For the longest time, Teddy Lupin loved Victoire Weasley. They had been playful children together, sulking teens and then grown-ups with a plan. Until, they weren't. They fell out of love. It had been the most unimaginable shock to their respective families who had planned their wedding since they kissed each other age three. But, Teddy no longer loved Vic like that. And, she didn't love him like that either. She had fallen in love with a woman, a lovely, kind woman and announced that she wasn't as straight as she thought she was. And, Teddy was happy for her because he had growing feelings for the not so little Lily Potter. The Lily who flirted so openly with him and sought his attention. She smiled at him with a fiercer intensity, took every opportunity to touch him and was bold in what she wanted.

"I want you to give us a chance, Ted" Lily's beautiful hazel eyes met his with an unspoken plea. "You can't just say no"

And, he didn't. He said yes knowing that he was eleven years older than her. Knowing, that she had grown up in front of his very eyes. Knowing that she went from toddler begging to be held to an adult with a very adult mind.

"Ted" Lily came bounding at him. Her smile was so infectious that he felt himself smile in anticipation. "I got the job" She announced gleefully. She felt herself being spun round in joy and planted a kiss on his lips as she watched his hair go blonde. It wasn't often that he lost control of his ability as a Metamorphagus but it did happen especially when he was happy or sad. She had loved Teddy since she was a teenage girl struggling at Hogwarts in the shadow of her older brothers, mum and dad but she was much too young for him then. Now was different.

Teddy hugged her tight against his chest. "Congrats, Lil" He kissed the top of her forehead as he felt her curly hair tickle his chin. "I'm so proud. Have you told Harry and Ginny?" Their relationship was still a secret. It had only been a couple of months but Teddy just wasn't ready to tell the man he considered his dad that he was dating his daughter. But, he knew Lily wanted to tell them soon.

"I'm going to tell them later when we have the weekly Weasley get together" Lily traced spirals on Teddy's chest. "Saves telling everyone separately" She added. She also wanted to announce her relationship with Teddy but she knew he wasn't keen. She didn't blame him but it would be nice to tell her parents exactly who she was seeing. "Can we tell them about us?" She looked up at him.

Teddy moved away slightly. She had that same look in her eyes when she wanted him to give their relationship a chance. "Everyone?" He questioned uncertainly. He didn't want the whole family to hate him.

"It would be nice not to sneak around, Ted" She quipped as she took his hand. "You know I'll stand by you whatever happens" He still looked hesitant and she wanted so desperately to kiss away that frown but they needed to talk about this. They needed to tell the family someday.

Teddy was silent. He knew that Lily had a point but what if they turned on him. What if Harry hated him? He couldn't bear to see hatred on the faces of the people he loved. Or disapproval. Or anything that wasn't acceptance. But, a little voice reminded him that his parents had a thirteen-year age difference and they were accepted. And, Harry and Ginny had always loved him like he was theirs. They wouldn't be so quick to turn him away. "What if they disapprove?"

"Then we'll cross that bridge. But, I don't think it'll be as bad as you're expecting. I love you and you love me. That's all we need" She had always loved Teddy Lupin. He was her first love and he would be her last. She knew it already. "And, if anyone says anything that's not congratulatory then I'll shut them down so fast. I love you, Teddy Lupin. And, that's never going to change regardless of what anyone says"

Several hours later, they stood together in front of the entire Weasley family and his grandma Andromeda as they made their announcement. He clutched her hand for strength. She had always been so strong. So determined to get what she wanted. And, he loved her for it. Only a few minutes later were the couple met with several congratulations. Not everyone was happy of course. But, the people who mattered most made a toast to their happiness. Harry and Ginny hugged him just like they always had. James made several comments about not knowing who to pick in a fight between him and Lily but he had embraced their relationship. Albus too was pleased for them especially since it would make it easier for him to introduce Scorpius later as his boyfriend.

"Are you happy, petal?" Harry slung his arm around his daughter and pulled her closer. "That's all I ever need"

Lily hugged her dad. "I'm the happiest I've been in a long time. I love Ted. Always have and always will" She saw Teddy approach with Grandma Andy.

"We're well and truly family now, Andromeda" Harry moved aside to let Teddy stand next to Lily. "I think Tonks and Moony would be proud"

Andromeda sniffled slightly. She was given to tears but her grandson had grown up so much. He had found a lovely girl in Lily Potter and the mention of her daughter just tipped her over the edge. "They would. As would Sirius. We're all family now"

"I told you, love" Lily whispered into Teddy's ear.

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