Albus Potter was awoken similarly that morning by sound of crashing but not of china but of bodies on top of him. "Albus! Get up! Come on, we're going to Diagon alley to get supplies!" blinking sleep away Albus peered blearily at the hazy sight of his sister bouncing on top of him. "Lily! We haven't even received our letters yet, go wake up James!". Albus mumbled after kicking the red head to the floor and rolling over intending to go back to sleep. Lily huffed from the floor and then went shouting down the corridor to get their brother.

Albus mumbled as he threw his covers off and started to route through his room for clothes when "Lily! Would you get off!" Albus rolled his eyes and decided on the t-shirt with less creases. Albus secured his glasses on his head and was meet in the hallway by James. James looked much like his namesake however with subtle differences, James had dark hair however his didn't stick up in wanted places like Albus and their fathers and brown eyes sparked with mischief. James was already changed with jeans barely on and a t-shirt rumpled on his athletic frame.

"BOYS! Breakfast!" shouted their mother. The boys looked at each other than tumbled down the stairs tripping over each other on the way down. Harry walked out of his study to see his sons tangled up; he helped them up and the 3 men talked into the kitchen.

Ginny Potter was the stove waving her wand around while muttering under her breath. Plates were flying to the table along with bowls of food. Ginny sat at the table and watched her family wolf down the food; laughing quietly at their behaviour.

A tap on the window caused the family to look up; Lily went to retrieve the letters from the owl's leg and give it some treats from the bowl.

Dear Lily Luna Potter,

Please find enclosed your supplies list for 3rd year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As this is your 3rd year there is a slip attached to be signed by a parent or guardian to allow you to visit the Hogsmead village, I remind you that these visits are privilege and not a right. I wish you well in your next year at Hogwarts.

Furthermore, the is to be an announcement at the welcoming feast about changes and exciting things happening at Hogwarts this year.

Fillius Flitwick

(Headmaster of Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry)

Dear Albus Severus Potter,

Please find enclosed your supplies list for 5th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Also I congratulate you on becoming the new 5th year prefect for Gryffindor please report to the prefect's compartment on the Hogwarts express to be given details of your role and scheduling. I need not inform you of the importance of this role and hope you will be a credit.

Furthermore, the is to be an announcement at the welcoming feast about changes and exciting things happening at Hogwarts this year.

Fillius Flitwick

(Headmaster of Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry)

Dear James Sirius Potter,

Please find enclosed your supplies list for your 7th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I need not remind you of the importance of this year as you will be studying your NEWTs. Also you will continue your role as Quidditch captain.

Furthermore, the is to be an announcement at the welcoming feast about changes and exciting things happening at Hogwarts this year as a 7th year you will be eligible to participate. Good Luck.

Fillius Flitwick

(Headmaster of Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry)

"I'm a prefect!" Albus exclaimed. James turned and studied his brother feeling a touch of resentment that he never achieved being a prefect and didn't get head boy like his name sake. Shrugging the feelings off he thought what was going to be announced. Albus was smiling as much as he idolised his father it was nice to be different from his father in something. "Dad can you sign my slip, please?" Harry wasted no time and signed it and returned it back to his daughter.

"Looks like we're off to Diagon Alley, ill floo Hermione and Ron to see if their ready" Ginny walked to the floo; as the children dispersed to get ready while Harry cleaned up from breakfast. Preferring to wash up by hand it gave Harry time to think, he caught the sadness in James eyes and thought of how he could help but came up short.

He had finished just as they were thundering down the stairs again, grabbing his cloak he met them by the fireplace. After several green flames the Potter family was tumbling through the leaky cauldron fireplace. Ron and Hermione were already waiting for them, Rose rushed over to Albus and started discussing prefect duties. James rolled his eyes at the pair and walked slightly ahead of the group. Harry walked to catch up with him while throwing and an arm round his shoulder "Why don't we take a trip to Quality Quidditch supplies?" James couldn't help the smile and nodded. James turned to his brother "You coming Albus?", Albus looked quite happy to be away from the prefect talk and hurried to catch up with his father and brother. The others went off in search Flourish and Blotts to buy textbooks.

Once at the store James felt the tension earlier melt away as he studied new brooms that was brought out this year. Not wanting to spoil his children Harry was fair he brought the boys a new broom in when there was broken. Harry was aware that James; Lighting bolt was starting to show sign of age. He looked at the new one in the window the Thunderbolt was supposed to be faster than its predecessors designed by Oliver Wood. While the boys were distracted Harry went over to the counter "Would you be able to have this mailed to my son before their first match."

"That would be fine Mister Potter, any special requirements?"

"I have a few" With a smirk thrown over his shoulder at this son, Harry wrote the features he would like added to the broom.

Walking back to his sons "ready to go boys?". James tore his eyes away from the broom and picked up some fresh polish and they left to meet the others.

On their way back, Albus talking animatedly with James he wasn't watching were was going and collided with a person. Albus spun and caught the hand of the person before they could fall and looked into the eyes of Scorpius Malfoy.

Scorpius looked much like his father which blonde hair that was short and quaffed that seemed to sit exactly where he wanted it to. He was half a head taller than Albus however he was leaner with less bulk. They were both Seekers for their respective teams but didn't talk due to their different circles. Scorpius coughed and pointed down to their hands, Albus quickly shot his hand back. To avoid the awkwardness Scorpius quickly shuffled around Albus and continued on his way with his cousin Lillianna and mother. Albus watched them leave and saw Lillianna look back at him then back to Scorpius then smirking.

"She so wants me" James said dreamily. Albus and Harry shook their heads, all of last year James had tried to get the girl to notice him, the only attention he got was when Lillianna set his books on fire and charmed the smoke to spell insults. James like all Potters were nothing but persistent.