I knew I'd hear that argument, but then, he was far "older" and wiser than most his age by the end of the battle, imo. He had to be, after facing what he did. I'd understand his not doing it on his own, but I wanted more than "Oh yea sometimes he eats at our house."

In the fic I mentioned, however, Andromeda DID raise Teddy and I ended up being okay with it.