AN: Just in case you didn't know I do not own Harry Potter.
April 29
115 days: it seemed that Mrs. Weasley was so excited that she wanted to keep track of the days until the wedding. She also though that this was such a good idea that everyone in her family had to do the same thing, so that is why Harry now had a large sign on the front of his refrigerator door with black numbers on it. Today was a special day though; today was Teddy Remus Lupin's 4th birthday.
This was going to be the first birthday that Hermione, Harry and Teddy would have with the Weasley's; Harry was almost as excited as Teddy. If there was one thing Harry could count on the Weasley's for it was a good party. The party is being held at Potter Manor on the grounds near the quidditch pitch. It was a beautiful day for April the sun was already poking through the clouds and it was warming up already. Both Harry and Ginny had been up since 5:30 getting things ready for Teddy's special day.
As Ginny was making breakfast she let her mind wander to the past couple of weeks. She now had her own section in the Prophet: Quidditch with Ginny, after her first article she seemed to be a hit with the readers and one thing lead to another. Harry was offered a place on England's National Quidditch team as starting seeker; Harry of course took the offer even though it came with a large sum of money.
Teddy now had a best friend; one Miss Victoire Weasley, it was rare that you would find one without the other. When both Harry and Ginny were working Teddy was now able to go over to Victoire's for the day or if Fleur and Bill also had to work a nanny would watch both of them. This also helped because Harry now had a nanny that would stay for more than one day with Teddy; there are only so many witch nannies in Britain.
Hermione and Ron's relationship was also going really well Harry had confided in her that he thought Hermione loved Ron. Ginny could just tell that her mom would soon be planning another wedding once hers was over. Harry,
Hermione and Teddy had now been to a grand total of 3 Weasley Family Sunday night Dinners and all three were a huge hit. It was like they were never not a part of the family; they just fit in so perfectly. The twins had tried and failed to prank Harry a grand total of three times; but they did get Hermione once. Hermione ate one of their Canary Creams and once she lost all of her feathers and beak she started hexing Harry left, right and centre. Harry of course blocked most of them although one stinging hex got him. After about five minutes of no stop hexing Hermione realized that the twins did it because the two of them were laughing so hard and had fallen to the ground and a couple of the creams fell out of George's pocket. Needless to say Harry was let off the hook and Fred and George were still changing colours at random the next day.
It seemed that her mother was more into the wedding then herself and now that she had seen all of the things that needed to be done she was worried that there wouldn't be enough time to plan everything. Yet Ginny couldn't help but love the way her life was turning out; she now has the best friend a girl can have, has meet the love of her life, is engaged to the love of her life, and her family seems to have a new light something they didn't have since before the war.
"What are you thinking hun?" Said a voice from behind her then she felt two strong muscular arms wrap around her waist.
"Just thinking about everything that has happened in the last couple of weeks," Ginny said as she leaned into Harry.
"I know what you mean sometimes I don't think it is real. The way all the weeks have flown by, all the fun I have had in the last few weeks, and I don't think I have laughed so much; Fred and George are really one of a kind." Harry chuckled.
"Speaking of Fred and George when are you going to tell them about the fact that you are their investor?" Ginny questioned turning so she was facing Harry.
"Well I received an owl a couple of days ago saying that they needed some more money so we are going to have a meeting. Normally I am in a different room but my voice sounds different and we can still talk. So I was thinking that I could meet them in person; keep 'em on their toes." Harry said with the smirk Ginny loved.
"That sounds perfect but make sure to take a picture of their faces when they find out." Ginny said smiling.
Harry pulled a surprised Ginny into a kiss which Ginny happily replied too. "Oi why is it that every time I walk into a room I have to see the pair of you doing that." Ron said digested.
Ron it seemed had impeccable timing. "Well I guess Hermione finally got you up." Harry said after he and Ginny had separated.
"Ya, ya, ya, why are we up at 6 in the morning?" Ron questioned.
"You were supposed to be up half an hour ago if we don't have enough time to finish everything I am blaming you." Ginny said as she glared at Ron.
"Ok I'll help as soon as I have eaten something." Ron grumbled.
Harry just laughed at the siblings morning fight; whenever Ginny seemed to be stressed the most Ron chose that moment to annoy her. Ginny just decided to ignore him Ron so Ron had to make his own toast for breakfast. "Well Ron we need to cut the grass, make sure the gnomes haven't returned, set up the tables and chairs, get the quidditch stuff and all of Teddy's presents." Harry said looking at the list Ginny had made for him.
"Too early for this much work," was all Harry got as a reply.
It took Ginny throwing a bun at Ron to get him up and moving. By the time Ron and Harry were done it was 11:00 and the party was to start in two hours.
Ron and Harry entered the house to see Mrs. Weasley, Hermione, and Luna in the kitchen cooking up a storm. Ron went up to go have a shower while Harry went to find Ginny and Teddy. Harry found the two of them 5 minutes later in Teddy's room trying to find n outfit for Teddy. Teddy wanted to wear the same clothes he wore yesterday and the day before that; Ginny wouldn't have it.
"Teddy you have worn that same outfit for two days in a row you cannot wear it today. Besides don't you want to look good for your party?" Ginny asked in a firm yet pleading voice.
"Teddy do what your mother says." Harry said letting his presents be noticed.
"But Daddy I want to wear my blue shirt." Teddy whined.
"Teddy you have other blue shirts, the sooner you decide on something to wear the sooner you can help you Grandma Weasley in the kitchen." Harry told teddy.
Teddy considered what Harry said for a moment before nodding and putting on the outfit his mom had chosen. "Come on Gin why don't I help you get cleaned up." Harry whispered huskily into Ginny's ear.
Ginny looked up into Harry's eye's to see his green eyes had turned to a darker shade of green. "Race ya," Ginny said with a fire in her eyes. Both Ginny and Harry rushed out of Teddy's room into their room where they didn't leave for over an hour and a half.
"Where have the two of you been the party is starting in 15 minutes." Mrs. Weasley said as she flicked her wand so the carrots would start to get cut.
"We had to get Teddy dressed then we had to clean up as well." Ginny said not really looking into her mother's eyes.
"Hermione is in the sitting room playing with Teddy and Ron had to go pick up Percy since he hasn't been here before." Mrs. Weasley informed them.
"I thought I was picking Percy up?" Harry asked confused.
"Yes well you were... busy." Mrs. Weasley said in a tone that suggested she knew what they were doing upstairs. Both Ginny and Harry started to blush and neither could look Mrs. Weasley in the eyes.
"Yes Harry dear would you please go tell Hermione she can bring Teddy out know. And Ginny would you mind helping in the kitchen?" Mrs. Weasley asked/ ordered.
Once 1' o clock rolled around tons of people started showing up; the rest of the Weasley's, some Professors, people from the Order, Harry quidditch team, and Ginny's friend from the prophet. This was the most life that had been in Potter Manor for a long time. There was laughter, talking, shouts, cracks from the house elves, and even an explosion which George and Fred were behind. Anyone could tell that Teddy was having the time of his life. It wasn't until after dinner when Ginny brought out a huge quidditch theme cake that things started to die down, slowly though.
"Happy Birthday dear Teddy... Happy birthday to you... And many More..." Everyone sang, some slight more off key than others.
"Make a wish," Ginny said.
And with that Teddy blew out the four candles. Once the cake was cut and once Teddy had finished his cake he and Vicky ran screaming at the present table.
"Presents" was the phase everyone heard. Soon Teddy, with Vicky's help, had opened up all of his presents.
"What do you say?" Harry questioned once Teddy was done opening everything.
"Thank you everyone." Teddy said with a big smile. After presents were over George and Fred put on one of their famous firework displays.
"Harry you know it is coming to the time in the school year where you go to teach a lesson," said Professor Read.
Dick Read was the defence professor at Hogwarts; Read was in his late 50s with brown hair and piercing blue eyes. Professor Read was an Auror in the first and second wars but he, like Harry, had decided he needed a break from all the fighting Professor Read has been teaching at Hogwarts for the past 7 years. Every year since the end of the war he had war heroes come and either speak to the class or teach a lesson. Most people just chose to speak to the students so Headmistress McGonagall had decided to cancel a day each school year so the heroes could come and speak.
Except Harry Potter has never spoken at one of these assemblies he always taught a lesson. If there was one day that every single student at Hogwarts looked forward to it was a lesson from Harry Potter.
"I didn't realise I was teaching so soon. What day am I suppose to be there?" Harry said a little embarrassed that he forgot.
"Now Harry you see I have a slight problem that is why I brought it up. My daughter, Monica, is getting married on the 7th but the problem is that it is in America and I have to leave the 4th and I'm not back until the 10th." Professor Read said to an expressionless Harry.
"Ok and you want be to." Harry had a good idea of what Read wanted he just wanted him to ask him.
"I was hoping you could take over my classes for that week?" Professor Read said.
"And Minerva already said yes?" Harry questioned.
"Yes she said it was fine." Read knew that Harry just needed something to close the deal.
"You will get paid for the week. And you can bring Teddy and Ginny with you because you get your own quarters." Read added quickly.
"Just let me speak with Ginny but I will owl you tomorrow with an answer." Harry said.
"Thanks Harry you're a life saver."
"I still have to ask Ginny Dick." But Dick Read just waved him off and went to find Professor McGonagall to tell her Harry had agreed.
"Fine don't listen to me it's not like what I say is important."
"Don't say that Harry what you have to say is very important." Luna said calmly, even though Harry had his wand pointed at her. Even after all this time Harry would still pull his wand out when someone surprised him.
"Sorry about that Luna I can still be a little jumpy." Harry said.
"It is quite alright Harry. Just so you know you prickle fairies follow you. That means you are important." Luna said looking around. It had taken Harry some time to get use to Luna but he was getting use to her: kind of.
"Luna love you ready" George said as he wrapped his arms around Luna.
"Ya lets go. Remember what I told you Harry. I will be a moment I want to say bye to Ginny." Luna told George.
"Isn't she amazing," George said in an awed voice wearing an expression on his face which Harry was sure was on his own when he spoke of Ginny.
"Ya she is something alright. You think she is the one" Harry questioned.
"I'm not sure that marriage is our next step in the relationship but I do know I love her. So who knows?" George said with a wicked grin.
Harry just chuckled and went to find Ginny while George went to go get Luna who was now talking to Hermione about something.
"Hey Gin." Harry said as he wrapped his arms around Ginny's waist.
"Hey love, what were you talking to George about?" Ginny said with a raised eyebrow.
"It wasn't that," Harry instantly replied knowing Ginny was talking about the whole investor thing.
"We were talking about guy stuff, manly stuff, stuff you are to innocent to hear, stuff-" Harry was cut off due to the fact that Ginny had elbowed him for the last comment.
"Bloody hell Gin do you have to do that so hard?" Harry said as he rubbed his stomach. All Ginny did was smile sweetly at him.
"Anyway I wanted to talk to you about an offer I was just made. Read wants me to teach defence for a week because he has to go to his daughter's wedding in America." Harry informed Ginny.
"Ok so what did you say?" Ginny asked a little upset that he hadn't spoke to her first.
"Well I told him I would give him an answer after I asked you. So what do you think?" Instead of answering she jumped onto Harry and pulled him into a kiss. Harry was taken by surprise but managed to hold Ginny before she fell.
"What was that for?" Harry gasped.
"That was for asking me before you made a decision." Ginny told him.
"That's it." At Ginny's nod Harry smirked and asked, "Ginny do you think I should go say hi to your mom?"
"That's not what I mean and you know it Harry," Ginny said trying not to laugh.
Harry put Ginny down and took her hand, "Come on its way past Teddy's bed time." Ginny said wanting to put her baby to bed.
Over the past few weeks both Harry and Ginny got comfortable with Ginny thinking of Teddy as her son. Teddy, on the other hand, had no problem he had thought of Ginny as his mom as soon as he meet her.
When Harry and Ginny found Teddy Ginny couldn't help herself from thinking that she was seeing the cutest thing on the earth. It seemed that both Victoire and Teddy had fallen asleep under the big oak tree in the yard but the cutest part was that the two of them were snuggled under a blanket together. Ginny ran into the house to get a camera so she could remember this moment forever.
"I know this is cute but why the picture?" Harry asked.
"Oh I think that this would be a perfect wedding present for the two." Ginny said softly, while Harry choked on the air at the thought of marriage.
"At their wedding, Gin they haven't even hit puberty."
"So you don't think they will end up married?" Ginny asked with a raised eyebrow.
"No I think they will get together at some point but they don't have to Gin, so you can't force them." Harry said sternly knowing that when Ginny got an idea nothing stopped her from doing it.
"Fine," Ginny said a little disappointed, they would be so cute together.
"Come on I'll bring them inside. Do you think we should ask Bill and Fleur if they want to stay the night?" Harry asked.
"That seems like a great idea. Are you sure you have both of them?" Ginny asked nervous that Harry might drop one of them.
Harry just tightens his grip on each of the kids in his arms. Once Harry and Ginny make it make to the area of where the party is being held they separate; Ginny goes to ask Fleur and Bill to stay the night and Harry makes his way to the house to put Victoire and Teddy into their room.
Victoire had been over to the house so many times that she had her own room; next to Teddy's. Once Harry had put the two kids in their rooms people started leaving.
By 9:30 the only people left were the people that were staying the night.
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