*Warning, hints of towards adult themes and mild sexual content ahead*
Sorry for the wait. Halloween season is my busiest time as I am a manager at the #1 haunted House in my state which has legit taken up all of my free time*
After hearing a knock on the door, Andromeda checked the clock and looked at her husband. He checked his timepiece and shrugged. She grabbed her cup of tea and went to the door very confused. When she answered it, her daughter and Phoenix. The fact that they were showing up close to eight in the evening had her worrying that they were about to deliver unpleasant news. At the same time, something looked different about Phoenix. It was confirmed when he spoke to her.
"Apologies for coming here late but I really need to see my daughter, Drom," he said.
Andromeda dropped her cup of tea when she put her hands over her mouth in shock. She then let out a cry and hugged him tightly and whispered to him, "Oh Merlin! I am so glad it's you again, Nix." After kissing his cheek, she looked at her daughter.
"Dora, when did he get them back? Where were they?"
Phoenix used the repair charm on her tea cup and handed it to her. Before he could speak, Ted walked into the room and saw the three of them looking as if they were all about to cry. He looked at Phoenix and waited for him to speak. Phoenix smiled and nodded. "Hello, Dora's dad. The greatest man to ever hate me."
Ted smiled wide hearing the old banter which meant that Phoenix remembered. "Al, the greatest man to be wrong about how I feel about him."
They shook hands and shared a hug. They were joined by Andromeda and Tonks when they came up and the family shared a group hug. After another moment. Phoenix looked around the flat and said, "This reunion has been pleasant however I really want to see my daughter. I must begin making up the time I lost with her thanks to the bloody Death Eaters."
With a smile Ted motioned for him to follow. Phoenix followed him down the hallway and to a smaller room in the middle. Upon entering, Phoenix quietly approached the crib. He smiled when he saw the brunette toddler sleeping peacefully. Hew carefully took her into his arms and lifted her up to his chest and gently cuddled her. He kissed her on the forehead and smiled when she stirred for a moment but remained asleep. He kissed her forehead and whispered, "I love you my dear daughter. I promise I will make up or time and not miss another important moment in your life when this war is over." He heard either his wife or Andromeda say something and turned around to see all three of the Tonks' standing at the door.
Andromeda smiled and wiped a tear away from her eye. "You were always a natural with her, Alex."
He blushed for a moment before it set in the name that Andromeda called him. If his hair could change colors the same his wife's, it would have. He cleared his throat quietly so not to disturb the toddler in his arms. He got closer to them so he could speak quietly and still be heard. "I would prefer to continue to be called, Phoenix please."
Tonks put her hand on his chest. "We have always called you Phoenix, my love. Mum however, prefers not to use nicknames. Remember?"
"She has always called you by your real name since you we were children. She only started calling you Phoenix before Auror Academy. You'll remember soon," Tonks insisted.
Andromeda stroked her granddaughters hair and looked at her daughter and son in law. "I'm just glad to see this site again. The three of you together. Has always warmed my heart."
"I just wish I hadn't missed out on so much," Phoenix said with a sigh.
"There's still plenty to go through with her. You have a long road ahead filled with phases and events you will get to be there for," Tonks replied.
"We have much catching up to do. Please stay the night," Andromeda insisted.
Phoenix opened his mouth to protest when Ted clapped a hand on his shoulder. "Son, it is most obvious that you have had a long and rather rough day," he said and to Phoenix's surprise had taken Zandra from him without him knowing it. "Go on now. Have yourself a rest in Nym's old bedroom. We'll wake you when supper is ready."
He knew they were right so he reluctantly went to the bedroom at the end of the hall. After closing the door, he took off his boots and his shirt before lying down. He was asleep before his head touched the pillow. For this first time in past couple of years, he had a dreamless sleep. The next thing he knew, he was awaken by someone gently gliding their hand across his bare back. When their hands began to rub his shoulders, he turned his head over to see his wife smiling at him.
He rolled over onto his back and wrapped his arms around her neck. She kissed him passionately before pulling back and raising her eyebrows.
"There's a silencing charm on the door," she whispered and straddled him. "Now that your memories are back, I want your first new memory to be one with me. Us... together. I have been too long without you my love. The real you." He smiled and leaned up to kiss her. Grabbing her breasts as he did so. With a flick of her wand the lights went out.
Phoenix followed his wife out of the guest room after they woke up and got dressed. They arrived to the kitchen to very amused looks from both Andromeda and Ted. Andromeda was smiling with her arms folded and shaking her head while Ted just laughed and focused on his food. Phoenix's cheeks turned a bright pink. Tonk's hair matched. They sat down and looked down at the table. Ted laughed harder.
"Nym, we're not mad. You are adults but you really should get better at casting charms. They were never your strong suit."
"We managed to put one up but I would really appreciate it if it wasn't in my home," Andromeda joked.
Suddenly a a red streak burst through the air. Before they could go for their wands, Phoenix realized it was a Phoenix. Upon closer inspection, it was Fawkes.
"What the devil are you doing mate?" Phoenix asked.
Fawkes dropped a parchment in front of him and waited. Phoenix opened it to see it was Dumbledore's handwriting. The other three gathered around while he read it.
"Dear Phoenix,
if you have received this and Miss Tonks is with you, then the plan given by Miss Hermione Granger indeed worked and you now remember everything including the bright and impressive wizard you truly are. However, after you complete reading this, Fawkes will disappear at which time you and your wife must return to Hogwarts, Harry will need you and please be prepared for whatever unpleasantness may have or will be taking place."
They looked up and Fawkes was gone. With a sigh and much anxiety and without another word, they disapparated. They appeared at the other end of the bridge by the shrieking shack and quickly ran to the castle. When they reached the grounds, they were stopped dead in their tracks when a flash at the Astronomy Tower caught their attention. They looked on in horror as they watched Dumbledore's body fall lifelessly from the tower and then heard the enormous slam when he hit the ground.
As they ran that direction, Phoenix saw Harry in pursuit of someone in the direction of Hagrids cabin. Tonks told him to go and he followed Harry as he shouted, "I love you Dora!" As he ran he heard a loud explosion. He sped up his pace to get to where it came from.
Phoenix arrived to the clearing to see Hagrid's cabin on fire and Bellatrix and Rodolphus Lestrange, Fenrir Greyback and two other Death Eater's gathered round. His eyes then narrowed on Severus Snape standing over Harry and heard him shout, "I AM THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE!" Phoenix stood taken aback by what he had just heard. Severus Snape was the owner of the text book that had caused Harry so much grief. When he drew his wand he felt something hit him in the back that launched him forward in the air before flipping over and landing on his back. As soon as he landed, he was petrified.
Phoenix helplessly looked up to the face from his recurring nightmares, warm, alive and laughing at him. Even petrified, he was total disbelief. He could only lay on the ground as she began to taunt him.
"Oh dear, Phoenix! You look as if you have seen a ghost," the brunette said and then feigned surprise. "Oh my! Last time you saw me, I was dead! Or so you thought."
She then looked at Severus annoyed. "This one is as bold as the rest of your family you told me about, Severus," she said and covered her mouth as if she said too much. "Oops! Was that told to me in confidence?"
"Enough, Rose," Snape barked. We're done here, let's get a move on."
"Why don't you tell him. Really make his night worse?"
When Snape glared at her, Rose grabbed and pulled him over to also be standing over Phoenix while Harry struggled while in a body bind curse, to get his wand to unpetrify Phoenix. To no avail. Snape kicked his hand and looked back down at Phoenix.
"You are as foolish and impulsive as the brother I once had and you remind me far too much of him. Honestly, if he had not been your father, I would have had you banishedfrom here years ago!"
Rose giggled. "You have been fooled, every, step, of, the, way! It began with them making you think I was murdered at the World Cup," she said and leaned next to his ear. "I taught them the spell that took your memories." She then ran to catch up with Bellatrix and the others. Snape remained and moved to used his wand when Buckbeak charged in and ran him off.
Harry was then up and moving. He unpretrified Phoenix and helped him to his feet. Both of them stared off into the distance in complete disbelief. Snape was the Half Blood Prince and he apparently was also Phoenix's uncle. Harry whispered, "Bloody hell," and ran to the castle. Phoenix followed him so he could find Tonks. Also because he was not certain if Harry knew Dumbledore was dead or not.
They returned to the castle grounds to discover almost the entire school, students and professors gathered around at the bottom of the Astronomy Tower. Phoenix pushed his way to the front of the crowd. Tonks was kneeling and crying. When she saw him, she stood and held him as she wept. Harry and Hagrid arrived moments later. Harry dropped to his knees next to Dumbledore's body. Hagrid tried to get him to stand up but couldn't. Phoenix indicated to those around to give Harry a moment. Hermione got to the front of the crowd and ran over to Harry and embraced him.
They heard Harry whisper to her, "Snape killed him! I saw it! Snape killed him!"
Hermione just held him and rubbed his back. Professor McGonagall stood with the four of them and raised her wand to the sky. Hermione helped Harry to his feet and held his hand tight. They raised their wands as did Phoenix and Tonks. Everyone present soon had their wands pointed to the sky. A spell released from every wand pointed up and eliminated the Dark Mark that was in the sky above the school. They remained doing so for some time. After they were done, no words were spoken when Hagrid pciked up and carried Dumbledore's body away. Phoenix, Tonks, Harry and Hermione followed Professor McGonalgall to her office to tell her what had happened.
A/N: Sorry it was short. More to come and will have a lot going on