A/N: Chapter 10 is up! Thanks for the reviews and the support. I hope you guys will continue one reviewing. Thanks so much for the comments!
Sorry about the late updates lately. There's just too much power outages because of the typhoons coming in everyday (a 6 day weekend! woohoo!) anyway, I'm really sorry!
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"Teddy, where are you off to?" asked Adromeda, spotting nine-year-old Teddy heading out the door. "Ted Lupin, where are you going?"
Teddy turned and smiled at her. "I'm going to Uncle Harry's. I promised him I'd help him decorate his place for Albus's birthday party tomorrow." He put on his cap and waved at his grandmother. "See you tonight. I'll be home by dinner," he said and ran off.
Andromeda smiled as she watched him run off to Harry's place. Teddy had changed a lot since he found out that his father was a werewolf. He often checked the calendar when the full moon would show. He said this reminded him of his father and he'd go and watch the moon as it stood in the sky.
"Teddy, little man!" said Harry when he saw Teddy come up the front gate. "James and Albus are upstairs. I don't think Albus would go for a nap soon since he's too excited about the party," he explained.
Teddy shook his head. "I came here to help you and Aunt Ginny decorate the house." He set aside his backpack. "Like you said, I'm a big brother to all your kids and big brothers are supposed to help when their little brothers are going to celebrate their birthday." He grabbed a seat and started to carry it.
Harry laughed. "You're right, but let me help you with that. Accio chair," he said. The chair slipped away from Teddy's hands to his. Harry set the chair aside and looked at Teddy. "I'm almost done setting up the tables and chairs. Why don't you go inside and ask Ginny if she needs any help with cooking. If she doesn't, you could help me color the banner," he said.
"I want to color the banner!" he exclaimed. Harry laughed even more. He got a big sheet of paper and placed it in front of Teddy. He also gave him a pack of crayons and some markers to make the banner. Teddy squealed with delight. He grabbed a red crayon and stared writing on the big sheet of paper. Harry left him to his creativity. "Uncle Harry would really be happy when he gets back," he said to himself.
Teddy drew, colored, and did everything he could do for the banner. After finishing, he ran into the house to find Harry.
"Slow down there, Ted," said Ginny, who was holding a tray of freshly baked cookies and almost tripped. She smiled at him. "I heard that you were helping Harry with the decorations. Are you done with the banner?" she asked. Teddy held up his artwork: Happy Burthday, Albus. Ginny laughed as she saw this. "It's a nice banner," she said.
Teddy grinned and went on to find Harry. "Teddy!" Harry called when he saw him. Teddy held up his banner. Harry smiled. "You spelled birthday wrong, but nonetheless, it's perfect," he said.
Harry watched as Teddy skipped off happily. "I'm going to miss him when he goes to Hogwarts," he whispered and went back to reading his book.
Suddenly, a crash came from the living room. Ginny and Harry ran. They saw Teddy on the floor. His knee was bleeding. Apparently he tried to hang the banner on his own, lost his balance, tipped over the vase that was nearby, and fell on it.
"Ted, are you all right?" asked Harry as he examined Teddy's knee. He looked at Teddy who was smiling oddly, as if trying to hold back tears. "I'll get the gauze. Ginny, you carry Teddy out of that place. I don't want him walking through that shattered pieces," he said.
Ginny rolled his eyes. "Are you a wizard or not?" she asked. "Accio gauze!" she said and the gauze came flying towards them. She handed the gauze to Harry who seemed amazed by her calmness is situations as such. Ginny had remained calm even when James fell down the stairs. It probably happens to the Weasley family from time to time since Molly Weasley didn't have time to look at all her children carefully.
"Teddy, come here," said Harry softly as he cleaned the wound. Ginny picked up the big pieces of the shattered vase. Harry placed an ointment on Teddy's knee. Teddy tried to suppress a yelp because it stung. "Are you all right, Ted?" asked Harry.
"Home," was all Teddy whispered. Harry looked at him. He carried Teddy to the couch. "You said if I feel bad or angry, I should think about home. I'm thinking about home right now," he said. Harry smiled and gave Teddy a hug.
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A/NHope to see you at the next chapter.