If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
(Stand By Me by Ben E. King)
Teddy:
September the 9th 2010
Dear James,
Things around here are awesome. We learned during the Herbology classes, which are taught by professor Longbottom instead of professor Sprout these year, how to replant some mandrakes. Hope and Cygnus and I have come with perfect ideas about a prank we want to develop with them, but until we haven't planned the details I´m going to keep it a secret (Unless you want to help, because then we are happily receiving your owls)
How is everyone at home? I hope you haven't gotten into trouble without telling me about it. I would definitely be the most hurt person in the whole house if you had.
I sent you some chocolate cakes we got from the house elves at the kitchens. There are twelve, so pick six and leave the rest to Al and Lilu.
Lots of love,
Teddy.
September the 12th 2010
Dear Teddy,
A prank?! Of course I´m taking part on that, you don't even have to question my interest!
I´m sorry to disappoint you, but I might or might have not been punished until next week because I might or might have not broken that Jar uncle Percy gifted Mom and Dad at their wedding. In my defence, I was trying to show Lily a cool trick on a broom and forgot we weren't supposed to fly inside the house.
But really, who could blame me?
Thank you for the cakes, I´m sorry that I can´t sent you some food too, but you know that our owl tends to eat the packages that contain food. Anyway, I hope you write soon and enjoy your classes.
James.
September the 14th 2010
Dear James,
Was it the ugly Jar with some tulips on top of it? Because if it was, then you did the whole wizardry society a favour.
Do you remember that mandrake is one of the ingredients that is commonly used in a potion that can turn objects blue for at least an hour? Well, we have thought about it for a long time and would like to put a small dose in all the pumpkin juices during the feast (Including the Professor´s table) and wait as everyone becomes a Snuf- or Smurfs, according to Hope who is our muggleborn expert- but some of the other ingredients can only be used by professional potionist and Professor Slughorn hasn't bought them.
Hope your punishment gets lifted soon,
Teddy.
September the 20th 2010
Dear Tedward,
Do you remember who is a potionist? Your Grandma! And do you remember which of your friends is really subtle to extract some things? Me!
Tell which ingredients you need, I surely can found them in the store. And yes, it was the ugly jar with tulips on top. Mom seemed very well pleased that it was finally gone but Dad did said that I shouldn't have been so irresponsible, especially knowing Lily would have followed me into creating disorder.
Albus is constantly pestering me around about asking you if you could tell him some curious facts about the Bloody Baron, because of course he´s re-reading History of Hogwarts, so please just do it. I want him to finally shut up.
On other news, Dad has been invited to dinner with some muggle cousin of his and therefore, I won´t be able to write to you for a few days because he wants to make sure that no owls are arriving while we are with the muggles.
Lots of love,
James.
September 23th 2010
Dear Teddy,
Finally back! You wouldn't imagine the torture we had to endure with Dad´s muggle relatives. His cousin isn't so bad, if not a little bit arrogant and pretentious, but his aunt and uncle are HORRIBLE, Teddy, HORRIBLE!
The woman looks like a giraffe with the face of a horse and the man is a Morse, just lacking the moustache. They kept saying awful things to Dad and even refuse to acknowledge Mom was sitting with them during the whole time we were with them.
Dad was already angry, as well as Albus and Lily and Mom and me, so I just gave them a single push. Do you remember those sweets uncle George and my Godfather created for the store? The ones that made your tongue glued to you upper lip? Well, they needed a test drive and I accidentally put one on the Morse looking guy. He wasn't pleased, of course, but it wasn't as if he could express it.
The good thing was that Mom and Dad weren't even mad about the whole situation.
How are things going at Hogwarts?
James.
"When do you think the potion will start working" Cygnus asked, adjusting his tie and looking around the hall they were hiding.
Teddy didn't put much mind into it. For a long time he had discovered that their Slytherin friend was quite nervous when the execution of the pranks presented itself. Only the first time they had managed one, 'Operation Singing in the rain' had settled him into a constant of 'We are going to die' and a 'But it will be fun!' to a 'What will my family said' to finally a 'Fuck the rules!'.
Teddy and Hope were still making bets on when he was going to start rolling on the ground from a panic attack.
"According to the Advanced Potions book, two or three minutes" Teddy muttered, re reading the letter he had received from James.
The boy hadn't put much details onto the family reunion his Godfather had with the Muggles, but Teddy knew enough stories to imagine how awful it had been. He was surprised that Harry still wanted to have any kind of relation with those monsters, even if it was only with Dudley Dursley.
"I almost couldn't believe it when the Owl finally came back after three days" Hope commented, resting against a wall "It was the hundredth time"
The blue haired boy looked at her, confusion clearly written on his face "The hundredth time of what?"
"The hundredth time you were waiting for him to write you back. How many things can change in the span of a few days?"
"I wasn't waiting for the letter to arrive."
Hope snorted, her brown eyes sceptically analysing Teddy "Yes you were. I think you were very much pinning by the second day"
"I still believe we should've drink at least a bit of the potion" Cygnus murmured "If only to dismiss the professors"
Teddy frowned "I wasn´t pinning!" Hope gave him another inquisitive look "I wasn't! Cygnus, help me with this one"
Cygnus, thought, was very much still discussing to himself how they would get caught easily "It's not like they wouldn't blame us anyway. No one else could have come up with the idea even with their lives at stake"
Hope had sighed "I´m not saying it´s bad, Lupin, hold the howling" Teddy pushed her around, muttering while giggling that her puns about his good senses thanks to some Lycanthropy genes weren't that funny "I think it´s cute, really. That you are paying him so much attention even while abroad. Merlin knows I wish I had that relationship with my siblings."
Teddy hadn't meant to blush at the comment. He didn't even knew why he was blushing "I grew up with him. And he´s used to having me around all the time so I just want to check on him."
"I know, I know" Hope raised her hands in defeat "James helped us get the ingredients we were lacking so he already holds a special place in my heart. Cygnus, stop passing around, you´re making me dizzy!" She yelled the last bit at the Slytherin.
Teddy hadn't really realized he was writing James so much. It was obvious he also wrote to Victorie and his Nana often, wanting to know how they were doing while he was away so long. They were his family, after all, and James was always telling him even the slightest thing someone had come up with. It was logic he was going to answer as soon as he could.
Finally, when the breakfast must have already been served and halfway through, they made their ways to the Great Hall.
Teddy had already heard the screaming miles away, but none were prepared for the immense and loud havoc they had develop all around. No matter where you look, everything was a blur of blue running around and screaming, with the Ravenclaws looking especially hilarious.
"Holy mother of Morgana!" Teddy yelped when he realized that one of the blue figures had moved towards them at a rapid speed, only to realize it was the headmistress.
"Mister Lupin, Miss Morgan and Mister Fawley" She said through blue lips "Do you have anything you would like to comment?"
Cygnus had certainly forgotten his fear of punishment and look as if he was going to break a rib from avoiding to laugh. Hope was trying to look anywhere except to their new blueish Headmistress so the excuse was put on top of Teddy. Smiling with fake innocence, he said "I think the house elves put a little more spice this time."
Headmistress McGonagall smiled tightly "Twenty points are taken from Slytherin and Hufflepuff. You three will wash the cauldrons at the end of the day for three weeks and I expect you to go to professor Slughorn so he discovers which antidote to use" She turned around, before briefly turning around "And ten points for having made such a difficult potion"
"Of course, Headmistress" Teddy smiled charmingly "May I add, you look as beautiful as ever. You certainly rock the colour"
"Another week of detention, Mister Lupin!" Teddy couldn't help laughing.
September the 27th 2010,
Dear James,
The prank was an utter success!
I wish you would have seen how professor McGonagall looked! And professor Flitwick, mate! I have never seen this 'Smurfs' Hope keeps talking about, but apparently he was the perfect representation for one.
Nana sent me a three hours long Howler (The longest in the history of Hogwarts, according to professor Verictian) and apparently I'm going to be punish until I'm thirty one, but it was worth it if only to see everyone running around the Great Hall in utter panic.
I hope Ginny hadn't felt too bad during the dinner. She know how awesome and perfect she is, no matter what those horrible muggles had told her.
Love,
Teddy.
November the 1st 2010
Dear Teddy,
You didn't take a picture? I would have put that on my bedroom, that's for sure.
I'm sorry about the punishment from your Grandma, but if it helps I'm also punished for having helped you to get the ingredients. And also because I specifically bought some things from Uncle George and Godfather's store that I wasn't supposed to get.
Hoping to see you soon.
I miss you, very very much,
Jamie.
November the 3rd 2010
Dear James,
Guess who got a new pet? Me!
It's not technically mine, because it belongs to Hagrid but you wouldn't imagine how cute it is. Unicorns normally don't like guys, but this one seems to find me very comfortable to be around. It´s obviously thanks to my magnetic personality, of course (And a little bit because I think he smells part of the wolf genes that I inherited)
I'm still thinking for a name. Can't decide between Lyall and Twinkle.
Love,
Teddy.
PD: I miss you very very much, too.
November the 6th 2010
Dear Teds,
You have a unicorn? That's so cool! How come you have an awesome pet and the only thing I have to supervise are two annoying siblings?
Dominique and I have come up with an idea to help Uncle George and my Godfather to increase the popularity of their business. Apparently, she thought it would be fun to show demonstrations of the new products in the open and Uncle George trusts us enough to become the show runners.
For some strange reason my Godfather didn't wanted us to do it, but he let it went by after Uncle George told him he was going to use the magical make-up with him, take a picture and put it on the front door of the Burrow with a permanent sticking charm.
Hope you are enjoying your classes and that your Grandma has finally forgive you. I have been begging Dad to convince her to let you stay at least a week during Christmas holidays.
With a new prankster way of living,
James
PD: I like Twinle, by the way.
November the 14th 2010
Dear James,
Did you know that, apparently, I can't discuss the brooms from the players during my job as Quidditch commenter? It's an utterly outrage. When I told Madame Hoch how that wasn't on my contract, she just shrugged and yelled "You do not have a contract, Mister Lupin, now tell the people what's going on with the game!"
Hope you do well with being the new show runner of Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, but please asure me Dominique and you aren't going to try the products on yourselves or I would be the first telling Godfather and Ginny and Bill and Fleur (You know I can)
I am still trying to convince my Nana, let's hope she says yes.
Love,
Teddy.
November the 20th 2010
Dear Teddy,
What did your grandma said? Did she said yes? Did she? DID SHE?
You know how Dad wanted us to continue being at Muggle School until our Hogwarts letters arrive? Well, I have to do some weird presentation for my History Class and I honestly hate it. My classmates aren't exactly wizards, so I have to be very careful about what I say and why they can't come to my home.
Anyway, see you at Christmas.
Say hello to Twinkle from me,
James.
November the 24th 2010
Dear Jamsie,
Guess what, MY NANA SAID YES!
Only for a week, because I'm still punish but it was totally worth it.
I hope your presentation for School goes well. You're brilliant, James, I know you can do it with no effort.
I'm having some problems with History of Magic, so I guess I will need to put extra time into at least passing professor Binns exams. There is a Gryffindor girl, Paltrow I think her name is, who has politely offer as a volunteer to help me.
Twinkle sends you a hello, same as Hagrid,
Teddy.
November the 29th 2010
Dear Teddy,
Thank Merlin, Morgana and Eve!
Sorry to hear about History of Magic, but hey, perhaps you will get better by the time the exam comes. You should ask that Padltridge or whatever her name is about it. Surely she can help.
My presentation was fine, thought I did most of the job when the rest of my team mates just watched, and I'm not as a bookworm as Albus or Lily so it wasn't really the most impressive thing ever.
Send a big hello to Hagrid from me, could you? It's been months since he came to visit.
Love,
James.
PD: See you at Christmas.
December the 3rd 2010
Dear James,
I'm sorry I couldn't answer until now. They have sent us to another detention after I accidentally made Mulciber's cauldron explode after he called Cygnus a 'Blood Traitor'. It was worth it if only to see how a tentacle was growing from his nose.
There is only one week left until I see you again.
Love,
Teddy.
PD: Fuck those Muggle kids, you deserve better.
PD2: Don't tell your mother I said "Fuck.