Author's Note: This story is getting close to it's end. I have really enjoyed writing it and, although I haven't added to it recently, I am going to finish it soon.
This chapter was Rose's (Spittingllama7856's) idea, I honestly can't thank her enough for helping me with this story. It was really hard to think of what they would spend their only day together doing, and Rose helped me choose what they would do. You should go and check out her work btw (it's a lot better than mine).
Chapter Four: Better Than Anything.
"A bloody muggle restaurant?!", Victoire whispered to Teddy with a look of amused bewilderment.
Teddy held Victoire's hand, pulling her away from his parents, he explained his strange choice of activity, "When I was a fifth year, I found myself searching the Shrieking Shack. As I was looking through the bookshelves, I found a diary. I found my father's diary".
He lowered his voice further, "I sat, by the candlelight, and read it thousands of times, looking for anything about him. One entry was particularly depressing. My father thought he would always be alone, but, were he to ever find anyone (though he believed he would not), he would take them to a romantic Italian restaurant and kiss them, like in every 'sickeningly romantic' Muggle film".
Teddy looked down at the floor, a tear forming in his eye, as he drew in a deep breath, "My parents met during the war, they never got the chance to do all the things they dreamed of. I want to bring my father's dream to life".
Victoire drew Teddy in, smiling sadly, "That is the most wonderful and thoughtful thing I've ever heard. I really love you Teddy". She planted a kiss on his cheek and held his hand tightly, as they walked towards his parents.
The restaurant had a faint glow that calmed Teddy. The muted colours dulled his senses, and the aromas surrounding him swam lazily in his head. He could see why Muggles found the place so charming; he could see why his father dreamed of such cliched romance.
After several wines, everyone - except Remus, who decided it was unwise to drink - was drunk, especially Tonks. The air was hazy with the smell of expensive alcohol. Remus could not help but be slightly amused: Tonks had given up her own chair, finding Remus' lap far more comfortable; she was slowly undoing his tie as she spoke, "Chocolate is an aphrodisiac, you know? You love chocolate Remmie". By this point she was spoon feeding Remus a chocolate tiramisu, and failing miserably - as the majority ended up on Remus' shirt.
"Honey, your shirt is really dirty. You should take it off", Tonks giggled and winked as she started undoing the buttons.
"As tempting as it may be, it's only half-eleven, darling" Remus sighed, she was morphing slightly, to emphasise her puppy dog eyes, "Half-eleven in the morning!".
Most children would feel rather embarrassed if their parents behaved so strangely in front of their girlfriend, but not Teddy. Teddy felt elated as he twirled Victoire's hair, observing his parents with his uttermost fascination. He was just so glad he could finally meet them, and he was so glad Victoire was there by his side.
"Mum?", Teddy laughed, "Dad, I think Mum has fallen asleep!".
"Oh, I forgot your mother was a sleepy drunk", Remus softly smiled, "I'm really sorry, I'm afraid she was a little too excited for our first ever double date".
"Dad", 'what a beautifully strange word', thought Teddy, "Today has been better than anything I could have wished for. Let's go home".
Remus picked Tonks up, kissing her forehead lightly as he gently cradled her in his arms, "Let's get you some coffee, Dora".
Author's Note: There is one final chapter to go - if I don't get too distracted. I hope you guys enjoyed reading this as much as I'm enjoying writing it.