Chapter 13: The Next Day....
"So the werewolf & the girl got married." A voice said at Malfoy Manor.
"Yes!" A female voice replied.
"Are you sure?" Another voice inquired.
"I am positive. I was there." The female voice replied.
"I told you to finish it off before this happens. Now we won't be able to. Good going." The second voice said.
"What should we do now?" The woman said.
"Have patience." The first voice replied.
"Patience!! This is what happens when...."
"It's because of patience this...."
"Quiet!!" the first voice commanded. "We can easily take them now....but let them wait. Let them think there is no danger, & when they least expect it....we will strike."
"But the werewolf is extremely cautious." The man said.
"So is the girl." The woman added.
"Then let them be weak...."
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Nymphadora Lupin woke up to the bright sunlight streaming through the curtains. She looked at her watch that read "time to get up". Groaning, she tried to get up but was stopped by something, rather someone's arm. She looked back to see Remus Lupin sleeping peacefully. She smiled.
It was wonderful, yet unbelievable that they were here. After all they have gone through, Nymphadora had lost hope somewhere in the middle. Yet here she was, Nymphadora Lupin, looking down on her husband, the love of her life.
She remembered everything clearly. Their first meeting, her love, his friendship, their conversations, his love, the war, the complications, the wedding, last night....
She blushed at the thought. Last night was her first time, & she was happy it was with her love. Her mother had always told her to save herself for the right man, & so she had waited....but now the waiting was over.
She looked down at the man she loved so dearly. To her he was perfect; kind, loving, gentle.... She looked at his features, strong, muscular....suddenly, her eyes caught something, a scar,—a long scar on his shoulder, a dreadful yet the only reminder of his past. She kissed it, wishing he would never have to go through the horrific experience & the terrible pain again.
Overwhelmed by all the emotions, she then leaned forward to kiss Remus before removing his hand & starting the day. However, as she did so, she felt his arm tightening around her & felt him kissing her back.
"Good Morning." She said when they finally stopped kissing.
"After that snog fest, it's definitely good." He replied smiling.
"Did I wake you?"
"Actually I was waiting to see how long you'd stare at me."
Tonks blushed.
"I was just thinking...."
"About me?"
"No." Remus feigned horror.
"About us." She replied smacking him on the shoulder.
"It's too early to think." He replied pulling her down & snuggling into her. "So you plan to go for breakfast or stay up here & have fun?"
Before she could reply, her stomach growled.
"I take that as a "go down for breakfast"." He smirked. "Ok, lets get up." He said.
About an hour later, the finally went for breakfast.
After breakfast, they headed out to tour the place. Tonks was happy Remus brought her here & it WAS beautiful in its own sense & she WAS eager to explore it & it had been her wish to come here but it was TOO DAMN HOT in Egypt. They toured the place for most part of the day & near to the evening got ready for a visit to a friend.
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"Hello Bill." Remus said as Bill opened the door.
Bill decided to go back to Egypt after the war. He thought he was better at curse breaking than a desk job & he missed the tombs.
"Remus it's so good to see you. I have been waiting for you guys. About time, you showed up. Come on in." Bill replied shaking Lupin's hand.
"Hello Tonks...err..." Bill said confused.
"It's still Tonks. Don't even think about changing it. Hello Bill." She said good-naturedly.
"Honey, they are here." Bill yelled closing the door.
"'Ello. Eet eez so good to see you again." A very pregnant Fleur greeted them.
After making themselves comfortable, the four got into deep conversation. Time passed quickly for all & before they knew it, the Lupins were back in their hotel room after a very delicious French meal.
Near the end of the month, the first Weasley grandchild was born & the whole Weasley clan had gathered. The Lupins had also gone to congratulate the joyful & awed parents. Sophia Weasley had red hair like her father, Bill, but had her mothers blue eyes & creamy skin. She was simply beautiful.
The rest of the month was spent touring the country & shopping, & before long, it was time to go back. The Lupins headed back home after a wonderful honeymoon; however, unbeknownst to them, they were being watched the whole time.
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Quite sometime had passed since their wedding & so far it had been perfect. Although now, she used to freak out even more if he was not home on time. The Death Eaters were still not caught, & they were causing havoc everywhere. Many of aurors were severely injured, even Harry; or worse some of them were now dead, & her main concern now was his safety.
It was Christmas time, and Nymphadora Lupin was currently putting up the Christmas decorations. Even on Christmas Eve, Remus had been called for duty, due to an attack Merlin knows where. She decided to set up the tree to get her mind off him....however until now she had no success.
"Here are the things you wanted Miss." a squeaky voice from behind her said.
"Thank you Dobby. Can you help me with these?" She asked.
"Dobby is glad Miss." Dobby replied.
When kreacher died a few months after Harry's fifth year, Dumbledore brought Dobby & Winky, who by that time had sobered, to work in the Black House, now renamed Lupin Residence. Both the elves had liked it so much that they decided to stay even after the war was over and serve, as Dobby puts it, Mr. Harry Potter's father's best friend. But of course, Remus settled on just "Remus".
"That's it I think. Thank you Dobby. I'll go prepare dinner." Tonks said once they finished.
Later in the night, the couple sat snuggled up after dinner, enjoying the silence.
"I love you Dora." Remus broke the silence.
"I love you too." Tonks replied.
"I think its time for gifts." Tonks looked up at Remus from his chest.
"But it's not Christmas...." Remus silenced her with his fingers & then pointed at the grandfather clock.
"12:01. I think it is." He said.
He then took out a box from his robes.
"Close your eyes," He said
"Why?"
"'Coz I told you so." He smirked, "Just do it."
Tonks closed her eyes. She then felt something cold touch her skin, & then heard Remus's voice, "Now open them."
She opened her eyes & saw a tiny round-bottomed jug attached to a chain forming a necklace. It was simply beautiful, modest, yet beautiful. The jug was filled with a very thick light green liquid & a small piece of parchment was floating in it. She looked closely at the parchment & realised that something was written on it.
Love from Remus.
"Oh Remus, this is beautiful....thank you." She said to him.
"It looks even more beautiful on you." He replied & leaned in to kiss her.
"Remus....have you....is it charmed?" Tonks said after the kiss, when she looked down on the necklace. It had turned blood red.
Remus smiled & nodded.
"How...?" She asked.
"It's charmed." He said.
"I know but....?"
"It conveys my emotions to you. It will change colour depending on how I feel. Not only that, but it works both ways. I will also be able to feel all your emotions, although it will only be a feeling for me. However, as long as you wear it, we will be connected. Now you don't have to worry about me anymore."
"I will worry about you every second of my life....though now at least I will know if you're in trouble. What colour will it turn if you're in trouble?"
"A dark colour depending on the situation....all I can say is that it will turn black if I am knocked-out cold, & back it its normal colour when I am dead." Remus said trying to remember.
"I hope I never have to see those colours....what are you feeling right now?" she said hugging him.
"Your love. Very, very warm...." He said smiling down on her.
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The alarm went off in the clock on the end table. Nymphadora Lupin squinted her eyes to see the clock in the dark room.
February 15. Rise & Shine.
She groaned & got up just as Remus was getting up & headed for the washroom. She returned & headed for the wardrobe to select her robes for the day. She had an important meeting today. After getting ready, she turned to floor-length mirror in the room, choosing the look for the day. However, when she tried to morph, nothing happened. She tried again, yet she stayed in her normal features. After many tries, she was frustrated.
"NO!!" she cried.
"What's wrong, Dora?" Remus who was ready by then, was immediately by her side.
"I can't morph anymore." She said in a low voice.
"What? Try again."
She tried again, but still nothing happened.
"Has this ever happened before?" Remus asked.
"No." By now, she was in tears.
"I lost my powers." She started sobbing.
Remus hugged her.
"Now Dora. I think there is a perfectly reasonable explanation for this. Don't cry Honey. You didn't lose your powers. Listen why don't you go to Poppy after work? I am sure she knows what happened." He said soothingly.
"Ok." She said sniffing. "I will. I am sorry, this is so silly."
"Shh. It's ok."
After the meeting, later that day, Tonks headed off to Hogwarts. She apparated to Hogsmeade & made her way to the enchanted castle. When she entered the Hospital wing, she called out for Madam Poppy Pomfrey.
"Poppy? Are you there?" She asked.
"Oh. Tonks dear. It's so good to see you." Poppy said. "What's wrong dear?" She added seeing the downcast expression on Tonks face.
"I lost my powers. I can't morph anymore." Tonks explained looking at her lap.
"You can't morph?" Poppy asked surprised.
Tonks nodded. "What's wrong with me Poppy?" Tonks asked looking up at the older woman.
However, she only saw a strange smile on Poppy's face.
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A few seconds later, Remus Lupin felt an eerie coldness coursing through him.
"Dora...." He whispered.
********** XXXXX **********
A/N: Here you go another chapter.
Only 2 reviews for the last one. If I don't get more than 2 reviews for this one, I might even stop writing.
So people:
REVIEW!!
Cya. Take care.
Bye.
"So the werewolf & the girl got married." A voice said at Malfoy Manor.
"Yes!" A female voice replied.
"Are you sure?" Another voice inquired.
"I am positive. I was there." The female voice replied.
"I told you to finish it off before this happens. Now we won't be able to. Good going." The second voice said.
"What should we do now?" The woman said.
"Have patience." The first voice replied.
"Patience!! This is what happens when...."
"It's because of patience this...."
"Quiet!!" the first voice commanded. "We can easily take them now....but let them wait. Let them think there is no danger, & when they least expect it....we will strike."
"But the werewolf is extremely cautious." The man said.
"So is the girl." The woman added.
"Then let them be weak...."
********** XXXXX **********
Nymphadora Lupin woke up to the bright sunlight streaming through the curtains. She looked at her watch that read "time to get up". Groaning, she tried to get up but was stopped by something, rather someone's arm. She looked back to see Remus Lupin sleeping peacefully. She smiled.
It was wonderful, yet unbelievable that they were here. After all they have gone through, Nymphadora had lost hope somewhere in the middle. Yet here she was, Nymphadora Lupin, looking down on her husband, the love of her life.
She remembered everything clearly. Their first meeting, her love, his friendship, their conversations, his love, the war, the complications, the wedding, last night....
She blushed at the thought. Last night was her first time, & she was happy it was with her love. Her mother had always told her to save herself for the right man, & so she had waited....but now the waiting was over.
She looked down at the man she loved so dearly. To her he was perfect; kind, loving, gentle.... She looked at his features, strong, muscular....suddenly, her eyes caught something, a scar,—a long scar on his shoulder, a dreadful yet the only reminder of his past. She kissed it, wishing he would never have to go through the horrific experience & the terrible pain again.
Overwhelmed by all the emotions, she then leaned forward to kiss Remus before removing his hand & starting the day. However, as she did so, she felt his arm tightening around her & felt him kissing her back.
"Good Morning." She said when they finally stopped kissing.
"After that snog fest, it's definitely good." He replied smiling.
"Did I wake you?"
"Actually I was waiting to see how long you'd stare at me."
Tonks blushed.
"I was just thinking...."
"About me?"
"No." Remus feigned horror.
"About us." She replied smacking him on the shoulder.
"It's too early to think." He replied pulling her down & snuggling into her. "So you plan to go for breakfast or stay up here & have fun?"
Before she could reply, her stomach growled.
"I take that as a "go down for breakfast"." He smirked. "Ok, lets get up." He said.
About an hour later, the finally went for breakfast.
After breakfast, they headed out to tour the place. Tonks was happy Remus brought her here & it WAS beautiful in its own sense & she WAS eager to explore it & it had been her wish to come here but it was TOO DAMN HOT in Egypt. They toured the place for most part of the day & near to the evening got ready for a visit to a friend.
********** XXXXX **********
"Hello Bill." Remus said as Bill opened the door.
Bill decided to go back to Egypt after the war. He thought he was better at curse breaking than a desk job & he missed the tombs.
"Remus it's so good to see you. I have been waiting for you guys. About time, you showed up. Come on in." Bill replied shaking Lupin's hand.
"Hello Tonks...err..." Bill said confused.
"It's still Tonks. Don't even think about changing it. Hello Bill." She said good-naturedly.
"Honey, they are here." Bill yelled closing the door.
"'Ello. Eet eez so good to see you again." A very pregnant Fleur greeted them.
After making themselves comfortable, the four got into deep conversation. Time passed quickly for all & before they knew it, the Lupins were back in their hotel room after a very delicious French meal.
Near the end of the month, the first Weasley grandchild was born & the whole Weasley clan had gathered. The Lupins had also gone to congratulate the joyful & awed parents. Sophia Weasley had red hair like her father, Bill, but had her mothers blue eyes & creamy skin. She was simply beautiful.
The rest of the month was spent touring the country & shopping, & before long, it was time to go back. The Lupins headed back home after a wonderful honeymoon; however, unbeknownst to them, they were being watched the whole time.
********** XXXXX **********
Quite sometime had passed since their wedding & so far it had been perfect. Although now, she used to freak out even more if he was not home on time. The Death Eaters were still not caught, & they were causing havoc everywhere. Many of aurors were severely injured, even Harry; or worse some of them were now dead, & her main concern now was his safety.
It was Christmas time, and Nymphadora Lupin was currently putting up the Christmas decorations. Even on Christmas Eve, Remus had been called for duty, due to an attack Merlin knows where. She decided to set up the tree to get her mind off him....however until now she had no success.
"Here are the things you wanted Miss." a squeaky voice from behind her said.
"Thank you Dobby. Can you help me with these?" She asked.
"Dobby is glad Miss." Dobby replied.
When kreacher died a few months after Harry's fifth year, Dumbledore brought Dobby & Winky, who by that time had sobered, to work in the Black House, now renamed Lupin Residence. Both the elves had liked it so much that they decided to stay even after the war was over and serve, as Dobby puts it, Mr. Harry Potter's father's best friend. But of course, Remus settled on just "Remus".
"That's it I think. Thank you Dobby. I'll go prepare dinner." Tonks said once they finished.
Later in the night, the couple sat snuggled up after dinner, enjoying the silence.
"I love you Dora." Remus broke the silence.
"I love you too." Tonks replied.
"I think its time for gifts." Tonks looked up at Remus from his chest.
"But it's not Christmas...." Remus silenced her with his fingers & then pointed at the grandfather clock.
"12:01. I think it is." He said.
He then took out a box from his robes.
"Close your eyes," He said
"Why?"
"'Coz I told you so." He smirked, "Just do it."
Tonks closed her eyes. She then felt something cold touch her skin, & then heard Remus's voice, "Now open them."
She opened her eyes & saw a tiny round-bottomed jug attached to a chain forming a necklace. It was simply beautiful, modest, yet beautiful. The jug was filled with a very thick light green liquid & a small piece of parchment was floating in it. She looked closely at the parchment & realised that something was written on it.
Love from Remus.
"Oh Remus, this is beautiful....thank you." She said to him.
"It looks even more beautiful on you." He replied & leaned in to kiss her.
"Remus....have you....is it charmed?" Tonks said after the kiss, when she looked down on the necklace. It had turned blood red.
Remus smiled & nodded.
"How...?" She asked.
"It's charmed." He said.
"I know but....?"
"It conveys my emotions to you. It will change colour depending on how I feel. Not only that, but it works both ways. I will also be able to feel all your emotions, although it will only be a feeling for me. However, as long as you wear it, we will be connected. Now you don't have to worry about me anymore."
"I will worry about you every second of my life....though now at least I will know if you're in trouble. What colour will it turn if you're in trouble?"
"A dark colour depending on the situation....all I can say is that it will turn black if I am knocked-out cold, & back it its normal colour when I am dead." Remus said trying to remember.
"I hope I never have to see those colours....what are you feeling right now?" she said hugging him.
"Your love. Very, very warm...." He said smiling down on her.
********** XXXXX **********
The alarm went off in the clock on the end table. Nymphadora Lupin squinted her eyes to see the clock in the dark room.
February 15. Rise & Shine.
She groaned & got up just as Remus was getting up & headed for the washroom. She returned & headed for the wardrobe to select her robes for the day. She had an important meeting today. After getting ready, she turned to floor-length mirror in the room, choosing the look for the day. However, when she tried to morph, nothing happened. She tried again, yet she stayed in her normal features. After many tries, she was frustrated.
"NO!!" she cried.
"What's wrong, Dora?" Remus who was ready by then, was immediately by her side.
"I can't morph anymore." She said in a low voice.
"What? Try again."
She tried again, but still nothing happened.
"Has this ever happened before?" Remus asked.
"No." By now, she was in tears.
"I lost my powers." She started sobbing.
Remus hugged her.
"Now Dora. I think there is a perfectly reasonable explanation for this. Don't cry Honey. You didn't lose your powers. Listen why don't you go to Poppy after work? I am sure she knows what happened." He said soothingly.
"Ok." She said sniffing. "I will. I am sorry, this is so silly."
"Shh. It's ok."
After the meeting, later that day, Tonks headed off to Hogwarts. She apparated to Hogsmeade & made her way to the enchanted castle. When she entered the Hospital wing, she called out for Madam Poppy Pomfrey.
"Poppy? Are you there?" She asked.
"Oh. Tonks dear. It's so good to see you." Poppy said. "What's wrong dear?" She added seeing the downcast expression on Tonks face.
"I lost my powers. I can't morph anymore." Tonks explained looking at her lap.
"You can't morph?" Poppy asked surprised.
Tonks nodded. "What's wrong with me Poppy?" Tonks asked looking up at the older woman.
However, she only saw a strange smile on Poppy's face.
********** XXXXX **********
A few seconds later, Remus Lupin felt an eerie coldness coursing through him.
"Dora...." He whispered.
********** XXXXX **********
A/N: Here you go another chapter.
Only 2 reviews for the last one. If I don't get more than 2 reviews for this one, I might even stop writing.
So people:
REVIEW!!
Cya. Take care.
Bye.