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Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom  Epilogue, White OMG! White! Aw! It's the epilogue! *starts crying* See, i'm already crying! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “Granddad Teddy, why don’t you look like a granddad?” OMG! Teddy's a grandad?! Wow! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “You want me to look old and wrinkly?” Yes we do! Actually, i don't know. That's so cool, though. How he can change his appearance. Wish i could do that. Ah well. Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “Well, Granddad’s are supposed to.” Yes they are. Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Teddy looked down at his youngest great-grandson, Ambrose, who had curled up on his lap. Of all Teddy’s children, grand children and great grand children, Ambrose had been the only one to be born a metamorphmagus. OMG! I thought it was his grandson! I didn't know it was his great-grandson! Wow! Teddy's old! No offence, Teddy! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom At six years old, Ambrose was not fully in control of his abilities. His hair would change with his emotions. Aw! How cute! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom At the moment, his hair was turquoise like Teddy’s own hair. Whenever they were together, the boy’s hair would always match his great-grandfather’s. Aw! He really looks up to Teddy doesn't he? Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom His favourite thing to do was to curl up on Teddy’s knee and listen to a story, be it a classic from Beedle the Bard or one of Teddy’s own stories about the Marauders or Harry Potter. Haha!  Teddy would tell stories about his father and his friends and his godfather! That's so funny! Aw! The first bit is really cute! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Teddy closed his eyes and concentrated. His hair became long and white, reaching his mid shoulders. A full snow white beard sprouted from his clean shaven face and grew until it reached his chest. His features became blurred by deep wrinkles and his skin took a weather-beaten quality. Oh wow! Imagine if you could do that! That would be so cool! Go Teddy! (i blame too much sweets and shopping for my melodramatic behaviour  ) Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom He looked down at Ambrose once more and saw the boy beaming back up at him.
“That’s better!” Aw! Ambrose is so cute! *gives him a cuddle* Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom He wriggled on Teddy’s lap, wrapping his arms around him and squeezing. Teddy kissed him on the forehead and watched as his hair turned white too. Aw! Little Ambrose. Aw! They've both got white hair now! Ambrose looks up to Teddy a lot! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “Well, don’t you two make a handsome pair?” Yep, they do! Who's talking anyways? Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Eloise, Ambrose’s mother, was standing in the door way of Teddy’s bedroom. Just like her mother, Caitlin, she looked very much like Amelia. Sometimes Teddy forgot who she was and started to talk to her as though she was his wife. The realisation that she was not always stung. Wow! Eloise is Caitlin's daughter? And she's Ambrose's mother? Wow! Teddy must be old! No offence Teddy! Aw! Poor Teddy! Wonder what happened to Amelia? Hm... Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “Ambrose wanted me to look my age.”
“Hmm, well you do look at least one hundred and twenty.” Her blue eyes sparkled with amusement. Haha! They remind me of happy families! I don't know why. Haha! Hundred and twenty! How old is Teddy anyways? Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Teddy chuckled.
“One hundred and twenty? Not too far off then,”
“Come on cheeky monkey, time for bed.” Haha! Cheeky monkey! She could be talking about either one of them! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Ambrose slid off Teddy’s lap and kissed him on the cheek. Ah! She's talking about Ambrose! How old is Ambrose? Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “Can I change back now?”
Ambrose grinned “No! You should always look like a granddad!” He followed his mother out of the room, waving at Teddy. Aw! Teddy should look his age! It's not fair on the rest of us who have to look our age! I'm only kidding, Teddy! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Teddy slowly got to his feet. He seemed to do everything slowly now and it was difficult to get used to. He walked to the window and gazed out at the forest around Lupin Cottage. OMG! He's in Lupin Cottage! Where he first met Amelia! Aw! How cute! He went back there and is now living there! Right? Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom He remembered the first time that he had ever met Amelia, how she had saved his life. He remembered how glorious it had felt to hold her hand, the terrified look in her eyes as they had started to fall and the regret that he had felt at leaving without kissing her. He looked across at the photograph of them which stood on the dressing table. They laughed silently at some shared joke, Amelia looking so beautiful in her wedding robes, her dark hair gleaming. Aw! Sweet memories! How cute! Now i'm crying from all the lovely memories (even if i wasn't there). I wish he kissed her by the lake as well! Ah well! Aw! The wedding photo! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom His smile faded. It had been six years sine she had died and taken his heart with her. *takes a sip of coffee, reads on and splutters* What?! I mean, OMG! She died? *cries even more* 6 years ago? *cries even more* Poor Teddy! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Without her he felt like an old clock that was running down because it had no-one to wind it. Aw! That line was so cute and sad! Poor Teddy! How did he live on? Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom He sighed and pulled off his robes, pulling on his purple pyjamas. He put on his slippers and dressing gown and padded softly down stairs. Aw! Purple pyjamas! I always loved Teddy's colour co-ordination. Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “Hello Granddad, would you like a cup of tea?”
“Yes please darling.”
He crossed to the desk in the parlour and took an ancient, well read letter from a draw. He settled into an armchair that he thought belonged to his grandfather and with trembling fingers he unfolded the letter. Woah! A letter! Wonder what it says? Hm... Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Teddy blinked and tears ran down his face. The letter had been among those that had spilled from the teak dresser which John Smith had destroyed so many years earlier. Teddy doubted that his father had ever read it. The letter had been pristine as it fluttered to the ground that day. What on earth does this letter say? It must be really sad if Teddy is crying. Oh yeah! John Smith. Please don't tell me he's still alive! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “Oh Granddad, again?”
Teddy looked up, realising that Eloise had returned with his tea. She placed it on the desk beside him. He gave her a watery smile.
“When you get to be as old as me my darling, you will understand. I know what is coming and so there is a certain magic in thinking about the people I’ll be seeing soon.” Can't blame Teddy for reading a letter so many times. Ok. I know Teddy is not a Seer so what does he mean by he knows "what is coming"? And "the people i'll be seeing soon". One sec. Does that mean...No! It can't be! I absolutely refuseto believe it! It can't happen! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom She gave him a sad smile and kissed him on the cheek.
“I’m going to check on the children and round-up some washing. I won’t be long.”
He nodded. Her footsteps faded as she climbed the stairs and Teddy relaxed into the armchair. He was very tired and the chair was very comfortable. His eyelids drooped and he began to drift away. Aw! He has more than one great-grandchild? I know that that would be obvious but still. Wow! I hope he's not going to... I guess we'll have to wait and find out. Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “Go to sleep, my Teddy Bear,
Close your little button eyes,
And let me smooth your hair.
It feels so soft and silky that,
I'd love to cuddle down by you,
Go to sleep, my darling Teddy Bear.
Golden slumbers kiss your eyes;
Smiles await you when you rise.
Sleep, Teddy Bear,
Do not cry,
And I will sing you lullabies.
Cares you know not,
Therefore sleep,
While over you a watch I'll keep.
Sleep, Teddy Bear,
Do not cry,
And I will sing you lullabies.” I just have to say that i absolutely love the lullaby! It's so cute! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Teddy’s eyes fluttered open. There in front of him was Remus Lupin. *splutters out more coffee* At this rate i won't have any coffee left! Ah well. But...OMG! Remus? The Marauder or Teddy's son? I think it's the Marauder. I hope Teddy isn't hallucinating! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom His tall, thin frame was clad in care-worn robes and his tawny brown hair was streaked liberally with grey. He looked just as he had in the photograph that Teddy had been given for his eleventh birthday. The only thing that was different was that Remus was surrounded by a very familiar silver blue light. OMG! I knew it! The Marauder Remus and the lights! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “Those were the last words I ever said to you, but I doubt that you remember.” Ok. Um...Last words? What were Remus' last words to Teddy? Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Teddy shook his head. Words failed him. He stared at his father, drinking in his appearance. He did not dare to look around in case his father disappeared, but he could smell apples. Aw! I like the smell of apples! Anyways. Back to the story: That must be so sad on Teddy! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Remus smiled. “Your mother expected you to have lots of questions but I rather thought that you had already worked it out.” Aw! Tonks! Remus was always the clever one! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Teddy frowned. “What am I supposed to have worked out?”
“The lights.” Ooh! I hope i'm right. I'm wondering why Teddy didn't work it out before as well! Ah well. Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Remus’ statement was simple but the meaning behind it crashed over Teddy like a tidal wave. He looked up at the silver blue glow that his father was emitting.
“It was you? All those times?”
Remus smiled widely. “That’s right. Not just me, your mother too.”
“Pink.” Teddy whispered.
“That’s her. Brilliant, stand out in the crowd pink.” Yes!  I'm so glad that the question about the lights has been answered. I love the colours you chose to represent Remus and Tonks! Especially since Remus is so calm and Tonks' favourite hair colour was pink. Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “So, does everyone…” Teddy didn’t know how to finish the question but Remus seemed to know what it was.
“Every person leaves something behind of themselves, in the hearts of the people who love them. We all go on living so long as there is someone who remembers us with love. That connection can draw us back to the one remembering us. Your mother and I were so determined that you should live a full life that we managed to intervene when your life was threatened.” That makes so much sense! It's a good thing that Remus is so clever! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “What about Amelia? That day, in the kitchen, you were there, weren’t you?”
“If you had lost her, it would have broken you. Your children would have been left alone. Your mother and I couldn’t have that.” It would have broken Teddy. And his children! I'm so glad that she was saved. Can't believe that she died, though. How did she die? Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Teddy nodded. He had thought at the time that if Amelia had died that day, he would have died with her.
“My boy?” Teddy’s voice cracked with the emotion. “What about my boy?” Aw! *starts crying even more* Poor Teddy! That's so sad on him! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom A could of regret passed over Remus’ face.
“Your mother was protecting the twins. I tried, so did you and Hermia… It was his time; it was his time to come to us.” That is so sad! Aw! *cries even more* I guess it was actually his time to go! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Tears ran freely down Teddy’s face. As he lifted his hand to wipe his eyes he saw that he too was glowing, with a turquoise light. He looked back at his father. Aw! I love the colour you chose! Turquoise! Suits Teddy perfectly! One sec. No! Is it? No! This can't be happening! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “So, it’s my time?”
“Yes.” No! This can't be happening! He can't go! Aw! *cries even more* Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom A feeling of peace spread through Teddy and he knew that his father wasn’t going to disappear. He looked around and thought that he was in the Weasley’s orchard, but the Burrow was no-where to be seen. Just beyond the gate was a bright white light, as though the sunlight was being reflected by a pond or a mirror. Oh wow! Ooh! A white light! Wow! I love the place he is in! Makes things so peaceful! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “We have to go over there, don’t we?”
“We do. They’re waiting.” Ok. Who's waiting? It's all the people who've died, isn't it? I'm so excited! I know i shouldn't be but still! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Teddy smiled. He stood up, his knees no longer aching as they had done in recent years. Together, he and Remus walked across to the gate. He hesitated, with his hand on the gate, taking a deep breath. The scent of the apples made him feel so young. He looked up at his father and smiled. Aw! That part was so cute! It's so sad that Remus died! Poor Teddy! (i think i said that too many times today) Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom “Let’s go home.” Aw! *cries even more* That part so so sweet and sad! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Teddy wasn’t sure if it was a thought or if it was spoken or indeed who it belonged to. He pushed the gate open and led the way through it, into the light. Aw! That was an absolutely perfect way to end Bright Lights! I'm so glad that Teddy is going to be with his family! He deserves it! Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom So here we are, the very end. Aw! I can't believe it's the end! *cries even more - if possible* Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom Thanks to all my readers and commenters, I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have. You're welcome! Thanks for such a brilliant story! I've enjoyed it so much! It was one of my highlights of today - tied with shopping (). Quote:
Originally Posted by HannahLongbottom For my new Fan Fic, which features Hermia and Ashtad (as well as Teddy&co), check out Tempestuous Djalili! I forgot to tell you. I know this is off topic but: i was doing a practice French reading paper and there was the name Djalili on it. My table was sort of quiet and all you can hear is me shouting out "Djalili". Anyways. Can't wait for your new fic! I bet it's going to be really, really good! I'm going to miss coming on here. At least i have your new fic to keep me entertained! Thanks so much! 
Kita
PS: I'm so sorry for the long post! I think i got too excited!
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