(Present)
George wandered back inside then, finding the comfort of one of the dining room chairs. "Sweat much?" Lucy asked from beside him with a smirk. Wiping his forehead and extending his hand, George acted like he was going to wipe it on her. "Here you have some," he said. She squawked her protest grabbing George's wrist and pushing it back towards him. "I'm good thanks," she said with a disgusted look.
"Where were you and Louis anyway?" she asked.
"In the garden playing quidditch,"
"So basically helping him with his Keeper skills?"
"Exactly,"
Lucy nodded in understanding. "When are you leaving? To go get James, Fred and them, I mean?"
"Whenever the time-turner gets done Luc,"
….(1996)
The group of six crossed the road to the park. Fred led them, a determined look on his face. Lily had climbed onto Fred's back, so technically she was leading too. James, Roxie, Freddie, and Al followed closely behind. Fred and Lily led them straight into the woods. "Where are we going?" Al called to Fred. "The woods," Freddie and James said in unison. "Really?" Roxie asked sarcastically pushing a branch out of her way. "I had no idea,"
Lily slid off of Fred's back only moments later walking towards a small creek. James looked around Fred, to see that George was sitting on the edge of the creek. He smiled he knew exactly what Lily was doing. He watched her as she approached George. George was sitting, knees pulled to his chest and elbows resting upon them. He held his chin between his hands, not even noticing Lily. Lily kept moving though, inching closer and closer to George.
When she reached him, she gently pushed his knees apart. George noticed her then, but he just watched her not saying anything. Lily smiled as she put her back to him, and sat on the ground scooting backwards to sit between his legs. She nuzzled her head up under his chin and lay back against his chest.
James kept smiling. Lily did this to everyone, if they were upset she wouldn't say anything just plant herself between their legs and lay back against their chest. She had done this since she was two. Fred made a movement, walking over to George's left side and sitting next to him. "Georgie?" he asked looked into George's face. George responded by laying his head on Fred's shoulder.
James nudged Freddie with his elbow. "What?" Freddie whispered slightly annoyed. James cocked his head in George's direction. "Go," James whispered. Freddie moved slowly, but made his way to his future father's right side. He sat without a word, just staring at the water. Roxie was the next to move, planting herself right next to her brother. Albus walked forward slightly, just enough to stand next to his brother. Al looked up at James. James saw the hidden question in his brother's eyes; "What do we do?"
James said nothing just moved forward planting himself next to his uncle. Albus followed behind him sitting next to his brother. No words were said for a while. It was Fred who broke the silence. "You'll be okay George," he said draping his arms around his brother's shoulder. "Really?" George asked bitterly. "Lose my other half and you're saying that everything's okay?" Fred sighed. "George, please,"
"You were just told you were going to die, Fred! Aren't you in the least bit scared or worried?"
"Of course I am, George. But, you and everyone else are more important,"
George didn't have anything to say to this, and only stayed silent. "And you know George, I think you got on pretty well without me. I mean you married the girl of your dreams, had two awesome kids, and got a godson. Sounds pretty swell to me," Fred said with an elbow to George's ribs. "Yeah but you're not there with me. That's the point Fred," George replied still refusing to cheer up. "Of course he's there," James responded matter-of-factly. "He never left," Freddie picked up where James had left off. "And besides you did say that Fred is your other half. That means he's part of you. Forever,"
"See, George? You should know I wouldn't leave you. Sheesh man, haven't you learned anything?" Fred asked smirking. George was silent for a moment, and then shoved Fred playfully. "Oh shut up," he said with a small grin. Lily looked up him. "Better?" George laughed. "Yeah I'll be alright Lily."
…..(Present)
"So what's your question Mr. Lupin?" Charlie asked as he Teddy walked in the woods. "Well actually I have a couple," Teddy said.
"First one?"
"How did you know I wanted a dragon skin coat?"
Charlie laughed. "News travels quickly in the Weasley family, Ted,"
Teddy smiled. It was true. "Second question," Teddy started, "my mom," Charlie thought for a second, then grinned. "You'd be surprised how much you two are alike."
"Like what?"
"Well, she was a bit clumsy if I do say so myself. She tripped over something about five times a day if not more,"
Teddy grinned. He was always tripping over things. Charlie continued.
"She had a large amount of curiosity, which sometimes got her into trouble. Especially when she was with me," Charlie smirked at this. "Did you pull pranks?" Teddy asked him.
"Who do you think told the twins how to pull off their first prank?"
Teddy grinned even wider.
"She was extremely friendly and bubbly. Which I do believe was also passed to you,"
Charlie nudged Teddy slightly as Teddy smiled.
"Which in her case, being bubbly made her excited, which only made her trip more,"
Charlie and Teddy both chuckled slightly at this.
"Merlin Teddy, you should've seen her when she found out about you. She was ecstatic. Well, actually that might be an understatement,"
Teddy was smiling, but he couldn't help feeling a bit of sadness. He couldn't even remember her. He hadn't even noticed the tears on his cheeks until Charlie wrapped his arm around Teddy's shoulder. "Ready to head back?" Charlie asked him quietly. Teddy nodded not wanting to speak.
…(1996)
The group lay on the bank, not really talking. "So how many of you are there? Weasley and Potter kids I mean," Albus thought for a moment before answering. "Twelve. Including all of us," George whistled. "Bet mum's happy," he said to Fred. "And, I also bet that making all of those Weasley jumpers gets a bit hectic," Fred said in response. "We don't even know how she does it," Freddie said grinning slightly. "Not to mention our parents still get them too," Roxie pointed out. "Bloody Hell!" Fred shouted. "How many people is that?" George asked laughing slightly.
"Do you really want us to count?" Lily asked looking up at George. "Don't forget family friends!" James said matter-of-factly. "Okay then, forget counting," Fred said. "We'll just say it's a lot of people," George stated. Fred glanced up at the sky. "You guys want to head back it'll be dark soon," There were assents of confirmation as the group stood, starting to walk back towards Grimald Place.
A/N: Again I am very very very very sorry this took so long to update. I just started school again, so things have been a bit crazy. I'm also trying to write an actual book, so I've been focusing on that as well. I promise you guys I will try to get the next chapter up faster. Please review to tell me how I'm doing!
