AN: Alright this is the end for Book one! I'll post the second story possibly later today. Not sure yet though! So in this one Paige deals with her parent's death. It's hard for her and you'll see why. Also Harry comes home! Woot! Lol! No I didn't go into Voldemort for this one, but next one will be interesting to say the least! So sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Disclaimer: I only own Paige and my crazy ideas!

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Paige laughed as she sat on her bed reading the latest letter from Harry. Yiska, her owl, sat on her bookshelf, sleeping.

Dear Paige,

I was sorted into Gryffindor like mum and dad. When we sat down to feast, Nearly Headless Nick, or Sir Nicholas as he likes to be called, introduced himself. I met two good friends, one we saw on the platform. Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger are both in Gryffindor with me. Uncle Moony and Uncle Padfoot know the Weasleys. There were a few rules I don't understand, but I'll get used to them I suppose. Kind of like Aunt Tonks needing to tone her hair down at night when she is trying to be stealthy. You'll like it here next year, the stair cases move and there is a fat lady in the painting that loves to sing. Badly I might add. Anyway we were late the first day of McGonagall's class, Snape is a grade A git, and I'm seeker of the Gryffindor Quidditch team. School calls.

Your brother, Harry

"What are you reading, little one?" Remus asked as he sat down beside her. He laughed as he read the note. "We best not let Aunt Dora see this then" he said. Paige folded up the note and set it on her bedside table. "Tomorrow's Halloween, little one." Paige shrugged.

"I know. I probably won't come out of my room" she said. Remus wrapped an arm around her shoulder and kissed her head. "I was too young to know them, to remember them, so why should I worry you all and grieve for people I didn't know. Besides, it's Harry that we need to worry about." Paige stood up and walked out of the room. Remus sighed and ran his hand over his face.

"You know, she feels guilty that she is grieving when she only had three months with them when you, Sirius, Harry, and I had so much more time with them" Tonks said as she leaned against the doorframe. Remus dropped his head back, wincing slightly as it bounced on the wall behind him. "We have to let her know its ok for her to grieve."

"How do we do that?" Tonks shrugged. "Like Sirius once told Harry it isn't fair that we got to know them so long and they were ripped away from their children so soon."

"I know, it truly isn't fair. Let me talk to her, yes? Maybe we'll go out for a bit. Go and see a picture or something. I will get her to talk, don't you worry." Remus grinned.

"No spells or hexes" he said. Tonks stuck her tongue out at him and laughed as he grinned. "Be safe, Dora." She nodded and walked down the hall to where she knew Paige was, the library. She cursed as she tripped over the umbrella stand.

"Bloody hell" she muttered as she looked up from her position on the floor into the room. Paige was biting her lip to keep from laughing while Sirius, who was just coming up from the kitchen, was doubled over in laughter. "Sod off, cousin. Paige, why don't you get ready to go out for a bit? Once I hex Sirius I'll be ready." Sirius quickly backtracked into the kitchen as Tonks stood up. "Shall we?" she asked, looking at Paige who nodded. "Then let's make like a bunny and hop to it." Paige laughed.

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"So, why did you bring me out today?" Paige asked as they walked down the quiet London streets.

"We need to talk, little one. Why won't you grieve for your parents?" Paige stopped and Tonks turned to face her, seeing the tears in her eyes.

"Because, I need to help you guys. I don't need to be selfish" Paige said. Tonks shook her head.

"We grieve together, little one. Together we get through the day. You don't need to be strong all on your own, Paige. We worry about you, you know? We are afraid that we aren't being supportive of you." Paige shook her head.

"I feel like I get in your way, that I shouldn't be here on Halloween. Perhaps I should be with the Dursley's…"

"Don't you dare. Do you really think Remus will stop worrying? He thinks he's your father and…"

"He is" Paige said. She started walking again, Tonks right by her side. "I can't grieve because in my head I haven't lost my parents. You and Remus are my parents. You two raised me." Tonks sighed and draped her arm over Paige's shoulder.

"We are your parents, Paige, but we are your replacement parents. You still need to remember those who gave their life for you." Paige nodded. "It's one day to remember them and then we can go on as normal." Paige leaned her head against Tonks' shoulder. One day she could do.

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Paige woke up smooshed between Tonks and Remus. The night before she had broken down in tears and made her way into their room.

"Oh good, she's awake. Morning Paige" Tonks said brightly, her hair her normal mousy brown color rather than a bright, neon one. Paige stroked it softly. "Sorry, on Halloween I don't feel very festive."

"I like this color, it's unusual for you, but really pretty" Paige said softly. Remus gave his wife a smug smirk.

"Thank you Paige. Now come come, you must help me make breakfast" Remus grabbed Tonks' arms gently. "Oh bloody hell Remus, Paige can cook. Together we can make breakfast" she said with a huff. Remus chuckled and shook his head.

"Not that, I trust Paige. I just want to lie together a bit longer." Tonks smiled and laid back down, Remus' arms wrapping around both Paige and Tonks. Paige let the tears fall as she buried her face in Remus' chest, the tears soaking into his shirt. As long as she had him and Dora, she could do this.

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Several months later:

Paige waited excitedly with Tonks, whose hair was changing so rapidly it was hard to keep up with it, for Remus to return with Harry. Even Sirius was pacing in excitement ready for the boy to come home and tell them all about his first year at Hogwarts. Paige wanted to hear about everything.

"What are you all standing around waiting for?" Harry laughed. Tonks, Sirius, and Paige all whipped their heads to see him standing in the doorway of the library. "I'm home" he joked. Sirius swept him up in a big hug. Tonks was next, her hair finally settling on her usual bubblegum pink. Finally Paige was swept up in a hug.

"I missed you" she whispered. Harry nodded.

"I missed you too." They pulled apart and the adults eagerly bombarded him with questions. He laughed and stopped them. "That is a story for another time."

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AN: Alright so *shrugs* Not really the best, but I like it, so I hope you guys do too! Alright so like I said before this is the end of the first story, but the next one should be up soon, depends on my mood after dinner I think! So thanks for reading, now please review!