A/N: Not my best, but I did try my hardest! Sorry, it's sort of rushed, I 'm sick and it's horrible!

For: The Charlie Weasley Competition: Why did Charlie never marry?; Alchemy Academy: Herb and Artifact Collection- Grain Scarps: Write a fic about before or after the war*; Bad Movie Tuesday: The Giant Claw: [word] Solitary

Word count: 464

Disclaimer: Nope. Never Have, Never Will.

"To Nymphadora and Remus Lupin!"

Charlie Weasley watched the quiet, small affair with sad eyes. There she was all dressed in white with her flow shining bright pink. He watched as she glared at her father, Ted Tonks, for calling her Nymphadora. He knew she hated her name ever since Hogwarts. He knew exactly what she liked and disliked. He knew how to make her laugh. He knew how upset she got she saw something sad. He knew so much about her. He knew all the little things that made her smile. Yet he wasn't the one at her side.

"I'm so happy you made it!" she cried, hugging him grandly. "I wasn't sure if you were going to fly over here or not."

Charlie weakly chuckled, hesitantly returning her hug. "I wasn't sure either."

She slugged his arm, laughing playfully. "I'm glad you did. How can you ever miss my wedding?"

"Wow. Married, huh?" he asked, looking at her finger which proudly held the ring. "How's it like?"

She displayed her ring, making a dramatic gesture. "Amazing, really. I can't believe I'm married. Me! I just hope it would've been a grander affair but Remus was right about this small wedding. It's such a difficult time right now, you know?"

Charlie nodded. If it had been his wedding, he would have had the biggest wedding for Dora. She was a loud and amazing person who had an opinion about everything. She deserved the best. Charlie watched as she made her way over to Remus. She easily joined hands with him and joined the conversation. Charlie sighed, wondering why had he come in the first place. He knew however. He wanted Dora to take one look at him and call off the wedding. He wanted her to realize her feelings for him. But none of that happened.

She smiled when she saw him but that was it. When she saw Remus it was like she glowed. He knew what she had found was love. He loved Dora but it seemed his love would never work out. He was fated to love someone taken. He laughed. Was that really his fate?

Remus Lupin was her husband. He was only ever just a good friend.

Charlie couldn't believe it when he heard Dora had died. How was it possible? She was dead? He shook his head in astonishment. He carefully made his way to her body. His heart clenched at the sight of her still body. He saw how Dora's and Remus' fingers were holding hands. He felt as if a part of his heart had broken off. Seeing her there was horrible. He knew she was his true love. He would never marry and have children for his mother. He could already see a solitary life ahead of him. Not with half his heart gone.