Chapter 1: Something Wrong?
Remus Lupin apparated in the middle of the Weasleys' living room. Towards a corner, was a pile of gifts, where Remus went and placed his, before heading out to the garden.
The garden, at the moment, held various people bustling about. In the centre, stood a long table with the women arranging it for the party to follow. The men, on the other hand, were charming the decorations or giving final touches to the decorated areas.
"About time you arrived," a voice brought him out of his musings. "Mum's outraged."
Remus turned to face Fred Weasley.
Fred and George's Weasleys' Wizarding Wheezes were now the top joke shop in Diagon Alley; their business had expanded greatly after Voldemort's fall and they now had a branch in Hogsmeade. On the other hand, they had three women disapproving their jokes: Molly, as usual, and their wives----- Angelina and Katie respectively.
"I am not late," Remus said a smirk plastered on his face. "In fact I am five minutes early."
"Oh well, you know mum," Fred replied having an identical smirk. "Maybe you should go talk to her before she gets angrier."
Remus watched as Fred left with the box of decorations to be charmed before heading towards the kitchen in search of Molly.
"Finally you're here," Molly said, a trace of exasperation evident in her voice. "I thought you forgot."
"Molly maybe you shouldn't take too much stress. I am right on time." Remus replied smirking at the anxious Molly.
"For Merlin's sake Remus, we didn't even finish decorating the garden yet. Here take the streamer. Severus will help you charm it. Now go we don't have much time left. I want this to be perfect." Molly said before turning her attention to the steaming cauldron.
Remus smiled to himself at Molly's anxiousness. No matter what happens in the world, Molly Weasley will always be there to fret on the smallest of things. True, Remus had never seen anyone with a heart as big as Molly's. Shaking his head, and smirking, Remus headed back towards the garden in search of Severus Snape.
Severus Snape had changed after the final battle. One, he was not the mean old bastard anymore----well not entirely. Two, he was fair to all students at Hogwarts or so Remus heard. Three, he was polite now, well as polite as he can be, and was considered as family by all...though he still held a little grudge against Remus and Harry. And four...he looked hilarious trying to charm the decorations with confetti in his hair...
"Why don't you leave it for Fred and George and help me with this streamer here?" Remus asked trying to control his laugh. "And maybe you should take that confetti out of your hair too."
"Its NOT funny, Lupin. I swear Longbottom is doing better than me." Snape replied with a scowl while removing confetti from his hair and motioning to Fred to take care of the decorations. "Lovegood and younger Weasley made this right."
"Yes...is it just me or have you reverted to surnames." Remus asked, his smile growing wider as he saw Severus frown again. "And it's not Lovegood anymore its Longbottom now."
"I know, I know. How can I ever forget?" Snape said grimacing.
Neville and Luna had married a month ago in a small ceremony at Hogwarts.
Neville and Luna were not the only ones who were married. After Voldemort's threat was taken care of, many of those involved in the fight tied the knot. Bill and Fleur started the line marrying a year after the war. Molly was now expecting her first grandchild. Charlie and his fellow dragon tamer, Sarah, followed, but they did not have any plans on adding to the Weasley line yet. Severus Snape also tied the knot with Linda Garry, an old love interest, an Order member, and the current Defence against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts—much to Severus' dismay.
Fred and George followed in their elder siblings footsteps a year later marrying their girlfriends Angelina and Katie. But it was last year, when the two youngest Weasleys were engaged, with Ron proposing to Hermione, and Harry proposing to Ginny.
From them all, however, Percy was the first one to get married, during Harry's seventh year. His widow, Penelope, was present at the party.
A year before the final battle, Percy had returned to his parents, and swallowing his pride had apologised for his mistake. He was forgiven and asked to spy for the Order, much to Molly's apprehension. When Percy had joined the Order, it was discovered that Fudge had joined sides with Voldemort. Since Percy was close to Fudge, he was asked to keep a close eye on him for any major activity from his behalf. And it was during one of his spying sessions that he was discovered and murdered.
Molly had not taken well to the news, and became even more paranoid, if possible. She would be apprehensive every time a family member was sent out for a mission...but just like everyone else, she too moved on with time.
Remus and Severus charmed the streamer to hang right above the table flashing. Soon enough the garden was ready for the occasion.
It was later in the evening when all present took their positions as two tall men entered the cosy house. Searching for the rest, Harry appeared in the garden followed by Ron, to receive a genuine shock.
Shouts of birthday wishes filled the air, as Harry stood rooted to his spot, a goofy smile plastered on his face.
"A surprise party! I didn't know you were giving me a surprise party." Harry finally said turning towards Ron.
"That's the whole point. Not telling the person that we remember his birthday." Ron replied with a grin.
Harry's grin widened as he realised the idiocy of his statement. Hugs and kisses then followed from everyone as the party started full swing.
After dinner, when everyone retired to the living room, Remus grew eager to find the one person he has been looking for the whole day.
"Looking for someone, Mr Lupin?" A female voice sounded from behind him.
Remus knew that voice too well. It was the person he was searching for the whole day. With a wide grin on his face, Remus turned to face a young woman with bright pink hair smiling back at him.
"Actually yes, I lost my date. Perhaps you've seen her." Remus replied teasingly.
"Maybe I have," Tonks answered continuing his game. "What does she look like?"
"She is the most beautiful woman in the whole universe." Remus replies sincerely with a genuine smile.
Tonks stared at him for a moment, smiling ass though in a trance, before answering mischievously,
"I don't know...I will tell her when I see her."
"Dora--" Said Remus.
"Remus--" Said Tonks.
Both of them stared at each other for quite a long time before they burst out laughing. Remus hugged Tonks, giving her a kiss on her cheek.
It was obvious to anyone, even to an onlooker, that Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks were head over heels for each other. They had loved each other for so long, that even they didn't know when it had started.
Tonks quit her job as an Auror after the war, instead choosing to work for the Improper Use of Magic section. Her reasoning was that she was too clumsy to be an Auror and desk job would do her fine; the Ministry also agreed with her reasoning...
"How are you?" she asked sitting down next to Remus.
"Same as always, fine. How about you?" Remus replied pulling her close.
"Tired. Cooking since the morning." She said putting her head on Remus' shoulder.
"Really. How many dishes did Molly lose?" Remus asked smirking as Tonks' fist met his upper arm.
"Remus!!" She said indignantly. "I have improved my household skills. Molly said so herself."
"Of course you have." Remus said kissing her forehead. "Molly rubbed off on you."
"Remus..." Tonks said burying her face in Remus' chest.
Companionable silence engulfed them as they sat there holding each other tuning in and out of conversations. It was quite sometime before Tonks said in a slightly distressed voice.
"Remus...I wanted to talk to you..."
"What about?" Remus asked looking down at her, his brows furrowed in worry.
"Well...umm...it's just...umm...you see...I detected this magic--" She started hesitantly.
"Dora," Remus interrupted her sighing. "We're off today...Its Harry's birthday, and we both are tired—"
"But Remus--" Tonks interrupted him, in an anxious tone.
"Tell you what," Remus said in a voice that indicated finality. "We'll talk about it tomorrow, OK. I will come to your office, and you can tell me whatever is wrong. "
Tonks simply stared at him, worry etched over her face.
"Please Dora," Remus said trying to explain to her. "I am really tired; I won't be able to understand whatever it is. I promise sweetheart, I will talk about it tomorrow...please"
"Ok..." Tonks said giving in. "Please don't forget." She added in a tiny voice closing her eyes, while resting her head on his shoulder.
Time passed by, and soon they had to say their goodbyes. Remus returned home, and exhaustingly prepared for bed. With his final thoughts as giving a visit to dreamland, he hit his pillow instantly giving in to sleep...
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A/N: Here's the first chapter. Second will be up soon.
Review!!
Please...
Take care.
Bye.
Remus Lupin apparated in the middle of the Weasleys' living room. Towards a corner, was a pile of gifts, where Remus went and placed his, before heading out to the garden.
The garden, at the moment, held various people bustling about. In the centre, stood a long table with the women arranging it for the party to follow. The men, on the other hand, were charming the decorations or giving final touches to the decorated areas.
"About time you arrived," a voice brought him out of his musings. "Mum's outraged."
Remus turned to face Fred Weasley.
Fred and George's Weasleys' Wizarding Wheezes were now the top joke shop in Diagon Alley; their business had expanded greatly after Voldemort's fall and they now had a branch in Hogsmeade. On the other hand, they had three women disapproving their jokes: Molly, as usual, and their wives----- Angelina and Katie respectively.
"I am not late," Remus said a smirk plastered on his face. "In fact I am five minutes early."
"Oh well, you know mum," Fred replied having an identical smirk. "Maybe you should go talk to her before she gets angrier."
Remus watched as Fred left with the box of decorations to be charmed before heading towards the kitchen in search of Molly.
"Finally you're here," Molly said, a trace of exasperation evident in her voice. "I thought you forgot."
"Molly maybe you shouldn't take too much stress. I am right on time." Remus replied smirking at the anxious Molly.
"For Merlin's sake Remus, we didn't even finish decorating the garden yet. Here take the streamer. Severus will help you charm it. Now go we don't have much time left. I want this to be perfect." Molly said before turning her attention to the steaming cauldron.
Remus smiled to himself at Molly's anxiousness. No matter what happens in the world, Molly Weasley will always be there to fret on the smallest of things. True, Remus had never seen anyone with a heart as big as Molly's. Shaking his head, and smirking, Remus headed back towards the garden in search of Severus Snape.
Severus Snape had changed after the final battle. One, he was not the mean old bastard anymore----well not entirely. Two, he was fair to all students at Hogwarts or so Remus heard. Three, he was polite now, well as polite as he can be, and was considered as family by all...though he still held a little grudge against Remus and Harry. And four...he looked hilarious trying to charm the decorations with confetti in his hair...
"Why don't you leave it for Fred and George and help me with this streamer here?" Remus asked trying to control his laugh. "And maybe you should take that confetti out of your hair too."
"Its NOT funny, Lupin. I swear Longbottom is doing better than me." Snape replied with a scowl while removing confetti from his hair and motioning to Fred to take care of the decorations. "Lovegood and younger Weasley made this right."
"Yes...is it just me or have you reverted to surnames." Remus asked, his smile growing wider as he saw Severus frown again. "And it's not Lovegood anymore its Longbottom now."
"I know, I know. How can I ever forget?" Snape said grimacing.
Neville and Luna had married a month ago in a small ceremony at Hogwarts.
Neville and Luna were not the only ones who were married. After Voldemort's threat was taken care of, many of those involved in the fight tied the knot. Bill and Fleur started the line marrying a year after the war. Molly was now expecting her first grandchild. Charlie and his fellow dragon tamer, Sarah, followed, but they did not have any plans on adding to the Weasley line yet. Severus Snape also tied the knot with Linda Garry, an old love interest, an Order member, and the current Defence against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts—much to Severus' dismay.
Fred and George followed in their elder siblings footsteps a year later marrying their girlfriends Angelina and Katie. But it was last year, when the two youngest Weasleys were engaged, with Ron proposing to Hermione, and Harry proposing to Ginny.
From them all, however, Percy was the first one to get married, during Harry's seventh year. His widow, Penelope, was present at the party.
A year before the final battle, Percy had returned to his parents, and swallowing his pride had apologised for his mistake. He was forgiven and asked to spy for the Order, much to Molly's apprehension. When Percy had joined the Order, it was discovered that Fudge had joined sides with Voldemort. Since Percy was close to Fudge, he was asked to keep a close eye on him for any major activity from his behalf. And it was during one of his spying sessions that he was discovered and murdered.
Molly had not taken well to the news, and became even more paranoid, if possible. She would be apprehensive every time a family member was sent out for a mission...but just like everyone else, she too moved on with time.
Remus and Severus charmed the streamer to hang right above the table flashing. Soon enough the garden was ready for the occasion.
It was later in the evening when all present took their positions as two tall men entered the cosy house. Searching for the rest, Harry appeared in the garden followed by Ron, to receive a genuine shock.
Shouts of birthday wishes filled the air, as Harry stood rooted to his spot, a goofy smile plastered on his face.
"A surprise party! I didn't know you were giving me a surprise party." Harry finally said turning towards Ron.
"That's the whole point. Not telling the person that we remember his birthday." Ron replied with a grin.
Harry's grin widened as he realised the idiocy of his statement. Hugs and kisses then followed from everyone as the party started full swing.
After dinner, when everyone retired to the living room, Remus grew eager to find the one person he has been looking for the whole day.
"Looking for someone, Mr Lupin?" A female voice sounded from behind him.
Remus knew that voice too well. It was the person he was searching for the whole day. With a wide grin on his face, Remus turned to face a young woman with bright pink hair smiling back at him.
"Actually yes, I lost my date. Perhaps you've seen her." Remus replied teasingly.
"Maybe I have," Tonks answered continuing his game. "What does she look like?"
"She is the most beautiful woman in the whole universe." Remus replies sincerely with a genuine smile.
Tonks stared at him for a moment, smiling ass though in a trance, before answering mischievously,
"I don't know...I will tell her when I see her."
"Dora--" Said Remus.
"Remus--" Said Tonks.
Both of them stared at each other for quite a long time before they burst out laughing. Remus hugged Tonks, giving her a kiss on her cheek.
It was obvious to anyone, even to an onlooker, that Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks were head over heels for each other. They had loved each other for so long, that even they didn't know when it had started.
Tonks quit her job as an Auror after the war, instead choosing to work for the Improper Use of Magic section. Her reasoning was that she was too clumsy to be an Auror and desk job would do her fine; the Ministry also agreed with her reasoning...
"How are you?" she asked sitting down next to Remus.
"Same as always, fine. How about you?" Remus replied pulling her close.
"Tired. Cooking since the morning." She said putting her head on Remus' shoulder.
"Really. How many dishes did Molly lose?" Remus asked smirking as Tonks' fist met his upper arm.
"Remus!!" She said indignantly. "I have improved my household skills. Molly said so herself."
"Of course you have." Remus said kissing her forehead. "Molly rubbed off on you."
"Remus..." Tonks said burying her face in Remus' chest.
Companionable silence engulfed them as they sat there holding each other tuning in and out of conversations. It was quite sometime before Tonks said in a slightly distressed voice.
"Remus...I wanted to talk to you..."
"What about?" Remus asked looking down at her, his brows furrowed in worry.
"Well...umm...it's just...umm...you see...I detected this magic--" She started hesitantly.
"Dora," Remus interrupted her sighing. "We're off today...Its Harry's birthday, and we both are tired—"
"But Remus--" Tonks interrupted him, in an anxious tone.
"Tell you what," Remus said in a voice that indicated finality. "We'll talk about it tomorrow, OK. I will come to your office, and you can tell me whatever is wrong. "
Tonks simply stared at him, worry etched over her face.
"Please Dora," Remus said trying to explain to her. "I am really tired; I won't be able to understand whatever it is. I promise sweetheart, I will talk about it tomorrow...please"
"Ok..." Tonks said giving in. "Please don't forget." She added in a tiny voice closing her eyes, while resting her head on his shoulder.
Time passed by, and soon they had to say their goodbyes. Remus returned home, and exhaustingly prepared for bed. With his final thoughts as giving a visit to dreamland, he hit his pillow instantly giving in to sleep...
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A/N: Here's the first chapter. Second will be up soon.
Review!!
Please...
Take care.
Bye.