A/N: We had come far enough now to be able to laugh about it.
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry (Challenges & Assignments): Hogwarts Scavenger Hunt - Victoire Weasley
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I was sitting on the steps by the backdoor as little Victoire ran around in small circles. Her bright blue eyes took in all the backyard as she flung her hands out in joy. Bill and Fleur needed me to watch her for the day and she just loved hanging out Grandma's house with Uncle George.
I laughed as she screamed at the top of her lungs, and joined in with her cute little song. Her blonde hair flew behind her as she ran back to me and then jumped into my arms.
I snuggled the three-year-old to my chest, inhaling the smell of peppermint in her hair, as the back door opened behind me. "Fred, are you out here?" a voice called out.
I froze as Mum stepped out onto the porch with a tray of lemonade, her own eyes widening as she realized her blunder. Five years later and she was still calling out her other son's name.
But I just laughed away the awkwardness and said, "I'm George. Honestly, woman, you call yourself our mother."
Victoire laughed at my joking tone, not getting the reference but Mum did. She laughed along and placed the lemonade on the little table before taking a seat. I picked up Victoire and took the seat across from her, placing the little girl on my lap. I looked into his Mum's eyes to see a few tears leaking out the corner and gave her a comforting smile.
We had come far enough now to be able to laugh about it.