Thank you for all the reviews so far! They're all wonderful! Right, summer holidays have now began here in sunny England, so hopefully I'll be doing lots of typing, unless certain things get in the way. I'll keep you posted on that on live journal. This chapter does skip forward about a year later on, but please remember that once we get to a certain point the story will slow down and won't seem so fast.

Enjoy!

As Seasons Change

Six: Young children running out to play

Ginny's pregnancy went well. She carried to full term, and on April 30th 2008, a beautiful, baby girl was born. Harry named her Lily, after his mother. Regulus was pleased with his little sister and "promised to be kind and helpful!"

Harry took time off work as an Auror to look after the youngsters. Ginny had taken the opportunity to go to work. She had chosen to work in the Ministry, working under Hermione, who helped with rights on house-elves.

Of, course, looking after children and doing house-hold chores was not Harry's thing, but watching his children's development was a wonder to see and experience. Regulus adored his little sister and the small boy was soon helping his father keep the house tidy. Lily was a quiet baby, sleeping only when she wanted to. Her eyes sparkled whenever she saw her elder brother and the two were soon bonded, forever looking out for one another. Regulus, being on three years old, was able to understand that his sister was a frail thing who needed protecting. He spent hours just watching her in her crib through the bars.

Before Lily's birth Regulus had been rebellious, annoying his parents to an extreme. But the birth of Lily had given him some responsibilities to consider. He was young, but he had high morals and his sense of duty seemed strong. Whenever he could, he would do anything with Lily.

Harry was a natural, easily picking up how to feed Lily with the bottle (though Ginny fed Lily herself) they had agreed that the bottle would do with Lily. She hadn't liked the fact that Regulus had taken a few bites out of her when she had breast-fed him. In fact, she feared the young girl could be worse.

Every so often Sirius and James would apparate over, and help Harry. Yes, they had classes to attend to, but that didn't stop them from nipping over in between periods.

And so life continued for Harry and Ginny, and Lily grew into a young, quiet girl, who was so different from the rest of the family.

Harry Potter - 29 years old

Ginny Weasley Potter - 28 years old

Hermione Granger Weasley - 30 years old

Ronald Weasley - 30 years old

James Potter - 36 years old

Sirius Black - 50 years old

Remus Lupin - 49 years old

Regulus Potter - 5 years old

Lily Leanne Potter - 2 years old

Suzanne Jane Weasley - 9 years old

Marie Charlene Weasley - 6 years old

Jonathan Matthew Weasley - 2 and a half years old

13th May 2010

"Mummy!"

"Honestly. Marie, your six years old, you shouldn't say mummy."

Hermione smiled at her two eldest children as they ran round the small field that she and Ron owned. Suzanne Jane, had grown up fast. Hermione had been brought up to respect her parents, and with Suzanne wanted the same respect, however she had not liked what she had seen, and since dropped her attitude to having the perfect daughters and letting them grow up on their own. Unfortunately, Suzanne was no longer a child, even at the tender age of nine.

It had been Ron to help her realise this, but it had taken a lot of persuading to change her ways.

They sat on a mat on the grass, a slight breeze in the air, a cool sun beating down upon them. They had invited Harry and Ginny round, and they had brought Regulus and Lily. Unfortunately James, Sirius and Remus had got wind of their plans and decided it would be a brilliant idea to intrude. However, once Sirius had transformed into Padfoot, and James into Prongs, they were off playing with the youngsters, not including Suzanne who was now sitting calmly under a tree reading a book.

Harry leaned back on his hands and watched the commotion. "I've always wondered when Sirius will ever grow up…dad seems to, sometimes, but Sirius…?"

"There probably will be no hope for years, Harry." Remus pointed out. He sat playing with Lily in his lap. The youngest Weasley, who was only six months older then Lily, was out with the others. All of them knew that James and Sirius were just having a bit of fun, and that their children were perfectly safe.

Lily yawned and Remus handed her to Ginny, who gently laid her in her cot, shading her from the sun. The girl's red hair fell about her face and her bright brown eyes closed as her tiredness overcame her.

"She's such a contrast to Reg." Harry mused. "She's Ginny."

"She has your hair though." His wife remarked.

"Not my fault."

"It's the Potter gene." Remus input.

Ginny scowled. "You went through the same thing at Reg's and Lily's birth, please spare us another lecture of the 'Potterness'!"

Remus shut his mouth but he grinned. He turned his gaze over to the group in the distance. Standing up, he excused himself and apparated closer to the group.

James transformed back. "Moony! Decided to come and join us did you?"

"Lily's asleep. May as well."

"Moony!"

Remus bent down and picked up a racing Regulus. His messy black hair stuck up, and he was met by a toothy grin. "Don't you ever run out of energy?"

"Uh uh." The child replied.

"Hey, it's the Potter gene!" commented James.

"Oh God, don't tell me about that. Ginny just told me off for mentioning it!"

"Well, it is true!" James explained. "I always had loads of energy when I was a kid. A handful for my parents, which was probably why I was their only child, well, not strictly true….since when Sirius came along he was, in a sense, adopted. I swear they loved him, more then me."

Remus shook his head, chuckling. "I doubt it."

"You never lived with them." James pointed out.

Regulus was struggling in his arms, and Remus released him again, and watched as the little boy ran off towards the big black dog that was chasing Marie and Jonathan Weasley round.

Marie was the only Weasley child that took after her mother in appearance. She had light, bushy, brown hair, that curled back. Her eyes sparkled the colour of brown, a tinkle in her eyes could always be seen. She loved reading books, but also wanted to have fun. Her favourite uncles were Fred and George, and whenever she had the chance of visiting their shop, she would enjoy herself immensely.

"Reg!" she called out as the Potter heir sped up to her, followed by a leaping stag. Remus strolled along behind. The stag made a huge leap and leapt over the small children as they ducked. The stag began chasing the dog, who veered off from pursuing the two other children. It was widely known that 'the lake' accident hadn't been forgiven easily. Reaching Remus, Sirius transformed back and held up his hands.

James returned to his own form, doubling over in laughter. "Your still scared of me!"

"I am not. I just didn't want you to harm the other two in your idea of 'simple revenge'."

"If you've forgotten, I had my revenge. I flipped you into the lake! You think I'm going to carry on tormenting you?"

"I know you, Prongs." Muttered Sirius.

"Look, I promise not to harm you. Do I have to say it every time we have a bit of fun?"

Sirius broke into a grin. "You stupid ape…I forgave you a long time ago, I'm just having fun."

"Well, then, lets go entertain my grandchildren and their friends!" James grinned , transformed, bounding off towards the youngsters. Sirius did the same, leaving Remus watching them, waiting for his chance to join in.

"So Harry when are you going back to work?" Ron asked.

"Dunno. Ginny seems to like working, and I love being with the kids."

"Plus," Ginny began, "Harry does all the housework and cooking. Practically everything. I like it this way."

"I got used to chores a long time ago." Harry replied. "All that slaving at the Dursleys made me an expert in it."

"At least it came in useful. Maybe you should send a thank you note." Ron muttered.

They laughed.

As they sat together, they began to reminisce, talking together about many things as well. They finally made their way inside, at a quarter to four. There day had been fun, but it was time for Harry to sat preparing tea. As they said their farewells, Harry made sure he made a promise to go round and see Ron and Hermione more often. He hadn't had the time recently.

TBC

I hope you liked seeing the 'old gang'. It was fun writing this chapter. Coming soon, Regulus attends Muggle Primary School. How will he cope? Find out soon!

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