Disclaimer: I just borrowed a Lifetime movie about J.K. Rowling from my library. Why would I do that if I were J.K. Rowling?
Hedwig had just left. "Now what," James brought up an excellent point?
"Well, obviously we wait for Professor Dumbledore." Roxanne rolled her eyes at Molly's retort. Sometimes her need to be an know it all rivaled that of her Aunt's and her father's.
"Yeah, but James means what do we do while we wait for him.
"James said it, why don't you let him tell me what he meant," Roxanne was losing her temper again. Hugo yawned, but attempted to stifle it. I enjoyed watched his cousins fighting, as long as they weren't fighting with him.
"Bed," Victoire decided. Hugo folded his arms in an unhappy expression. "Obviously we can't go upstairs, so everyone just find someplace comfortable on the floor in the sitting room. We don't need anyone fighting over the chairs," she looked shrewdly and James and Fred, who both fixed on innocent expressions, "I know where Grandmum keeps the blankets, so you won't freeze." Now that she'd come to accept that she and her family were stranded in the past, Dominique had mostly returned to her usual state of being. The included her sisterly relationship with Victoire that was about to be tested. "There's no way I can sleep after all this! And who put you in charge? I just turned 14 years old. How come you get to tell me what to do? You're not Dad or Maman, I can make my own decisions!" Victoire fought the urge to strangle Dominique. She remembered being her age, Weasley temper and Veela pride, did not mix well. Dominique was fiercely independent and couldn't wait to grow up. Victoire counted to ten before answering.
"I'm sorry. You're right. I'm not trying to be bossy. The fact is Teddy and I are the oldest, know the most spells, and feel responsible for all of you. I'm your older sister, not Maman, but the Maman we have upstairs doesn't know who we are and neither does Dad, or anyone else. None of us exist yet, and we're doing our best to keep it that way. I know you're more than capable, but please cooperate with us." Victoire gave her the look they sometimes shared, the I feel the same as you, but I'm we're sisters so we have to keep pretending he hate each other. Dominique hated when her sister bossed her around, but she knew that Victoire was right.
"Fine" she huffed, then stalked out of the room. The others followed behind her. Victoire let out a frustrated sigh and Teddy cupped her face in his hand and gently turned her body to face him.
"Hey," his hair turned a soothing shade of salmon," everything's going to be all right." Victoire smiled. She didn't know what she'd done to deserve such an amazing boy. She kissed him lightly, but tenderly. When the couple came up for air, she cherished the moments between breaking a part and letting go of each other's torsos. Maybe time travel really wasn't so bad. At least there were no adults watching their every move.
"I'll go fetch the blankets, you organize the troops." Teddy smiled, kissed her again, and they parted ways.
When Victoire entered the sitting room her arms full of wooly covers, she found her family sprawled next to the fire on the rug. Fred and James who not managed to boot the other out, and Hugo were sharing the two armchairs, and Lily and Lucy could be found under the Christmas tree. Victoire nearly burst out laughing when she recognized the immobilized gnome in a tutu! Smiling to herself, she passed out blankets, and within 15 minutes, even Dominique was asleep.
Victoire nestled against Teddy on the sofa, and tried not to panic not that she was not physically occupied. Teddy seemed to be able to read her mind, and attempted to distract her.
"This is where we shared our first kiss," she smiled.
"Mmm. Happy Christmas Ted."
"Happy Anniversary Ta." Ta had been his nickname for her since she was born. Victoire was too much a mouthful for a one year old. She slapped his arm playfully, but when he tried to dodge, she grabbed him like a life line.
"Please don't," she whispered. Teddy looked into her eyes, and saw his fears reflected in the sapphires. He enveloped her and pulled her down next to him.
"Never ever," he whispered, "I'll take first watch. It'll be good practice. You get some rest." Deciding not to argue, Victoire smiled and snuggled into Teddy's body.
"I love you."
"Love you too. Goodnight." Teddy must have dozed off, because a loud gasp woke him at 3 in the morning.
A/N: Gah! I adore this chapter. It's so fluffy! Anyway, things will be moving a lot faster from here on out. Promise! Stay tuned, and PLEASE REVIEW!
Paz,
Sydney