Characters: Harry, Tonks, Andromeda

Prompt: 310. Footwall

Word count: 324


Footwall

The earthquake hadn't been overly powerful, but it was enough to shift the land to a point that instead of it being a usual-shaped hill, the top now jutted out slightly so one point was higher than the other.

It was on this footwall that Harry decided to build his house. It was in the countryside of England, far away from any activity or people who may recognise him. The nearest people were Muggles and considered him a strange loner who simply wanted to live in a strange place.

Still grieving the passing of her husband, Andromeda Tonks moved in with Harry shortly after the home was built. They'd developed an unlikely bond after the war, drawn together by their love for Andromeda's grandson, Teddy.

Needing support after Remus' death, Tonks also moved in with them. It was the perfect place for all of them.

"So, where to today, then?" Tonks hoisted Teddy on her hip. He was nine months now, and growing bigger by the day.

"I was thinking a nice stroll through the hills," Harry said, returning her smile. It had never been the same after Remus' death, but she tried.

"We could have a picnic?" Andromeda suggested.

"Nice!" Tonks said.

"But, why don't we have it here?" Andromeda indicated their home. "We have the perfect view looking down, and Teddy can play."

Tonks looked to Harry, who shrugged.

"A picnic by our house, it is!" Tonks said.

The footwall overlooked a forest and a nearby Muggle village. They would sometimes visit the main town to buy food, but mostly kept to themselves.

It was strange, the three of them becoming their own family, but it also felt right. They were three people – four including Teddy – who had lost much in the last year. They all grieved and they all healed together.

Their home on top of the hill was the most perfect place for their new life.

Away from it all.


This chapter was requested by TheLemonsWillSeeYou. You can checkout their work on fan fiction too! This is an AU because Tonks is alive.

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