A/N: Anyways, thanks to: Lucy Brooks, Unwritten Whispers, && BananaLollyPop!
You guys are awesome! Lucy, I plan on going back to fix stuff as soon as I post this!
Anyways, yeah! Enjoy!

It was the middle of August, Rayelle and her father were just sitting down for dinner when they heard a 'pop' outback. Dudley glanced up, 'Were you expecting anyone 'Elle?'

Shaking her head, Rayelle stood up, and crossed to the back door. 'No. But it might be Luna. She's always just sho-' Rayelle trailed off. Clearing her throat, she looked up at the man standing on her back porch, 'What are you doing here?'

'Uh.. hi, Rayelle.' The man before her ran a hand through his hair, and coughed. 'Is your father here?'

Rayelle stood still, her hand on the door handle. A light summer breeze rustled the bushes on either side of the back porch. Rayelle licked her lips, and took a deep breath, 'Yeah. In the kitchen... ho- hold on?'

She shut the door, in his face, and walked briskly towards the kitchen. 'Uh, dad?'

'What? Who's at the door?' Dudley glanced over his shoulder, and saw the look on his daughters face. It was a mix of confusion, and astonishment. Walking past her, he laid a hand on her shoulder, 'Stay here.'

Rayelle pulled out a chair, and sat down. She splayed her hands across the table and heard the back door open. Straining her ears, she heard her father laugh, and: 'Dennis!'

'Hey Dudley.'

'Well come in, come in!'

Rayelle sat up straight, and listened to the footsteps walking down the hall towards her. 'Dad?'

Smiling, Dudley stepped into the kitchen. He had a hand on Dennis Creeveys shoulder, pushing him into the room. Dennis gave Rayelle a strained smile, and sat down across from her, while Dudley went to the cupboard to pull out another plate.

'I've invited Dennis, this is your mums brother.. and your Astronomy Professor. You knew that though...' Dudley furrowed his brow, and cleared his throat, 'Yeah. Dennis is going to stay for dinner.'

Rayelle nodded, and took a deep breath. This is going to be an awkward night, she thought to herself.

Two days later, Rayelle sat at a table in the Leaky Cauldron. She was eating lunch with Lily and Roxy, before they started their school shopping. 'You mean, you actually had dinner, with Professor Creevey?' Lily asked astonishment in her voice, 'I bet that was weird.'

Rayelle sat back, and played with her fork. Looking over her shoulder, she saw her father laughing at something her uncle said. 'I mean. Yeah, it was really, really awkward! Like, it was kind of cool, though. My dad and him talked a lot about my mum. You know stories from before I was born.'

Roxy shook her head, 'Did he mention anything on why he didn't want to have anything to do with you after your mum died?' Taking a drink of her pumpkin juice, 'I mean, why now?'

Lily sat forward, and propped her chin in her hand, 'Do you think it was cause of what Hugo said?'

Shrugging, Rayelle said, 'Really, I have no idea. He didn't say anything, and I didn't ask. Thought it would be rude.. or something.' She took a bite of her fish, 'All I know is that I went to bed at like.. ten or something. And woke up a little after two.. and he was still downstairs talking to my dad.'

Lily nodded, 'I overheard mum and Nana talking last night.' She licked her lips, 'I guess they invited him to the end of summer party.'

Narrowing her eyes, Rayelle looked at her red-headed cousin, 'Really? Why didn't my dad tell me this?'

Lily and Roxy shrugged, 'Maybe.. Dudley thought you wouldn't approve? Or, he might not have known. I have no idea.' Roxy frowned, 'I still thinks it's going to be weird!'

'Ya think?' Glancing up, the girls saw Albus and James walk in, with Fred, and Scorpious.

x-X-x

Meanwhile, across the room.

Laughing, Dudley sat back in his chair, and shook his head at his cousin. 'Oh I can't even picture that!'

Harry reached for his butterbeer, 'I swear! I was sitting with Ron and Hermione. Collin was just down the table and here's this first year. Completely soaked, swimming in Hagrids jacket.' Shaking his head, 'Fell in the Great Lake.'

Dudley grinned, and looked at the table his daughter sat at. Whatever her, Lily, and Roxy were talking about, it seemed serious. 'Harry. Do you think I'm doing the right thing?' When Harry raised his eyebrow, 'I mean with Dennis and Rayelle.'

Harry sighed, and sat back. He glanced at his niece, then back to her father, 'I think.. you are.' He took his glasses off, and rubbed the bridge of his nose. 'I know right she's more than likely extremely upset. And I don't blame her.'

Dudley ran a hand down his face, 'I know. I don't either. I mean, she's been there, for two years. Sitting in his classroom, why hasn't he said anything to her before now?'

'You didn't ask?'

Laughing, but humorlessly, 'Yeah, cause I see the guy for the first time in almost.. oh I don't know, eleven, twelve years?'

'Yeah, I see your point.' Harry narrowed his eyes, and looked at his cousin. Sighing, he sat forward, 'Just so you know. Ginny and Molly invited him to the end of the summer get together.'

'Really?' Dudley picked up his glass and looked towards the door, it had just opened and Fred, James, Albus and Scorpious walked in. Followed by Scorpious' mum, and Dudley guessed, his father. Harry cleared his throat and rolled his eyes.

Grinning, Harry gave Dudley a look. 'You know how when we were kids, you made my life a living hell.' Dudley raised his eyebrows, and inclined his head. 'When I got to school, the man that just walked in, that was my school 'Dudley.''

'Oh.' Dudley furrowed his brow, 'I'm not sure what to say about that.' Harry shrugged, 'Isn't that Scorp's dad?'

Nodding, Harry took drink of his butterbeer, 'Yeah, he's a good kid. And Draco has changed a lot since school.' Smirking, Harry threw a crumpled napkin at the man across from him, 'Just like you!'

August 27.
The Burrow.

Rayelle sat with Lily under a maple tree at the Burrow. 'Do you think he'll actually show?' Lily asked.

Rayelle shrugged, and pulled her knees up, resting her head on them, 'I have no idea. Your mum said he would, so possibly.'

Scrunching her nose, Lily shaded her eyes with her hand, 'Well. I promise, here and now, that if he does I won't leave your side. Whatsoever.'

'Thanks, Lil's.' Rayelle smiled at her friend, sighing, 'I mean even if he does, it's not like I actually have to talk to him.'

'That's true.' Lily grinned, 'You want to go play some Quidditch? James is trying to get enough people for a game.'

Rayelle scrunched up her nose, 'Uh.. I'm good; you go play!'

'Uh.. I said I wouldn't leave your side.' Lily stated, bumping her with her shoulder, 'Remember?'

Laughing, Rayelle stood up and brushed off the back of her shorts, 'Yeah. But that's only if Profe- er Dennis shows up.' Shaking her head, Rayelle frowned, 'Its so weird calling him something other than Professor.'

'I guess.. but you know... we call Neville, Neville outside of school.' Lily said, shrugging. 'But whatever, I'm off to play Quidditch. If you need me just holler!'

Laughing, Rayelle shooed Lily away. She shook her head and walked towards the table with drinks. She was just reaching for a pumpkin juice when she heard: 'Boo!'

She jumped, and laughed. Turning around, she saw Aiden, and grinned. 'You actually came!' She threw her arms around him, and laughed, 'How has your summer been?'

Aiden gave her a sheepish grin, and ran a hand through his hair. 'Good, for the most part.' He rolled his eyes. 'My uncle passed away back in the beginning of July.'

Rayelle gasped, and covered her mouth with her hands, 'I am so sorry!'

Shrugging, Aiden reached for a pumpkin juice. After he took a drink, he frowned, 'He was really sick, so we all knew it was coming, even though we didn't want it to happen.'

Nodding, Rayelle hugged him again. 'Still, even if you are prepared for the worst, it still sucks!'

'Way to state the obvious.' Aiden rolled his eyes, and grabbed Rayelle's hand, 'Come on, there is someone I want you to meet!'

They chatted some more about their summers, and about the following school year. Walking towards the Quidditch pitch, Aiden said, 'So my aunt died like.. forever ago. And now my uncle passed, so my mum and dad got custody of my cousin, Kelsey.'

'Oh. Is that who you want me to meet?' Rayelle asked, letting go of his hand to loop her arm through his.

Aiden nodded, and smiled at her. 'Yeah; she lived in the States, so she's going to have to be sorted when we get to school. But Professor McGonagall said that she won't make her do it with the first years.'

'That's nice of her. When is she going to do it then?' Rayelle asked. She looked across the pitch and saw a tall red head talking to Scorpious. She was laughing, and had her hand on his arm. Rayelle narrowed her eyes, 'Is that her then; talking to Scorp?'

Aiden looked across the pitch, and smiled. 'Yup that's her. She was scared she was going to stand out with her red hair.' He laughed, 'I told her over half the Weasley's were red heads anyways.'

'Mhmm.' Rayelle tightened her grip on Aiden's arm, and pulled him across the pitch. 'Well come on, I want to meet her.' They got closer and Rayelle looked at Kelsey's hand, which was still lying on Scorpious' arm.

Clearing his throat, Aiden grinned, 'Hey Kell's'! This is Rayelle. 'Elle, this is my cousin, Kelsey.'

Kelsey took her hand off Scorpious' arm, and reached out to shake Rayelle's hand. 'Hi! Aiden told me you guys are good friends, he talks about you all the time!'

Scorpious looked at Rayelle, and put his hands in his pockets, 'Did he now? That's good.' Rayelle stepped closer to Scorpious, and smiled at him, 'I didn't know you were coming.'

Coughing, Scorpious smiled at her, 'Uh, yeah. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to. My dad wanted me to go to this thing. With my grandfather...' He grinned at her, 'Kelsey's a third year, just like you! Isn't that cool?'

'Hmm.' Rayelle looked at the girl in question. 'So your thirteen then?'

'Yup; I turned thirteen two months ago.' Kelsey smiled at her, and cocked her head to the side.

'You seem too tall to be thirteen...'

'Uh.. yeah. I guess. I don't know, my dad and mom were both tall.' Kelsey shrugged, and looked at her cousin.

Aiden cleared his throat, 'So.. Scorpious, you playing this game?' He asked, nodding towards the gathering teams.

Scorpious shook his head, 'Nah. I didn't get here in enough time to play this one.' He looked at Rayelle, who had her arms crossed and was staring at the ground, 'Maybe the next one.'

'Yeah, me too.' Aiden pursed his lips, and looked between his cousin, and the girl he has liked, since forever. 'Uh.. Kelsey? Want me to take you around and introduce you to everyone?'

'Yeah!' Kelsey and Aiden walked off talking. Kelsey looked over her shoulder once, and waved.

As soon as they were out of hearing, Scorpious looked at Rayelle, with a frown. 'What was that 'Elle?'

'Huh?' Rayelle looked up, and saw a frown on Scorpious' face.

'All that weirdness with Aiden's cousin?' Scorpious shook his head, 'you're usually a lot nicer than that. She's new, and her dad just died.'

Rayelle narrowed her eyes, 'My bad.' She sighed, and turned away.

'Wait, Rayelle.' Even though she heard him calling her, she kept up her pace. She kept walking until she was down in the backyard of the Burrow once again. Looking around, she saw Dennis standing with her father and Harry. Groaning she spun on her heel and walked back towards the gnome garden.

She walked around, avoiding the occasional gnome that would pop out, for about five minutes, before just sitting down. She looked up at the sky, and smiled. Lying on her back, she sighed, and looked at the clouds. I really wish I could talk to my mum, she thought to herself. Rayelle rolled over onto her stomach, and pulled a bunch of grass out of the ground. Sifting it through her fingers, she thought to herself, I bet she'd know what I was going through. She shook her head, and bit her lip, but if mum was here, then chances are uncle Dennis wouldn't have disappeared for like.. eleven years. Then my only problem would be Scorp-

'Rayelle?' A voice called out to her. Rayelle sat up quickly, and swiped at her eyes, not knowing she was crying until that moment.

Clearing her throat, Rayelle called out, 'I'm back here aunt Ginny!'

Ginny Potter made her way through the rose bushes that made up the gnome garden. 'Hey sweetie.' She sat down next to her niece, and gently smiled. 'How are you?'

Rayelle gave her a fake smile, 'Oh you know. I'm good.'

Ginny chuckled, and raised an eyebrow, 'Oh yeah?' When Rayelle nodded, Ginny laid a hand on her back, 'How about, you tell me that again. And make it sound believable.'

Sighing, Rayelle looked at her aunt, 'I don't know. I kind of just miss my mum right now.'

'I know you do sweetie.' Ginny ran a hand down Rayelle's hair, 'You know. I know it's not the same, but if you ever need someone to talk to.. I'm here for you.'

Rayelle shot her aunt a watery smiled, and leaned over to hug her. 'I know. And I love you, just so you know!'

'I know!' Ginny wrapped her arms around the young girl, and laughed lightly. 'Now.' She sat back, and smiled, 'You want to tell me what's going on, in that mind of yours?'

Rayelle sighed, and pulled out some more grass. 'I don't know. I'm happy about Prof- er.. Dennis.. uncle Dennis?' She furrowed her brow, and looked at her aunt. Ginny wasn't even her aunt, but she was more comfortable calling Ginny her aunt, then calling Dennis her uncle.

Laughing, Ginny leaned back on her hands, 'I think everyone involved will be okay with whatever you feel like calling him.' She sighed, and smiled, 'You don't have to do anything until you're comfortable, 'Elle.'

Rayelle, dropped her handful of grass, and gave a slight smile. 'Yeah I suppose.'

Ginny sat back, and studied Rayelle's face. 'There's something else... 'Elle, what else is bothering you?'

Licking her lip, Rayelle looked at her, 'Um.. it's just.. I'm not quite sure.' Rayelle ran her hand through her hair, 'Um..'

Ginny smiled slightly, 'Does this happen to deal with a certain boy?'

Blushing, 'Maybe..' Rayelle trailed off, and looked to her aunt. 'It's just, I know I like Sco- er.. him. And I thought he liked me too.' Sighing, 'I mean it's probably not even a big deal...' Rayelle trailed off and narrowed her eyes.

'What happened?'

'I mean, so.. I've, don't tell my dad.. but so I've kissed this guy before. Twice.' Rayelle blushed, and smiled at her aunt, 'And I thought that, cause, he kissed me back, that he liked me too!'

'It sounds like he does.' Ginny smiled, 'Is this the same boy you danced with at Teddy's wedding?'

Giggling, Rayelle looked at her aunt from under her lashes, 'Yeah.'

'I thought so. Well your thirteen now, why don't you just take and ask him out.' Ginny narrowed her eyes, and pursed her lips, 'You're a third year now, so why don't you ask him to the first Hogsmeade trip. The begining of October, I mean, I think that's when the first trip is.'

Rayelle smiled, and stood up, 'Good idea. I'm going to go ask him now, see what he says.'

Ginny smiled at the girl, 'Go for it!' She sat where she was awhile longer, watching Rayelle race off. Pulling her knees up to her chest, Ginny wrapped her arms around her knees. 'I know you're there Harry.' She smiled to herself, and looked towards her husband.

Grinning, Harry sat beside his wife, 'How did you know I was there?'

Laughing, Ginny leaned against him, 'How long have we been married?'

Harry smiled, and wrapped his arms around her, kissing the top of her head, 'I love you.'

x-X-x

Rayelle slowly made her way back to the Quidditch pitch. When she reached the edge, she paused, looking for Scorpious. She found him with a bunch of her cousins and friends. Roxy saw her first, and waved her over. Rayelle hurried towards them, a smile on her face.

'Hey guys, what are we doing?' She asked the group. Roxy, Lily, and Fred smiled at her. Everyone else's attention was focused on Kelsey, who was telling some story or another. She raised her eyebrows, but put a smile on her face, to listen.

She sat down between Lily and Scorpious, who turned to smile at her. She returned his smile, and moved around until her knee touched his. She saw his cheeks flush, and grinned to herself. 'But, then out of nowhere, BAM!' The group jumped, but laughed. 'Alexis just randomly turned herself into a duck!' She shook her head, 'It was crazy. For two days straight, she would just grow wings and a beak and start quacking.'

Albus smiled, 'Did you guys ever figure out why?'

'No idea. But it was funny.'

The group stayed where they were for a while longer, just talking, trying to one-up each other on who had done the craziest stunts. It was tied between Fred and Kelsey, when Ginny and Hermione came up to collect the kids for dinner.

As the group got up to leave, Rayelle grabbed Scorpious' hand, and bit her lip. He smiled at her, 'What's up 'Elle?''

Rayelle licked her lower lip, and blushed. 'Um, I was wondering...' Scorpious quirked an eyebrow, 'If you maybe, wouldwannagotohogsmeadewithme?'

Silver eyes twinkling, Scorpious looked at her, 'Er.. what?' He laughed.

Sighing, Rayelle took a deep breath, 'I was wondering.. if you would want to go to Hogsmeade with me, the first trip?'

Scorpious smiled at her, and stepped closer, 'On one condition.'

Rayelle took a step back, and jumped when Scorpious laid a hand on her waist, 'Wh- what's the condition?'

Smirking, Scorpious leaned towards her, 'I'll only go to Hogsmeade with you... if you... agree to be my girlfriend.'

Looking up at him, Rayelle blushed, and bit her lip, 'R-really?' When Scorpious nodded, Rayelle grinned and flung herself at him, 'Yes!'

Laughing, Scorpious wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her against him. He slowly slid his hands up her arms, and framed her face with his hands. Waiting for a brief second, Scorpious smiled, and lowered his lips to hers.

Rayelle sat at the kitchen table on the first of September. Her spoon was dipped in her cereal bowl, and she was spinning it around, but her mind was outside the kitchen window. With the birds that were singing an end of summer song. And with the wind, that was bringing the smell of fall to her.

Dudley sat across from her, newspaper in hand. He reached for his cup of coffee, and was about to take a drink when he noticed his daughter staring. He glanced out the window, then back at her. 'What are you staring at?'

At his voice, Rayelle gave a little start, and a giggle, 'Oh nothing.' She pushed her chair back, and got up from the table. 'I'm just going to go get my trunk, and leave it by the stairs.'

'Rayelle Nicole. Sit your butt back in that chair. You've already brought your trunk down.' Dudley set his cup down, and bit back a sigh, 'I want you to finish your cereal.'

Rayelle smiled, 'Oh. Sorry, I forgot.' She giggled, and took a bite of her breakfast.

'Mmm. You seem to be forgetting a lot of things these past few days.' Dudley remarked, scratching his chin.

'Daddy?' Rayelle looked up, and bit her lip. When Dudley raised an eyebrow, 'When do you think I can start dating?'

'HA! Dating.' Dudley shook out his paper, 'When you're thirty-two.'

Rayelle rolled her eyes, 'Daddddyy!'

Raising an eyebrow, Dudley looked at his little girl, 'Why? Did someone ask you out?' He narrowed his eyes, and watched his daughter blush. 'Who? Was it that little blonde brat?'

'Daddy!' Rayelle gasped. 'I thought you liked Scorpious?'

'Oi! Is that his name then?' He saw the look on Rayelle's face and sighed, scratching his head, Dudley pushed back from the table. 'I thought boys were supposed to ask for a father's permission before asking a girl out?' Dudley questioned, refilling his cup.

'Daddy! He just asked me to be his girlfriend! We're not getting married!' Rayelle wined, but smiled at her father.

'Oh yeah. I knew that.' Dudley took a drink from his cup, and leaned against the counter. Studying his daughter, 'Do you like this boy?' When Rayelle nodded, Dudley looked in his cup and sighed, 'Fine. But!' He paused, 'I want to have a word with him before you guys leave!'

Rayelle jumped up, and crossed to her father. Wrapping her arms around his mid-section, she gushed, 'Thanks daddy! I love you!'

'Yeah, yeah. Love you too.' Narrowing his eyes, Dudley looked at his daughter. He cleared his throat, 'Er... maybe we should.. talk?' He asked, clearly uncomfortable.

Rayelle looked at him. Her face was a mask of astonishment mixed with horror. 'Ew! No!' Rayelle shook her head. 'I mean, aunt Ginny already talked to me and Lily both; over Christmas!'

'Oh. Okay. Good.' Clearing his throat, Dudley looked at his watch, 'Well.. we best be off. Don't want to be late.'

Rayelle stood with her father, on platform nine and three quarters. She kept biting her lip, and shooting her father sly glances. 'Uh.. do you really need to talk to him today? What if we're late.. or something.'

Dudley raised his brows. 'Do you want to date this boy?' When all Rayelle did was sigh, he smiled, and continued to lean against the wall.

After five more minutes of waiting, Rayelle smiled, and waved. Dudley stood back, watching the blonde boy, Scorpious, and his parents make their way to them. Rayelle grinned when he got next to them. Blushing, she gave him a shy smile, 'Hi.'

Scorpious grinned, and grabbed her hand, 'Hey!'

Clearing his throat, Dudley stood up straight, and stepped up next to his daughter. Laying a hand on her shoulder, he looked at the boy, 'Hello Scorpious.'

Scorpious took a deep breath, 'Hello, sir.' He looked behind him, 'Uh.. I know you've already met my mum, 'Elle. But,' Scorpious turned back to Dudley, 'This here is my father, Draco, and my mother, Astoria. Malfoy.' He lifted his hand and gestured between the three of them. 'Er.. mum, dad. This is Rayelle's dad, Dud- er.. Mr. Dursley?'

Dudley bit back a laugh, and held his hand out to Draco Malfoy. 'Hello. Call me Dudley.'

Malfoy took the offered hand, and shot a lethal grin, 'Draco. Tell me, is this the young lady that turned my son, and his friend, purple, many years ago.'

Dudley grinned, and looked at his daughter, who was whispering with Scorpious, 'That's her.' Draco laughed, while Dudley turned to Astoria, 'Astoria. It's good to see you again!' He offered her his hand, but was quickly pulled into a hug.

'Stori!' She laughed, and looked at her husband, 'I've told him at least three times, but he still calls me Astoria!' Shaking her head, she linked hands with her husband.

The adults chatted a few more moments. But broke it up quickly when the train whistled, Astoria turned to Dudley before leaving, 'I'll send you an owl. We must do lunch.'

Dudley raised his eyebrows, and shot Draco a quick look. Draco just shook his head, 'Don't try to avoid it, it'll only make things worse.' Astoria smacked her husband's arm, and pulled him away.

Dudley turned to his daughter and pulled her into a hug, 'See that wasn't so bad. Was it?'

'No.' Rayelle shook her head, and looked up at her father, 'I'm gonna miss you daddy!'

'I'll miss you too!' He squeezed her one last time, before stepping back, 'I'll see you at Christmas. And don't forget to write!' He narrowed his eyes, 'If he tries something, anything, you let me know!' Dudley cracked his knuckles, and Rayelle laughed.

'Don't worry, daddy! Scorpious is a perfect gentleman!' She grinned. Scorpious chose that moment to make an appearance.

'Don't worry, sir.' He grabbed Rayelle's hand, and smiled at her, 'I won't do anything to hurt her.'

'See to it that you don't young man.' Before the kids had a chance to get on the train, Dudley lowered his voice, and look straight at his daughter's boyfriend: 'You know. There's a reason why I was called Big D in school.'

Rayelle gasped her eyes wide. 'Daddy!' She pulled Scorpious away, and they stepped on the train. 'I'm so, so sorry about that.'

Scorpious just looked at her, then out the door. Gulping, he gave a nervous laugh, 'And people say muggles aren't scary.' Rolling her eyes, Rayelle squeezed his hand, and pulled him further down the train.

A/N: What did you think? Okayish? Im kinda happy with this one!
Just warning you guys, there is gonna be a bunch of Miss Kelsey Rouge!
*spoiler* not all of it good!
But yeah, okay! Im tired. I've been working on this off and on all day... so.. goodnight, sleep tight and dont let the basilisk bite! (:
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-lorrinda ^_^