Chapter 8
One week later…
Location: Heathrow Airport London
"Message me when you reach, Harry. Take good care of yourself. You too, Teddy."
"Thanks Hermione; we must leave now, or we'll miss the flight. Say goodbye, Teddy."
"Goodbye, Mione, Ron." Teddy waved at them with his free hand. His other hand clutching Harry's tightly.
A few days later…
Location: Marauder's Den, Forks
"Let's go, Teddy!" Harry called. Teddy came running down the stairs towards her. "Don't run on the stairs! It's dangerous! Now, do you have your pendant on?" she asked. Teddy nodded, as he lifted the small wolf pendant from around his neck for Harry's inspection.
It was a special pendant, crafted by Harry and Hermione. The pendant suppressed Teddy's metamorph abilities. It also shielded his mind, letting only emotions leak out, instead of conscious thoughts. He looked up at her with hazel eyes. "I do," he confirmed.
"You know why I have to look like this, right? And we cannot let anyone know about us. Muggles should not know about the existence of magic."
"Yes. I remember," he nodded, with what was supposed to be his serious face. It just makes me want to smother him with kisses.
"Good. Let's go then! After all, we have soooo much of shopping left to do!" Harry grinned. "Yayee!" Teddy exclaimed. Wonder when his enthusiasm about shopping will fade… Harry thought with a chuckle.
Location: Fork's food mart
"Hello"
Esme blinked and looked down. Wide hazel eyes stared at her, unblinkingly. "Hello, how may I help you? Are you lost?" she asked.
"No. Can you give me that choco f'akes from the top shelf?"
She looked to the shelf he was pointing, and retrieved the desired product. "Is this what you want? Here you go, then," she said, handing him the box of chocolate flakes.
"Teddy! There you are! I told you not to run around in the mart!" Harry chided, as she pushed her trolley faster to reach him. Just then, she saw Esme Cullen standing next to him.
"Hello, Mrs. Cullen, sorry for any trouble he may have caused you," she said, with a small smile.
"Oh! No! He's a very sweet child," Esme replied. Looking fondly at Teddy, she continued, "What's your name, dear?"
"My name is Theodore Lupin, Mam," he replied, puffing his chest, as he lifted his hand in front of him to offer a handshake. Esme smiled, and placed her hand in his tiny palm. Teddy surprised her though, when he lifted her hand to plant a quick kiss on the back of her palm. As is the proper pureblood custom; Andy raised him right. I'll have to curb that habit though. Some may think it to be sweet, but it may be weird to other non magical folks.
"Oh! He's such a charmer!" Esme said, amused.
"That he is… Teddy is my godson. And, I'm Harriet Black, Mrs. Cullen. I share a few classes with your children." Harry lifted her hand to move it through Teddy's soft hair.
"Please, call me Esme," she replied with a smile.
"Esme," Harry smiled, "Then it's Harry to you. We must get going now, lot's to do today. It was nice to meet you."
"It was nice meeting you too, Harry."
"Bye, Mrs. Cullen!" Teddy said, with an exaggerated wave.
The two ladies chuckled, as Esme replied with a pleasant "Good Bye, young man. I hope to see you around."
Location: Marauder's Den
"So! We have the groceries. We have the clothes. We have the all extra accessories. What else do we need? Teddy, do you need something else?"
"A piano! Like the one we have back home! You have to play my song, Harry!" Wow... no demands for chocolates or ice cream. Looks like Teddy is still finding way to connect to his new life.
"Okay then, kiddo! But that'll have to be tomorrow. It's late now, go wash up. I'll prepare us some dinner."
"Pasta!"
"Yes, my Lord. I'll see what I can do," she replied with an amused smirk.
The next day…
Location: Piano showroom, Seattle
"Come on, Harry! Hurry up!"
"Slow down, Teddy. The shop isn't running anywhere."
The door opened with a ting, as a small boy entered the showroom with a young women at his heels.
"How may I help you?" asked the shop attendant.
"Oh! I'm looking for a grand piano, about 5'7" to 5'9"," said the women with grey green eyes.
"Of course! Please follow me, I'll show you the ones we have right now. You can also have one custom made for yourself!"
Harry followed the salesman to the back of the showroom, when she noticed someone else. Oh No! The telepath is here. She reinforced her occulemency shields.
"Play for me, Harry!" Teddy clapped with excitement. Harry snapped her attention back towards Teddy to see him looking at her with pleading eyes.
"Very well," Harry replied, as she sat in front of a decent looking living-room Grand Piano.
Soon, the tune of 'Clair De Lune' by Claude Debussy wafted through the store. Harry grinned, as Teddy sat beside her on the stool. She was surprised though, when another tune joined in; perfectly complementing her notes, at the right pace. She looked up to see Edward playing the Medium Grand in front of him. Well, well, the telepath is talented. Amazing! Let's see if he's up to a challenge though.
She changed her pace and started playing 'The winter Lullaby' by David Garrett. Edward smiled, as he changed his style again, to match hers. After a few minutes of playing the song, Edward switched on to play the 'The Moonlight Sonata' by Beethoven. Harry grinned and joined in on his notes. Another classic! He's a fan of the classics! And on and on they went, back and forth for a while. They ended their little competition, when Edward played a song unknown to Harry. She smiled and turned to the shopkeeper, "I'll take this one, Thank you."
"Yes, Mam. Please have a seat, while I complete the procedure. Would you like to have it delivered?" he asked, Harry nodded in response and handed him a card with her address and phone number.
"You play extremely well," called a voice from behind her.
"Not as well as you, though. Which was the last song you played?" Harry asked, turning around to face him. Edward was leaning against a pillar, besides the piano that he'd previously occupied. Harry flushed faintly when she found herself locked by his golden gaze. It's been a year, and I'm still not used to his beauty. He walked ahead to stand in front of her.
"Well, I cheated. That song was composed by me," he said, smiling mischievously. Oh God! I want to kiss that smirk on his mouth…. What is wrong with me! I have never behaved like a hormonal teenager before.
"That was amazing. Harriet Black," she introduced, offering her hand.
"Edward Cullen," he replied, enveloping her hand in his. She felt her magic go haywire as soon as they touched, moving between them like a current.
"My name is Theodore Lupin," Teddy said, interrupting the moment as he offered his hand to Edward. Edward grinned and crouched in front of Teddy, giving his hand a gentle squeeze in return. "Hello, Theodore."
"Here, Ms. Black. I have everything ready. If you would follow me, so that we can settle the payment details," said the shopkeeper, as he walked back towards them.
"Yes, of course," she replied, "Let's go, Teddy. See you around, Edward. Goodbye!"
Edward straightened from his crouch and nodded in return.
