If Only... (Harry Potter Next Generation)

1994

When the sand finally floated away the six kids looked around them. Nothing looked different, but they could all feel something was wrong. The air was filled with fear, hate, uncertainty.

"Where are we?" Scorpius asked.

"I think the real question is when are we." Teddy said hesitantly looking around.

"What do you mean?" The others asked simultaneously.

"The time turner. It broke. The sand, that must be what took us back here."

"Here?" James asked.

"The past, idiot." Rose said rolling her eyes. It took a moment for Rose to realise what she just said and when she did her eyes widened and she yelled, "James Sirius Potter! You idiot you sent us back in time! You absolute-"

"Now what's this I hear about going back in time?" A calm voice asks from behind the group, interrupting Rose's scolding.

Slowly the six kids turned to face someone who they've only spoken to through a frame.

Professor Albus Dumbledore.

"Well?" He asked while the kids just stared at him, blinking rapidly, suddenly realising that Teddy was right. They were in the past.

"Professor Dumbledore?" Teddy whispered to himself, but loud enough for him to hear.

Dumbledore tilled his head to the side curiously. "Yes? And who might you be? I know all the children in this school but I have never seen you before."

Teddy stepped forward, taking responsibility for the younger children.
"My name is Teddy, this is Scorpius and Albus and his brother and sister Lily and James. We're from the future."

Rose's mouth dropped open. She wasn't an expert on time travel but she was pretty sure you weren't supposed to say your real names. Then again this was the Albus Dumbledore they were talking to; it would probably be alright.

"Of course." He seemed to consider the children for a moment, probably trying to decide if they were telling the truth. "Well then, I think you'd better come in."

Without another word he turned and made his way into the castle, the six kids following close behind.

The castle was void of students. It was all too quiet, where is everyone? Albus wondered.

They followed Dumbledore down the hallway to his office.

"Sherbet Lemon." He said and the gargoyle moved to the side, letting the group enter.

Dumbledore took a seat behind his desk and the children stood in front looking rather awkward.

"Now," he started. "I have a few questions."

"Ask away Professor." Teddy said. "But I think afterwards we have some questions of our own."

"Yes that makes sense. So, what year are you from?"

"2021."

"That's 27 years." Dumbledore mumbled a little too loudly and the children's eyes widened.

"We're in 1994!?" Rose exclaimed.

"I'm afraid so." He said and Lily wrapped an arm round her cousin, but inside she was freaking out as well.

"So, how did this happen?"

Lily answered this question, looking pointedly at James while he looked guiltily at the ground. "Well it all started during the Christmas break James took a time turner from dads office, now don't ask me why dad had it or how James got because I don't know, all I know is that he was going to use it to retake his exams, I found out and he wouldn't give me it back, I tried to tell him it was dangerous, but he wouldn't listen, so I chased him all around school and when I finally have him corned he decides to throw it to Rose, who doesn't know something is being thrown at her and she completely misses it and it smashed on the ground and next thing I know we're here. The end."

The other kids stare at her in shock. Scorpius leans over to Albus and whispers in his ear. "She just said that all with one breath."

"Well that was very irresponsible." Dumbledore says, not as impressed by Lily's lack of breathing as the future kids are. "Last question. What are you're full names and ages?"

"Edward Remus Lupin, I'm 24."

"Scorpius Malfoy, I'm 15."

"Albus Severes Potter, 15."

"Rose Granger-Weasly, 15 as well."

"Lily Luna Potter, I'm 14."

"James Sirius Potter, just turned 17."

"I think a few people owe me some money..." Dumbledore chuckled. "I have a plan to get you all back to 2021, but it will take some time. Until then I am afraid you are going to have to stay here.
Most of you will be able to pass as students, however Mr Lupin, you will not. Don't worry I'll find something for you to do. The rest of you-"

"Wait, what are you talking about?" Albus asked. "Are you saying we have to stay here? In 1994!?"

"Yes Mr Potter that is exactly what I'm saying."

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