AU: Sorry this one took longer to get out, I had exams all last week and I have next to no time at the moment to write but I try.
Enjoy :)
Harry woke up early the next morning. He was too excited about his new friend coming over for the day. Tiptoeing past his father's door he made his way to the kitchen. He entered almost bursting with excitement which Remus took note of as he looked up from the paper.
It had been a tough night for Remus, he had spent it in the woods with James and Sirius as it was a full moon and it was the safest place to go.
Taking a sip from his coffee, "Someone's excited about a certain person coming over aren't they". A small smirk appeared across his face when he said that. "Sit down and I'll get you your breakfast as your dad and Padfoot wont be up for a bit, it was a long night for the both of them." Said Remus, sticking his head in the fridge, "Pancakes sound good?"
"Totally" said Harry. Pancakes were his favorite breakfast ever since Remus had cooked them for him when he was five.
Remus took a couple of eggs and some milk out of the fridge and removed the bag of flower from the cupboard next to it. The batter was made in mear seconds thanks to the wonders of magic and Harry could already smell the warm pancakes being cooked.
Remus placed 2 pancakes on a plate and handed it to Harry who immediately poured sugar and lemon juice over them. He cut a small chunk and placed it in his mouth, just the way I like them, he thought to himself.
Five minutes later, a shaggy dog came sniffing into the kitchen. Sirius had obviously smelt the pancakes and was on a mission to get some. He returned to his original self and quickly piled up his plate and went to sit next to his godson.
"You excited you got your new girlfriend coming over?" said Sirius, nudging Harry on the shoulder making him blush.
"Quit it Sirius" said Remus with a smile on his face.
"Thanks uncle Moony" said Harry, "she isn't my girlfriend…"
"Yet" said Sirius, cutting Harry off. He then smiled to himself. "Want any advice from you Godfather?"
"Padfoot, he doesn't need advice from the man that worked his way through all of Hogwarts girls without dating a single one. Ask your father Harry, I'm sure he'll take this seriously".
James came down 30 minutes later and was already washed and ready for the day. Harry however noticed a cut that ran down hid fathers left hand cheek.
"Dad, what happened to your face? Did uncle Moony attack you or something?"
"No no no, I actually cut myself whilst shaving. Got a bit sloppy cause I was tired from last night and this is the end result" Said James, running his finger along the cut. James began to think back to when Lily had still been around. He used to return home from Quiditch practice covered in scars and bruises and she always used to clean them up for him. She used to love his scars; only after they left school however as she still thought he was immature and stupid for getting himself into places where things like this would occur.
James returned to normality when Pendleton, the house owl, tapped on the window to be allowed in. He hopped over to James and nibbled on his finger as he began to untie the letter from the owl's leg. James handed the owl some treats and the bird then leapt onto Harry's shoulder.
James tried tot work out who the letter was from as he was pretty certain he had seen one similar before. He opened the envelope, pulled out the letter and began to read…
Dear HRH Lord James Charles Potter
The English National Quiditch team has come up one short for this years season after an incident where chaser Katie Fowler was hit by a bludger going a twice the normal speed, due to a new tactic, in her right arm and right ribs.
She is currently at 's but will be out for the season. Given your past experience in playing for England and you having more free time now your son is going to Hogwarts, we would like to offer you the place and the place of vice-captain. You would be a great asset to the team.
Please send a reply ASAP
Yours sincerely
Robert Browning – England Quiditch Captain
James sat there in shock; he was being offered a place on the England squad again! Sirius leant over and took the letter from James' hand. He skimmed it quickly before going into the same state of shock as James.
Remus and Harry both threw cups of water at the two men bring them back to reality.
"Remus! What the…" shouted Sirius who was soaking wet. Remus handed him a teatowl and he began to dry himself off.
"Dad, what's going on?" asked Harry placing the now empty cup down on the edge of the table.
"I just got offered my old place on the England squad Harry, it was what I did before you were born and now your going to Hogwarts they want me back!" He beamed at Harry whose face had just lit up.
"If you take the job, can I go to everyone of your matches?"
"Not every single one cub…" said James. Harry's face then proceeded to fall, "but it does mean I have access to the latest brooms, best seats in the house and your going to come to every third game I play ok?"
Harry smiled at him and James pulled him into a hug.
"Harry, you might want to go get ready, The Weasley's will be here soon," Said a still damp Sirius. Harry leapt of the chair and proceeded to run to his room.
"Is it me or did this Ginny make an good impression on Harry" said an inquisitive Remus.
"We'll see wont we Moony but it may just be that because Harry hasn't had a friend and now he does, he's just excited"
Remus turned back to his paper whilst James and Sirius entered a conversation on what broom James should get.
Harry sat in the living room staring at the fireplace. They'll be here any moment, thought Harry. He was buzzing with excitement about being able spend the day with his new friend and her brothers.
Harry's eye's widened when he saw green flames begin to appear in the fire and Ginny with Mrs. Weasley step out and brush them selves down.
Ginny saw Harry and ran over to hug him just as James and Remus walked into the room to see the newly arrived guests. The welcomed Molly with a hug as a young boy appeared in the fire. He looked the same age as Harry and had the typical hair of a Weasley.
Moments after he stepped out of the fire, two more boys appeared. They to stepped out of the fire and stood by Molly.
"Introductions are in order I believe I'm James Potter, this is Remus Lupin and that his Harry" said James pointing to Remus and Harry who was standing next to Ginny.
As soon as the boys heard the name Harry, a look of shock came over their faces.
"Mum, you didn't tell…"
"Us that it was Harry…"
"Potter's house that we were going to" said the twins taking turns to say the sentence.
"Quite both of you" said Molly "anyway, this is George," pointing towards one of the twins
"Mother, when will you get it right, I'm Fred"
"Sorry Fred and this is George". Molly pointed to the other twin
"Jokes mum, I'm am George. God it's too easy to that" said George with a smirk across his face
Molly shot daggers that the two boys who quickly looked at the floor. She turned back to face James and Remus and continued to introduce the last boy.
"This is Ron, He the same age as you Harry". Ron looked towards Harry with a small smile on his face. Harry returned the smile and said hello to Ron.
"Right Boys and Girl, Harry can show you to the Quiditch hoops and the broom cupboard, there should be some old brooms of mine in there. Tea Molly?"
They all exited the living room, the boys and Ginny went to the Quiditch hoops and the three adults went to the kitchen.
"So where is Arthur?" asked Remus as he was putting water into the kettle
"He was called to the Ministry for some reason, said he would explain when he got back. Now isn't one Sirius Black supposed to be here?"
"No he has gone to see his cousin Andromeda, apparently her daughter wanted some knowledge on the Auror training program" said James
Harry showed the group to the Quiditch area behind the manor. There was a half size pitch complete with all three hoops at ¼ their normal height. There was a small shack off the side of the pitch that Harry brought the others to.
When he opened the door, he heard a loud gasp behind him from all the Weasley's. The shack had 10 brooms along the back wall with three crates below of them. Harry walked strait up to the broom on the far right; it was a Nimbus 2000 with engraved on the left hand side. To the left of Harry's broom there was James prototype Firebolt again with Name engraved down the side. The rest of the brooms consisted of old Cleansweaps and Nimbus'.
Ginny was the first to return to reality and walked up to the selection of brooms. She picked up an old Nimbus 1995 and then exited the shed to stand next to Harry.
The twins did the same as Ginny but they opted for a set of Cleansweap 9's. Ron was still standing where he was, he couldn't believe James had called them old brooms like they were nothing special. He would have given his right leg for any of the brooms in there.
"Hurry up Ron, we want to play sometime today" said George as he pushed Ron inside. Ron looked at the brooms and then decided to go with the twin's choice in broom.
Harry went to one of the chests and pulled out a Quaffle with the Potter's coat of arms on it. They all ventured out onto the pitch and split into teams.
"Right I'll go with Ginny seeing as its her first time on a broom," Said Harry winking at Ginny as he knew she didn't want her brothers to find out she was sneaking out to play on theirs, "and you can go together, First to 150?"
They all took of to their various sides and Harry whistled causing the Quaffle to fly into the air and begin the game.
They spent three hours playing and to the surprise of the three brothers, Harry and Ginny won all five games that they played.
At 5'oclock they were called in by James' patronus to come and have tea. Mickey and Minnie had set the table and prepared food that would have rivaled Molly's cooking.
Harry, Ron and Ginny sat at one end of the table and were deep in conversation about Quiditch whilst Molly, James, Remus and the twins were talking about the pranks that the twins did at school. James and Remus kept smirking at some the pranks because they were ones that they had pulled themselves. The twins had no idea that two of the Marauders, their hero's, were sitting in front of them.
At six, the group went to the living room to see the Weasley's off. Harry and Ginny lagged behind everyone discussing when they should see each other again.
"What about next weekend, you could come with me and dad to watch the Harpies vs the Magpies?"
"Yes yes yes," said Ginny sounding very excited, "the Harpies are my favorite team"
"Right then I'll ask dad" said Harry
When they got to the living room Harry walked up to James, "Dad, can Ginny come with us to next weeks Quiditch game?"
"Umm… Molly is that ok?"
Molly looked from James to Ginny who was giving her the 'butter wouldn't melt' look.
"Yes, she can go but isn't that game late at night?"
"Well she can stay the night here, it's not like we don't have enough rooms and I promise to have her back with you before eleven"
"Good, well thank you all for having us." Molly turned and ushered the twins into the fireplace.
"Not a problem" said James handing the twins the pot of gold floo powder. The grabbed a handful and were gone in the blink of an eye. Ron followed the twins after waving good-bye at Harry.
"See you next weekend Harry," said Ginny who hugged him and the joined her mother in the fireplace. Harry waved to Ginny and with a flash of green flames she was gone.
Harry turned and exited the living room. Remus turned to James, "I feel like there is something special between those two"
AU: Question, should I do the whole of Harry's first year or should I only focus on the main parts like the troll, the mirror, Harry getting on the team and battling Voldemort or should I do the whole year?
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