Chapter 3: Family
The first Hogsmeade trip came around quickly, which was a welcoming break for Harry. It meant that he could see his wonderful Godson, Ted Lupin. Another poor victim of circumstance; another child who lost both parents to the cruelty of the Dark Lord. He will never know how amazing and fearless his parents were, only through stories passed down by others. That is no consolation prize; it's devastating.
So today, Harry gets to spend some precious time with someone who understands his life. Even if he is a tiny baby with no real understanding of what has happened. Another bonus is getting to see Kingsley again; he has been a good role model, almost like family. Harry doesn't have many people outside of the Weasley family, not who he can really trust. Not after Remus, Dumbledore and Sirius. So it was good to have a friend in Kingsley.
They have reserved a private room in The Three Broomsticks, so that they can talk freely. Once everyone has arrived: The Weasleys, Kingsley, Ted and his grandmother, Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione, everyone settles into comfortable conversation with one another. Ginny and Hermione enter into a heated discussion with Kingsley about the current politics. Mr Weasley is explaining enthusiastically to Ted's grandmother about a new muggle device he has taken apart examine. Mrs Weasley is fussing over Bill and a heavily pregnant Fleur, whilst Ron watches in amusement.
This left Harry's sole attention on Ted. A magnificent bundle of joy. The only thought running through his mind right now was how different life is now. They were finally free from the fighting. Looking into the blameless blue eyes of Ted, Harry could see the potential for a better future. When he looked at Ted, he knew it would be ok because so much good survived the evil. If only he was so confident about his future.
His gentle Ginny, so pure and strong, sat across from him. She is so devoted to Harry, to making him happy and being by his side. She is intelligent, loving, caring and will make the most amazing mother one day. A part of Harry, kept secretly locked up in the depths of his heart and soul, does not feel the way he used to feel. Or maybe that part wonders a truth that he was never really in love with her. She is everything that he should want. There is just something missing. It's like a secret voice inside of him whispering a hidden truth but he can't hear the words.
As he tenderly rocks little Teddy to sleep, Harry realises that he needs something to kick him up the arse. To get his act into gear. He knew he couldn't spend the rest of his life coasting. He survived an epic life long battle; it was time he acted it.
Thank you for reading! It was a short one, but the others won't be!
