AN: Draco ends up having a chat with Teddy Lupin and James Potter. I wrote an Afrikaans exam today . . . what a nightmare!!

Disclaimer: Don't own any of the characters or anything even remotely related to the Harry Potter Franchise, except my own copies of the books and some merchandise.

Chatting

James and Teddy left their little circle to introduce themselves to Draco; they wanted to meet the father of the boy that everyone fell in love with.

"Hello there, Mr. Malfoy, I'm Teddy Lupin and this is Albus's brother James" Teddy said, indicating himself and then James as he spoke.

"It's nice to put a face to the name" James said. Draco raised his eyebrow and took a sip of his mead. "We've heard so much about you" he added.

"Oh?" Draco enquired. "From whom, if I may ask?"

"From Scor, of course. And I must say, sir, what a great kid! Good job" Teddy said, smiling as always. James nodded in agreement.

"Er. . . thanks" Draco said. He wasn't used to meeting new random teenagers who complimented him on his parenting skills.

"No no, really! We've been having fun all week, getting to know him" Teddy commented. He was naturally a people-person, and so Draco began to feel slightly more at ease. Harry had gone to talk to George and his wife, and the kids had long since begun telling Lily and Hugo stories about Hogwarts.

Draco was left to converse with a thirteen and a nineteen year old. He was surprisingly not bothered by this.

"That's nice, what have you kids been doing? Can't be much to do in this dreadful weather. . ." Draco said. In truth, he loved the bitter cold and moody skies, but he couldn't imagine how the kids were entertaining themselves.

"Never mind that, we've been playing three-a-side Quidditch" Teddy said.

"Ted and I, Lily, Vic, Al and little Scor. My cousins Fred, Rose, and Hugo too when they're around" elaborated James.

Draco listened contentedly while the two boys held conversation afloat, just nodding and looking on with interest.

"Rose is dreadful" James added, a scandalized expression on his face.

"Aw, she's not that bad" Teddy said, grabbing a snack from the tray the House-elf was carrying.

"Yeah she is! And Hugo's nothing to rave about either. . ."

"He's only nine, give the kid a break!" Teddy defended. He often had good-natured arguments with James. They were like brothers.

"Lily is only nine and she's way better than him . . . in fact, I think she's going to be an excellent keeper for Gryffindor one day" James said proudly.

"Or Slytherin" Draco interjected thoughtfully. He would never have thought a Potter would be in Slytherin, but there was Albus, living proof. Who was to say the girl wouldn't too, be in Slytherin?

"God I hope not" James said, looking horrified.

"Do you have a problem with Slytherin?" Draco asked, in a non-threatening tone.

"No, not at all. . . It's just that if Lily played Keeper for Slytherin, it would be difficult for me, as a chaser for Gryffindor. . ." James explained. "Promising talent, I see in her. And in Albus too, of course. Must run in the family" he winked. Teddy just snacked happily.

"Your father was the youngest seeker in a century of Hogwarts' history" Draco commented, only afterwards realizing it sounded like praise.

"Really? Blimey, I didn't know that!" James said. "I knew he was good at Quidditch, but wow; that's some achievement!"

"I played seeker myself back in the Hogwarts days" Draco said nostalgically.

"Well that would also explain where Scor gets his talent from" Teddy said.

"Excuse me?" Draco said. He'd never noticed any particular talent in that field. . .

"Oh yes, Scor's a natural, like an eagle the ways he rides the skies" James said, nodding again.

In response to Draco's skeptic expression, Teddy said, "Honestly Mr. Malfoy, you should see him play. Albus and Lily's talent is promising, but Scorpius's is a guarantee"

"Scor!" Draco called for his son. He skipped over and looked at his dad inquiringly. "These two gentlemen tell me you're quite the flyer" Draco placed a hand affectionately on Scorpius's shoulder.

"I guess I'm not too shabby" Scorpius replied shyly, turning slightly pink

"Not too shabby?! Merlin, Scor, you put some of us to shame" Teddy said seriously. James nodded again.

"That's an exaggeration. . ." Scorpius trailed off. He was blushing madly.

"No, it really isn't, Scor. Mr. Malfoy, he's being modest. You should see him play Quidditch. Granted, its obvious he doesn't have such great ball skills, but its clearly a lack of experience, nothing more. . ." said James.

"But the way he flies! You have a real treasure there, sir" Teddy said, patting Scorpius on the head.

"What's up?" Albus had popped up out of nowhere and joined the conversation.

"They're telling my dad how good we are at Quidditch and flying" Scorpius whispered loudly. Draco couldn't help but chuckle at how his son included his friend, in everything.

"I'm not as good as you are, though. I'm a bit jealous, actually" Albus said, mock-punching Scorpius's arm playfully.

"Let's go get some juice" Scorpius said. The two young boys trotted off unceremoniously, arms linked.

AN: I wanted Rose and Hugo to have inherited Hermione's talent (or lack thereof) in flying. I hope it doesn't show that I don't really like the Weasleys, with the exception of Bill and the twins. I was having a conversation with my Beta about it, coincidentally.

Next Chapter: Dinner

"I guess even I make mistakes" said Draco as he smiled slightly.

. . .to be continued!