WARNING: This is a Alternate Universe fan fiction! Ok, I got the idea after seeing 'The Princess Bride.' It really doesn't resemble it that much but I only got the idea after I saw the movie. If you haven't seen the movie, SEE IT! If you haven't read the book, READ IT! You will not be disappointed. Cross my heart hope to die. PS. I also got the title from the song 'Dreams can come true.' I was so lost as to the name of this story till I heard that song at work and then it just clicked right into place. It was perfect.
Dreams can come true Narrative
Nymphadora Tonks was a young girl of five. Even though she was young she had already had had three nannies and two tutors. It wasn't that she was a wicked little girl, just to restless for her own good. Nannies bore her and Tutor's too dull. You see her parents weren't poor enough to work on a farm, but yet not rich enough not to work. Both were employed at the Imperial Court of Gryffindor. They were gone ten months out of nine and a half. See the real problem was that Nymphadora thought that if she scared off her guardians, her parents would return and raise her.
Which they normally would, once the letter of recognition got to them at the castle. Then both her mum and dad would stay for a month or so till a new nanny or tutor could be found. These were the happiest times for Nymphadora. Her mum would read to her till she fell asleep and her father would go horseback riding with her, perhaps they were making up for all that lost time. It was bliss. But it never lasted. Soon a new person would be employed and her mum would kiss her on the cheek 'goodbye, my dear' and her father would comment, 'I bet when we see you again, you will have grown into such a fine lady.' and then they were off in a cloud of dust.
Nymphadora had come up with many ways to get rid of her unwanted guardians. Shred a few priceless books the tutors had, put maple syrup in the nanny's shoes. Nothing was below her. For the faster they were gone, the faster her parents would return. They were displeased with her the first day they returned but Nymphadora knew it wouldn't last, it never did. A few tears and her mum and dad, were cuddling her and begging for forgiveness.
When a another nanny quit after having her hair cut off in her sleep Nymphadora wasn't surprised when her parents showed up a few days later in their carriage. It was going to be another glorious month of 'I love you' and 'What book do you want me to read you next?'
But as they descended out of the carriage a third figure followed her father out of it. It was a young boy, no older then ten or eleven. He had ruffled brown hair. Nymphadora wasn't concerned about him though. He was probably another servant her parents had brought from the castle.
"Mum!"
"Dad!"
She ran into her mother's outstretched arms. Nymphadora hugged her mum tight. She was just so happy!
"Darling, we can't stay long." Came her father's voice from behind her mother.
Nymphadora stopped mid-hug. What were they talking about? Not stay? Inconceivable.
"What ever do you mean?" She screamed as she ripped herself from her mother's embrace and ran over to her father. "You have to stay till I get another nanny! You always wait!"
"We don't have to wait because we already have one." Nymphadora watched as he pointed to the boy next to them. He was to be her tutor? Surely this was a cruel trick.
"But father, he is barely older then me! He can't be my tutor. He doesn't even look old enough to watch over himself."
"Now, now my dear. Watch your manners. He was raised at the Imperial Court and is smarter then any other boy his age. Your mother and I agree that maybe someone more around your age would be needed to tame your spirit. We can't keep up this constant changing of nanny's and tutors."
Nymphadora let her eye's over flow with silent tears as her father spoke these words. She had to make them feel guilty, so guilty that they would stay. She looked over at the boy and stuck her tongue out. Her plan always worked, they were going to stay!
"Dear, listen to your father." Her mother walked over to the boy as she spoke and put her hand on his shoulder. "He was very generous to agree to this arrangement even after finding out what you do to your guardians. His name is Remus Lupin and I would greatly appreciate it if you showed him you are a lady and introduce yourself."
Nymphadora saw by the look in her mother's eyes, that she had better obey. She walked over slowly and gave a even slower curtsy. Her mind all the while formulating how to get rid of him and fast.
"Pleased to make your acquaintance. My name is Nymphadora Tonks."
She bit her lip as she said it so that nothing else escaped her, other then the polite gesture. She out stretched her hand so he could kiss it, Nymphadora thought silently that as soon as she got back inside she was washing her hand.
"I am the who is enchanted."
With those few words, he bent down his head and kissed the top of her hand.
Now keep in mind that Nymphadora was still only five. Gallant man on white horses and daydreams of being wisped away by dark handsome strangers had never formed in her mind before. She was still busy having tea parties with her stuffed animals. But as those lips touched her hand, her mind stopped thinking about washing it.
OWARI
Not much attention yet. I mean she is only five! I think I will have a few introduction chapters and then have a chapter be a year of her life for a little while…till well, you'll see!