Chapter 1
Family Feuds

"Jamie, I really don't know why you didn't wear a dress today instead of those jeans," Harry Potter said to his seventeen year-old daughter, "It would make you look a lot nicer."

"Dad, I only wear dresses on formal occasions," said Jamie, rolling her eyes, "You are so old-fashioned. Mum doesn't care whether I wear jeans or dresses."

"Yes, but your Mum was a tomboy when she was your age," said Harry, "And she used to threaten your uncles with Bat-Bogey Hexes all the time."

"And you don't think I am a tomboy?" asked Jamie.

Jamie Potter, the seventeen year-old daughter of Harry and Ginny Potter was about to start her seventh year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She looked a lot like her mother, but had inherited the green eyes and black hair color from her father. She also had inherited her father's love of Quidditch, which she thanked him dearly for. It was the main reason she was the Captain and star Seeker of the Gryffindor team. Jamie was named when her parents thought they were going to have a baby boy instead of a girl. So instead of James, which they wanted to name their first born as, they named their daughter Jamie.

But Harry and Ginny Potter got their wish two years later when Jamie's brother was born. James Potter, named after his grandfather, was a younger version of his father. He was fifteen years old and, like his sister, a Gryffindor. He had the green eyes and short scruffy hair his father had as a teen. He was also very tall for his age. Like his father he was a mischief-maker, but he was also fearless like his mother and would give anything to curse anyone with a bat-bogey hex, which his mother proudly taught him. Jamie just saw him as her bratty little brother (even though he was a bit taller than her).

Ginny Potter had gone to work earlier in the morning. She had worked at the S.P.E.W Division of the Ministry for nearly thirteen years. So it was Harry's job today to say goodbye to Jamie and James as they boarded the Hogwarts Express.

"James Harry Potter!" said a voice from the entrance of the platform, "What do you think you are doing?"

"Oh, sorry Aunt 'Mione," said James turning around. He had his wand in his hand and a little green toad was hopping along away from him.

"That better just be a toad and not a fellow student!" said Hermione Weasley.

"It is just a toad," said James, "I promise."

Hermione Weasley, the wife of Ron Weasley for over eighteen years and best friend of Harry, had arrived with her two children. Jane Weasley was Jamie's age (seventeen) and had the Weasley family red hair but otherwise looked like her mother. She had also inherited her near-genius smarts which was the reason she was Head Girl and the top student in the seventh year. Jane's brother, Richie was fourteen and, like his sister, and cousins, he was also a Gryffindor. He had inherited his father's looks and was skinny and rather tall for a fourteen year-old. He loved Quidditch and had been planning on trying out for Keeper this year. His last audition had failed miserably. But, as he told everyone everyday, he was practicing and would be the best Keeper, even better than his father.

"Ugh, kids," Hermione said to Harry as she walked over to him, "James is definitely your son, Harry."

"Yeah, I know," said Harry, his eyes narrowed as he looked at James, who had his eye on the toad again, "So, Hermione, I thought it would have been Ron coming today. He is the one that is usually late."

"Ron had to go into work early today," said Hermione, "So I had to bring these two. And yes, I know we were nearly late. I usually get here earlier then ten minutes before the train leaves but Richie wouldn't wake up."

"I finally had to threaten him with a curse," said Jane, "He knows I am of legal age and can do that now. Right, Richie?"

"Huh, oh, yeah," said Richie. Richie had been looking for the toad with James.

"I thought Tonks would be here today," Hermione told Harry.

"Oh, Remus and Joseph are already at Hogwarts," said Harry, "Remus had to go to Hogwarts yesterday, so he brought Joseph with him."

Remus Lupin, Hogwarts' resident (but tamed) werewolf, was the Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor and had been for over ten years. Joseph Lupin, Remus' son was a seventh year and one of the most popular students in school. And it wasn't uncommon knowledge around the school that he had his eye on one special girl.

"Jane," said Hermione, "Richie, you guys better get on the train."

"Yeah, you too Jamie and James," said Harry, "James, you better be good this year. I don't want anymore Howlers from Headmistress McGonagall, you hear me!"

"Yes, Dad," said James, who secretly had crossed his fingers.

The four Gryffindors boarded the train and waved goodbye to Hermione and Harry. They found a compartment and sat down.

"Ugh, the train ride to Hogwarts is always boring," said Jane, as the Hogwarts Express started moving, "I thought I would get used to it."

"Aww, is ickle Jane wishing she was already at Hogwarts?" teased Richie, "Oh, but of course, Joey is already there. I forgot."

"Oh, shut up," said Jane, going red in the cheeks.

"Oh come on, Jane," said Richie, "Everyone knows he has fancied you for a while now. And I would bet five galleons you feel the same way about him." When Jane didn't say anything, Richie continued. "Oh, I see," he said, "He is the son of a professor. You wouldn't want to go involved with someone when their father is watching, right?"

"For your information, Richard Weasley," said Jane, "Joseph and I have been going out since right before the last term at Hogwarts ended! He asked me out and promised he would write letters all summer. Which he did!"

"And you didn't tell me?" said Richie, "I would have liked to know."

"I don't tell stuff like that to my own brother," said Jane.

"Oh, but I am sure my sister knew," said James, "Didn't you, Jamie? You are her best friend, as well as cousin."

"All right, yes," said Jamie, "I knew."

"And you wouldn't even tell your own cousin?" Richie asked Jamie.

"Richie," said Jamie, "I didn't tell my parents. And I wasn't going to tell your parents either. That is supposed to be her job."

Jane was about to speak but the compartment door slid open. A boy with long blonde-hair walked into the compartment.

"What are you doing here, Malfoy?" James said, standing up, "We don't want your company."

Romeo Malfoy, the son of Draco and Pansy Malfoy, was a seventh year student as well. Seventeen and very tall, he had inherited most of his looks from his father, though he did get his long hair from his mother, even though it was white-ish blonde like his father's. He had also inherited his father's talent on a broomstick and was the Captain and Seeker for the Slytherin Quidditch team. He also wore the trademark smirk his father was known for as a teen.

"I just wanted to see how my four favorite Gryffindors are," said Romeo, "I can do that, right?"

"We are fine," said James, "Now please leave, we were talking and we don't need your intrusion."

"You know, James," said Romeo, "You need to learn to respect your elders."

"Elder? You?" James asked, smirking, "You are barely two years older than me, Malfoy."

"Yes, but unlike you," said Romeo, "I can legally do magic."

"We can all do magic at Hogwarts now," said James, "It is just illegal outside Hogwarts grounds."

"We aren't inside the grounds yet, are we?" asked Romeo.

"True," said Jamie, "But you aren't the only one here that can legally do magic, Malfoy."

"Well, Jamie," said Romeo, "Speaking up, finally. I thought you had lost your voice."

"I just refuse to waste much breath around you, Malfoy," said Jamie.

"Hmmph," said Romeo. He smirked and turned around to leave. As he left, he winked at Jamie, then shut the door.

"Ugh, creep!" said Jane, shutting the privacy curtain on the door, "He is in fact his father's son."

"And he lives up to it," said James, sitting back down.

Jamie, James, Jane, and Richie continued to talk to each other throughout the ride until they had finally arrived at Hogwarts.

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This is my first "Next Generation" Fan fic, so I hope you like it so far... this chapter was just basically an introduction to the characters... there will be more new characters coming into the story next chapter...

Would love your feedback!