Like Father Like Son

[Harry & Evangeline Potter]

Harry was sat out by the lake on the cold October day. He'd been out of the hospital for a few days and though they had told him to take it easy he had spent a full four hours up on the Quidditch Pitch. As Captain he needed to keep the team in shape but also make sure he wasn't falling behind on the training. He held the snitch in his hand and looked at it thinking back on the time he'd won games for his house. A smile spread across his face.

[James Potter]

James had taken a stroll around the campus, he was in a good mood after talking to his old friend Danielle resurfacing after all these years. It got him to start remembering what was important to him. He then began to think about his one man war against anyone who didn't stand with him which included his children(minus Ines). He saw Harry sitting by the lake, James knew his son was out of the hospital and he looked stronger then ever. He walked over to Harry's side and watched the lake before making his appearance known.
"You mind the company or you rather be alone?"

[Harry & Evangeline Potter]

Harry heard his dad but didn't look up. He shrugged slightly and said, "Healer said it'd be good to be around people." Harry was wondering what his dad wanted. They rarely spent time together anymore, that was no secret and when ever they did there was always an argument about something. He was fed up.

[James Potter]

"Well, I'm not here to argue."James said looking at his son. He sat beside him. "Its nice ain't it? I used to watch the lake for hours when I was your age."
He wanted to start slow and ease into talking about the hard things, destroying a bridge was alot easier then rebuilding it.

[Harry & Evangeline Potter]

Harry began to play with the snitch as James sat down. "One of the better parts of the school in my opinion." he spoke of the lake. "Remember coming over before the sorting when it was all misted over. I was almost certain I'd fall in. Turns out that bad luck was with Evie."

[James Potter]

"Well, Evie was always a klutz."James said. "Remember when she tripped on a button and somehow broke a bookshelf?" He chuckled at the thought of a 6 yr old, Evangeline causing so much destruction at such an early age.

[Harry & Evangeline Potter]

He lughed at his little sister. She was so accident prone."I don't get how she manages sometimes. I've seen her walk into so many things in the common room. I'm dreading it when she tries for the Quidditch team." Harry told his Dad.

[James Potter]

"Your mum was the same way, don't tell her I told you though."James said with a wink. "Listen about the last couple weeks, I know that I was the main reason for you going to the hospital and I would like to apologize. Now I'm not changing my position on Hermione because there's something funny about her and I want you to have a full life. You're younger then I was when your mum and I had you."

[Harry & Evangeline Potter]

Harry nodded, "I won't tell Mum." He then listened to his Dad and shrugged, "I know. I understand what you mean. But Dad you know youself, when you love someone to the point where it begins to hurt when they are away from you, no one or nothing else matters. And that 's just how I feel with her." Harry explained. "You coped with all the responsibility and I know I can too. I want to be able to prove myself somewhere."

[James Potter]

"But you are still my child and I think that you're closing alot of doors before you even graduate."James said looking at his son and seeing himself. "You never have to prove yourself to me or anyone."
He looked at the lake and shook his head.
"I will not give you my blessing on this but if you feel this is what you have to do... Go on and if you need anything come to me, but I don't want that girl or her children in my house or her brought up in my perscence those are my conditions."

[Harry & Evangeline Potter]

Harry looked at his Dad, "I feel I always have to prove myself to you. Like I'm never good enough." he told his father honestly." Harry then said, "It''s a shame because I wanted my children to have their grandparents there. I was looking through Mum's pensieve and you said something to her once. When she was pregnant with me and her father wouldn't even keep her in the house. You said grandparents melt when they see their grandchildren. Dad I want to be able to cope but I want to be able to cope with you by me every step of the way." Harry told him quietly. "I've only ever wanted to make you proud being your only son but whatever angle I look at it, I'm always failing."

[James Potter]

"Harry, they're not your children and I will not budge in my decision."James said standing up and he held out his hand to his son.
"I never saw that you had to prove yourself to me. When I said that, it was when I had gotten your mother pregnant and as you well know Lily's parents died before you were born as did mine. Maybe one day but I would like some time to get used to the idea of... her and her mother around my house."

[Harry & Evangeline Potter]

Harry took his Dad's hand and got up. "I would be so sure on the child not being mine Dad." Harry said looking guilty. "Look I know you and Izzy have differences. And I know you don't exactly likehermione. But for me Dad, could you not just try and put the differences behind you. I'm asking them to do the same thing. Don't you think it's a silly little feud when things are kicking off in the Wizarding world again?"

[James Potter]

"Its more then that, Harry."James said helping his son stand. "I will not budge because I know I'm right. You weren't around last time, son, we got in so much trouble because of the Jodine family."

[Harry & Evangeline Potter]

"Dad," Harry said csalmly. "I don't want to play happy families because I know everyone has their differences but could we just try being civil. Please dad?" Harry sounded a lot like Lily at the moment in his diplomatic approach for peace. "I know it seems soft and soppy Dad...but I don't think I can stop loving her. I've tried...I've tried so hard and it landed me in hospital."