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Victoire stared at herself in the mirror. When had she become such a manipulative person? She had never thought herself vindictive, unloving or manipulative. She didn't understand what had happened to her to make her hate herself so much. No, she didn't love Teddy and she knew that Teddy didn't love her. He didn't look at her the same way her used to, and neither did she. She was in love with Jamie Finnegan.

Looking toward the sleeping boy on her bed she realised why she was being such a bitch. She was scared that Teddy would take Lucas from her if she left him. Yes, if it came down to it she would be able to have full custody of him but, is that really what she wanted? For Lucas to not have a father? For him to grow up not knowing how wonderful his real dad was to him? Teddy had grown up like that and it had affected him more than he'd like to admit. Could she really do that to Lucas?

Shaking her head she knew she couldn't. Of course she couldn't. She didn't want to lose her little boy but he deserved a father. Creeping downstairs she leant against the living room doorframe watching Teddy stare into the flames of the fire. His hair was switching from a deep fiery red to black. Then it clicked in Victoire's head. Of course he didn't love her anymore. He was in love with someone else. Someone who he thought he couldn't have so long as she was around. Much like her own situation. Walking over to him she put her hand on his shoulder, sitting beside him and staring into his eyes.

"Teddy," she said softly, her normally blonde hair getting a hint of strawberry as the flames bounced off the long locks. Teddy smiled at her softly, but she knew it was somewhat forced. Leaning over and kissing his cheek she began to speak again softly. "I think we both know that this relationship, this marriage is now over. It has been for a long time, I just think we were too scared to admit it."

Teddy stared at her, an unreadable expression on his face. When he spoke his voice sounded slightly dead. "You're leaving again?" Victoire nodded. "For good?" Again, she nodded. "A-and w-what about L-Lucas?"

Sighing she laced her fingers with his and kissed his knuckles. "I want you to take him. He deserves to know his father and you are the best father to him in the world, Ted. I just ask that you let me see him. Please. I know I was a bitch to you but... he's my son and I pray that you are not half as vindictive as I have become. Although, I would deserve anything you saw fit."

Teddy sat there looking shocked for a few moments before pulling her into a hug tightly. "Thankyou, so so much," he whispered into her hair. "I promise you, you can see him whenever you want."

"Thankyou, Ted." He nodded with a wide smile upon his face. "Now, go tell Lily exactly how much you love her. I will wait until you get home... I have to pack anyway."

Teddy shook his head. "No, I'm going to do it tomorrow, at the Potter's New Years Eve party. Cliché I know but.. I feel like I owe it to her to be romantic. Wait, how did you know I loved Lily?"

Smiling ruefully she shook her head. "I'm not as stupid as you think I am, Teddy."

Teddy nodded before going back to staring into the fire. Victoire, knowing the conversation was over, went up to bed, laying beside Lucas, holding her little boy close.

The next night Lily stood in front of the full length mirror in her room, in a jade green dress that brought out her eyes and complimented her hair perfectly with silver shoes and a silver beret in the back of her hair, holding it half up and half in curls. A soft knock sounded at her door.

"Lil?" her brother Albus asked, walking in dressed in navy dress robes. Lily turned to him, unshed tears in her eyes. "Hey, what's wrong?" he asked pulling her down onto the bed.

"This last year has been completely rubbish and I can't help but feel that the next one will be just the same if not worse." Albus looked at his sister, both concerned and confused. He made a hand gesture as if to ask her to elaborate. Lily sighed. "I fell in love with a married man and he told me he loved me back but he can't be with me because of her and she doesn't even care about him, I could tell when he was in the hospital, she didn't even care that he had been mauled!"

Albus' eyes widened. "You're in love with Teddy?" Lily nodded miserably before bursting into tears. Albus watched her, biting his lip against cursing his godbrother to the moon and back. Lily had never been this open with him, it usually took him hours to get small pieces of information from her. he couldn't tell if this was a good thing or not as it was clearly since she had realised her feelings that this change had taken place.

Wrapping an arm around his sister's shoulders he let her cry into his shoulder. Stroking her hair softly, making sure that he didn't mess it up he comforted her the best he could. After around five minutes Lily pulled away from him and looked up at him, Albus had to bite his lip in order not to laugh. Her mascara had run down her face, taking black tear tracks. Her hair was frizzy and tousled and her dress was now slightly creased.

"Come here," Albus said taking out his wand. After a few glamour and smoothing charms Lily looked good as new. He took her hand and began to lead her downstairs. "Things will work out. Lil. I promise." Lily nodded allowing Albus to lead her into the ball room.

At eleven thirty that night was when Teddy caught first sight of Lily. His heart began to beat wildly in his chest as he looked her up and down, marvelling at how the dress clung to her body yet left just enough to the imagination. Her hair cascading down around her shoulders hid her tattoo from sight. He noticed that she had cut her hair since the last time he saw her, she now had a full fringe and bangs. She looked beautiful. And apparently someone else thought so too. Teddy glared at the boy who was currently talking to her. Vaguely recalling his name as Jordan Finch- Fletchy he walked over and cut into their conversation.

"Excuse me, could I borrow her for a few moments?" Leading her away without waiting for an answer Teddy took Lily onto the dance floor and began to sway with her whilst a slow song came on. Staring down into her beautiful green eyes Teddy couldn't help but get a little distracted.

"Ted?" Lily asked, clearly annoyed that he had pulled her away from Jordan.

"Sorry, I just... I love your eyes." Lily blushed slightly but still managed to retain the fire in her eyes. Teddy sighed and began to launch into a long winded explanation. "Look Lily, I can here today to tell you that I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything I've put you through. I'm sorry about the baby, I'm sorry about Victoire and I'm sorry that I hurt you. But... I also came here to tell you one last time that I love you. I love you so much it hurts unless I'm physically near you. My heart beast faster every time I see you and when I touch your skin I feel a warmth running though me and I swear, sparks fly when we kiss. And I want to be with you. Please, Lily. Please tell me you feel the same. If you don't, I'll leave you alone and I won't come back."

Lily stared at him for a long time before averting her eyes downwards. Tears began to fill her eyes once again. "Teddy, please, don't... you're not going to leave Victoire or Lucas for me. Please, stop getting my hopes up."

Putting his forefinger under her chin he tilted her head up softly. "I already have. She has gone off to be with Jamie Finnegan and she left Lucas with me. We could be a family, Lily. A real family. You just have to say yes."

Lily shook her head slowly. Teddy felt his heart sink to his shoes. She was still rejecting him?

"What do I have to do, Lily? What do I have to do to show you just how much I love you?"

Teddy became aware of the countdown to midnight beginning to take place. Lily looked up at him in the eyes before whispering, "I don't know..."

Getting fed up with the chase Teddy bent his head and kissed Lily softly, slowly building up the intensity, just as the clock struck twelve. Everyone around them began to shout 'Happy New Year' whilst little bits of red and gold confetti fell from the ceiling. Teddy was oblivious to all the cheers going on around him, some directed towards the New Year, some directed towards him and Lily but all he could think about was the electricity coursing through his lips at that moment.

Pulling back, Lily stared up into his eyes. He tucked a piece of hair behind her ear before pecking her lips again. "Just say yes, Lil. Please."

Biting her lip Lily nodded, a smile gracing her face for the first time in months. "Okay... we will give it a go." Teddy whooped and cheered in happiness, picking Lily up around the waist and twirling her around. When her feet touched the floor again Teddy caught her lips in yet another passionate kiss, leaving Lily breathless.

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