Hello all, Chapter 4 is here! And it includes the awesomeness of Albus so enjoy :) Oh- I also wrote a Scorose one-shot so if you are into that- check out my author profile. Enjoy Bg.97 xx

James apparated home cold wet and annoyed. He had to go and open his big mouth didn't he? Stupid man whore. As he appeared in the kitchen of his home, he could hear noises coming from the sitting room, as well as smelling the distinct dust of floo powder.

As he entered the room, he found a man just 3 years younger than himself sat staring at the fireplace.

"Finally gone mad, little bro?"

Al shot up at the sound of James' voice and smiled, "Something like that, yeah."

The two boys embraced each other and James patted Albus' jaw, "I'm glad to see you shaved off that horrendous attempt at a beard."

Albus snorted, shrugging the comment off, "I'm single now so I've got to look at least half decent when playing the field."

"So what made you come over? It's not like you usually visit."

"Well neither do you, so I guess we're even." he shot back angrily. Al sighed. "I just wanted to spend some time with my big brother, go out for a few drinks or something?"

James contemplated this before replying, "Malfoy busy?"

"I'm offended that you think that's the only reason I'd spend time with you! But yeah; he's sorting out wedding stuff."

"In fairness, you are less scary to stand up than Rose is," this made Al laugh. "Hang on, as Best Man shouldn't you be there?"

"Nah, the Maid of Honour and I have a rota of sorts; it's Annie's shift tonight."

"Fair enough. So drinks. Where do you want to go? Leaky?"

Al shrugged again, "Actually, I was thinking somewhere more like Battleground or The Dragon's Nest?"

"A nightclub?" James' eyes widened at the possibility. "Why the hell not? Let me just go get changed."

"Yeah, why are you all wet?" Albus smirked.

James winked, "I'll tell you when I'm a little less sober."

The Dragon's Nest was probably one of the most renowned Wizarding nightclubs in Britain. The music was loud with a good beat and the selection of alcohol they offered surpassed most good shops. You entered on the ground floor from Diagon Alley and then descended down the stairs into a dark room lit by an array of colourful light spots hitting the walls. On one wall was a large carving of a dragon; the mouth of which was filled with a fireplace. Opposite this wall was a bar stacked to the brim with an assortment of bottled iniquities. The room had sofas and chairs scattered around its edges and a large dancefloor in the middle, which by the time James and Albus had walked over from Grimmauld Place, had become full of wizards who couldn't quite walk straight and fancily dressed witches. The two brothers pressed their way through the masses to get to the counter. As they got close, the bartender's face lit up in recognition.

"Why I never; two Potters in one hit! What can I be getting you boys tonight?"

James and Albus looked at each other, smirking as they each had the same thought. They simultaneously turned back to the counter as James cleared his throat.

"I think we'll each be having one of us, thanks."

The bartender laughed, "Two Potter Ales coming up. Don't worry- they're on the house."

Fame was invented for moments like these; drinking a bottle of ale named after your father and being offered to do so for free.

"I'm sorry about you and Seth," James said to his brother.

"Thanks. I probably deserved it to be fair- I was way too clingy."

James rolled his eyes, "Got anyone new in mind?"

"Not really, I might just stay single for a while."

"The older Potter barked out a laugh. "That's not bloody likely! You're even worse out of relationships than you are in them. How about that guy? What's his name… Oh yeah- Sanjay. What about Sanjay?"

Al sipped his ale considering this, "The one who works for Aunt Hermione? Didn't realise his broom flew that way."

"I'm pretty sure he's gay."

"Hmmm, I shall keep that in mind. Whilst on the topic of dates- can I hear the story of your coming home a mess?"

James downed the rest of his bottle in reply. "I'm nowhere near drunk enough yet! Am I buying this next round or are you?"

"You're the newly promoted star athlete! I'll have a Triwizards, ta."

James wandered back to the bar and threw down some galleons. "I'll have a Triwizards and a firewhiskey, thanks."

Once they were well into their second drink, they got up and joined the many people on the dancefloor. From behind the girl he was half dancing with; James could see Albus dancing with a petite dark haired girl in a corseted dress. Poor thing was staring at him with bedroom eyes. Better save the girl from disappointment before he starts blabbering about his ex-boyfriends. He stumbled over and grabbed his brother, pulling him out from between the people and onto a nearby sofa.

"Still a lightweight then, Albie?"

"Piss off Jamie," he tried to say it seriously but burst out laughing. "The Prophet are going to be having a field day with this. The headline will read 'Two pissed Potters bond in sleazy nightclub.'"

"It's better than them thinking we tried to kill each other. Just today another person questioned me about that."

"Ha! As if you could curse me with an unforgivable- I'm an Auror."

Jamie scoffed, "Yeah; a shit one" eliciting a gasp of offence from Albus.

"Hey!"

James threw his arm around his brother's shoulder and pulled him closer. "You know I only tease."

"Are you drunk enough to tell me the story yet?"

"Yeah, I guess." James sighed before recounting the evening's events to Albus, trying to hide his embarrassment whilst Al chuckled in amusement.

"She's a Ravenclaw. Do you really think she'd be up for a one night stand?"

James licked his lips and smirked, "It's been known to happen."

"You dirty bugger. Mum would kill you if she found out." Al's eyes reflected concern as he looked to James.

"I'm just hoping she never does."

"It was quite the risk to take though!" Al ran his hand through his hair. "She must've really been something."

James gushed, "She's gorgeous, Albie. She had these eyes which just lit up, and a smile you could trust, and her hair looked so soft."

"Merlin's beard Jamie- what's this girl done to you?"

James straightened up in his seat as if to reaffirm his masculinity. "Nothing. She was just damn hot. I don't know Al. There was something about her which just intrigued me."

"In a way which is more than just getting into her pants?" Al questioned.

"Maybe… I don't know. What I do know is this- although I really hope I never run into her again; I bloody hope I do. Maybe I can redeem myself."

"Maybe you should attempt to redeem yourself with your family first. Nan is missing her no. 1 grandson."

James looked at Al as if he had stated the most obvious thing in the world.

"Seriously though, Jamie," Albus looked his brother straight in the eye. "Just come for brunch tomorrow. The house is so boring at the moment."

"The Burrow- boring? How's that possible?"

"Well let's do a roll call for the cousins, shall we? You've got recent, and therefore grumpy, parents Teddy & Vic and Freddie & Maya; crazy wedding planning Rose and Scorpius; quiet Lucy; Mega busy at work Molly; Dom, Louis, Lily and Hugo aren't around, so that just leaves me and all the adults."

"What about Roxy?"

"Well okay- two fun, awesome young people surrounded by oldies. The point is Jamie, please come home. You haven't been to a family gathering in over a month. We miss you."

"Is tomorrow really the best option? You know full well that we'll be very hung-over in the morning.

Al sniggered. "Please! I know you have an entire cupboard filled with various hangover potions. Speaking of yours, can I stay the night? I don't really want to listen to my best mate and my cousin having sex in the room next door."

James laughed loudly, "You finally stopped denying they do that then?"

Albus slowly went red. "Umm… well… I kind of had to after I walked in on them."

This comment proceeded to make James spit his firewhiskey out.

"Yeah, yeah, it's hilarious. Anyway, can I stay at the house tonight or what?"

James bit his lip, feigning contemplation, before breaking into a wide smile. "Go on then. It'll be like when we were kids."

"Thank you, thank you, thank you! And hey- it will be worth your time, I'll give you some advice for this Elizabeth girl."

"You? Give me girl advice? " James stared at Al incredulously waiting for him to laugh. When he didn't, James shrugged. "This evening has been pretty strange all round- why not add getting advice on women from my single, gay, little brother?"

That's chapter 4 and that is Albus :). Hope you enjoyed. Please review. xx