They were married at the Hogsmeade town hall. There was little fuss; mostly, the ceremony was a formality. Both preferred it that way. It was simpler. By one that afternoon, they were married.

"We have to go tell Mum and Dad!" Tonks said. "Come on, take my hand."

She Apparated them both away. They landed by a bush, concealed from Muggle view. The house was small, but cheerful and well maintained. Tonks followed a stone path to the front door. Lupin followed a few feet behind. When he was beside her, she raised a brass knocker and rapped it against the door twice. They heard footsteps. A few seconds later, a portly man with rosy cheeks and thinning hair opened the door.

"Daddy!" Tonks shrieked. She raced to give him a bear hug, which he returned. Lupin stood awkwardly by the door. Lupin stood awkwardly by the door.

Ted Tonks sized his daughter up. "You look well, darling," he said in a deep, slow voice. Noticing Lupin for the first time, he said "and you brought company. Who's your friend?"

Just then, a brown-haired witch came downstairs. She closely resembled her sister, Bellatrix, but Andromeda's features were much softer and lighter.

"Nymphadora! How wonderful to see you!"

Tonks rolled her eyes. "Mum, please don't call me Nymphadora!" Nevertheless, she gave her mother a hug. When they broke apart, Tonks returned to Lupin's side. "The reason I, well we, came by is want you to meet my husband, Remus Lupin."

"Hello, Remus, welcome to our family," Ted said, shaking Lupin's hand warmly.

"Nice to meet you, dear," said Andromeda distractedly. "Wait. Husband? You're married? How wonderful! When did it happen?"

"This morning. It was nothing fancy, just down in the Hogsmeade town hall."

"We're just about to have tea. Would you care to come in?" Ted asked.

Tonks looked to Lupin, who nodded. "We'd love some! Daddy, why don't you take Remus to the porch? I'll help Mum with the tea," she said.

Andromeda smiled at her daughter. "Don't worry about it, dear. I don't want you to hurt yourself or my china."

Tonks laughed but gave her mother a meaningful look. "No, I want to help." She followed Andromeda to the sunny kitchen and shut the door.

Andromeda turned to Tonks. "What is it?" she asked.

"Mum, I thought you should know the truth about Remus. I didn't want him to be embarrassed or Daddy to worry, but the thing is, Remus is a werewolf."

"Does he take the Wolfsbane Potion?"

"Every full moon. He's not dangerous."

"Does he love you?"

"As much as I love him."

"Then what's the problem?" she smiled. "Look, Dora, I was disowned by my family for marrying a Muggle, but we love each other. I know that you'll face some criticism but you need to follow your heart. I'm proud of you."

Tonks gave her mother a hug. "Thanks, Mum. Now what can I do?" she bounded over to the china cupboard, tripping over a broom.

Andromeda watched her daughter fondly. "My little girl, married. But some things never change. Go on outside, dear."

After a pleasant hour with Tonks's parents, she and Lupin waved goodbye and walked back to the bush they had Apparated behind.

"Your parents are good people," Lupin said. "Does your mum mind that her daughter married a werewolf?"

"You heard?"

"I guessed."

"No, she's happy that I've found someone to love. Though if you bit me, she'd change her mind."

"You mean I can't do this?" Lupin began to nibble her ear.

Tonks giggled. "Just don't let her see. Come on, let's get out of here."

She took his hand again and Apparated them both away. They landed at #12, Grimmauld Place. "What are we doing here?" Lupin asked.

"Telling Grandpa, of course!"

"What's your grandfather doing at the Order's headquarters?"

"Not my real grandparents, silly. Mad-Eye!"

"You call Mad-Eye Grandpa?"

"He took me under wing in my training, looked after me. He helped me move up, convinced me join the Order. Loved me like a daughter or something. Yeah, I call him Grandpa."

They entered the dirty house. As usual, Tonks tripped over the umbrella holder. Mrs. Black's portrait started screaming.

"Who's there?" a gruff voice called.

"Grandpa?" Tonks called back.

Mad-Eye Moody's wooden leg clunked as he limped towards them. "What were you wearing the first day I met you?" he asked her.

"Something completely inappropriate for meeting the big, bad Head Auror. I think I was wearing my tank top that says Drummers Bang Harder. Is that right?"

He nodded. Lupin suppressed a smile. "Your turn," Moody said to Lupin. "How do you take your coffee?"

"Black with a teaspoon of sugar."

"Enough with the questioning. Look, Grandpa! We're married! Isn't it wonderful?" said Tonks. After waving her hand in his face, she gave Moody a big hug.

Moody grunted, but to Lupin it was obvious he was pleased. His love for Tonks was apparent beneath the gruff façade.

"We should get going, but please give everyone our love!" Tonks said. She stood on tiptoe to give Moody a peck on the cheek. He smiled crookedly and gave her a rough hug.

"Remember…"

"Constant vigilance!" she finished his sentence before she and Lupin left. She tripped over the umbrella stand.

"Where to next?" Lupin asked once they were outside.

"I've got a really special place in mind. It won't be much of a honeymoon, but I think you'll like it."

She Apparated them both away. When they landed, it appeared that they were on a tropical beach. Sun beat down on white sand, sparkling off turquoise water. No one else was in sight.

"Mum found this place years ago. She showed it to me and I've been coming here ever since. We think it was the site of a Department of Mysteries experiment that was abandoned. No matter how long we stay, once we leave, only a few seconds will have passed in the real world."

"This is incredible," Lupin said.

"I know, right? And there's even a little house where we can stay. Just think, our honeymoon could last a month before we leave!"

She bent down to untie her boots. Lupin followed suit.

"I'd really like to get a decent tan all over. You don't mind, do you?" Tonks asked in a teasing tone.

Lupin sighed in mock frustration. "If you must."

She took off her heavy belt and slid the rest of her clothing off. Using her jeans as a pillow, Tonks laid down on the soft, warm sand.

"I think I'll go up to the house," Lupin called. "I'll be back soon."

"Make it really soon or I might fall asleep," she answered with a yawn. She rolled over again and fell asleep in a few minutes.