More than Blood

by shelivesfree

Family is more than just blood. It's supporting each other through times of need. It's providing a shoulder to cry on. It's forgiving even the most unforgivable of acts. Written for the Connect the Weasleys Challenge by Morning Lilies. Will cover the 78 Next Generation Weasley relationships (including Teddy), each with a different prompt. #59 Fred/Rose: Rest My Case

22. Wishing

Victoire/Albus

Prompt: Wishing

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Wishing

June 30, 2017

"Won't you miss it?" Albus asked her as the two of them sat outside the Burrow. Victoire paused for a moment and gazed out into the horizon. The sky was a dusty orange; it was such a beautiful sight and Victoire wished Roxanne was there so that she could paint it.

"Of course, I'll miss it," Victoire replied, giving her young cousin a smile. "But I'm starting a new life now, Al. And that's exciting."

Albus frowned and stuck out his bottom lip. He was still so young, Victoire thought as she watched him.

"It's not going to be the same now," he retorted. "I'll never get to see you."

Victoire laughed and ruffled his short, black hair. "You didn't see me for about six months every year, when I was at school," she reminded him.

Albus shook his head. "That's different. At least I knew you were always coming back. Now... I don't know that. You're going to leave us... leave me."

His voice was soft and a little shaky. Victoire realised that he must be quite upset and pulled him into a hug.

"I'll never leave you, Al," she whispered, kissing his forehead. "You're still my favourite cousin."

Albus nodded against her chest and the two of them stared out into the horizon. "I wish you weren't moving out," he told her. "I wish you could stay here, with me."

"I'm not moving far," she assured him. "And you can come and visit me and Teddy whenever you like."

"I start Hogwarts soon. When am I going to see you?"

"Summer holidays. I'm sure Uncle Harry wouldn't mind. And Teddy would love to have you stay."

Still glum, Albus released his oldest cousin and slumped down on the porch. The sun had sunk even lower against the sky, and it began to grow dark. Victoire spared one last look at her cousin and sighed, wishing, for his sake, that they could stay like that, forever.

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A/N: More cousin fluff. I am actually loving this challenge. It's allowing me to explore the characters in so much more detail :D

Albus and Victoire have a special bond; Al really admires her because she's beautiful and brave and funny, and she thinks he's an adorable little kid. Victoire's just graduated Hogwarts and is moving out of her home to go and live with Teddy in their own place in London. Al's not so happy about this.

Ages: Victoire (18), Albus (11)