New Horizons (HP nextgen)

Unexpected Visitor

As I leisurely walk to the front of the cottage, I wonder who could possibly be here to see me. Could it be-? No. Of course not. My father, Bill Weasley, was away because of work. Although I would give anything to see his happy smile, and long, ginger, (and classically Weasley) hair. (which I fortunately had not inherited. I love the color, but I want to be original. And not blend in with the crowd.)

I lean my surfboard against the side of the cottage. It is shiny and dripping wet from the water. I toss my damp hair back and smile. My father gave me this board for my eleventh birthday. It is a beautiful light orange which was my favorite color at the time. It still is. Contrary to popular belief, I have never liked pink or purple, or even held interest in other really girly things. Okay, maybe it isn't such a popular belief. Yeah. Not at all.

I barely turn the knob of the door when I hear someone shout. "DOMI!" My mouth opens wide as I run into welcoming arms. "James! What are you doing here?"

"Uncle Charlie decided I could visit the family." James grins.

"Have you seen Al and Lily? They're with-"

"I know." James cuts me off. "I haven't seen them yet. I wanted to talk with my favorite cousin!" He winked playfully.

"Shouldn't you have seen them first?" I tease.

"How despicable of me. I guess I'll just be going now. I see my presence isn't wanted." His hand makes a swift movement to his left hand pocket.

"JAMES SIRIUS POTTER STAY HERE!" I yell, horrified.

"Well, I don't think I should..."

"Who cares?!"

"Well, Al-" James is cut off by the sound of someone's arrival. It's Carter.

"Awh, honey, stay here. With me. Pleeeease?" Carter begs, stretching the E. I give her a weird look. Since when did James become "honey"? Carter just giggles in a very un-Carter-like way.

And then she does something that shocks me.

Carter kisses James.