WHAT DREAMS MAY COME

AUTHOR'S NOTE – wwwiihhh!! I'm so excited to write the continuation of this chapter. It's FRIDAY and classes are suspended! How cool is that! I have 3 days to write as well as study for the coming HELL WEEK!! So expect some major updating this weekend… THANKS FOR SUPPORTING my STORY!

CHAPTER 2 – TEDDY'S VISIT (PART 2)

Breakfast that morning is not as gloomy compared to last. Mrs.Weasley informed them that the rest of the Weasley family as well as the Order of the Phoenix members will be there until lunchtime to discuss funeral plans. This news lifted everyone's spirit especially Hermione's because she is planning to talk to Kingsley regarding her plans to head to Australia and find her parents. After she and Ron decided to call it a night, she started setting up for her trip.

"Andromeda will be here any seconds now" Mr.Weasley informed them. He was discussing a while ago that Teddy is quite a handful to be handled by Andromeda, so she decided to travel through the knight bus while Teddy is still sleeping.

"I'm so excited to see him" Hermione exclaimed. "I bet she looks so much like Tonks and Lupin," she added with a wide grin. But after saying that, she regretted it immediately. Mrs.Weasley's face turned sober and returned to the sink to peel more potatoes. Mr.Weasley patted her on the arm and returned to reading the daily prophet. Harry focused into his food as if he didn't hear anything. Ginny got up from her seat and retrieved another pitcher of pumpkin juice.

"Yeah, I bet he does" Ron answered. He also felt the change of reactions inside dining room. He turned to Hermione give her a reassuring smile, which she returned just the same.

Nobody talks about the death of Tonks and Lupin, just as much as the death Fred. It seems to be a topic that is not to be discussed inside the Burrow. Hermione understand why it is not to be mentioned, but Teddy is the son of Tonks and Lupin nobody can change that.

Just before awkwardness reached its maximum, a knock was head near the dining area. Mrs.Weasley without delay headed towards the door and opened it.

"Good Morning Molly" Andromeda greeted. She has this sullen look on her face, and eyes fluffy from crying. She is carrying a satchel and an alert Teddy playing with her long earrings laughing.

Hermione instantly got up from her seat as well as Ginny. The two girls helped Andromeda by carrying her satchel as well as Teddy so that she can seat down and have breakfast.

"Oh! Thank you girls. Be careful he bites" Andromeda said completely amused. She plopped in the seat occupied by Hermione before and then drank a glass of pumpkin juice served by Mrs.Weasley.

Hermione is carrying Teddy now. He was so pleased with Hermione's hair, because he was pulling it with all his might making his hair turn from blue to green in the process.

"Teddy! Don't do that" Hermione said. She was reprimanding her but she's laughing herself. Ginny is also laughing along side Hermione while pinching Teddy's full-blown cheeks.

Everyone is quite entertained with the arrival of Teddy. Mrs.Weasley herself is laughing because of his antics. He is one naughty child. They were also informed by Andromeda that Teddy didn't have to worthy about midnight coming because he had ad obviously got the talents of her mother, he can alter his hair color in a very early stage just like Tonks did.

Just when Bill, Fleur, Charlie, Percy and George arrived. Harry and the gang decided to head towards the garden with Teddy still in Hermione's arms. That's after they all pine over Teddy's cuddliness and mischievous nature. In that particular moment, Hermione realized that Teddy is good for all of them. Teddy's ignorance is what they needed in times like this, enough said.

The dining area is getting crowded, and according to Ginny they'll be discussing the events that will take place the day after tomorrow. That only means one thing for all of them, the funeral.

"Ron, hold him" Hermione said. She was pulling Teddy away from her, but he had quite a good grasped in her brown bushy hair.

"What! Harry you hold him, he's your godson!" Ron exclaimed. Hermione looked at him fondly remembering the conversation last night.

They are near the vegetable patch of Mrs.Weasley under the morning sun, seating on an old picnic quilt enjoying themselves in the company of Teddy Lupin. Hermione need not to hold him now because he can crawl along the boundaries of the quilt, stopping him when he's about to crawl into the grass.

"We need to have lots of babies here in the Burrow. Have you seen Mum and Dad's face when Teddy arrived" Ginny said. She was looking cheerful for once. Hermione nodded for a reply.

"I would like to have a son in the future" Hermione held. She was looking at Teddy pulling the grass and putting it to his mouth. Good thing Harry have a good reflex, he immediately pulled Teddy's hands and throw the grass away. Ginny laughed and pulled Teddy towards her, settling him on her lap, kissing him all over the face.

"Really? I'm not sure I want to" Ron replied. He decided to fool Hermione, expecting an outburst anytime soon. Ginny and Harry laughed realizing what Ron is trying to do.

Hermione looked at him annoyingly, she was about to say something but decided not to on the last minute. She just pushed Ron's shoulder as an answer. Ron laughed pulled her to him and situates his right arm around her. Hermione in the process snakes her arm around his waist.

The laughing subsided when Ron said, "Mate, what's wrong?" Harry was clearly thinking about something because he was looking at Teddy with a gloomy look on his face.

"I just realized that Teddy will grow up just like me, no parents for guidance" Harry replied, his eyes still looking at Teddy's clapping his hands on Ginny's lap.

"He'll have you, and Andromeda, and Ginny, and Ron and I" Hermione said. She reached for Harry's hands across from her and added, "He'll live in a world knowing that he is loved and both his parents helped to give him this future"

"This is what Lupin and Tonks had always wanted, Harry. A peaceful place for Teddy and for all of us, including you" Ginny said with tears streaming down her face. He reached for Harry's other hand and squeezed it tightly.

"We'll make all of them proud, mate" Ron held. "Fred, Lupin, Tonks, Moody, Sirius, Snape, Dumbledore, your parents… all of them"

"I bet they're looking at all of us from the other side, smiling" Hermione assumed with eyes gleaming with fresh tears.

"Yeah, Fred is probably laughing for being melodramatic" Ginny added laughing herself. Harry along with Ron and Hermione started to chuckle, while Teddy looks at them giggling.

"We'll see them again someday" Harry assured them. "We'll miss them, but they're always there" he added. Everyone nodded in affirmation to what Harry said.

Lunchtime is a crowded affair. Mr.Weasley decided to eat outside since the dining area is not enough to fit 20 people, Hagrid included. Andromeda and Mrs.Weasley prepared for the delicious feast. The people are so glad to see George playing with little Teddy at the end of the table. He was teaching him tricks on how to eat a corn, which Teddy didn't seem to understand at all. But all the same it's great to see George laugh even for once in while. Seeing that it created a domino effect for all of them, Mrs.Weasley began fusing with Charlie's clothes. Percy, Mr.Weasley and Kingsley started talking about the changes that will be implemented on the Ministry. Andromeda and Minerva McGonagall seem to be talking about the wonders of unicorn. Bill and Fleur are laughing because of Teddy's antics; they are talking to Ginny and Harry about having their own little tornado themselves. All of them in there own little worlds, including Ron and Hermione.

"Ron, I have to tell you something" Hermione started. For Hermione this is a great time to open about Australia, thinking that Ron is also in a good mood. He looked at her in response, waiting for her to say anything. He leaned in closer to her, for him to hear what she is about to say.

"I'll have to leave for a couple of days to go to Australia" No need for explanation regarding that one Hermione thought. Ron is completely well aware of the charm that she cast on her parents to prevent them for getting hurt.

"When?" Ron asked he was looking at her intently waiting for a reply. Hermione can't interpret what Ron is feeling at that very moment. It is indescribable.

"After the funeral, and I've also decided to go there the muggle way" Hermione informed him.

"Why?" Ron asked.

"Because I have no idea what Australia looks like Ron, except from pictures. And the Ministry's too busy right now to schedule for a portkey, I don't want to add to that" Hermione answered him honestly.

"Then I'll come with you, you obviously don't know where your parents are. We'll find them together" Ron said. He grabbed hold of both her hands under the table.

"No Ron, I've already decided to do this alone. It wouldn't be hard finding them. I can use magic now remember" Hermione replied. She had never thought or imagined that Ron might want to go with her to Australia. It was a surprise coming from him.

"Besides, your family needs you here. I can do this myself" Hermione said this thinking that it will end the conversation but it didn't. Ron looks torn after Hermione had said that.

"I know that, I just don't understand why can't I come with you. If it wouldn't take long, what's the problem with going. I can always come back here when Mum needs me" Ron assumed. But then a sudden realization swept over his face "unless you're planning on staying there for a very long time"

He looked at Hermione with pure sadness on his face. "You could have at least told me the truth, Hermione" Ron said, his voice rising than its usual tone.

"Ron, they're my parents. I haven't seen them for a very long time" Hermione said pleadingly. Ron released his hands and turned away from her.

"I understand that part, I just don't know why you wouldn't tell me directly that you'll be away for a very long time, and then using my family as an excuse" Ron retorted. They've attracted quite a crowd now. Harry and Ginny are looking at them from across the table with a worried look on their faces.

"Ron, you're being a git! Look at me, will you listen to me first!" Hermione snapped. She tried turning Ron's attention towards her by grabbing hold of his right arm.

"Now I'm a git! I don't want to talk right now Hermione!" Ron replied, somewhat shouting. Ron got up from his chair and headed towards the main house. The whole room is looking at them at that very moment, quiet and keen not to interrupt. Even Teddy realized that something is wrong because he started crying, making Fleur got up to comfort him.

"Sorry about that" is all she can muster to say. Ginny and Harry gave a reassuring smile from across the table which Hermione appreciated greatly.

"Its alright dear, he'll come around." Mrs.Weasley said from behind, giving her a pat on the back. "He always do"

After that, things returned to normal again. Conversations started from different areas of the table even Teddy's occasional giggle on the corner. As it turned out, Ginny is right. They're planning for the funeral and it was decided that Tonks, Lupin and Fred's would be a one big service worthy for heroes. Everyone is listening attentively to Kingsley's plan of commemorating the people who fought in the Hogwarts ground just a few days ago, everyone in affirmation that the plan is great and will take place the day after tomorrow. After sometime, Harry got up from the table gesturing that he'll find Ron. Hermione wished Ron will listen to Harry. If not, she'll have to rely on Mrs.Weasley's statement a while ago. "He'll come around… he always do"

TO BE CONTINUED…

Writing this chapter is a great relief. It made me cry especially the LUPIN and TONKS part! REVIEWS!!! I want to hear what you think about this chapter...:))