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"What on earth possessed you to do such a thing, Mr Potter?" Professor McGonagall asked sternly with a tone of astonishment at his stupidity. Poppy Pomfrey had alerted her to the injury sustained by the little girl and so she had come to the Hospital Wing. "Anything could have happened!"

"Not only that Professor. They could have been seen" The older Lily spat out angrily. "She's supposed to be my Muggle cousin!"

"Miss Evans makes a good point Mr Potter. You have risked the future" Professor McGonagall added with a stare towards the messy haired boy. "For that I will take 50 points from Gryffindor and you will serve detention with me everyday until I believe you can behave yourself. Good day" Professor McGonagall exited from the Wing.

"Did you hear that Pads?" James stared openmouthed at his best friend who was currently playing with Lily Luna to keep her occupied.

Marlene McKinnon let off a harsh laugh. "Jamie, 50 points is nothing. Lily is the one to be afraid of" She said with some praise of her best friend.

"I agree Prongs" Sirius chimed in with a puppy dog face. "Your cousin Evans is one tough lady" He said to the little girl with a smirk.

Lily Luna giggled. "But, it was fun" She stuck her tongue out at Lily Evans, as if to chide her for her actions. "Aaaand I got a cool boo-boo" She demonstrated her arm in the sling. The sling was white gauze, enchanted with images of a stag, a black dog, a werewolf, a rat and a lily. "Padfoo' made this sling"

"It was also extremely dangerous! Anything could have happened! I am sick of you just wanting to have 'fun'! Do you want to go home? Do you want to be safe? Do you want people to find out? Do you?" With that she shook the little girl who began crying. The older Lily had vented her pent up frustration. After, a few moments she began to regret it. The little girl was sobbing inconsolably into Sirius, James was attempting to comfort her and Marlene just gave her a look.

"I think it's time you tell me the truth Lils. I know this girl isn't your cousin" Marlene squared up to Lily and stared her straight in the eyes.

Lily didn't answer.

"No she isn't!" Lily Luna shouted angrily. "She's horrible. I'm glad she's dead!" She was upset but now she was raging. Her grandma was supposed to be nice like grandma Molly not mean.

The word 'dead' hit Lily Evans in the chest. She had refused to believe it was possible. But, now it was sinking in. She was dead and her granddaughter was glad. She wobbled. Then, her eyes began to cloud over with tears. This had all gone so wrong. They refused to clear and soon obscured her vision. She was feeling heady. The shock was slowly causing her to freeze. Her legs gave out. Her mind went black. She fainted. The last thing she remembered seeing was the socks emblazoned with stags. James Potter's socks. The ones that Sirius had bought as a laugh.

She walked into the common room. It was bedecked with Gryffindor red and gold, which gave it a truly cosy, homely feeling. It was so different from the cold dungeons she had just come from. Then, she noticed Black and Potter.

"Piss off Pads" Potter said half heartedly as he surveyed the socks in his best mate's hand. "I'm not wearing them"

Black pulled a face. "But Prongs. I got some for everyone. Pete got rat ones, Moony wolves, me dogs and you stags"

"All of yours are grey and black. Mine are sodding red, gold and black" Potter handed the socks back.

Black refused them. "Wear them or I'll tell McGonagall it was you who bewitched her robes that disgusting shade of pink" He barked in amusement.

"It was you" James tried to retort. But, he knew Sirius had framed him as the culprit. "Alright. For Merlin's sake I'll wear them"

Lily had watched the scene with obvious dislike. Their friendship was based on mutual love of pranks and bullying. It wasn't like the connection she had with Sev. But, they were like brothers. She didn't like them but even she could see it. All of them. Remus, the older responsible one, Potter and Black the irritating middle ones and Peter the naive younger one. They were a family. Watching them made her yearn for the days when she and Tuney used to spend with each other. They would play together, attend dance classes together and even be best friends. But, that had changed after she went to Hogwarts.

Harry tossed and turned. Ginny had finally allowed him to sleep in their bed again. She hadn't forgiven him fully yet but he could tell she was nearly there. He glanced at her. Her red locks were splayed all over her pillow and she was buried beneath the duvet. Once, Lily came back she would forgive him. He knew it. He looked at the clock. 4:17 am. Time seemed to pass so slowly since Lily had gone. But, she was safe. She was with his parents. Sirius. Remus. He almost felt a wave of jealousy. His daughter was with the very people he craved. He had never met his parents and yet his daughter was spending day by day with them. She was being looked after by them. He wondered if they were good parents. Sirius and Remus had been taken too soon. He barely had any time with them. It was unfair. But, then Teddy has never known his parents just like me. He probably wants to swap places with Lily. I almost do. Teddy had often asked about his parents until he knew the truth. Then, he sought to find similarities between himself and his parents.

Dear Uncle Harry,

I was a hatstall! The Sorting Hat couldn't decide between Gryffindor and Hufflepuff. He said I was brave and loyal and kind. Like my parents he said. He put me in Gryffindor. I swear Minnie rolled her eyes.

Love,

Teddy

Uncle Harry,

Today I tried out for the Quidditch team! I'm a Chaser just like mum was. Although, I nearly didn't make it because I'm so clumsy. Professor Sprout said mum didn't get on the team until her fourth year. That was when she learned control. Dad was a commentator. Minnie said he was the best. She said the only person to come close to him was Lee Jordan. A friend right?"

Love,

Teddy

Dear Mr Potter,

Mr Lupin has received his fifth detention in a month for his participation in a number of pranks alongside his friends. While we encourage strong friendships we would prefer them to find tamer outlets instead of vandalism of school property. I am writing to you personally as you are well aware of the influences upon him. Please ask Mr Weasley to stop supplying him with products.

Also, for the love of Merlin tell Mr Lupin to refrain from calling me Minnie.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Harry,

I found Teddy looking at the memorial the other day. Now he visits regularly. He always brings flowers. But, he is almost obsessed with finding everything out about Remus and Tonks. He asks all the staff. Takes out all the books. Spends hours looking at their photos.

I'm worried.

Neville.

Harry remembered that time well. It had only been five months ago. Teddy had been obsessed with Remus and Tonks. It had been very unhealthy. In that time, he rarely ventured outside. He spoke only a little. He lost lots of weight. Until, Neville called Harry in for an intervention. That was when Harry learnt Teddy was trying to find out everything so he could emulate his parents.

"Did you know Mum's favourite nose was a pig snout? Or that Dad loved the Beatles?" Teddy asked with a desperate need for answers. He seemed almost strained. "I love those things"

Harry put his arm around Teddy."Ted you don't have to love everything your parents did. You don't have to be them. I know they're proud of you"

"But, Uncle Harry. I want to be like them." Teddy insisted. "It makes me feel closer"

"And they would want you to be yourself. Not just like your father or just like your mother. Just yourself" Harry explained. "Sometimes, I see Remus in your love of learning. I see Tonks in your clumsiness. But, I also see you. The way you love to play the guitar. Your love of music. It makes you unique"

"I miss them" Teddy let out wistfully. "I never got to know them."

"I know Teddy" Harry gave him a hug. "I never knew my parents either. And yet I'm sure they're proud. I look like my dad with my mum's eyes. I'm a natural at Quidditch like my dad. I'm kind like my mum. These are all things I've been told. But, what makes me? My individuality. I'm a seeker not a chaser. I hate Potions. These are all things that are different to my parents. And it's okay to be different Teddy. I know they'll be proud no matter what"

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