Under the Sea

A/n: This is probably one of the most ridiculous Remus/Tonks fics I've ever considered writing. However, I wanted to play with the idea of living in an undersea home, and the troubles that would ensue. The HP universe just seemed the perfect place for it. Oh, and it takes place during the Order of the Phoenix.

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One

Tonks clasped her hands together, ready to drop to her knees and grovel if the need arose.

"Remus," she said in her most innocent tone. "Pretty please?"

Remus looked up from his papers and gave her a kind smile. "You know I can't, Nymphadora," he said and returned to his papers.

"But Remus," Tonks went on, "I don't want to be there all alone. It's really quite dark and scary down there. There are kelpies, and mermaids, and who-knows-what-else floating around."

Living in her aquatic home was quite fun, actually, as long as someone else was there at night. When the lights when out, it was total darkness. There were also dark creatures lurking about the deep, especially at night. They were things that kept her awake at night, when no one else was around. Honestly, she couldn't stand the house when she was by herself.

A week without her roommate's company seemed unspeakable.

Tonks didn't let up one bit. "Please, Remus. I've asked everyone in the Order, and they have things to do."

"And since I, being a werewolf, am your last resort," he said quietly, almost bitterly.

Tonks shook her head, pink curls bouncing. "No, Moody is my last resort," she said. "I would have asked sooner but you're bloody hard to find sometimes."

"Tonks, I would love to help, but I am obliged elsewhere—"

"Remus, it's eel migration season!" she cried. "You don't know what it's like to try and sleep knowing those blasted eels are watching you."

"You only have to worry about the giant eels, Tonks."

Tonks thought about the giant black things that slithered about the outside of her house, and shivered. "Exactly! I find horse eels in my yard all the time, but they're not the problem. It's the giant man eating eels with teeth that bother me," Tonks said. "They stop and stare at me with those hungry eyes all the time. It's really quite unnerving."

"Tonks, if it bothers you so much, then why don't you move?"

Tonks crossed her arms. Her marine home might have been a little creepy at times, but she greatly enjoyed the view and she certainly took pleasure in her unique lifestyle. "I like my home, thank you very much. I'm not anywhere anytime soon. Summertime is a very busy season for submarine activity, and if I am to get eaten, then by Merlin, I shall not be eaten alone!"

"Yes, but the full moon is this week and Sirius has asked me to stay here in Grimuald to keep him company. I—"

Sirius suddenly came into the kitchen. "I think it's a great idea," he said loudly.

"But—"

"I don't mind, Moony. When was the last time you stayed at a girl's house, anyways?"

Tonks felt a blaze come over her face. She was sure Remus must have felt just as awkward. Finally, Remus said with a wry smile, "I think you are in more need of a girl than I, Sirius."

Sirius scowled. "You don't have to rub it in, Moony."

"Remus, please?"

"The full moon is this week," Remus said. "Unfortunately it leaves me thoroughly exhausted. I would be of little use, Tonks."

"You don't have to be of any use," Tonks said quickly. "You can lie around the sofa for all I care. Besides, it'd be a great place for you to recuperate. It's quite and—"

Remus set down his quill and sighed. "Alright."

Tonks blinked. "What?"

"I said 'alright.' If it bothers you that much, then I would be happy to help."

Tonks could have hugged him. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Sirius smirk. "I could hug you right now," she told Remus. "But I think that would embarrass you."

Remus smiled. "I appreciate the curtsy."

A/N: Yes, Tonks did refer to a 'yard.' I had a lot of fun creating that house, which we'll see next chapter. Eventually, though I might bring in some of the other members of the order, including Hagrid. We'll see.

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