It was September 1st 2017, and though it was normally quiet in the house, at least in the mornings, it was never quiet on a September 1st.

Every September 1st started out the same – in the bed room, but unfortunately not in the way Charlotte may have wanted it.

The first year the twins were going to Hogwarts, they woke Charlotte and Severus up by jumping into their bed, and setting off some alarm George had given them, and ever since it had been the same. Except this year, it was Lila's first year and the twins weren't going back to Hogwarts that year – they had graduated before the summer vacation and were now working with George in the Weasley wizard wheezes.

They were still living at home, and they upheld the tradition of waking Charlotte and Severus in the morning – this year a bit more loudly.

Charlotte woke up with a start, as she heard loud orchestral music beginning to play. She sat up in the bed, and saw the twins had magically charmed a whole orchestra to play in their bedroom. They peaked their heads in through the door.

"Castiel and Cassandra if you do not stop this infernal noise, you will be out of this house before you can say 'joke shop'" Severus said in a dangerously tone, as he still was lying with his head on the pillow. Charlotte scowled at them, as they grinned at each other, and with a wave or their wands, made the orchestra disappear. They walked into the room, and sat down by the foot of the bed. Charlotte looked at them grumpily.

"Why do you insist on doing that every god damn year?" She asked them with a tired voice. Cassandra shrugged with a grin.

"Because it's fun" She began.

"To see and hear your reactions" Castiel continued – another trait where they were just like Fred and George.

"Yeah, I bet you find that funny" Charlotte said grumpily. She blinked a few times to make her eyes used to the sun rays that poured in through the window. "What time is it?" She asked them.

"Around seven – but we thought it could be fun to wake up early" Castiel grinned.

"Do you also think it fun, to have your father angry with you?" Severus asked, still lying with his head against the pillow.

"Oh dad" Cassandra began "You might be able to inspire fear – "

"And despair -" Castiel added

"In every other teenager or child out there -"

"But not in us" Castiel grinned wickedly. Severus picked up his pillow and threw it at the twins, hitting Castiel squarely in the head. "Alright, we can take a hint" he grinned.

"Want us to go wake up Michael and Lila?" Cassandra asked Charlotte.

"Yes – but properly, don't do anything funny" Charlotte warned them, and saw them retreat out of the door. Charlotte leaned back down, and kissed Severus on the cheek.

"I can't believe I have two trouble makers as them for children" Severus muttered. Charlotte chuckled.
"Well, they do have Fred and George's genes in them as well – Besides I know you are more proud of them than you give them credit for" She smirked at him. He rolled around, and looked up into his eyes – his hair was shorter and graying and he definitely had a few more wrinkles than he used to, but in Charlotte's eyes, he was still the perfect man.

"I do" He replied with a smirk. Charlotte chuckled and leaned down to kiss him. He took a hand up and put it on the back of her head, pulling her closer to him.

"Do you guys have to do that?" A voice came from the doorway. Charlotte looked up, and saw Michael standing there – his shoulder length red hair was curly in every direction, he had a book in his hands – 5th level transfiguration. He had probably also already read it by now.

"Yes" Came Severus's answer, as they both sat up in the bed again. "We do"

"It's gross" Michael said, and left them alone again. Charlotte looked at Severus.

"I don't think so" She said with a smirk.

"Neither do I - but then again we are not young anymore, just take a look at my hair"

"I like your hair" She replied, and ran a hand through it. He gently took her hand, and kissed the palm of it.

"I am not young anymore – I turn 60 in three years" he said with a grimace.

"Which is still young by wizard standards – just look at Nicholas Flamel, he lived for over 600 years" Charlotte grinned.

"I am not planning on living that long" In that moment they heard a crash coming from downstairs, followed by Cassandra's voice.

"Everything's okay!"

Charlotte turned to Severus "We better get up before she set's the house on fire – again"

When they had gotten dressed and went downstairs, Cassandra had tried to cook breakfast for all of them with Castiel's help, but they weren't exactly chefs. There was smoke in the kitchen, and Charlotte coughed, trying to wave away the smoke as they entered.

"Cassandra, go to sit down – I'll take care of this" Charlotte said, and Cassandra merely smiled at her, and walked over to sit down at the table. Charlotte got the food under control, as Severus removed the smoke.

Within five minutes there was food on the table – you learn a few things when you have four hungry children around the table.

She sat down at the table next to Severus, and took some food onto her own plate. Michael was reading his book at the same time he was eating, while Cassandra and Castiel highly discussed what sorts of products they should recommend to George.

Footsteps were heard coming down from the stairs, and within a few seconds, Lila had entered the kitchen. She sat down next to Severus, and he leaned over to kiss her forehead. "Are you excited about going to Hogwarts?" he asked her, as she smiled up at him – she was really her father's daughter.

"Of course I am" She said smiling. "Al, and Rose will be there too"
"So will Michael, and James" Charlotte pointed out. Michael looked up from his book at the mentioning of his name, but quickly turned back to it again.

"That's not the same" Lila said with a smile, and took some food onto her plate. Severus turned to smirk at Charlotte – she was daddy's girl.

"Well, it's Victoire's last year at Hogwarts, and you know most of your cousins will be there as well" Charlotte urged her, but Lila just shrugged indifferently.

When the breakfast had ended, and Charlotte had made sure both Michael and Lila had packed, time neared half past 10, meaning they should get going.

The twins couldn't make it – they had to open the shop and get everything ready as George was saying goodbye to his children as well.

Lila took Severus's hand as they walked through the wall to platform three quarters, before Charlotte followed in with Michael – though he was way past the age where he wanted to hold his mother's hand.

When they were on the other side, it was filled with people – parents who were there to say goodbye to their children, children who were about to go to Hogwarts.

Charlotte and Michael walked up next to Severus and Lila – Lila's owl hooted happily in her cage, as they walked over to the train.

Harry and Ginny were already there with their children – Lily was complaining just like Ginny had done when Ginny was in that age – Lily wanted to go to Hogwarts as well, but she wasn't 11 yet.

Harry was sitting on the ground, talking with Albus, so Charlotte thought they'd better go over to Ginny, Ron and Hermione instead.

"Hi Lila" Rose said happily. "It's finally happening – we're going to Hogwarts"

Lila nodded eagerly and dropped Severus's hand to walk over next to her and chat with her cousin.

Charlotte looked around, and by a chance saw Michael about to enter the train. Apparently Severus had seen the same thing.

"Michael" He said, and though his voice was calm, it was very powerful, so Michael stopped dead in his tracks, and turned around to look at them. Several parents who'd had him as a teacher when they were young, still remembered how he had been in the classroom, they shuddered, and silently walked past him.

"What?" He asked exasperated.

"Don't take that tone with me – come over here and say goodbye, we are still your parents after all" Severus said. Michael sighed, and walked over to them, awkwardly hugging Severus goodbye first, before turning to Charlotte. She looked down at him.

"Now Michael, I don't want to hear about you taking some of the libraries books without permission again – you know how Madam Pince is with her books" Charlotte said pointedly, looking into his brown eyes.

"I promise" he answered.

"Good, now give me a hug" Charlotte laid her arms around him. "Have a good year – and behave"

"I always behave" Michael said and rolled his eyes.

"You know what I mean" Charlotte smiled at him. He turned around, and walked up into the train again.

She looked at Severus. "He is so like you" She said.

"Don't blame me for that" he smirked, and looked around. Charlotte looked in the same direction as he did, when Draco Malfoy came through the barrier, with his wife and son – Scorpius was it. "I will be right back" Severus said and turned to her "I have to have a word with Draco" She nodded, and saw him walk towards the Malfoy family.

"Charlotte" Came the voice of Juno – she had been standing up further ahead, and Charlotte hadn't seen her at all. The brown haired witch was smiling at her, as she had Amelia and Regulus in tow.

"Juno" Charlotte said with a smile, and hugged her dear friend as she walked over to her. Charlotte looked down at the black haired girl.

"Are ready for your second year at Hogwarts?" She asked her with a smile. Amelia beamed up at her.

"Yeah!" She said enthusiastically, her green eyes were bright with excitement. "Do you know what my dad has given me for my birthday?" She asked excitedly. "A Nimbus 3001! I can't wait to show everyone at school! And it has the Gryffindor colours and everything!"

"Wow – that's impressive" Charlotte smiled at her.

"I know!" Amelia beamed, and skipped off as she saw one of her classmates. Charlotte turned to Juno.

"So where is Sirius?" Charlotte asked, but a voice behind her told her exactly where he was.

"Why, did you miss me?" He asked, coming up in front of her. Charlotte smiled at him, as he pulled her in for a hug. When they pulled back, he and Juno looked at each awkwardly.

"How's it going in the ministry?" Charlotte finally asked. Sirius had been an auror for a few years now, and was one of the best they had.

"Great! Though it's a bit odd to be working alongside my godson" He grinned. "What about you, at the hospital?"

"It's great – there's more and more paperwork though" She grimaced, but breathed out a laugh.

"Ouch – now where is the little Rascal Lila?" He asked looking around after her.

"She's with Al and Rose – somewhere here" Charlotte chuckled.

"I can't believe it's already her first year – and Amelia's second" He almost sounded sad.

"Yeah they grow up too fast" Charlotte said. Sirius turned to Juno, and gave her an awkward smile, before walking past her, to find Regulus.

"It's still awkward, isn't it?" Charlotte asked with a laugh.

"You have no idea" Juno laughed.

Charlotte turned back to Harry who had just straightened up – Al was smiling up at him.

"Is he alright?" She asked Harry, as harry walked over to stand with her.

"He will be" harry smiled proudly. Out of his three children, Albus was the one who looked most like Harry – he had the same unruly hair, and the same green eyes. "What about your husband?" Harry asked slightly amused.

"Well I think he'll be alright too" Charlotte smirked. "He's still not forgiven you for naming Albus after him"

Harry chuckled amused. "He probably never will"

"Oh better go pretend you have something important to do – he's coming this way" Charlotte said amused, as Severus was walking up behind Harry.

"Right" Harry said, and walked over to stand next to Ginny. Charlotte watched as Lila, Rose and Albus talked about owls. She felt a hand on each of her arms, and turned her head to look at Severus.

"They grow up too fast" She muttered.

"They do"

The train whistled, and Lila came over to say goodbye, making them promise they would write to her at least five times a week, before she hugged, first Charlotte, and then Severus goodbye. She walked onto the train with Rose and Albus – Lily was still sobbing next to Ginny, and Hugo was standing with Hermione. They found a compartment almost just in front of them, and opened the window. Michael and James joined them in the compartment, and they waved goodbye as the train started taking off.

None of them left before the train was completely out of sight.

Charlotte turned to look up at Severus "You know, I think I'm beginning to understand why I have so many siblings" Behind her she heard Ginny and Ron laugh.

"We could always work on some more" Severus said with a smirk, which quite shut them up. This time it was Charlotte's turn to laugh. She turned around and watched their horrified expressions – only harry and Hermione thought it slightly amusing.

"Don't worry – I think our mum has quite enough grandchildren already" She said to them, but that wasn't exactly what they looked horrified at - it might be the image of their old Potions Professor in bed with their sister – George had said many times that he didn't need that picture.

When they got home, however, Severus snaked his arms around her, pulling her close to him. "I believe the only good thing about Lila going to Hogwarts, is that we now have the house alone" He said.

"It's almost too quiet, don't you think?" Charlotte wondered.

"We can always make some noise" Severus said suggestively, and pulled away her hair on one side, to kiss her neck. "Besides, the twins still live here, Merlin save us all" he smirked against her neck, she turned her head to him, and looked him in the eyes.

"We're going to be alright" She stated with a smile.

"Did you ever doubt us?" He asked with a smirk, before leaning down and capturing her lips in a kiss.

Everything was well.

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So - last two chapters. I hope you have enjoyed this story, as much as I enjoyed playing around with these characters. I want to give you all Huuuuuuuuge thanks for all the awesome reviews - It makes my day everytime I read them :3