpies" said James all the sudden in a better mood. Diana and Ginny turned towards James and if looks could kill he would be dead…twice.
"You're in a better mood now" said Lilly
"Because the focus is off of his mistake" answered Albus for James
"We really don't have to go back to my problems" pleaded James to his family
"No, James, I think we should discuss this" said Ginny
"It wasn't that big," Now Albus decided to help his brother, "He only told MJ that he never knew her name and thought she was invisible and insignificant"
"I never said she was insignificant" James tried to defend himself
"James, you idiot," screeched Diana as she whacked him in the head
"What the heck Diana! What did I do" James was rubbing the back of his head where Diana smacked it
"Because you're an idiot" said Albus
"So you're taking her side. I'm your own brother" exclaimed James throwing his hands in the air in a slightly playful manner
"James," said Harry, "I don't think anyone is going to side with you". James sighed before Lilly got her two cents in on the subject manner,
"You really said that! Are you kidding me James! That poor girl has been my best friend since my first year and you don't know her name"
"I know her name Lilly. I don't know why I said what I said"
"Not knowing her name isn't even the worst of what he said" added Albus; so much for him helping out his brother
"It's true" pipped up Diana, "He did say she was insignificant"
"James, that little girl you called invisible had been in love with you since she was a first year. Being invisible was the last thing you should have said" Ginny rolled her head back unsure of what to do with her eldest son, "you are worse with women than your father AND your Uncle Ron put together"
"If you wanted to let the girl down calling her insignificant is not the best choice in words" said Harry
"Ah, but the thing is" started Diana
"He doesn't want to let her down" finished Albus
"Has anyone told you two how creepy you are" asked Lilly
"We're not creepy" replied Diana
"Lilly's right. Not only do you two know everything about everybody but you finish each other's sentences. I'm pretty sure that falls under the creep category" said James
"Just because we're more observant than you does not make us 'creepy'" Albus, being a Potter, threw his hands in the air with dramatic flair
"Al, you two are a little strange"
"Dad!" shouted Albus, "can we just go back to how James can't get MJ to fall for him"
"Wait! James likes MJ" asked and astonished Lilly, "because that be awesome. I always knew you two would be a match" Lilly continued to babble going from being angry to shocked to overjoyed. She had always wanted her brother and best friend together. Which, according to MJ, as a little weird but hey her whole family was a little odd.
"I have a book for you" said Harry now interested in helping his son out with his love life which was not something James was particularly looking for especially from his father.
"No dad, I don't want that dumb book you and Uncle Ron swear by"
"It's not dumb. How do you think Uncle Ron got your Aunt Hermione and it helped me snag your mum?"
"Dad, I don't really think you need a book to convince mum to go out with you. No offence Mum"
"None taken"
"And before you say anything, Lilly," said James, "I do not want your help. Emphasize not!"
"You sure," asked Albus, "Because the last two times you've tried to win her over you screwed up…royally"
"Thanks Albus, but the last thing I want is you and Diana to meddle in my love life. I will say this one for everyone," James specifically looked at his mother knowing she already had ideas for who knows what, "I do not want help," he continued, "I can and will get MJ without your help". With that James apparated with the ideals of a conquest of love on his mind.