Beyond the Veil
He rose from the ground peacefully and looked around; the fighting had died out. The noises and screams had vanished. Everybody who had been there moments before seemed to have vanished. Everybody except a vibrant young woman with flaming pink hair. Confused, Remus took a small step forward to explore the grounds. As he continued, he felt a strange lightness to his step. It was as though he were seemingly weightless. He was relieved to see the extravagant woman was just as perplex as he was."Remus," Tonks whispered, "What's going on?"
She looked confused and began to examine her surroundings. Remus did the same. Everything seemed to be exactly the same as it was moments before, yet at the same time completely different.
The Hogwarts grounds where they stood were completely empty of any life forms. The castle no longer had walls missing as it had during the battle. There also seemed to be a strange presence in the air."I'm not sure. The last thing I remember was..." Remus's eyes widened as he began to remember a strenuous fight with the death eater Dolohov. He could remember vividly in his mind how he been hit. He recalled the cruel laugh the victor released before sending a final curse his way. Slowly, Remus closed his eyes hoping this was all just a dream."Remus! All I remember is seeing you fall and running to help! I was so afraid I had lost you!" Tonks wrapper her pale arms around her husband as water began to collect in his eyes.
Her large dark eyes met his kind ones."Remus, what's wrong?" Tonks began, "We're together, we're alive and-"
She immediately stopped after seeing the despairing look upon Remus's face. She began to back away from him slowly without breaking contact with his eyes. She fell backwards yet did not get up. She looked sadly on her husband.
"No. No!" She exclaimed, as if trying to convince herself. "We can't be! We can't!" She buried her hands in her face as tears began to flow down her cheeks. Suddenly, she stopped moving and pulled her hands away. She appeared even sadder than before. "What about Teddy?" Her whole body began to slump downwards at this thought.Remus slowly bent down to his wife and wrapped both his arms around her. Her face fell into his chest as she spilt her tears. He felt water running from his eyes too. "Teddy will be all right. Your mum will make sure he's all right and I'm sure Harry will help.""But it won't be the same," Tonks stated quietly, "We'll never see him say his first word or take his first steps! He won't have parents to come to on Christmas morning to open his presents! We won't be there to kiss him goodbye when he goes off to Hogwarts! Our own son will never know us! We'll never know him!" Such waterworks fell down her face that she gave up trying to wipe them. All Remus felt he could do was to hold her tightly and comfort her."I know, Dora," He whispered into her ear, "But he will know us. Your mum and Harry will make sure of that. He'll hear stories about what we were like. He'll know how much we loved him and he will know how we died. And hopefully he'll understand the reason we did was out of love for him. And we'll see him again. One day, hopefully not for a long time, we will see him. And when that day comes we'll both be there to greet him with open arms and smiles upon our faces. Don't think of this as the end, love. Think of it as a new beginning." Tears continued to spill down Remus and Tonks's face as they held each other tightly for comfort.As they pulled apart, Remus helped Tonks rise from the ground. As he looked across the Hogwarts grounds, he noticed many things. Ahead he could see the large Hogwarts doors with an aura of goodness around them. They seemed to be calling him towards them. He then looked behind him and could see the dark forest. The forest gave the impression that once you enter, you can never return. Remus knew what he must do."You have a choice to make, my love. I have already chosen my path, now it is your turn to choose yours," Remus announced. His heart seemed to break a bit at the mere thought of him and Tonks being separated.Tonks grabbed both of Remus's hands in hers and drew him closer. "You were the love of my life, Remus. I want you to be the love of my death, too." With those words, Remus released one of her hands yet held the other warmly, as though to guide her.Remus slowly led Tonks towards the Hogwarts castle. As they neared, they could see the large doors of Hogwarts begin to open slowly. They could see bright lights shining through the cracks. In a few minutes, or was it (for time did not seem to be a factor), they stood directly in front of the wide-open doors. Remus peered through and could not believe his eyes. He was staring at the gentle face of Lily Potter, with her distinct green eyes and charming red hair. Hand in hand with Lily was James Potter, with the same childish grin on his face that he wore while he was alive. To the right of James, with one arm resting on James's shoulder was Sirius Black. Sirius looked happier than he had in the last 15 years of his life. His smile extended fully across his face and could not seem to falter. They looked angelic as they stood beyond the archway of the door, waiting for their last friend to join them.Remus looked at them and could not believe he was about to be reunited with some of the most important people in his life. These were the people that had made him realize that he could have friends and live life even with his condition; the first people who made him feel like he mattered. They had never cared that he was a werewolf, even though Remus cared about it all the time. The smiling faces of James and Sirius (from beyond the archway) looked from each other and then to Remus. They both raised their arms and pointed to a place behind and above him.Remus looked into the crystal night sky and saw what they were pointing at. A full moon rested gently in the sky shining down on him. At this miraculous sight, a single tear fell down Remus's cheek on his clear human form. Remus lovingly gripped Tonks's hand and stepped through the doorway into the world beyond.Authors Note and Clarification: I had a bit of trouble thinking of what Tonks's crossing over place would be. When I really thought about it, I thought it would be anywhere that Lupin was (because he was the thing she loved most in the world). So that's why they're at the same place and seeing the same thing. Tonks just wanted to be with him.
Authors Note and Clarification: I had a bit of trouble thinking of what Tonks's crossing over place would be. When I really thought about it, I thought it would be anywhere that Lupin was (because he was the thing she loved most in the world). So that's why they're at the same place and seeing the same thing. Tonks just wanted to be with him. I hope you guys liked this story! Please review
