Chapter Seven: The Potter Family

It had been six months since Harry and Ginny moved to Godric's Hollow and were settled in, Harry had neighbours who were friends with his parents who gave him pictures and jewellery that Lily had hidden with them and was told many stories about his parents life in the house. Ginny had become a true house wife to be practising healing charms and cleaning spells as Kreacher was finding it hard to do some magic Harry had freed him and given Kreacher and several old house elves Grimmauld Place to them so they could enjoy their retirement and last years.

"Harry I think Teddy is nearly ready to say his first word." Ginny said looking at Teddy who had grown a lot and left his hair black and eyes brown and was saying near words like "wan and mag" and was always trying to say 'dada' when Harry was with him. "That's my boy!" Harry said holding him close and playing with his son.

"So its Teddy's first birthday in a week Harry, what will we do for a party?" Ginny asked as she took Teddy and starting kissing him all over and cuddling him.

"I was thinking we have a party here in the house I mean the yard is huge and we haven't seen some people in a long time." Harry said thinking of Neville and Luna who hadn't been in England for five months.

"Good idea I'll go to mom and Andromeda and tell them all the details and you can go to Diagon Alley and get the cake from the bakery." Ginny said, tapping Harry's head with her wand.

He sat there thinking of all they had done over the months; they had made love quite a bit and had even being named the cutest couple in Godric's Hollow, they had officiated the adoption and helped Andromeda move into the Burrow, they had set up the bakery and made it a huge success and had finally become the family that they both wanted.

"Come on little guy, were going to Diagon Alley." Harry said putting Teddy in his stroller, they used the Floo network and arrived in the Leaky Cauldron and quickly went to the bakery where the cake was done. After that he took Teddy to a new shop that served all sorts of treats and snacks for babies and treated him to some chocolate and ice cream before heading to the joke shop which was unusually full of kids.

"Merlin's Beard, it looks like you two are really busy today. Why are there so many kids?" Harry asked looking around at all the kids buying sweets and pranks.

"Hogwarts is reopening after the summer!" Ron said looking happy. He was the new Weasley in charge as George put it as the two were flying merchandise off the shelves and taking in Galleons and Sickles by the bucket load.

Harry returned home to see a Hogwarts letter addressed for him.

Dear Mr Potter

I would like to request you're services as Defence against the Dark Arts teacher for Hogwarts.

If you accept we can find you a perfect schedule for your family and work. We hope to hear from you soon.

Regards

Minerva McGonagall

Headmistress of: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

"Blimey! I have to ask Ginny what she thinks." Harry said holding the letter.

Ginny arrived an hour later and Harry explained about the letter and job offer which he seemed to like. "Wow! I think you should do it Harry, I mean you are the perfect choice and it sounds like McGonagall will set something up for us so go for it." She said holding his hand and smiling; she knew he missed the castle and wanted to return.

An owl appeared with another letter.

Dear Harry

I am back from France since Hogwarts will be reopened I know you wanted to see me and I would love to see you. Bring Ginny and Teddy and we will have a nice big chat and a cuppa.

Love

Hagrid

"Do you want to go tomorrow and give McGonagall our answer in person?" Ginny asked seeing the happiness in Harry's face that Hagrid was back from France where he went to be with Olympe Maxime, his girlfriend and fellow half-giant.

"Definitely, Hagrid will love seeing Teddy and us." He said smiling his oldest friend and father figure was back and wanted to see him.

"Well how will we get there? We can't apparate into Hogwarts and Floo powder is special when it comes to Hogwarts." Ginny said looking worried at how they will get to the old school.

"We'll Floo to the Three Broomsticks and then we can walk to Hogwarts." Harry said looking at the picture of his family he was giving Hagrid.

The two of them and their son departed by Floo to the Three Broomsticks and were instantly welcomed by Madam Rosmerta. "Harry Potter! You have some neck coming here; had a son nearly a year ago and I've only seen through the blooming Prophet." She said folding her arms at him. "Sorry Rosmerta I've been busy, meet Teddy Potter and you know Ginny of course." Harry said obviously noticing that Rosmerta was upset as she liked Harry like a son.

They stayed in the inn for an hour and left departing for Hogwarts and saw the old castle; it was rebuilt perfectly and looked just like always, the towers were looming and the lake was visible. They went straight to Hagrid's cabin and knocked hearing Fang barking which was perfect.

"Harry! What a surprise and Ginny and little Teddy too come in and let's catch up." Hagrid said hugging them all in turn and inviting them in the hut was surprising bigger and roomier.

"Hagrid, I want you to have this." Harry said handing him a small brown package.

Hagrid opened the parcel revealing the picture of the Potter family smiling at him. "Oh Harry Ginny thank you so much I love it." He said hugging them again.

"Hagrid you're like a father to me and I want Teddy to have a grandparent on my side I mean he has Molly and Arthur and Andromeda but I want you to be his grandpa Hagger." Harry said hugging Hagrid tightly.

"What ya mean he has Andromeda?" Hagrid asked and they told him everything from the letter to the adoption the cover story their engagement and Harry's bond with Teddy.

"Harry, I am so proud of ya! Not only did ya kill Riddle but you also wanted your godson to have a great life, I'm sure your parents would be proud of ya Harry." Hagrid said with a teary smile. Harry and Ginny then explained the other reason they came and what Harry's answer was. "I'm glad you're doing it Professor Potter."

Harry and Ginny with Teddy in tow went to the school and requested permission to see Professor McGonagall and were in her office immediately after requesting it. "Mr Potter, Ms Weasley and Teddy good to see you all." She said waving her hand to the chairs in front of them. "I take it Harry that this is about the position of D.A.D.A job." She said pouring three glasses of pumpkin juice from a jug into four goblets. "Yes Professor. I decided to take the position if I could know how to see my family." He said sipping the pumpkin juice. "It is simple Harry, they will live in Godric's Hollow and you can Floo to them every night to tuck your son into bed and be up for classes." "I accept."

Author's Note: I know that it seems redundant that Harry teaches D.A.D.A but I always thought he should have instead of being an Auror.