9 Potential Problems

Tonks

I came over to number 12 the morning after the night before. I danced around the frightful umbrella stand and came in. Everyone looked up.

'Wotcher,' I greeted.

The mumbled a tired reply, I turned to face Sirius. I hadn't seen him in a while; he was unshaven, giving him a very rugged appearance.

'Long time no see Tonks,' he said in an accusing manner, a twinkle in his eye.

'I've been busy,' I said, a matching twinkle in my eye, 'I have a life you see.'

He pushed me lightly, grinning.

Once they'd all eaten, I took them out to visit Arthur. We took a trip on the Knight Bus, Ron leaving his mark by vomiting all over Ernie. I led them into the hospital, where we then proceeded to Arthur's ward after speaking to the irritable receptionist.

The family and Harry went in first, leaving the last of us behind. Lupin gave me a small nudge.

'You and Sirius are getting on quite well aren't you?' he said with a casual air of indifference.

I smiled softly, 'yes,' I agreed.

He went to speak again but the family came out and we were ushered in.

We spoke of important matters, the Moody spoke a thought that was so dark, so frightening I began to tremble.

'What if Potter's being possessed?'

'That,' I said without thinking. 'Would be a potential problem.'

All eyes swung to me, blushing I looked at the door, then pointed.

An extendable ear had just been whisked away.