So, a *slightly* more upbeat AU.

Slightly.

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I do want to warn people: I intend this story to last for decades(in story, not like OUR lives)

Which means that I might take a skip at some point once the werewolf arc is over, and visit different character lives, different conflicts, etc-

This includes weddings and next gen kids! Yay!

(warning: non canon couplings might-will- happen)


I don't know how many people are reading this still but I'd love some reviews, they fuel me.

Thanks so much for everyone who has reviewed so far!


I'd really love some reviews so that I know I have someone reading this? lol


"Did it?" She asked again as the kitchen door shut behind them. "Happen again, I mean?"

"Yes." Harry said, sitting at the table with Teddy in his lap. "This morning."

"Where did it happen?" She asked, walking over to the counter to make tea. "You've got a bruise on your forehead."

"I was in the kitchen, near the table." Harry said. "I think I hit my head on the edge of the table, I can't be sure."

"You're going to end up hurting yourself."

"I mean, I already did-"

"I mean, severely injuring yourself." She said. "What if you fall down the stairs or something-?"

"You show a lot of concern about falling down the stairs. Personal experience, Tonks?" She gave him a look, and he laughed. "Anyway, I started locking my door with an enchantment at night." Harry said.

"Alright, but it's happened while you've been awake as well." She said. "Unless you were sleeping in the kitchen?"

"I had just gotten up." Harry said.

"So, do you plan to lock yourself away?" She asked. "Seeing as it's happen while you've been awake?"

Harry shrugged. "It doesn't matter."

"I think it does." Tonks said.

"Anyway, have you found out anything new?"

"No, but I got a rather interesting letter this morning." Tonks said, bringing the tea to the table. "I, for one, never expected Hermione to use the term 'shagging'."

Harry looked mortified. "I am so sorry, Tonks." He said immediately. "I wrote to her, asking about the ban- I didn't mention that it had anything to do with you two, I promise- and maybe she made the connection. I was just asking her what she knew about it."

"Apparently, she definitely made the connection." Tonks said.

"Did she really use the term 'shagging'?" Harry asked. "Hermione used the term 'shagging'?"

"Oh yes, she definitely did." Tonks said. "And she did bring up a good point."

"What's that?" Harry asked.

"That it wasn't the business of the Ministry if I was shagging my husband." She said. "And that if it were truly a relationship between a non-human and human, we would have any children, because it just wouldn't be possible."

Harry nodded slowly. "I'll write to her tonight, ask her not to say anything to Remus." Harry said. "So, what are you doing with that information, then?"

"I mean, it was obvious information, wasn't it? A cat and a dog can't reproduce, why would a non-human and a human be able to? Obviously Remus is human, the only time he's not would be full moon-"

"Is that why werewolves are in two different divisions of the Magical Creature department?" Harry asked, and she nodded.

"No one can agree on where they belong." She said. "Which is why I think this is so much more difficult."

"Would it be easier if they were classified as only one? A being or a beast?"

"Probably." Tonks said. "The only defense I have right now is exactly that, though. That werewolves aren't officially classified as either."

"Has the Werewolf Capture Unit contacted you at all?"

"Not yet, but Dawlish said they approached Robards with a request to have Remus arrested." Tonks said. "Naturally, Robards sent them away- Remus hasn't committed a crime- but the problem is that the Werewolf Capture Unit can arrest themselves. If they decide to, they can arrest Remus without involving Magical Law Enforcement."

"How?" Harry asked, frowning.

"They can claim he's dangerous, they've arrested werewolves and gone through Magical Law later." She said. "That's why I think they should have been part of Magical Law Enforcement, because they wouldn't be able to do that if they were."

"And can Magical Law do anything to stop it? Or Kingsley, because he's Minister?"

"Dawlish is trying to get Robards to put a freeze on the investigation- which means they won't be able to move forward with it until they have an actual case to present to the Wizengamot- but he also needs to prove there's no case at all."

"And he can't."

"He can't." Tonks said. "Because, unfortunately, a lot of people don't see werewolves as humans."

"So what happens now?"

"We just wait." Tonks said. "I'm going to continue doing research, try to find something to put an end to this before they do anything."

There was a loud knock on the front door. "Remus?" She called, but there was no response. "Probably upstairs in Dad's office, I guess." She said, standing and heading for the door.

She opened it and froze. A young man, possibly her age or close enough, who looked remarkably like what she imagined Remus would look if he didn't have scars or grey hair stood there.

"I'm sorry, this is the home of Remus Lupin, yes?" He asked.

"I- uh, who are you?" She asked.

"My name is Rory, Rory Lupin."

"Rory Lupin?" She asked.

"I'm sorry, I'm looking for Remus Lupin, I must have the wrong address-"

"No, no, I'm just- I'm his wife- come in." She said, stepping aside. "Harry?" She called, and Harry appeared at the kitchen door with Teddy on his hip.

Harry froze, looking at the man as well, his green eyes wide.

"Can you get Remus?" She asked, stepping forward and taking Teddy. She didn't know this man, but she could hope if he was some kind of murderer, he'd have mercy on a pregnant woman holding an infant(one would hope, anyway).

Harry nodded slowly, heading upstairs.

"Please, sit." She said, sitting on the couch. Rory nodded, sitting in an armchair. "Can I ask- are you a cousin, or...?"

"Oh, I'm-" Rory began, but he broke off as Harry appeared with Remus and Draco. "Remus, yes?" He asked, standing and facing Remus. Tonks felt a little concerned when Remus showed no signs of recognition.

"That's me, yes. Can I ask who you are?"

"My name is Rory, Rory Lupin." Rory said. "And this may sound barking mad, but I think I'm your brother."