Old friends come together to celebrate new beginnings. Many thanks to Rosaria Marie for "commissioning" this story; special thanks to Cececat for liking it. Please note, this story and these characterizations have NO relation to anything in the world of the "Fantastic Beasts" films. I don't follow that Potter thread. No shade to those who do, it's just not my cup of firewhisky.

Dudley's urgent invitation to tea forces Harry to grapple with their troubled past and to contemplate an uncertain future. I own nothing; but these scenes have been kicking around my head for a decade! I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I did writing it. Have fun and please review!