Title: Rembrance
Disclaimer: Do I really look like the kinda person who owns Harry Potter, Dudley Dursley, Hogwarts, or anything else that JK Rowling came up with? Didn't think so.
Date: Friday, September 1
Summary: POST Deathly Hallows, pre epilogue AU, DH Spoilers. Dudley Dursely blinked at the yellowish parchment his son was holding in his hands. What would happen when two broken families are mended between first years?
Notes: Eek! I've been so busy! I just realized I was up to ninety reviews! Okay, whoever gets me to one hundred(100) get a free virtual cookie and a hug. I make good virtual cookies!
Anyways, thanks again to my awesome beta, Four and Twenty Blackbirds!
Q&A
Reunion Six or seven people, six or seven.
Updating So far, updates are coming every other week or so. Sorry, but don't expect them any faster, I have school starting on Wednesday and I still how Summer Work I need to finish.
Whose kid is Jack George has three kids in this, A daughter named Carmen in Fourth Year, a son named Fred in Third, and Jack, in First.
Teddy's Age In this story, James goes to Hogwarts during Teddy's seventh year. Ted is seventeen. In the book it never mentions how old James is, just that he's in Gryffindor and older than Albus.
"Mummy, Daddy! We got a letter! James sent a letter!"
A very excited seven year old burst into the kitchen, skidding to a stop just before tripping over the house elf who had decided to make eggs for the family's breakfast.
Of course, she didn't stop in time to avoid tackling her brother, who fell on top of pour Dibby.
And that's how the Potter family came to be covered in eggs.
An awkward pause filled the air, that is, until Harry Potter began laughing, closely followed by his wife, Ginny.
"Oops?" Lily giggled trying to disentangle herself from Albus and the crushed elf.
"Are you alright, Dibby?" Ginny asked brushing the egg off his ears.
"Dibbys is fines Mistress. Thank yous for helping hims up! Dibbys doesn't deserve the Pottter Family's kindnesses." The house elf replied as the redhaired woman lifted him to his feet.
Ginny shook her head; she'd never understand why all elves spoke in third person.
Albus looked at his sister, "Let me see the letter, Lils!"
The family remembered what had started the whole mess, "Now, Lily you must remember not to run in the house!" Ginny scolded.
"Sorry, Mum." The girl replied dutifully, Albus rolled his eyes at her.
"Here, hand me the letter, Sweetie, and I'll read it out loud." The Auror smiled as he took the letter from his daughter.
Dear Mum and Dad and Lily and Albus and Dibby and Kreacher,
I made it! I'm in Gryffindor! And why didn't you tell me they used a hat? Teddy said that we had to go into the Forest and kiss an Acromantula if we wanted to be in Gryffindor, (Not mention the Giant Squid in the lake, excuse!)
Jack and I are sharing the dorm with three other guys, including Brendan. Do you remember him, Mum? We met him in the Alley. Nice enough bloke, but he and Tim aren't all too great on a broom. Roger Glait said it was because they were Muggleborn, but I know plenty of Muggleborns who can fly…
Not counting Aunt Hermione, but don't tell her I said that!
Anyway, you were right. Slughorn is crazy. When I came into the first potion's class he looked ready to hug me. Professor Longbottom has my favorite class so far, but we haven't had Defense yet. Now, I must be going as cousin Fred decided it would be funny to turn several of my dorm mates into an assortment of barnyard animals found roaming The Burrow. I believe he also just turned Roger into a gnome!
Love,
James
"How does a hat sort you, Mum?"
"What's an Acrumunchua?"
"Okay you two. This year Uncle Percy's neighborhood is a bit of a…mess. So he's going to be taking you to a different neighborhood. A Muggle neighborhood. I don't want cause to head over there tonight because you 'accidently' dropped a skiving snackbox. Goodness knows the Obliviators will be busy tonight."
"Yes, Mum." Ginny's children chorused. Ginny eyed them suspiciously but sighed in defeat.
"How come we always go to Uncle Percy's for Halloween?"
"Because, Charlie lives in a Dragon Sanctuary, Bill doesn't have much of a neighborhood, Fred's working an all-nighter in the Alley, and Hermione's in the Muggle Department. I'm Obliviating and Ron and Dad are Aurors. They're always busy on Halloween." She recited, giving the same answer almost every year.
"Besides, Percy keeps you out of trouble."
"Oh." Ginny sighed, fixing her son's hat. He insisted on being a wizard every year.
Harry walked inside, Kreacher following dutifully. Ginny smiled at the old locket bouncing on his chest.
"Albus, Lily, your Mum and I probably won't be home until late. If you do end up using those portkeys or needing us, though, I want you to just call for Kreacher or Dibby. They'll know how to find us."
"Kay, Dad!" Came their innocent reply.
"Now, hurry and touch the pumpkin ." Harry said, pulling a small pumpkin out of his robes, "We're leaving in Three…Two…One –"
Harry was cut off with the familiar jerk behind his navel.
When they landed, Harry was the only one still standing. He smiled as he helped the children stand; only to have to push them out of the way as two overly excited nephews landed, followed by their ever-burned father, Charlie.
"Oi, sorry 'bout that, Harry." Charlie smiled dusting off his knees, "You never know what to expect with those Internationals, do you?" He laughed. Harry smiled as they greeted each other.
"Charlie, good to see you again. How is Norbert?"
"Oh, he's good, Hermione, but I believe Sean's getting a bit too curious for his own good. It's hard to handle a six year old in a Dragon Keep, but Melanie and I do our best. In fact I should be getting back soon, say hello to Percy for me?" And with that, out popped the Romanian Weasley, via portkey.
"Uncle Harry!" Harry laughed as his nephews surrounded him. , "Hi, Aunt Hermione!" They added, running towards their Aunt.
"Hey, there, Tyler, Sean."
"Is Dominique here yet?" Abigail asked, running outside, Penelope Weasley close at her heals.
"Hi Hugo!" Peter shouted running up to his cousin, almost tripping on his cloak. Harry looked around and grinned; like every year, the family males weren't very original with their costumes.
"Okay, headcount!" Percy shouted over his family. He looked down at his list, pen in hand.
"Oldest to Youngest this year." Percy told them, "Dominique,"
"Here!"
"Tyler?"
"Yup!"
"Abby,"
"Right here, Dad!"
"Rose?"
"Here, Uncle Percy."
"Al?"
"Yerp."
"Lily,"
"Over here!"
"Hugo…Guys where's Hu –" Percy looked over his shoulder as the boy rushed out of the bathroom eagerly.
"Back!"
"Okay, Pete?"
"What!?"
"Nothing, Peter. Elise, and Sean?"
"Yup!" The youngest shouted to their Uncle.
'"Great! Now, we're going to split into two groups. Half of you are going to go with your Aunt Penelope and the others will come with me!" There was a mad rush of feet as Percy's wife was tackled.
She laughed stood, "How about this…"
"I can't believe I have to spend all night with you and Peter." Lily complained reaching to straighten her wings. Hugo stuck his tongue out at her.
"So, I'm stuck with you!" Peter laughed pulling at one of his cousin's braids.
"Hey!" she laughed knocking off his pointed hat. She rushed past him, catching up to Rose on the doorstep. Albus rang the doorbell and stepped back.
"Don't ring more then on–" Percy broke off as Hugo rang the bell two more times before the door opened.
"Trick or Treat!" The five shouted.
"Well aren't you adorable!" The older woman gushed, dropping the candy in the bags. The kids thanked her and rushed to the next house, Percy following behind.
"God, what I wouldn't do to live with a bunch of dragons right now." He mumbled as he grabbed Albus as his cloak caught under the boy's shoe. The boy promptly took off after the others.
"Trick or Treat!" The group exclaimed as the man opened the door.
Dudley Dursley froze as his eyes locked on Albus. He quickly grabbed some candy and stuffed it into their bags. He made a hasty retreat from the doorway.
"Hello there!" Margaret said coming up behind her husband, "Oh, I hate to be a bother, but, well we're running late and there's really no other children in the neighborhood. Would you mind us coming with your group."
"Sure!"
"That's fine!"
"Whatever."
"Hey, you guys. Calm down. I swear, absolutely no more sugar 'til we get home."
"Awww! Come on, you're no fun!"
"I'm sorry, but I really can't handle any m –"
"Oh, no! I wouldn't saddle you with them, no I meant if we could all come, the girls don't have anyone to go with this year?"
"Well, I suppose it would be okay." Percy sighed as his son toppled onto the grass. Mary smiled and called for her daughters.
"By the way, I'm Mary Dursley. These are my daughters Anna and Elizabeth." She said as the girls rushed off.
"Percy, Percy Weasley. I'd tell you their names are, but it's hardly going to help. Hugo! Get off the fence!" He shouted, rushing to pull Ron's son off the picket. Mary's eyes widened.
"Are, are they all yours?" She asked him as the boy ran off shouting.
"Peter get off of Albus!"
"Sorry Dad!"
"Thank God, no. I don't know how my Mum managed seven."
"Lily! That's mine! I swear, you have your own! Gosh, I can't wait to go to school!"
"Well, I can't wait either, you and James will be out of my hair!" Lily shouted behind her as she skipped to another door.
"Lily Molly Potter! Get back here and stay with the group!"
"Sorry, Uncle Percy!"
Mary blinked, "Potter? Ginny Potter?" She asked.
"My little sister." He replied hurriedly, grabbing Rose's bag before it was flung into the air.
"Oh, well, I erm, met her in London a few months ago."
"That's nice; was she with Harry or something?"
" Er, no…they were getting…" She paused, what if they didn't know about magic! "School Supplies!"
"Wonderful!" Percy said, "Hugo! Hugo you know anything from George's shop was banned, just like every year! Put that snack box away!"
"But –"
"AWAY!" Percy turned back to Mary, "Were you saying something?"
"Yes, er she was shopping for, er, school supplies."
"You have other children, then?"
"Yes, I, my son just started school this year. I didn't realize Ginny had any other children."
"I think we had two starting this year, just a sec. Guys, who started this year?"
"James and Jack got Gryffindor!" The group shouted at different intervals.
"Two." He stated.
"Percy! Percy, do you have an extra flashlight? I'd fix the thing myself but I don't know how!"
"Catch, Penny!"
"Mum! Mum, do we have a bedtime tonight?" Peter ran up to his mother.
"An hour after we get back."
There were various groans at their time, but Mary's eyes widened.
"Are you having them all sleep over?" All of them?! She thought, realizing the woman must be his wife.
"All their parents are busy, and Charlie really can't afford the kids popping in. Sean and Tyler have to avoid portkeying through the wards. They need to make sure they don't scare any of the dragons."
"Dragons?!"
"Charlie lives on a Dragon Keep."
"Ahh, Dragons. Right."