Harry Potter and the 19 years between (on hold)

Chapter 2

   It had been three years since the battle. Andromeda died a year ago. Sadie was sent on a mission for the ministry about the same time. Harry had been living in 12 Grimwald place with Teddy and Kretcher. It was Christmas time. Harry was going to the Weasley's as he did with Teddy for every holiday and family get together. Harry was getting ready to go to the Weasley's. Harry had just lifted Teddy up so they could head to the Burrow when his new owl comes through the window carrying a letter. Harry sets Teddy on the table and takes the letter.

    Dear Mr. Potter,

                   I'm sorry to inform you on such short notice. We have intelligence that a dark wizard is in North America. We need you to go there and investigate the claims. You will meet up with other wizards once you get there. Your mission will start on the 25th of December. Sorry for the inconvenience.

           Kingsley Shacklebolt

           Minister of Magic

          Harry puts the letter down with a sigh. All his plans for this Christmas are no good. He wont be there to go through with the plans.

"Harry what's wrong?" Teddy asks seeing his godfathers face.

Harry looks at the three year old and smile, "I just got a letter about work that's all." He says before picking him up. "Ready?" He asks.

Teddy nods.

       Harry grabs their helmets before walking out. Harry sets Teddy on the Motorcycle. He puts Teddy's helmet on him before fastening it. He lifts Teddy up and puts him in the side car. He leans over and buckles Teddy in tightly then he gets on the bike and puts on his own helmet. He starts it up then starts driving.

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          Harry arrives at the Burrow an hour later. He parks the Bike as Mrs. Weasley and Ginny hurry out to meet him. Mrs. Weasley undoes Teddy's seat belt scooping him up. Even if he is not related to her she still treats Teddy like he is her own grandson. Harry just has time to take off his helmet before Ginny hugs him. He hugs her back. He kisses her gently before pulling away only to be pulled into a hug by Mrs. Weasley still holding Teddy. After the hug they go inside.

   "Ron and Hermione should be here soon they had a few things to do before they get here." Mrs. Weasley says as she heads into the kitchen.

       Harry walks into the living room carrying Teddy. Bill and Fleur are there with their daughter Victorie, one years old. Her birthday is May 2nd the same day the Battle of Hogwarts was won. Harry sets Teddy down who goes to Victorie.

"Ello, Tori." Teddy says sitting down.

"Teddy!" She squeals

    George comes down the stairs followed by Percy and Charlie. They all sit about in the den.  There is a loud crack, then Ron and Hermione come into the Burrow.

"Mum, We're here!" Ron calls.

    The two walk into the den. Hugging each person.

"Aunt 'Mione! Uncle Ron!" Teddy says, smiling and hugging them.

   Although Teddy is not blood related to any of them he still treats the Weasley's like his uncle's and grandparents. As well as Hermione.

"Hello Teddy." Hermione says kneeling down to hug him.

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  The three were sitting in in Rons' old room like they use to during their time at Hogwarts."So you aren't going to be here for Christmas?" Ron asks  Harry.

  "I can't this is important obviously. Otherwise Kingsley wouldn't have sent that letter on such short notice. Something tells me they were working on this case and something happened like an agent got killed or captured." Harry says.

"If that's the reason why are they going to send you? It could be a death eater or someone who escaped. That would put you at a higher risk." Hermione says.

"Yes, but  it also means I am more likely to take down this wizard. I defeated Voldemort." Harry says.

 "Can we go with you. It'll be like old times." Ron says

"No. You two stay here. It may be to dangerous and if this is the next dark lord rising I don't want to give him anything to use against me. Besides you guys need to watch Teddy while I'm gone. I don't want to drop him on your parents." Harry replies

 "Ron, Harry, Hermione, supper's ready!" Mrs. Weasley calls up the stairs.

      They get up and head down the stairs. They all sit down around the table. Harry sits with Teddy on his right and Ginny on his left. They all share stories of the year. Most of the conversations are about everyones jobs. Harry manages to leave out his recent job issue.

     After dinner and dessert  Harry takes Teddy up to the room he will be staying in. Teddy gets ready for bed. He climbs into his bed then waits for Harry to tuck him in. Harry lens down and kisses his forehead.

"Good night, Teddy." Harry says softly.

" Harry?"

"Yes, Teddy?"

"Can you tell me a story?"

Harry sits on the edge of the bed, "About what?"

"Mummy and Daddy."

This suprises Harry. He's sure his grandmother told him a bit about his mother but he nods and does.

"I met  your father first. He was my teacher at Hogwarts. He taught me a lot. He also knew my parents. I met your mother two years after. She was very brave . Your father too. "

" Harry? Why did they die?" Teddy asks.

" They did to keep the world safe. Go to sleep." He says with a sigh

   Teddy curls up and falls asleep. Harry shuts off the light, cracks the door and heads down the stairs. He walks outside going for a walk around the property. When he walks back into the house it is nearly midnight. He walks to the room Teddy and he are sharing. He crawls into his bed and falls asleep.