Okay, here is chapter three. Here it's more like a filler which is why it's not so long, plus there's a little history about what happened to cause Remus to disappear.

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When Faith and Uncle Henry came out of the Reptile House, Faith told them all what had happened at the snake's cage. David, Hope, and Hailey chuckled at the snake's reaction to Lexi coming too close to its cage.

"It's not funny you know," said Rose, trying to keep a straight face as she bit down on her lower lip to keep from laughing.

"Aw come on Rose, it is funny and you know it," said Susan, slapping her older sister on the shoulder in a friendly gesture.

Aunt Iris and Andrea looked at each other knowingly. "All right, if everyone is all set, how about we head home for the celebration?" suggested Aunt Iris.

Nodding in agreement, Faith followed her family away from the Reptile House and toward the exit of the zoo. She smiled as she swung the bags she carried with the souvenirs she had bought back and forth. She couldn't wait to read the books she had bought, maybe she could write an essay on the Przewalski's Horses and turn it in for extra-credit to Bridgett Sanders, her and Hope's English riding instructor.

They reached the parking lot and, after placing all of their purchases into the trunks of the cars, the two families got into the respective vehicles, and drove toward home.

While they drove home, Henry called the house phone to let Jinny know they were on their way home, and, when they entered the living room twenty minutes later, they found it decorated for the party in Hope's favorite colors: pink and periwinkle. Streamers hung from the ceiling, the food was laid out along the side table with a stack of plates, silverware, and napkins to start the line.

"Thank you Jinny," said Hope, hugging the House-Elf.

"You're welcome Little Mistress," said Jinny hugging her back as the flames in the fireplace turned green and a small shadow appeared in the flames before an eight year old boy with a mop of sandy-brown hair slid out of the fireplace on his rearend.

"Hey Teddy," said Faith helping the young boy to his feet.

"Hey, man I love traveling like that!" he said excitedly as Aunt Iris waved her wand over the boy, causing the ash and soot to disappear from his clothes and face. He was an energetic child who couldn't sit still for more than ten seconds before he started getting antsy. He loved traveling through the Floo Network, comparing it to riding a roller coaster.

"Yeah, but you need to work on your landing," said Jinny as she took the present he handed her.

Teddy shrugged his shoulders. "Hey at least I'm better at the landing then Mum, she's coming in just a minute," he said as a shadow appeared in the flames again.

Aunt Iris moved Teddy out of the way and, a second later, Tonks tripped coming out of the fireplace, landing on all fours.

Teddy, Faith, and David chuckled while Aunt Iris and Andrea shook their heads. "Really Dora? You always trip coming out of that fireplace even though you use it to come here every Saturday," said Andrea exasperated, as she helped the woman to her feet.

Tonks made a face at the nickname but didn't say anything about it. "I know, I know but I can't help it. This fireplace of yours doesn't like me," she replied. She pulled out a brightly-wrapped package from her cloak pocket as she stepped away from the fireplace.

"Just put it over there and hang your cloak on the rack," said Jinny as she waved her hand over the woman and the ash and soot disappeared.

"Thanks, Mum and Dad may be a little late; Mum had to work late at St. Mungo's," replied Tonks as she took Teddy's cloak off him and hung it with hers on the rack next to the fireplace. "Teddy why don't you go put the presents on the table with the others okay?"

Teddy nods and followed Faith toward the table.

"Is everything all right Tonks?" asked Iris concerned.

Tonks waited until the two were out of ear-shot before she leaned closer to Iris. "When you get a minute I need to talk to you about something," she whispered. "Mad-Eye already knows about it and it has nothing to do with Dumbledore, but I'll explain later."

Iris looks at the other woman. From the look on the younger woman's face, it was clear that Tonks had something she wanted to discuss. And, since she didn't include Henry, Eric, or Andrea, it could only mean one thing. She nods and squeezed Tonks' shoulder gently. "When the cake and ice cream are about to be served we'll talk then," she said.

Tonks nods as the flames turned green again.

Soon, the party was in full swing with Mad-Eye, Severus, Minerva, Pomona, Filius, and Hagrid arriving from their quarters. Always vigilant in his surroundings, Mad-Eye had a nasty habit of testing his food before eating it, much to the annoyance of Jinny who felt offended that he would think she would poison his food.

"For God's sake Master Mad-Eye, Jinny cooked the food herself and she was not ordered to poison it!" she shrieked after seeing him test the chicken three times.

"Old habits die hard Jinny! It's my job to think like a dark wizard and to make sure I didn't fall into their traps!" he said in his usual guttural growl.

Over in one corner, Faith was showing Filius her mastery of the Butterfly Charm, while Hope was in a deep conversation with Severus about a potion he was working on.

"I'm still writing down all of the ingredients, but I feel as though it's missing something," he said.

"Well when it's finished what it is going to be used for?" asked Hope curiously.

He sighed. "You know of what happened to Neville's parents I assume?" he asked.

She nods. "Neville was invited but his grandmother said they had already made plans," she replied.

"Yes well if I am successful, this potion would heal them of their state. It won't necessarily heal them completely, but their minds and nerves will be healed and, with physical therapy, they will be able to function normally and go home," he said.

Hope's eyes widened as she ran through the list of ingredients. "What about the tip of a unicorn horn and the ashes of a phoenix? Plus, they should have their memories of that night obliviated, otherwise the potion won't take effect," she suggested.

He nods in agreement. "Why do you suggest those two ingredients Hope? And why Obliviate their memories of that night?" he asked. He already knew the answers to both questions but he was a practical and logical person and he always questioned his students this way.

"Well the unicorn is said to have many magical properties, however, you can't use the blood because then that person is cursed forever. Although, legends do state that the tip of the horn is more powerful than the blood, and that the unicorn receives most of its powers from the moon through its horn. Now, about the ashes, everyone knows that when a phoenix dies, it is reborn from the ashes. It makes sense to use the ashes since the Longbottoms' bodies are weak, the ashes will revitalize them and make their minds whole again.

"And in response to your other question, their minds are stuck on that particular point in time. If we don't Obliviate their memories of the attack, their minds would still think they are being attacked and we would be back to Square One," she explained, taking a bite of potato salad before turning back to Severus. "But you already knew that didn't you Uncle Severus?" she adds giving him one of her mother's famous looks.

He nods. "Yes, but you will find it is always a good idea to question the use of ingredients for you can do more harm than good if it turned out wrong," he said taking a drink from his glass.

During dinner, Faith noticed that Tonks seemed a bit distant and preoccupied with something; several times she had tried talking to the older woman but every response felt forced or strained. When Aunt Iris went into the kitchen to bring out the cake, Tonks followed after her, leaving Faith wondering if she had done something to offend the older woman.

"Don't pay her no attention girl, she's just preoccupied with a case," said Mad-Eye when Faith asked if Tonks was mad at her.

Faith sighed. "I take it it's not always easy being an Auror?" she asked. She had wanted to become an Auror when she learned that her mother had been one and, ever since Tonks had begun teaching them how to duel and defend themselves, she had been pestering the older woman to teach her more.

Mad-Eye shook his head. "Nope, don't forget, it's not just the physical scars you see that are reminders of past battles, but also the emotional and mental scars which are the worst," he explained. "But you're still young, still plenty of time to change your mind about what you want to do."

She shook her head. "Nope, I'm still set on becoming an Auror, and that hasn't changed since I was six," she replied.

He rolled his one good eye, the other still looking at her. "We'll see," he said.

In the kitchen, Tonks stacked plates and added spoons to the tray that held in the center a gallon of Hope's favorite ice cream, while Iris stuck eleven candles into the cake.

Both women worked quietly before Iris spoke up. "You found him didn't you?" she asked solemnly.

Tonks didn't say anything as she tried to sort through her thoughts. "Yes," she replied.

"Well both girls are going out to the stable tomorrow, Henry has a meeting with his publisher, but I'm free to watch Teddy if your parents can't watch him?" offered Iris knowing that Tonks could be stubborn about asking for help.

Tonks' body relaxed. "It'll only be for a couple of hours," she said nervously.

Iris chuckles. "If you two can actually talk I think it may take longer than a couple of hours," she said, causing the other woman to chuckle as well. Iris turned serious as she looked at Tonks.

What nobody saw, which Tonks kept hidden for several reasons, were the three long claw marks that marked her chest. It had taken three days to heal them which, thankfully Iris had enough Healers' training to do. Tonks had refused to go to the hospital, knowing full well what the Ministry would do to Remus if they had found out.

Especially since she had been defending Faith at the time the accident had occurred.

"You know, when he finds out that you were pregnant during the attack, it might make him feel worse than he already does," said Iris remembering what Henry had told her when he went to go see Remus.

"And for all we know he thinks I'm dead," said Tonks sadly. "I'm not going to force us to be together if he doesn't want to be, but I would like Teddy to meet his father."

Iris nods, knowing full well how she felt. "Well . . . I'll be here when you get back with or without him," she said and looked toward the living room. "Come, tell me when you'll be over and I'll be ready."

Tonks nods as they both picked up the trays and walked toward the living room.

After cake and ice cream, Hope opened her presents. It wasn't hard to buy things for her, mainly gift cards to her favorite stores; however, she did get a new set of paints and drawing pencils, a new show outfit, and some books. Although Faith gave her their traditional present to each other, it included a new item.

"You're going to go get your nails done with me?" asked Hope.

Faith shrugged her shoulders. "I figured something new wouldn't hurt," she said and then made a face. "Please tell me they have something other than pink nail polish?"

Everyone chuckled. It was a well-known fact that, while Hope took care of her nails, keeping them short using the manicure set her mother had bought her last year Faith chewed hers up to the point that they were uneven and jagged.

After cleaning up the trash and putting the leftovers in the fridge, Jinny began handing everyone their cloaks.

As everyone began stepping into the fireplace, Tonks turned to Iris. "Is ten o'clock okay?" she asked.

Iris nods. "Yes and, please, take your time and don't hesitate to call if needed," she said.

Tonks nods and, grabbing Teddy's hand, stepped into the flames after throwing the Floo Powder into the flames.

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In a small part of London, a figure sat at the table, reading a copy of The Daily Prophet. He sighed as set the paper down having finished reading about the girl on front page's riding accomplishments. If it wasn't for the eyes, he would have sworn the girl on the front page was Brianna, but the eyes of his friend, Jack, stared back at him.

He looked at the mantel above the fireplace where a row of pictures sat. Several contained him and his friends before they went into hiding, while a few held a picture of him with a purple-haired witch. Only one was a picture of two three old year girls, one with a scar around her right eye.

He stood up and ran a finger over the last picture, hating himself for what he attempted to do an innocent child.

And for what he done to the woman he loved.

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Okay so something happened between Remus and Tonks which caused him to leave and her to have the scars. Keep in mind, it wouldn't really be considered an attack by normal standards, more like an accident. But, while not much is mentioned about the Werewolf Regulations and Control, I do believe if, even if it was an accident, he had hurt someone, then he would be imprisoned. More to come! Read and Review! No Flammers!