The fall passed quickly for Teddy. He was getting very busy with Quidditch practice, homework, spending time with Melanie, and exploring Hogwarts. Their first game was about to begin. It was Gryffindor vs. Slytherin. Teddy and his friends marched onto the field, excited to start their very first match.
The whistle sounded and they flew up in the air. Shawn took off at once, flying high above everyone else. Alfie swerved in and managed to grab the quaffle. He started flying towards the goal posts, when two huge Slytherin players got on either side of him. Alfie dropped the quaffle right into Jake's waiting arms below. Jake took off to the left side of the posts, and Teddy from the right. Jake faked it to the posts and threw it to Teddy, who kicked it in to score 10 points. Using tricks and fakes, they managed to make 70 points before Shawn saw the snitch. He sped off toward it, avoiding a bludger. The Slytherin seeker was right on his tail. Shawn veered off to the right, turned upside down, and started towards the snitch again. Barely holding on, he tried to grab the snitch. He saw Lisa fly past him and hit a bludger. Smiling, Shawn grabbed the snitch, and landed on the ground.
There was a lot of celebration that night. Melanie kissed Teddy good job, and some of the older students had managed to get some food. Oz was proud of the team, and congratulated them on their first victory. "But remember, we must keep going."
As Christmas drew closer, Teddy started to realize something. He was becoming well-known throughout the school. More people were hanging out with him and his friends, and everyone would greet him in the corridors. Teddy was hesitant to go back over holiday, but then he remembered that he could talk to Victoire again. He couldn't wait until she arrived at Hogwarts. But whenever he mentioned Victoire to Melanie, Melanie would become very cold until the topic was changed.
Teddy said goodbye to his friends as he hopped on board the Hogwarts Express. Alfie, Annie, and Melanie were coming also, and the four of them talked throughout the ride. As they got off, Melanie insisted on holding Teddy's hand, which Teddy found weird. Melanie was being oddly territorial, like it was only her Teddy. Melanie kissed Teddy goodbye and went to her parents. Teddy ran over to his grandmother.
"Who was that young lady?" Andromeda asked, smiling.
"Melanie." said Teddy as they left Kings Cross and made their way to Shell Cottage, where Christmas was being held that year.
Teddy wanted to see Victoire, but her parents said she was sick. Victoire was sick up until Christmas. Teddy woke up Christmas morning bright and early. He ran downstairs and grinned when he saw his presents. He ran back upstairs to Victoire's room.
"Wake up Vic! Presents!" Victoire opened her eyes and got up. As they went downstairs, they heard a thundering of footsteps behind them. A sleep Dominique and Louis came downstairs for their presents, followed by Fleur.
Victoire finished unwrapping her presents and frowned. Teddy hadn't given her anything. She turned to Teddy, who was grinning. "Close your eyes." Victoire did that, and she felt a stuffed animal being put in her hands. She opened her eyes and saw a turquoise teddy bear.
"See it's a Teddy-" Teddy pointed to himself with his turquoise hair, "-bear."
Victoire laughed and hugged Teddy and the teddy bear. "Thank you so much! This is like the best present ever!"
Teddy smiled. "What are you going to name him?"
"Teddy, duh," said Victoire. "So, what are we going to do today? It's so cold out!"
"I'm going to teach you Quidditch. Or at least how to ride a broom," said Teddy, grinning.
A little bit later, Teddy and Victoire were flying around on brooms. Teddy taught her how to control the broom, and some cool tricks.
A couple nights later, there was a severe thunderstorm. Knowing how Victoire hated thunderstorms, Teddy went over to see if she was okay. She was, but scared.
"Go back to sleep, Vic, it is just thunder." Teddy said.
"It's loud and scary." complained Victoire.
"Alright, I'll tell you a story." said Teddy.
"About what?" asked Victoire.
"Hogwarts." Teddy smiled and began telling Victoire about his adventures at Hogwarts. At the end, Victoire was quiet. She traced a pattern on her quilt.
"What's wrong Vic?" asked Teddy, concerned.
"Do you really like Melanie?" said Victoire, looking up.
Teddy shrugged. "Yeah, I mean we're really good friends, and she's really nice. You'll like her when you come to Hogwarts."
Victoire smiled weakly. "I'm not scared anymore, Teddy."
Teddy grinned and his kissed her forehead. He hugged her and then left. Even though Victoire wasn't scared anymore, she still wasn't able to go to sleep that night.
Victoire dreaded the day Teddy had to return to Hogwarts. "Please don't go."
Teddy smiled. "Don't worry, only half a year left and then you'll be right there with me." Victoire nodded and waved goodbye as Teddy boarded the train. Teddy glanced at Victoire and waved back.