Chapter 6- Scarlet and Gold
Scarlet and gold, the rich celebratory colours that have been used for the interiors of churches and many other great buildings throughout the centuries; that symbolise wealth and prosperity; fire and blood; passion and…Gryffindor. Colours that Teddy regularly wore for quidditch matches, but unlike the other students he wore them on his head. Occasionally accompanied by a lion motif.
Victoire jumped in shock as arms encircled her back. She turned round to see Teddy grinning at her, his hair a mess of gold and red spikes. She hugged him for a moment before stepping back and looking at him with narrowed eyes.
"Aren't you supposed to be at work? I thought you started today."
"I do, did," Teddy affirmed, "But Sam- that's my mentor healer- asked me why I looked like I'd just bet my life savings on the Cannons and I told her it was because I wasn't able to see you off. She let me take my lunch break early. Isn't that great?" He swung her round like Harry had done when he was younger and she giggled, clasping her arms around his neck. He put her down and she swayed, leaning against him for support.
"Yes, brilliant, but I hope you didn't go into work with hair like that."
"Unfortunately not," he sighed, "There's a "dress code" and that apparently includes hair- only natural colours allowed. I bet they didn't have that rule before I came along."
"Probably not," she replied, laughing. Around them students were hurrying about depositing kisses and hugs on anxious parents and boarding the train.
"I have to go soon, my stuff isn't on the train yet and I have to say goodbye to Mum and Dad," she said at last, reluctantly.
"Alright, as long as I get a proper goodbye first," and, backing her against a pillar he proceeded to kiss her thoroughly. Victoire was certainly not protesting but it seemed that somebody else was.
"Eww! What are you doing?"
"Mind your own business," suggested Teddy, reluctantly removing his lips from his girlfriend's in order to speak. "I'm seeing Victoire off," and with that he proceeded to recapture her lips in his, ignoring James, who was saying,
"You're snogging! I'm telling." He ran back to the rest of the family, looking back at them over his shoulder and sticking his tongue out. Neither of them bothered pointing out that the adults already knew. Teddy sighed and Victoire interpreted it correctly,
"It's not as if we could keeps it from the kids forever," she told him.
"I know. I'm sure Lilly will be pleased anyway." Victoire snorted, "She'll probably start going on at you to marry me so you can 'finally be part of the family'." Teddy laughed but his chest felt warm as he imagined a future with Victoire; holding her in his arms forever and always, for better or for worse.
Sorry guys for not updating for so long, I don't really have any excuses except for, you know, life getting in the way. I'd really appreciate feedback, since this chapter isn't as good as I thought it was when I originally wrote it. I've added a bit to the ending since then but I'm not sure quite how well it works. Do let me know : )