A/N: This drabble was inspired by the song "Suddenly I See" by KT Tunstall.
Suddenly I See
My life has had four distinct turning points. Being bitten by Fenrir Greyback was the first. Being allowed to attend Hogwarts and meeting the Marauders was the second. Losing all my friends on that horrible night of Halloween 1981 was the third. Finally, the fourth and most important crux has unquestionably been meeting Nymphadora Tonks.She is the most significant person in my life. I can't imagine living without her. I tried for the past year, but I realize now that that situation was no good for either of us.
Her grin alone lights up a room. At Order meetings, even if all seems bleak, she is a constant source of innovation and optimism. She is not naïve, but she has a quiet inner strength that one might not think she possessed if one only thought of stereotypes and her bright appearance. I've never failed to be cheered by her presence in a room.
I feel safe when I hold her. I can almost forget my years of loneliness. She never gave up on me. Despite my constant rejection, she kept insisting that I was worth it. I still feel that litany of insecurities (too old, too poor, too dangerous) sometimes, but her presence holds them at bay. I work every day at making up for hurting her last year, but her simple touch lets me know that she forgives me.
I find my strength in her. I only wish that it occurred to me last summer that I could rely on her. I should have known that she would help me bear my burdens, as I would always try to aid her. I was blind, but now I see.