James Potter and the Prisoners of Time

Chapter 21

Christmas Eve was a blast so far. Victoire was practically snorting at everyone's antics. The adults were outside on the patio drinking and laughing leaving the kids in the living room. Uncle George, being the badass he is, had 'accidentally' left outside a few bottles of firewhiskey and they were all drunk on it.

Well a majority of them anyway, Lily, Hugo, Lucy, Molly and Louis were only 11 years old and they weren't allowed to drink at all costs. Rose, Scorpius, Al, Dom and Roxy who were 13 happily drank. Everyone else was fifteen and pretty experienced. It was around quarter to 12 now and the younger kids had already retreated to their shared rooms.

"I swear Scarlet and James are practically married!" An overly drunk Scorpius insisted.

"No we aren't!" The couple in question collectively said.

"Mate I swear one of these days I'm gonna walk in on them shagging!" Teddy snorted.

"First of all, no you won't, secondly, you'll be too busy snogging Vic to catch us." James smirked.

"What do you mean 'no I won't'?" Teddy asked.

"The door will be looked and warded." James answered.

"Are you implying that you and Scarlet would shag?" Al raised an eyebrow.

"Meh, I don't mind." Scarlet shrugged, "James is sweet and will probably be gentle." James responded by hissing something to Scarlet in Parseltongue and smirked while she blushed.

"Merlin's Fucking Beard! I really didn't need to hear that!" Albus covered his ears with his own flush sporting his cheeks.

"Same here." Scorpius groaned before turning to look at James with a petrifying look, "You'd better treat my sister right." He glared, James seemed unbothered by this.

"Mhm, don't worry Scorp, I'll treat her like a princess and," James finished the rest of his sentence in Parseltongue and Victoire really regretted turning down learning Parseltongue from Scarlet. Scarlet only flushed again and Victoire made eye contact with Teddy who just shrugged.

"Oh Jamsie! Whatever did you say to make Lette blush so prettily?" Fred asked with a grin.

"Don't answer that." Scarlet scowled.

"Oh? And why not? I think they'll be delighted to know." He grinned at her.

"Potter if you say a word I swear I'll make you regret it and you know exactly how I'll do it." She glared and this effectively shut James up.

"You know guys, it's getting pretty late and as much as I'd love to hear about Scarlet and James' scandalous sex lives, we should all head to bed." Rose yawned.

"Hate to admit it, but she's right. Al here looks like he's about to pass out." Scorpius cooed and the green eyed boy who was leaning against him.

"No 'm not." Said boy mumbled. Scorpius only rolled his eyes and stood up taking Al with him and walking him up the stairs to their shared room, bidding everyone a good night. Rose, Roxy and Dom then left leaving only the 15 year olds.

Victoire, Scarlet, James and Teddy were about to leave when Fred stopped them.

"Oh no, not so fast you four." He said.

"Problem Freddie?" Scarlet asked.

"I'm afraid so Lette," He nodded, "I do in fact have a problem."

"What's wrong mate?" Teddy asked.

"Something we can help you with?" James asked.

"Yes, matter of fact. Would any of you care to tell me why Victoire has a portkey to an unknown location upstairs in her room?" Fred narrowed his eyes at them all and Victoire immediately started panicking. Teddy noticed this and gently placed his hand over hers for comfort.