Okay, all readers, this is the final chapter of this fanfiction! I know, I am very sad, but I am also starting a new fanfiction called The School Life of Teddy Lupin (such an original title, huh?) the first chapter of which is already uploaded! Please read that as it is kind of a follow on of this story. I will also do stories following James and finally Albus at school.

A Sister and a Memory

Ginny was smiling rapturously at her new born baby girl, all bundled up in a pink baby-grow and cap, only her little face poking out. Harry was standing next to her, equally awed. They were back in Godric's Hollow, watching their baby, their Lily Luna sleep.

Suddenly Teddy appeared, looking extremely excited. James and Albus, who followed him everywhere, were behind him. He waved an envelope in the air, grinning from ear to ear.

'My Hogwarts letter has come!' he cried. The parents smiled, but pointed to Lily and crept out the room.

'That's amazing Teddy! We'll go and get the things today,' said Ginny, hugging him.

'You'll get your own owl, of course,' said Harry. 'And new robes and books and things.' Teddy smiled – like his father, he had enjoyed reading as well as playing Quidditch.

'Can we come?' asked James. Albus nodded frantically.

'Well, it's Teddy's choice – Teds, do you want them to come?' asked Harry. Teddy looked at the two little boys, who had their best puppy-dog expressions on their faces, and smiles.

'It wouldn't be an outing without them,' they cheered and hugged him.

A while later, Lily was in a pushchair and the family were strolling down Diagon Alley. Unlike when Albus was born, the older kids doted on Lily, constantly picking up toys she dropped and chatting to her.

Teddy couldn't be controlled, running everywhere, looking in every shop window. Harry and Ginny didn't bother to make him walk properly, as long as he wasn't causing any trouble.

They went to Gringotts, where Teddy saw for the first time his vault. It was a combination of Lupin, Tonks and also some Black inheritance, and was a comfortable amount. Teddy only took out a small amount for shopping, of course.

They bought his wand, first. Oak and dragon heartstring, ten inches, pliable – it was a fine wand, as Ollivander (the original Ollivander's son) told them. Teddy fell in love with it on first sight, and kept looking in the bag to check it was okay.

Spell books next, along with a few other interesting looking reads that Teddy pulled off the shelf and stacked on the pile. Also robes – three sets of black robes, for school with a matching hat, some navy robes and dark red robes for other occasions, and a cloak. In the apothecary they bought his potion kit and dragon hide gloves. All of the things went into the pewter cauldron that was bought next.

Teddy's favourite part was definitely when they bought his owl. A handsome tawny owl, with a definite regal air, Teddy chose him immediately. He tried to persuade Harry and Ginny to buy him a new broom, but they refused.

'Only if you get onto the team,' they insisted. They visited Zonko's, where Teddy bought a large amount of jokes and tricks, as well as an electric blue Pygmy Puff (they were in all different colours now). Finally they sat down for an ice-cream at the newly reopened Florean Fortescue's Ice-cream Parlour, where Albus got very sticky and Lily cried because James dropped his ice-cream on her.

Teddy was sitting on his bed, reading one of his new books, when Harry appeared in the doorway. Teddy closed the book and looked up, smiling. 'What is it, Harry?' Harry held out his hand.

'Teddy, come with me. I think it is time for you to be shown something,' Teddy nodded, looking confused. Harry led him into his office, where an ornately carved bowl was sitting on the desk. 'Teddy, this is a Pensieve, very like one in the Headmaster's office at Hogwarts. It lets you see memories.' Teddy looked into the basin and saw some swirling silvery substance, neither liquid nor gas, but something in between. Harry touched his wand to his head, and slowly pulled it away. A silver-white strand clung to it, Teddy realised it was the same as what was in the bowl. Harry pulled it away and dropped it into the Pensieve, before indicating to Teddy.

'Touch it,' Teddy obediently reached forwards and lightly touched it with one finger. Instantly he felt a jerk behind his navel, and he was pulled forward, falling into the basin. He expected to hit the bottom of the basin, but didn't, he was tumbling through air. Suddenly his feet hit hard stone, he looked around, and realised he was in a chamber, half-destroyed, with chunks of stone littered on the ground and a gaping hole in the wall, revealing a stomach turning drop down to a grass courtyard below. Spells and shouts filled the air, with the occasional scream. Someone touched his shoulder, and he saw Harry, who pointed to a spot in the corner of the chamber. Teddy walked over, and saw a younger Harry talking to –

'Mum?' whispered Teddy. The word felt unfamiliar on his tongue. 'Dad?'

'They cannot hear you, but you can hear them. They are a memory. Listen,' said Harry. Teddy nodded, and turned back to his parents. Harry was speaking to them.

'Look, you should do it. I don't want to say it, but if you die, your son will want to hear it when he's older. Please.' The man, who Teddy recognised from pictures, nodded, as did the woman. Harry directed them so they were speaking towards Teddy – somehow he knew where Teddy would be standing. His Mum started first.

'Ted, Teddy, if we die, we are so sorry. Sorry that we left you, sorry that we could not watch you grow up. But we love you, now and in death. You may feel alone sometimes; feel that something is missing in your life. Don't, for we are with you always, in your heart. It sounds soppy, but it's true. We are making this memory so that you have something more than pictures and what other people say about us. We love you Teddy, and always will, forever.'

'Teddy, my son,' said his Dad. 'I am so sorry that we have to leave you, but you what the cause is, and that we died fighting for a good cause. We know that you are a boy that we are proud of, for we will always be proud of you. I know that it is sometimes hard, that sometimes you feel like you have no one to turn to. Remember that there are always people to help you, remember to fight for what is right. Remember that we will always be there for you, even if we seem very far away. Remember that we love you.'

Suddenly there was a crash and another hole blew in the chamber wall. The current Harry took Teddy's arm and pulled him up, up out of the chamber, into his office. Tears were pouring down Teddy's face, he didn't even bother to wipe them away.

'I'm sorry they had to go, Teddy. It isn't fair for anyone to lose their parents so young. But remember that Ginny and I are there for you, though we may not be nearly as good as your proper parents. And you can see that memory whenever you wish, you don't even have to ask.'

Teddy nodded. 'Thank you, Harry. I'm glad you showed me that.'

'I think the time was right.'

'Harry? Teddy? Come downstairs, it's nearly supper time,' called Ginny. As they went down the stairs, Ginny looked questionably at Harry, who nodded significantly back. Her gaze softened, and she put an arm around his shoulders. 'Come on Teddy, it's okay.'

They headed into the kitchen which was full of spring sunlight. James was playing with his cutlery, making it fly around while Albus watched, and Lily gurgled in her high chair. Ginny served the supper, and they sat down, chattering. A proper, happy family.

My last chapter of this story! I'm almost tearful . I hope I did the memory of Remus and Tonks okay, I tried to do it right and not make it too sappy. Remember to look at the sequel, about Teddy going to school, and for the very last time (in this story) review, as a final tribute to the Lost Nineteen Years. Thank you, and good night.