A/N: Yet another of my favorite pairings. And I know Tonks went to Hogwarts in 1984 and Lupin went in 1971. But, for the purposes of my story, they had to be both in Hogwarts at the same time, while also both being the age of dating, because it'd be odd to have an 11 year old crushing on a 17 year old. Other than that, 'tis cannon. Anyway, so like usual, J.K. owns Harry Potter. I do not. Enjoy!
The girl with purple hair looked over, once again, to the Gryffindor table. More specifically, at a light-haired seventh year Marauder. Like every other time she had glanced across the hall, he was talking to Potter, Black, and Pettigrew, oblivious to the stare of one who had spoken to him only five times before.
She sighed, remembering the obvious. He'd never talk to a fourth year Hufflepuff—he probably had a seventh year girlfriend anyway. Her thoughts turning to the other boys he hung out with, she tilted her head on her hand, wondering how many other people watched the Marauders closely. How many of those noticed the Marauders sneaking out of the castle every month? If she had learned to time it correctly, they would be sneaking out tonight. From careful observation, she had come to the conclusion that they left every full moon. She was sure that her guess on why was correct, but she couldn't figure out which of them was the werewolf.
"Hello? Tonks?" her friend Ally was waving her hand in front of Tonks' face. "You're spacing out again. What is it with that area of the Hall? You always look at that one group of boys…" A look of realization made its way onto her face. "You like one of them, don't you?" Tonks had once again glanced over to the table, and was continuing her staring. At this question, she looked back at Ally, grinning.
"Maybe."
Ally grinned back. "Okay, who is it?"
Looking as if she was wondering whether to confide in her friend, Tonks suddenly looked serious, frowning at her friend. "Do you think Remus would ever talk to me?"
Ally thought for a moment, considering. "He's a seventh year; you're only a fourth year. If I'm going to be honest, the only thing you have going for you is that you can change your hair to outrageous colours to attract him." Ally was also frowning, only partly joking about Tonks' hair.
Tonks shrugged. "I guess…" She turned back to her dinner, pushing around the food. "You know, I'm not really hungry anyway. You want to go?"
Ally nodded her assent, and they left the Great Hall.
A/N: Sorry for the short chapter. I will update soon, and it'll be longer, I promise. In the meantime, R&R please!