lrthunder82 ([personal profile] lrthunder82) wrote2017-05-26 03:17 pm

Fic: "Of Potions, Potters and Performances" (Teddy/Victoire) Rated PG

Title: Of Potions, Potters, And Performances
Author: LRThunder
Pairing: Teddy/Victoire
Word Count: 1,006
Rating: PG
Warnings: None
Challenge: Day 24 Pairing prompt: Teddy/Victoire
Author's Note: None


Being a Metamorphagus had its advantages. Even though everyone in his adopted family knew of his abilities, it didn't stop him from being successful in using it, especially when it came time to visit his girlfriend. Now, Bill and Fleur liked Teddy, and they approved him as Victoire's girlfriend, but that didn't mean they liked him shagging their daughter in their house. So, Teddy had to be clever.

When he first started posing as Victoire's cousins or other relatives, it was still some time before her parents caught on. However, as time went on, they became better at seeing through his ruse. But maybe they were a little too good, because Albus or James would often visit, and Bill and Fleur would initially think that it was Teddy. Chaos would reign supreme before the truth was discovered.

That gave Teddy an idea. It was something he had never tried before, and therefore, he didn't know if it would work. He had to be very careful. When he explained his idea to James, he could see the twinkle of mirth in the other's eyes as he rubbed his hands gleefully. He knew James would like it.

******

Teddy was the first to arrive. He transformed into James before knocking on the door. It opened to reveal Bill. The older Weasley narrowed his eyes. "Alright, Teddy. Change back."

Teddy grinned James's guilty smile. "What makes you think I'm Teddy?"

"Because I know you. That's why," Bill replied coolly.

"Well, are you sure I'm Teddy? For all you know, he could be Teddy," Teddy replied, using his thumb to point to a space behind him. Bill looked up, his face paling. Walking to the front door was another James Sirius Potter. Teddy knew it was the real one.

James stopped, and as they had practiced, asked, "Teddy, why are you posing as me?"

Teddy turned around and glared at James briefly, before winking. "What makes you say that? I am James Sirius Potter. Bill, Teddy is posing as me."

"Liar," James retorted. Teddy could tell he was barely managing to suppress his laughter.

"I think the both of you are forgetting one important fact," Bill said as he crossed his arms.

"What's that?" they asked in unison.

"I grew up with Fred and George. They loved pulling this trick all the time."

Teddy had anticipated this fact. Fortunately, he had warned James, who knew what to do. "Fine. I'm Teddy, and I'll prove it," James said. "But first, can I get something to drink?"

It was a reasonable request, and Bill knew it. "Fine."

James winked at Teddy, and he could barely suppress a laughter. So far, so good. They walked into the kitchen. James turned his back to hide the bottle he had in his robes. The both of them knew they would be in a lot of trouble once the truth was known, but this would buy Teddy an hour. James acted like he was pouring himself a glass of water, when instead, he was going to drink Polyjuice Potion.

James turned around and immediately transformed into Teddy. "You see?" he said, speaking in Teddy's voice. "Are you going to apologize to James now?"

Bill sighed. "I'm sorry, James."

Teddy grinned. "That's okay, but you might want to talk to Dad and Aunt Andromeda about his antics."

"You're right. I assume you wanted to speak to Victoire about something?"

He nodded. "I just need to borrow her for about an hour or so."

Bill nodded. "Very well. Teddy, you and I are going to talk with Harry and Andromeda. Move!"

Teddy waited until they were gone before sprinting to Victoire's room. He made sure he had transformed back into his regular self before knocking on the door. "Teddy! What are you doing here? Papa and Mama told you…"

He smirked. "As far as Bill knows, he's taking me back to Harry's. James is posing as me, using Polyjuice Potion. You know what that means?"

She smiled as she flung her hair gracefully. "It means we only have an hour. Get in here," she said, pulling him into her room as the door closed.

*******

Teddy straightened his clothing as he left Fleur's room an hour later. He had to leave and leave quickly. Bill would be home soon. Whether he would have any company, Teddy didn't know. He hurried out the back door, and once he was off the property, Disapparated.

His home was the first thing he thought of. He didn't know if anyone was there, since his grandmother Andromeda liked to shop. Before he walked to the front door, he checked the windows. No light. Good, that meant he was the only one there. That would give him some time to concoct an alibi, not that they would believe him. Maybe if he had enough time, he could head to George's house and get Freddie to take the fall for him. Freddie loved playing a good prank as much as James.

Teddy opened the door. As soon as he closed it, he was blinded by a bright light. As his eyes adjusted, he saw three angry, very angry people, and one sheepish boy. Bill was furious, his face was as red as his hair. Grandmother Andromeda's mouth was as thin as Professor McGonagall's whenever she was angry. Harry...his face wasn't as red or furious as Bill's, but Teddy knew his godfather was probably the most furious of the lot.

James smirked. "Well, it's been a pleasure. I think…"

"Not so fast, James Sirius Potter. We're going to have a talk with your cousin here, won't we?" Harry asked coldly. He turned to Bill. "I assume you're going to erect those wards immediately?"

"Yes, Harry, I am. It's a good thing Victoire's going back to Hogwarts tomorrow, so I will only need them for tonight," Bill said furiously.

"And now, young man, we're going to talk about the illegal creation of potions, shall we?"

Teddy gulped.