So, I like the idea of the Order creating plans together instead of Dumbledore being like "here's what you're doing, kbye".

So, wow, I thought of an interesting conundrum. Some people think that werewolves are affected only when the moon is visible(ie, not blocked by clouds like in POA) but I think it's as soon as the sun goes down and the clouds just slow the process. Like, Lupin would have transformed anyway but the appearance of the moon sped it up. Just how I'm doing it, idk. Share your thoughts on it, though, I'd love to hear other thoughts!

Also, I literally could not think of another character to have leading Tonks' work inquiry, so I'm using Umbridge. Makes sense in my mind, because she works directly for Fudge, so to question employees with possible ties to alleged Death Eaters would make sense? idk.

"You are related to Sirius Orion Black, is this correct?" Umbridge asked, peering at Tonks.

Tonks stood stoically, meeting Umbridge's gaze firmly. "Yes." She said simply.

"On your mother's side?"

"Yes." Tonks said, narrowing her eyes. Oh, she wished she could freely speak her mind...

"Your mother's cousin, correct?"

"Yes."

"And did you know Sirius Black prior to his imprisonment in Azkaban in 1981?"

"I may have met him once or twice, I can't remember."

"Well, which would it be? Once or twice? Or do you not remember meeting him at all?"

Tonks fought the urge to roll her eyes. "I met him first when I was three years old, I don't remember it much. I saw him a couple more times later on, but I can't remember those times very well, either."

"Prior to or after you were placed in the custody of Aurors Moody and Shackelbolt?"

"Both. I would have met him the first time before, maybe saw him after."

Umbridge nodded and scribbled something on a piece of parchment. "And you joined Auror training in 1991, after you graduated from Hogwarts?"

No, I joined before graduating, for the sweet love of Merlin... "Yes."

"And you were a Hufflepuff?"

Tonks took a deep breath, what did her Hogwarts house have to do with anything? "Correct."

"And you were still in training when Sirius Black escaped, is that correct?"

"Yes."

Umbridge smiled sweetly. "Did you make contact him when he escaped? Because of your relation?"

"I made no contact with him." Tonks said.

"I have a report saying that you have seen him since his escape." Umbridge said, narrowing her eyes. "Is this false?"

"No. I never contacted him." Tonks lied. "He came to me."

"And do you have witnesses?"

"No. If Alastor or Kingsley were home, I'm sure Black would have been handed into the Ministry missing a few limbs." Tonks explained. This was true- if anyone attempted to enter their house with little to no warning, the intruder would in fact be found in very poor condition.

Umbridge seemed to be replaying all of her answers in her head, as if trying to pick out the truth or the lie. Really, Tonks was sorely tempted to say that yes, Umbridge got her, she was an undercover Death Eater and she was working with her cousin to overthrow the Ministry... but, Tonks didn't fancy spending time in Azkaban.

"Well, Auror Tonks, I do believe that will be all. You will be on suspension for two weeks, until the Minister himself looks over this case."

"You're not doing the mission." Alastor said once those who had volunteered were sitting the kitchen of Grimmauld the next day.

"Excuse me?" Tonks asked. "Alastor, I'm not a kid-"

"You didn't listen then, so listen now. I don't like this, I don't like you being in the Order-"

"I'm a fully trained Auror, Alastor. Quite frankly, probably over trained thanks to you."

"Are you even listening to me?" Alastor demanded.

"Unfortunately, I am. And I have been for nearly 17 years." She said, her hair slowly began to turn red at the roots. "Quite frankly, what I decide to do is no longer your concern, is it?"

"The Ministry is looking for you to slip up, to sack you. Getting caught with well known Order members is a sure fire way to do that."

"Oh, please, I live with two very well known Order members."

Kingsley cleared his throat loudly as Alastor went to retort. "Alastor, Dora, please save this for later." He said patiently. "We have to plan for Harry's move."