iv: Alone with the Moon
Teddy Lupin has always felt closest to his father when there's a full moon.
It's a cloudless night, and the stars sparkle, but still the sky is dominated by the huge, glowing orb. Moonlight shimmers around the garden, glittering as it reflects off the frosty grass. Everything is still, and normally the scene would be so peaceful, so calming. But Teddy can't shake off the feeling of agitation that has plagued him all day long.
"I can't do this, Dad."
It always seems odd to start with, speaking to the empty garden as if someone's there. But he's done this since he was a child, and it never takes long to get used to the feeling.
"I don't know how to be a father! I'm not ready for this. But Victoire is thrilled, and I can't let her down. I know that really." He sighs. "Ever since she told me, it's been baby baby baby, and how can I stop her and tell her that I'm not excited for this? That I'm scared? She has a mother. She knows what she's doing. Me? I have no idea. Tell me what to do, Dad. Please."
Tears of frustration begin to pour down Teddy's face as the garden stays as silent as ever and he realises that he's alone with the moon - his father is dead. He'll never be able to help.
A/N: So I kind of hate myself for writing this... also sorry I took so long to update! Again, this chapter is doubling up with the Snakes and Ladders Challenge.