A/N: We don't own HP. That would be the amazing Jo Rowling. I know, the chapter is shorter, but we have some long ones coming up. Xoxo, -T
Chapter 3- Lake Love: Victoire-11, Teddy-13
"Let's go Canoeing!" exclaimed Teddy. All the cousins were playing at the lake near the Burrow.
"Fine," Victoire put down her TweenWitch Weekly. She grumbled as they went to grab the canoe.
They paddled out to the small bay where you could see the birds in the trees and many turtles. "Excited to go to Hogwarts?"
"More like scared out of my wits. You promise I'll make it into Gryffindor?"
"I can make no guarantees."
"Fine," Victoire looked around, "HUGE TURTLE! AHH! AHH! AHH!" Before they knew what was happening, the two were in the water, canoe upside down. Victoire was stuck underneath. Teddy grabbed her and pulled her out. "I'm not good at swimming!" screeched Victoire.
"Just float, you're fine. See? Now, do the breaststroke and kick your legs. You're perfect!"
They turned the canoe back to right side up. The two were soaking, Teddy in his Weird Sisters T-shirt and swim trunks, Victoire, in her printed sundress, floppy hat and bikini. They climbed in the canoe. Victoire rose to her feet. "Teddy, you saved me!" She gave him a hug. This is how it should be, thought Victoire.
I could get used to this. Teddy took in the smell of her flowery perfume.
"Oi! Found them!" shouted Ron, who was now on the bank. Suddenly, the duo were tumbling into the water, again. "Oops," Ron dived in. He popped up next to the two. "Are you okay? I know you're not the best at swimming, Vicky."
"Teddy taught me. That's why hugged and Uncle Ron, how many times do I have to tell you? I hate Vicky."
"Right, well, let's get you two back with the others. We heard a scream and splashing so we came looking."
They returned to shore, where Harry greeted them with warm towels and heating charms. Fleur removed her daughter's dress and hat, which were from France and quickly started to dry them.
Soon, Victoire was back to sunbathing and Teddy was back to playing in the water with the other Weasleys.
James shouted, "Look! There's a bird!"
"Where?" Victoire stood up and moved to the edge of the lake to get a better view. Teddy pushed her into the lake. "TEDDY REMUS LUPIN! You're lucky you taught me how to swim and that I don't have my sundress on! Ugh!" She then smiled. Teddy cannon-balled into the water. The rest of that Anniversary was spent playing, tricking Grandpa into believing there was a lost Muggle on the other side of the lake and pushing Teddy into the water-many times.