"Good morning," Andromeda said when she came downstairs and saw her daughter and husband sitting on the sofa and watching TV. "hmm, where is Harry? Is he not up yet?" She asked.
"Oh, he's right here, Mum." Tonks said as she gestured to her lap. Andromeda walked closer and saw Harry in his cat form, he was curled up on Tonks's lap as the pink haired auror stroked his back. It was at that point that she noticed Jet was sitting in-between Ted and Nymphadora. Jet looked up when he noticed Andromeda, he let out a small hiss before he moved and placed himself on Ted's lap. He looked at Andromeda before gesturing to the now empty spot with his head.
"Thank you, Jet." Andromeda smiled. "Let me just make myself some breakfast and I'll be right back." She told him before she made her way to the kitchen.
"Intelligent and polite," Ted chuckled as he slowly raised a hand and gently began petting Jet. "you're a good snake." He told Jet.
"Thank you, you're a satisfactory human." Jet responded.
Both Ted and Tonks looked at Harry when they heard him make an amused noise.
"Harry," Harry looked up from his book when he heard Andromeda's voice calling him. "your school results are here."
"Coming!" Harry called before he turned to Jet. "Do you think I did good?" Harry asked.
"People keep telling you that you're the best in your year, what do you think?" Jet responded, if he could raise an eyebrow then he would have.
"Fair enough." Harry said before putting the book down and picking Jet up, Harry placed Jet on his shoulders before he walked downstairs. Once he got down he enter the living room where he found Andromeda face palming while Tonks tried in vain to reach for the letter that the taller Ted was holding up and out of her reach.
"Give me, give me, give me, give me." Tonks chanted as she tried to reach for it.
"Dora," Ted sighed. "Harry has to be the one to open it."
"He wouldn't mind if I opened it for him." Tonks pouted.
"I really wouldn't." Harry said as he entered, Ted lowered his hand and Tonks quickly snatched it.
"Got it!" She grinned, she grabbed Harry and sat him down on the sofa before sitting next to him. "Okay, let's see." She said as she opened the letter and pulled out a sheet of paper. "Let's see, outstanding on charms and transfigurations...and potions...and runes...and arithmancy...and care of magical creature...and...just about everything apart from astronomy, damn it Harry, you're making me look bad."
"I make everyone look bad." Harry said with a small shrug and grin.
"Your worst grade is an exceeds expectation," Ted noted as he and Andromeda looked over their shoulders at a letter. "that's really impressive." He said, in the grade system for Hogwarts, an 'O' AKA 'outstanding' was the highest level of grades one could get, with 'exceeds expectations' AKA 'E' as the second highest.
"Yeah, well I..." Harry paused when he picked up the envelope. "there's something else in here." Harry noticed, he pulled whatever it was out and his eyes widened when he saw a badge.
"Quidditch captain?" Andromeda gasped. "Oh, well done Harry." She said, smiling brightly. "I'm so proud of you."
"Now, you're just showing off." Tonks laughed as she playfully shoved him.
"A little bit." Harry chuckled as he looked at the badge. "Bloody hell, a captain."
"Well, it looks like we're celebrating tonight," Ted said as he got up and walked over to the home phone. "what pizza's do you guys want?" He asked. Before anyone could answer, a black owl flew in with a letter attached to its leg.
"Thank you, owl." Tonks said as she took the letter. "Oh, it's from Sirius." She said before she opened it. Hey eyes widened as she read it. "Oh," She breathed out once she had finished. "um...does anyone want to go to the world cup?" She asked as she looked around.
"What?" Harry blinked.
"Football world cup?" Ted asked in an oddly hopeful voice.
"Dad, nobody here likes football." Tonks told him with a roll of her eyes
"That's not true." Ted protested.
"It's boring." Andromeda said in an apologetic voice.
"I prefer quidditch." Harry said, also apologetic.
"Football sucks." Jet told him.
"Anyway," Tonks continued before Ted could respond. "Sirius got some tickets to the quidditch world cup, he wants to know if we all want to go."
"Those tickets must have been expensive." Andromeda frowned, worrying about if Sirius had just decided to spend a lot of money on tickets. If he had then she would be more than willing to bet that Arcturus would give him an earful about it.
"He got them for free." Tonks said as Harry leaned over and looked at the letter.
"The ministry gave it to him for free." Harry told Andromeda. "They're basically trying to suck up to him to make up for the...you know...years of wrongful imprisonment in a prison full of soul sucking demons. So...we're going...right?" Harry asked, looking hopeful.
"We kind of have to," Tonks said as she looked at her parents while wrapping an arm around Harry's shoulder. "I mean...he's a quidditch captain now...he needs to learn." She said, matching Harry's hopeful look.
"I...stop looking at me like that...please." Andromeda sighed.
"Do it." Tonks whispered to Harry who nodded before turning into his cat form. He was picked up by Tonks who faced him towards Andromeda. "Please." She said with pouty lips as Harry gave her a cute and wide eyed look.
"Well, that's just not fair." Andromeda protested. "Fine," She sighed as she picked up Harry and hugged him. "we can go." She said, rocking back and forth.
"...Shall I still order that pizza?" Ted asked.
"So, how are we getting there?" Harry asked on the day of the quidditch world cup. He and everyone had gotten ready and they were now ready to leave. He was wearing black trainers, black jeans, a white shirt and a black jacket, 'you look dashing' Andromeda had told him.
"We're going to side-apparate you since you're too young to do it." Ted told him.
"I probably could do it myself if any of you guys taught me." Harry pointed out.
"Probably but you're legally too young to learn it and there is no way in hell am I going to let you try that at your age." Andromeda told him.
"Alright, grab on Harry." Tonks told him, holding out an arm.
Harry grabbed her hand, a second later Harry experienced the Tonks version of apparition, he had been side-alonged before so he wasn't that bothered by the experience, he and Tonks landed on a grassy field just seconds before Andromeda and Ted arrived.
"You both okay?" Ted asked.
"Still alive." Harry answered.
"Don't sound so surprised." Tonks said with a roll of her violet eyes.
A short while later the three (plus Jet) had arrived at the spot where all the other wizards had placed their tents, after a few minutes they were able to find Sirius's tent. When they entered the tent Harry had actually stopped and started looking around since the tent was much, much, much bigger on the inside.
"I love magic." Harry grinned as he looked at the table, beds and other furniture that was in the tent.
"Harry! Tonks's!" Sirius called when he noticed everyone enter. "It's great to see you!"
"Thank you for inviting us Sirius." Andromeda said as Sirius walked over and hugged everyone.
"Oh not a problem." Sirius waved her off. "If it wasn't for you lot then I would either be here alone or with a bunch of politicians that I don't like." Sirius paused and looked at Jet who was staring at him. "oh...um...hello...uh...snakey."
"His name is Jet." Harry told him.
"Hello Jet." Sirius amended. "Sorry," Sirius apologised. "I'm still just trying to get used to the fact that my godson is not only a Slytherin, but also a parslemouth. As far as I'm aware, none of your parents had anyone in their family that could speak it."
"Hmm," Harry hummed but did not comment. "so...is Lupin not going to be here?"
"Huh? Oh no," Sirius shook his head. "tomorrow's the full moon, so Remus is not feeling well, the large crowd and screaming won't help him much. But still, I'm glad you're all here." Sirius smiled. "Oh, fair warning we will be sitting in the Minister's box, oh and Ludo Bagman will be there."
"Who?" Harry asked.
"Ex-quidditch player, he's harmless for the most part but do yourself a favour and don't start betting with him." Sirius replied. "Anyway, let's eat while we're here, we'll need the energy."
"So, what do you think so far?" Tonks asked as she and Harry began walking outside of the tent.
The pair got their fair share of odd looks, partly because of Tonks's pink hair, partly because of the fact that Harry had a snake on his shoulders and also because many people realised that he was the boy-who-lived, which caused them to whisper and talk to each other in what they thought was a subtle way.
"Well, I am really excited to be here." Harry admitted. "The only real quidditch matches I've seen have been at school. I can't help but wonder how much better pro players would be."
"You think you would ever go pro?" Tonks asked him.
"Hmm, I don't really know if I am good enough to go pro but it does sound nice." Harry smiled.
"Harry." A voice called. The pair stopped and turned around to see three people walking up towards them.
"Hi guys." Harry smiled as Daphne, Tracey and Astoria (Daphne's little sister) approached them. Daphne and Tracey were both looking very lovely in Harry's opinion, Tracey was wearing a blue skirt, white shirt and a blue jacket, Daphne was dressed in black jeans along with a blue top and blue jacket. Astoria was dressed the same as Daphne.
"So Harry, which one of these girls is your girlfriend?" Tonks asked in a teasing voice once the girls had gotten close enough.
"They're girls who are my friends but they are not my girlfriends." Harry told them just as Daphne and Tracey blushed slightly. "It's good to see you guys here." Harry said to the girls as he turned his attention back to them. "how are you guys doing?" He asked.
"We're doing great," Astoria smiled as as Daphne reached over and petted Jet. "I'm really excited."
"Yeah, you're just a ball of energy." Tracey said with a smile as she ruffled Astoria's hair, Astoria slapped her hand away and gave Tracey a mock glare. "You're looking good, Harry." Tracey said without thinking, she paused when she realised what she had just said.
"Thanks, you three look great as well." Harry responded before she could apologise. "Are your parents with Daphne's?" Harry asked.
"No," Tracey shook her head. "I've come with Daph and Tori here because my parents are unfortunately too busy to come."
"Oh, that's a shame." Harry said with a frown.
"It's fine," Tracey waved it off. "My parents aren't really big quidditch fans, and I don't mind going with these two."
"Oh, you're Harry's adopted sister, aren't you?" Astoria asked Tonks.
"Yep," Tonks grinned. "that's me, what has Harry told you about me?" She asked.
"Well, it was actually Daphne, she just told me that Harry really likes you." Astoria admitted.
"I did tell her that." Daphne nodded. "Anyway, we've got to go now before my parents start searching for us. We'll see you later, Harry." Daphne said, she and the girls said their goodbyes before they all turned and walked away.
"You really like me, huh?" Tonks smiled happily as she ruffled Harry's hair.
"Get off." Harry said as he slapped her hand away, though the smile was still on his face.
"Oh for fuck sakes." Harry and Jet hissed when they arrived at their seats. The seats that Harry, the Tonks family and Sirius had gotten were in the Minister's box, which was basically the most important seats in the whole stadium. In the box were a few Ministers of various countries, including Fudge. But there was also another group that Harry had not expected to see, the Weasley's. It looked like all of the Weasley's were there with the exception of Mrs Weasley (praise Merlin for small miracles).
Mr Weasley was shaking hands with everyone, apparently they were very important people, they clearly had to be if they were up here...but then again the Weasley's were up here...so who could say for sure. Harry watched as Percy Weasley went around greeting person after person, When the Weasley family were approached by Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic himself, Percy bowed so low that his glasses fell off and shattered. Highly embarrassed, he repaired them with his wand and quickly went back into his seat.
"Oh Harry," The Minister smiled and walked past the Weasley's, ignoring whatever Percy was saying. "it's good to see you." He said, shaking Harry's hand, greeting Harry like he was an old friend. "Oh, and Mr Black," He turned to Sirius. "I'm delighted that you could come, I do hope you enjoy yourself, this is just a small apology on behalf of the Ministry. Oh, and you've brought your family. Ah yes, your Mr Potter's guardian's, aren't you? It's nice to meet you all."
"What are they doing here?!" Everyone heard Ron Weasley say loudly as he stood up and looked at Harry. The other Weasleys couldn't help but feel embarrassed by his outburst, but they unlike Ron also remembered exactly what Harry was willing to threaten them with.
"Sit down!" Arthur hissed to Ron as the twins pulled him back into his seat. "You will stay quiet or I will send you home right now and you can miss the cup!" He whispered into Ron's ear, Ron looked like he wanted to argue but the look on his father's face made it clear that the man was not playing around.
Before anyone else could say anything the door opened and three more people entered, it was the Malfoy family. Harry and Jet looked between the Weasley's, Malfoy's and Tonks's, both of them couldn't help but wonder just how many possible ways there were for this to go tits up.
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