Fic: Son of Heroes

[phoenixfyre13]

Title: Son of Heroes
Author: phoenixfyre13
Ratings & Warnings: K, no warnings to speak of.
Prompts:
What can I do, what can I be?
When I’m with you I want to stay there.
If I’m true I’ll never leave
And if I do I’ll know the way there. -- Beatles, Got to Get You Into My Life
Word Count: 1980
Summary: The night before his first day at Hogwarts, Teddy Lupin gets

Comments

[merryb87]

Gah! That was lovely, and very sad. I can see that Teddy would have issues trying to live up to his parents, and he would think that he would be a disapointment to them! But of course no matter what he wouldn't be.

And I love how you had Andromeda comfort him and had him take a second look in her trunk to see that she wasn't always so great and perfect, and in fact never really was, even though she was a hero. This was a great fic and I love how you used the prompt!

[phoenixfyre13]

Thank you so much for your comments!

Teddy just breaks my heart, because we see so much of what Harry had to go through after losing his parents, and even though it's never addressed by JK, it was just hard for me to know that Teddy was going to go through the same exact things all over again. I think we ll go through that whole wanting to please our parents thing as children at some point, and how must it be when you don't know your parents but are faced with what they sacrificed every day? Poor kid.

Anyhoo, thanks again for taking a minute to let me know your thoughts! I am glad you enjoyed it. :)

[sea_thoughts]

Awwwwwwww! *sniff* This is so moving, Phoenix. I really like how you contrast Teddy's first impressions of his mother as this high-flying career witch with Andromeda's memories and the revelation that out of everything she did, he was her biggest achievement. You also have a real gift for description, from the trunk in the cellar, to Teddy's memory box and the bond between him and Andromeda. Well done!

Favourite Line: A blue-haired Teddy Lupin felt in his pocket for the photo of his parents, knowing that no matter what happened or who he became, he would always be the son of heroes...

[phoenixfyre13]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments!

I've seen alot of Remus/Teddy type stuff out there, so I thought it would be interesting to explore how he felt about his mother, especially without knowing all the information. And I always felt like he would more than likely feel like he had something to live up to, so I was excited to start exploring that a little bit. It was also the first time I have written anything that wasn't from R/T's POV, so I am glad that went over well.

Thank you again for your lovely comments! I am very glad you enjoyed it. I always take a Kleenex reference as a compliment, LOL. :)

[sea_thoughts]

I've seen alot of Remus/Teddy type stuff out there, so I thought it would be interesting to explore how he felt about his mother, especially without knowing all the information.

Definitely, it makes the story stand out much more than a simple father/son comparison would, especially given the way Harry feels about Lily in the series (a much more subtle presence but equally powerful).

[sasher_copy]

That just tugged on my heartstrings. A lot. You got me tearing up. Especially, when Teddy pulls the Order of Merlins out of the trunk.

“And she was more proud of you than she was of anything she had ever done.”

I liked that way of putting it, because, I really haven't thought about it like that, either.

This was so lovely. You did a wonderful job!

[phoenixfyre13]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment!

I really haven't thought about it like that, either.

And, you know, most kids don't know what they mean to their parents, even when they're alive, so I thought this moment when Teddy's life was going to change was the perfect moment for him to understand his parents a little better. I am glad it made you think of his impact on his parents' lives.

Thank you again; I am very glad you liked it. :)

[shimotsuki]

I really like this take on the prompt -- Teddy wanting to have something of his parents in his life, but also being afraid that would make their absence harder to handle. The discrepancy between Teddy's view of Tonks and what Andromeda knew made me grin a little, as poignant as this was. It was also nice to see the close relationship Teddy obviously has with his Gram. I like the ending a lot, too, with Teddy carrying the photo in his pocket and bravely ready to move forward. A great read!

[phoenixfyre13]

Zoiks! So behind on reviewing!

Thank you for taking a moment to check this out! I am very glad you liked it. Teddy and Andromeda are so interesting to me, because they essentially lost everything in the war, and there are so many different ways that their relationship could have developed that it is just wonderful canon fodder (pardon the pun) for fanfic.

Thanks again for the comments! :)

[belladonna1986]

Oh this was lovely and touching, you captured Teddy's concerns so well and I loved how Andromeda consoled him :) Has me all teary eyed *sniff*

[phoenixfyre13]

Aww, sorry...*grabs tissue box*

And sorry for the delay in responding. Thank you for taking a moment to comment! I am very glad you enjoyed the story. I must admit, I teared up a bit while writing myself, LOL.

Thanks again! :)