Author's Note: Sorry I skipped six years in time. I couldn't think of anything that could happen between the last chapter and now, besides James going to Hogwarts, but I already did a chapter where Teddy went to Hogwarts, and I didn't want the chapters to be too similar.

I got my three reviews, so here's the next chapter. However, I am still holding this story hostage every chapter until I get three reviews. On weekends, I will expect more, five to be exact. But since it is Thursday, I only need three reviews before I update again.

Chapter 17: Teddy's Secret

July 2nd, 2017

It's been six years since I written last. I did not forget about you, I just couldn't find anything worth writing about. As you moved into your teenage years, we became even closer than we were before. You could, and still hopefully can, tell me anything, except, apparently, how you fancied a girl. At first, I was a little surprised you didn't tell me about your feelings for this girl, but then again, I never told Sirius about how I fancied Cho Chang in my fourth and fifth years, so it made sense. Yes, I know what you're thinking: I fancied and even dated a girl before dating and falling in love with Ginny? Shocker, isn't it?

Yesterday was the Saturday after Victoire, Molly, Dominique, Fred, Louis, James, and Lucy came home from Hogwarts, and as usual there was a family gathering. This year, it was Ginny's and my turn to host it. Everyone came, and every chair in my living room was filled. You came to visit as well, although I had been seeing a lot of you as it was. You had just started Auror training the previous summer under my watchful eye, as I had been the head auror since 2007 after Mr. Robbards had retired.

As we sat in my living room, Molly the first was the first to get the conversation flowing by asking the kids to say one thing about the past year, or one thing they were looking forward to doing next year. Victoire started by explained how she and two of hers and your friend, Jenna and Nick had been missing you and the other members of your circle of friends, all of which had graduated the previous year. The fact that Nick and Jenna were dating made it worse because Victoire was feeling like a third wheel. Now, however, Nick, who just so happened to be the new Headmistress's, Professor Clearton's, adopted son, had just graduated, so things should be better next year. Victoire was looking forward to the upcoming school year because it would be her seventh and final year, and she was hoping to become Head Girl.

Molly-the-second, who had just finished her third year in Ravenclaw, talked about how she was going to be start studying for the O.W.L.s next year, even though she was only going to be in her fourth year. Her fellow Ravenclaw third year, Dominique rolled her eyes at her cousin. Instead of talking about studying, Dominique was more interested in talking about her first year as a chaser on the Ravenclaw Quidditch team. She enjoyed playing Quidditch, even though Ravenclaw had finished third behind none other than Gryffindor in first and Slytherin in second. Hufflepuff had the best team they had in ages, though, and came close to passing up Ravenclaw and moving in to third, but no one dared to bring that up to Dominique.

Fred and James, who had just finished their second and first years in Gryffindor, talked about some of the pranks they had pulled. George joked that the boys would end up breaking his and his twin's record some day, but their grandmother scolded them for their antics, and for actually bragging about it.

Louis, who had just finished his second year, commented on how everyone, including his family, was just beginning to get used to the idea of a Weasley in Slytherin. Before Louis, all of the Weasleys had either been Gryffindors or Ravenclaws. Most people expected Louis to be a Ravenclaw, and were shocked when the sorting hat called out "Slytherin". Even Louis himself was shocked, and at first he hated his house and didn't want to be there, but soon he made friends just like all the other Weasleys had, and began to enjoy himself.

Lucy excitedly explained her first year at Hogwarts as a Hufflepuff. When she had first been sorted into Hufflepuff, Lucy was afraid her father, Percy would be disappointed. She lied to her family, saying that she had been sorted into Gryffindor instead. Her lie managed to keep covered up, until Christmas dinner, when James accidently spilled the beans. Percy then became angry with his daughter, not because she was a Hufflepuff, but because she had lied to him. He soon explained to Lucy that he would always love her no matter what house she was in, and he was extremely proud of her. Now, Lucy prances proudly around Hogwarts, explaining how awesome Hufflepuff house is, and that Hufflepuffs aren't really just the "leftovers" as everyone assumes.

After awhile, you and Victoire offered to go to the kitchen to make dinner. You were gone longer than expected, so I decided to go check on you. As I walked into the kitchen, I couldn't believe my eyes. Sure, at nineteen, you were out of Hogwarts and perfectly able and free to make your own decisions, but yet, I couldn't believe you were doing that, right in the middle of my kitchen.

What were you doing exactly, do you ask? You and Victoire were standing as close together as you could possibly be, and your lips were pressed together in a romantic kiss. Suddenly, you opened your eyes, and saw me gaping at you. Quickly you broke away from the kiss.

"Teddy?" Victoire asked confusedly.

"H-Harry?" was all you managed to sputter.

Victoire spun around and gasped. "Uncle Harry! We didn't… we were starting to make dinner…"

I smiled. "Don't let me interrupt." I teased, and left the room.

"Is everything alright?" Arthur asked as I returned to the living room.

"Yes, everything's fine. It has just happened, though." I said, winking at the adults. Ever since you and Vic were little, we adults always thought you would end up together. In the past six months or so, we all had noticed a change between the two of you. You acted… different when you were around each other than you had in the past. After what I saw in the kitchen, it was clear that you and Victoire were finally in the "stage beyond friendship" as Bill likes to call it.

Lily gave me a curious look. "What's happened, Dad?" she asked.

I smiled. "Nothing you need to be concerned about, Tiger-Lily." I assured her, using her special nickname.

"Ooh, I think I know!" Dominique exclaimed with a giggle. She leaned over and whispered something in Molly-the-second's ear. Molly's eyes grew wide, and she struggled not to laugh. Dominique however, was overcome with giggles again. They definitely knew about yours and Victoire's kiss. They were, after all, fourteen-year-old teenage girls, so they probably caught on very quickly. The other cousins, on the other hand were still clueless.

During dinner, you and Victoire were silent for the most part, and glanced at Bill, Fleur, and me often for any sort of sign that I had told them about your kiss, but Bill and Fleur stayed strong. At one point, I winked at you, causing you to blush.

A few hours after dinner, everyone went home for the night, but you hung back for another couple of hours. "So, Teddy, how long have you fancied Victoire?" I asked after everyone else had left, grinning deviously from ear to ear. It was about almost eleven o'clock now, and James, Albus, and Lily had already been sent to bed, and I gave Ginny a hint to keep herself occupied so that I could talk to you in private.

You blushed again. "I knew you bring that up." You muttered, and laughed nervously. "Do you know how awkward that was for me?"

I grinned. "Well, I would say sorry for barging in on you, but it is my house."

You laughed. "That's true."

"You still didn't answer my question." I reminded you. "You know you can tell me anything, right?"

You sighed. "Of course I know that, and I normally do tell you almost everything, but I've only told Nick about my feelings for Vic." Nick was the adopted son of Headmistress Clearton and Deputy Headmaster and Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Jason Clearton, a werewolf, and your best friend other than Victoire. "Merlin, I didn't even tell Vic herself until today. But to answer your question, I think I always fancied Victoire, but I just didn't realize it. I discovered I was in love with her when she had her first boyfriend in her fifth year, and I found myself jealous of the guy. Victoire and I had a fight over it, but we made up after about a month. I still couldn't muster enough of my Gryffindor courage to tell her that I loved her, until now that is."

"When did you start dating?"

"Well, today, I guess. It's not official, but the kiss we shared… it was magical."

We talked for another half hour before you decided to head home to the apartment you were renting. "When are you and Victoire going to tell Bill and Fleur about your relationship?" I asked just as you were about to leave.

You gave me a curious look. "Didn't you tell them already?"

"I told everyone who was here today who's over the age of eighteen, and I think Dominique and Molly caught on too, but I think Bill and Fleur would be impressed if you told them yourselves."

You hesitated. "I'll have to talk with Vic, but I think we'll tell them next weekend." You said with a smile.

"Sounds good to me." I replied, and with a quick hug goodbye, you disapperated.

Good luck, Teddy. I wish you happiness always.

Chapter 17 Preview: Dear Uncle Harry… Everything going good here at Hogwarts, except for the fact that Albus has befriended that Malfoy boy Dad told us to stay away from. Sure, Malfoy is in Gryffindor with Al and I, but that doesn't make a difference to me. Can you ask Al not to be friends with Malfoy, because I don't trust him? Not at all. Why would you let your own son be friends with a Malfoy? Love from your niece, Rose.