Hi everyone, this is my first every story, so please read and review. Anyway on with the story. Xx
He stumbled as he apparated, but managed to regain his balance before he fell. He looked around quickly to see if anyone had seen him. Even though it was night and no one was actually around, there was still a risk a muggle might have seen him.
Stepping out from behind the bush and wrapping his cloak around him more tightly, he walked across the street and to the doorstop of number 12 Grimmauld Place. He rapped lightly on the door.
It had been over a year since he had been in contact with anyone. After the incidence at Hogwarts he wanted to sort himself out. But then he received an owl over a week ago from Sirius the Order. Of course he had responded after he had gotten over the shock that Sirius knew where he was.
So here he was, Grimmauld place, and about to face his best friend in person again, under different circumstances from the last times. He felt almost giddy. He was about to see his fellow Marauder.
He heard footsteps approach the door and then it opened and he was facing a much healthier looking Sirius Black, before he was pulled into a bone crushing hug from him.
"Moony!" He shouted happily.
"Its good to see you too Padfoot." Remus laughed "I'd be even more happy if you let go of me."
Sirius released Remus and stepped back, grinning from ear to ear, like a Cheshire cat. Remus couldn't help smiling back.
"You're early. Dumbledore's not here yet so you can come and meet everyone he's alerted so far." Sirius said. "Don't just stand out there Moony, come in."
Remus stepped inside and examined the place. It was still just as gloomy as it had been when he, Sirius and James had come to stay with Sirius one Summer. Although it had been half a summer.
"It hasn't changed much, has it this place?" Remus asked
"We've been cleansing the place, getting rid of some of the curses, creatures and other things at the moment so we haven't had much time for redecorating." Sirius then put on a grimace. "Unless you've become an interior designer this past year Moony."
Remus smirked "Of course I have Padfoot, we wouldn't want my artistic gifts to go to waste now would we. I was thinking about some yellow, you know to brighten the place up."
"Hmm…..Yes I get what you're saying, perhaps some sky blue while you're at it." Sirius agreed with a thoughtful expression.
Remus laughed and Sirius joined in. It was nice to be able to laugh about things in these times. Sirius walked up to Remus and bumped his shoulder.
"What's so funny?" A voice asked from behind the two Marauders.
They both turned to find the source of the voice. Remus saw a young witch, In her mid-twenties with a heart-shaped face with a soft expression and bubblegum pink, shoulder length hair and dark indigo eyes which had a sort of twinkle. She was beautiful, but Remus pushed these things out of his mind, he would never find love with his condition.
"This dear Nymphadora Tonks, or Dora." Sirius explained sarcastically.
"I go by Tonks, Sirius." She replied heatedly, she turned to face Remus "Wotcher."
"Hello, I'm Remus Lupin." He put his hand put for her to shake.
She started to walk forwards to shake it, but tripped on nothing as far as Remus could see and he stepped forward to catch her. She landed in his arms. He could see a blush forming across her face and her hair changed from the bubblegum pink to tomato red as suddenly as she had tripped. She got up from his eyes, determinedly staring at the floor, he could see the blush on her cheeks though.
"Thanks." She mumbled
Remus smiled "No problem."
She looked up at him and into his eyes, and smiled a small smile. Remus had to admit, she was cute when she was embarrassed.
"Gosh, Dora. Can you not trip over for a time period of over five minutes." Sirius exclaimed.
Tonks turned to glare at her second cousin and turned round to storm off only to stumble and have Remus grab her arm and steady her. She turned her head to smile at him before walking off again.
Remus found himself amused at her antics. Sirius next to him rolled his eyes and laughed.
"Dora's always clumsy, she can't walk across flat ground without finding someway to trip." He rolled his eyes again. "C'mon lets go meet the others."
Sirius started to walk towards the kitchen and beckoned Remus to follow.
As Remus followed Sirius he couldn't seem to keep his mind off Tonks, the clumsy, young witch whom he had only just met. He knew for sure this was going to be a long journey and somehow this young metamorphmagus would be there with him.
Hey again, so this is my first ever story on this site and I actually really enjoyed writing it. I hope its not too bad. I would appreciate comments, reviews and constructive criticism on it. If you have any questions just PM.
I also have a poll on my profile about the best HP couple and I was going to write a one-shot on whatever couple wins so please vote.
Anyway hope you liked it.
Rebma89 xx
