Sup Readers!
Hope you enjoy my version of 'The Goblet of Fire'.
Prologue
Teddy groaned, rolling over in his bed. There was this annoying rustling noise in his ears, driving him insane. After covering his head with his blanket and getting no new results, he opened his eyes tiredly. Sitting on the edge of his bed, staring down at him with big brown eyes, was an owl. In its beak it held a letter, Teddy almost instantly recognized the handwriting.
"Do you know what time it is?" He growled, but the owl just cocked its head and dropped the letter on his chest. Slowly, the fourteen-year-old propped himself up in his bed and pulled out his wand. "Lumos." He whispered and the tip of his wand lit up.
There was a slight groan and Teddy glanced at the other sleeping orphans. With careful hands he quietly opened the letter and begun to read his father's writing. The owl watched him, fluffing its feathers.
Dear Teddy,
By the time this letter reaches you it should be at least one o'clock in the morning.
Teddy glanced at the old clock hanging on the wall and gave a silent laugh. It was exactly one o'clock on the dot.
My apologies for waking you up. I read your last letter and yes, I am doing fine. I have been working part time in the various shops in Hogsmeade but I am currently waiting tables at the Three Broomsticks for Madam Rosmerta.
I'm sorry this is so short notice but the Weasley's owl seemed to have gotten lost on its way to me. In short, I received their letter three days later than I should have...
Anyway, the Weasley's have asked whether or not we would like to join them on a little trip. I can't say where for I'll ruin the surprise, but I know Harry and Hermione will be there so I thought you might enjoy it. I will be passing by the orphanage in a few hours, don't worry I've sent an owl to the Matron. Make sure you've packed your stuff for school, because I will be dropping you off at Platform nine and three-quarters afterwards.
Please send me a quick letter with your response. I will completely understand if you turn down the offer.
P.S. Inside the envelope you will see a spare Hogsmeade trip form. Don't forget to ask the Matron to sign it before you go.
Sincerely,
Remus 'John' Lupin.
Teddy smirked again. He'd already asked the Matron to sign his form, but it was nice to know that his dad was just as desperate to see him again and he was. He looked at the owl, who was waiting patiently. Teddy reached under his bed and pulled out his half-packed suitcase. Tossing stuff aside he pulled out his quill, portable ink pot and a spare piece of parchment.
Hey Dad,
No way would I miss this, it sounds like too much fun!
I'm glad to hear everything's going well job-wise.
It'll be good to see Ron, Harry and Hermione and of course, you.
Don't worry about sending the Matron a letter, pretty sure she can't wait for the school year to begin and be rid of me.
Luckily, with my master persuasive skills, I was able to convince her to sign my form.
(And by persuasive skills I mean following her around and pleading for a week)
I'll be ready and standing outside in two hours.
See you soon!
Kind Regards,
Tedson 'Teddy' Lupin.