Author Notes: Hey guys... it's only been a week so you can't be too upset, y'know? The next update may and probably will be over a week. I experienced another death in the family and I'm making a lot of the arrangements this time. But yeah, here's a chapter to tied (sp???) you over for now. I hope I can update as soon as possible, but I won't make any promises. Now... head towards the west and into the story!
It took Tonks a moment to remember why she had passed out, but it all quickly came back to her. She sat up quickly, startling all of those around her.
"Excuse me," she said, standing up shakily and then running upstairs towards the bathroom. She knew no one would follow her at first if they thought she just really needed to pee or something.
Sinking against the door, she pressed the back of her head against the polished brown wood. How could he do this to me? she thought. He knew I didn't want to marry him yet... and now... he wants me to marry him! And how can I say no when Harry's own independence relies on me saying yes? Tonks' emotions were unbalanced to begin with, but now the position Remus had put her in was pushing her over the edge. She furiously wiped back the tears that were beginning to spill down her face.
"Nymph- Tonks, dear," she heard Remus' voice speaking gently on the other side of the door. "Are you all right?"
"Fine," she said, trying to sound as if she was happy and all she was doing was peeing. Remus obviously heard the strained tone to her voice. Damn him and his wolf senses!
"I don't think you are," he argued. "May I come in?" Tonks only gave a grunt in response and unlocked the door. Remus took that as a yes. He quietly crept in and clicked the door shut behind him.
"Tonks, what's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"There's something, Tonks, and I'm going to eventually find out so why not tell me now?"
Pause.
"How could you do that to me, Remus?"
"Do what?"
"Propose to me like that!"
"What kind of question is that? I love you, I want to marry you!"
Tonks stood up and faced Remus on the other side of the small bathroom.
"Why didn't you talk to me before hand?"
"Well, Tonks, there's a reason some call it 'popping the question.'"
"But, Remus, you knew that I didn't want to marry you yet!"
Remus sucked in a breath, shocked. His ears began to ring. Stunned.
"What?"
"Remus..." Tonks' voice had lowered into a gentler tone and she kneeled beside him. "Remus, it's just that... I'm not sure what I would have said. I don't know if I'm ready to get married just yet. There's so much happening in my life right now and I think marriage would just... oh, I don't know."
"You would have said no?" Remus finally asked.
"No, not in front of everyone. That's why I'm so mad, Remus, I'm mad because you put me in such an awkward position! I couldn't have said no in front of all those people... people who have known you longer and love you so much more."
"That's not true-"
"Can you tell me I wouldn't have been hexed on the spot if I said no to you?" Tonks cocked an eyebrow. Remus let a small grin flit across his face and he shook his head.
"No."
"And, then there's the position you're putting me in with Harry. Remus, how I can I say no, now?"
Remus looked up, staring her in the eyes, and he truly saw the position he put her in and what it was doing to her.
"Oh, Tonks, I'm so sorry, I just... I wasn't thinking. I was caught up in the idea of a family... and that just overrode what you would say."
"I could see where you were coming from though, Remus. We love each other, it seemed only the next step to take," Tonks smiled.
"So you still love me?" he asked trying to look as innocent as possible. It worked, Tonks couldn't resist.
"Of course I do," she said, diving forward into his open arms. "Even if you do do stupid things. I suppose I'm going to have to get used to them since I'm sure you won't stop just because we got married."
"Yeah you- what?"
Tonks grinned up at him.
"So... that's a yes?"
"Yes, Remus, that's a yes."
When they returned downstairs Tonks brushed off everyone's questions by telling them that between the punch, the party, Remus' question and the baby- er, babies, her stomach became upset, but she was fine now. No one was asking the question to the answer they were dying to know though. It was good ol' reliable Luna who finally brought the topic up.
"Miss Tonks, I do hope you clear the Nargles out of your wedding boquet before walking down the aisle, they have been known to ruin many a beautiful ceremony," she smiled wanely and then continued to braid together pieces of shredded napkins.
"Will do, Luna," Tonks said, though without a clue as to what the hell Nargles were. She made a note to ask Remus later. But the others in the room had caught her response before she could think anymore about the mysterious, unknown creatures.
"So, you- does that mean- I mean, you and Remus are- you said- I-" Hermione began to uncharacteristically stammer.
"Yes, I said yes Hermione," Tonks finally said, albiet begrudgingly as she was having much fun watching the girl stumble over her words and looking like a fish on dry land. The teens all cheered happily, while the adults clapped with enthusiasm.
"That reminds me," Tonks said, turning to Remus. "If we're engaged, where the bloody hell is my ring?"
The rest of the party was rather uneventful. Tonks spent her remaining time chatting idly with others, admiring the modest gold band Remus had given her and guessing with Hestia Jones and Molly Weasley what the wedding band would turn it into.
Wizarding engagement rings and wedding bands are purchased together, typically the engagement band being very simple and relatively plain, but when the wedding band, which has an extra something to it, is slipped on to the ring finger, it melds into the previous ring, combining the two into a very intricate and beautiful design of the partner's choosing. Tonks made sure to ask Molly to help her look for Remus' wedgagement ring.
"Miss Tonks?" a soft voice asked behind her after she had showed Emmeline Vance out and saw her safely apparated away.
"Yes, Albus?" She shut the door and turned her full attention on the wise man.
"I have a proposition for you," he said while walking with her towards the sitting room.
"Oh, I'm very flattered Albus, but I'm already marrying Remus," Tonks laughed. "Had you asked a couple months ago..."
Albus chuckled happily.
"I'm sorry to say that was not what I wished to talk to you about," Albus grinned. "I actually would like to offer you a job at Hogwarts."
Tonks was about to smile and ask which job that would be, but she stopped and narrowed her eyes at him. She had heard Harry and the gang talk enough about the supposedly cursed Defense Against the Dark Arts job to be wary about this offered position.
"What job?" she asked suspiciously.
"I have a feeling you know which job, Miss Tonks," Dumbledore winked at her.
"Albus, I'm honored, but I'm not really the proper person to be teaching something so crucial-"
"I disagree, Nymphadora-" Tonks twitched but made no further comment "-despite your clumsiness you are an extremely brilliant Auror. Your grades in Hogwarts, especially Transfiguration and Defense, were some of the best the school has ever seen."
"I'm sure Hermione has outdone them," Tonks muttered.
"To be truthful, Miss Granger is one of the best students to come to Hogwarts since Tom Riddle," Albus admitted.
"You don't think-"
"But know this, Hermione is much smarter than Riddle in the decisions she makes," Dumbledore said, holding up a hand to stop Tonks from speaking. "But back to subject. Nymphadora, you are intelligent, you are young, allowing students an easier grasp relating to you, which will be nice seeing the pattern in their previous teachers."
"Lupin was the only one they really liked."
"Exactly. That's another reason they will like you more, when they hear of your relationship with Lupin there will be more of a reason to like you."
"But come April..."
"Yes, I am aware of that, Miss Tonks, it's not something I have ignored. This has been something I've been thinking about for a while, and it was with your pregnancy and down-time from the Magical Law Enforcement I decided to act upon it. But, it is because of your young age that you have has less true hands-on experience."
"Not denying it."
"That is why you will be teaching only years one through four, and another teacher will be taking the fifth through seventh years, then after the baby is born all of the classes."
"Do you know who the other teacher is going to be?"
"Why your dear fiance has already agreed to it, Miss Tonks. You don't think I'm so cruel as to seperate young lovers. This will also allow time for planning and spending time with Harry," Albus smiled. "I was also positive it would be more incentive for you to say yes to my offer."
"Oh, Albus, you doddering old fool, I love you!" Tonks practically squealed, throwing her arms around the old man and hugging him tight, showering kisses on his face.
"Nymphadora," Dumbledore finally spoke up once Tonks released him, "I believe you have just made me the happiest man on earth."
And with that he walked away, rubbing the cheek that Tonks had kissed the most.
"So you and I are working together," Tonks stated later that night as she slid into bed next to Remus.
"Mmhmm," was all Remus gave as a reply as he was much to distracted by looking at and touching Tonks' beautiful body that was clad in lacy red lengerie.
"Why do you suppose Albus didn't hire just you?" she asked, trying to ignore Remus' extremely physical attentions.
"Dunno," he mumbled through kisses he was placing along her neck.
"No, really, Remus," she finally got serious and nudged him off a bit so he was forced to look her straight in the eyes.
"Honestly?" Remus asked, making sure she wanted to have this conversation.
"Yes."
"Honestly, I think that Dumbledore is hiring you on face, so he can present you as the main teacher, and then, if needed, he will subtly mention me. Most people still don't want a werewolf teaching. Also, we can be together," and with that Remus laughed and returned to his fiancee's body with even more vigour then before.
Tonks finally gave him the type of responses he was looking for.
Five romantic minutes later both were finally free of clothing and giving special attention to less visible parts of the body, when suddenly a thick feeling of awkwardness filled the room. The two simultaneously stopped their ministrations and paused. Tonks, who was currently on top, slowly turned her head around to look at the now open doorway.
"I- I- I-" stammered Harry who stood their uncomfortably wringing his hands, unable to tear his teenage boy eyes from the sight before him.
"Hello, Harry, can we help you with something?" Tonks asked casually, still unmoving from her position.
"I needed... question... had a... um..." Harry trailed off, finally tearing his eyes away from the love-making couple and looking at various points on the ceiling.
Tonks, with all the skills she mastered as an Auror of almost two years, quickly flipped over with the sheet clutched to her chest to maintain any form of modesty she had left.
"You had a question?" she asked softly, only imagining how embarssed Harry was feeling.
"Yes," his voice had hitched slightly when he looked at Tonks. He gulped and quickly looked away again.
"Who did you need to ask the question to?" Remus asked, finally quelling his mortification, he couldn't understand how Tonks was taking this so calmly.
"Actually," Harry said, finding his voice and keeping his gaze averted, "I needed to talk to both of you."
"Okay, why don't you give us a few minutes to get presentable," Tonks began, "and we'll meet in the kitchen. Okay?"
"Okay," Harry's voice went up an octave again as he looked at the naked couple. With one last awkward pause Harry turned on his heels and left the room, fumbling with the handle on the door to shut it behind him.
There was another heavy silence as Tonks and Lupin just sat there, stunned. Remus couldn't believe what had just happened and was shaking his head when he heard a covered snicker beside him. He looked at Tonks, who had a cheshire grin and was trying to stifle her laughter.
"You find this funny?"
"You don't?" she said, bursting out.
"I find it a highly uncomfortable situation, and feel very bad for putting Harry in that position!"
"I think he woud have much rather been in your position," Tonks smirked.
"You have a very high regard for yourself, don't you Nymphadora?" Remus said straight-faced.
"Remus!" Tonks laughed, smacking him lightly on the shoulder. He laughed too and rubbed his shoulder.
"Ow!" he moaned through his chortles.
"Well at least we learned something," Tonks said, getting up and reaching for her and Remus' dressing gowns.
"What's that?"
"Always lock the door during love-making."
"What's wrong mate?" Ron asked, seeing Harry leave the room with a very stunned expression on his face.
"I just saw Tonks and Remus having... having... you know," Harry stammered. Ron's eyes widened.
"You saw them having sex?" Ron whispered, afraid of being overheard. Harry nodded. There was a moment of silence as Ron digested this thought.
"So was Tonks hot?" he asked Harry.
"What?"
"What'd she look like? She as hot naked as she is with her clothes on?"
"Ron!" Harry exclaimed as he began walking towards the kitchen. "This is my future mother you're talking about."
"So you're actually going to go through with that?"
"I don't know, that's what I wanted to talk to them about when I walked in on... um..." Harry trailed off, blushing slightly.
"I don't know mate, I kind of wish it was me."
"Shut up, Ron!"
"Come on, tell me you don't think she's hot!"
"Ron, she's going to-"
SMACK
Something slammed into the kitchen window causing both boys to jump up and pull out their wands.
"What was that?" Ron asked.
"I have no clue."
SMACK
There it went again. Followed by another one and another one.
"REMUS-" Harry started to yell.
CRASH
The window shattered and the room was filled with bright blue.
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Preview for Chapter Eight
Don't scroll down if you dun wanna see...
Taking Tonks' hand, forcing the girl to look at her through the petals, Mrs. Weasley said, "Tonks, I'm dying."
The laughter and the growing petals stopped.
"What?"
"I'm dying, Tonks," Molly said again.
I have to say that has been the best preview I've chosen to give yet. Well... until next time!
It took Tonks a moment to remember why she had passed out, but it all quickly came back to her. She sat up quickly, startling all of those around her.
"Excuse me," she said, standing up shakily and then running upstairs towards the bathroom. She knew no one would follow her at first if they thought she just really needed to pee or something.
Sinking against the door, she pressed the back of her head against the polished brown wood. How could he do this to me? she thought. He knew I didn't want to marry him yet... and now... he wants me to marry him! And how can I say no when Harry's own independence relies on me saying yes? Tonks' emotions were unbalanced to begin with, but now the position Remus had put her in was pushing her over the edge. She furiously wiped back the tears that were beginning to spill down her face.
"Nymph- Tonks, dear," she heard Remus' voice speaking gently on the other side of the door. "Are you all right?"
"Fine," she said, trying to sound as if she was happy and all she was doing was peeing. Remus obviously heard the strained tone to her voice. Damn him and his wolf senses!
"I don't think you are," he argued. "May I come in?" Tonks only gave a grunt in response and unlocked the door. Remus took that as a yes. He quietly crept in and clicked the door shut behind him.
"Tonks, what's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"There's something, Tonks, and I'm going to eventually find out so why not tell me now?"
Pause.
"How could you do that to me, Remus?"
"Do what?"
"Propose to me like that!"
"What kind of question is that? I love you, I want to marry you!"
Tonks stood up and faced Remus on the other side of the small bathroom.
"Why didn't you talk to me before hand?"
"Well, Tonks, there's a reason some call it 'popping the question.'"
"But, Remus, you knew that I didn't want to marry you yet!"
Remus sucked in a breath, shocked. His ears began to ring. Stunned.
"What?"
"Remus..." Tonks' voice had lowered into a gentler tone and she kneeled beside him. "Remus, it's just that... I'm not sure what I would have said. I don't know if I'm ready to get married just yet. There's so much happening in my life right now and I think marriage would just... oh, I don't know."
"You would have said no?" Remus finally asked.
"No, not in front of everyone. That's why I'm so mad, Remus, I'm mad because you put me in such an awkward position! I couldn't have said no in front of all those people... people who have known you longer and love you so much more."
"That's not true-"
"Can you tell me I wouldn't have been hexed on the spot if I said no to you?" Tonks cocked an eyebrow. Remus let a small grin flit across his face and he shook his head.
"No."
"And, then there's the position you're putting me in with Harry. Remus, how I can I say no, now?"
Remus looked up, staring her in the eyes, and he truly saw the position he put her in and what it was doing to her.
"Oh, Tonks, I'm so sorry, I just... I wasn't thinking. I was caught up in the idea of a family... and that just overrode what you would say."
"I could see where you were coming from though, Remus. We love each other, it seemed only the next step to take," Tonks smiled.
"So you still love me?" he asked trying to look as innocent as possible. It worked, Tonks couldn't resist.
"Of course I do," she said, diving forward into his open arms. "Even if you do do stupid things. I suppose I'm going to have to get used to them since I'm sure you won't stop just because we got married."
"Yeah you- what?"
Tonks grinned up at him.
"So... that's a yes?"
"Yes, Remus, that's a yes."
When they returned downstairs Tonks brushed off everyone's questions by telling them that between the punch, the party, Remus' question and the baby- er, babies, her stomach became upset, but she was fine now. No one was asking the question to the answer they were dying to know though. It was good ol' reliable Luna who finally brought the topic up.
"Miss Tonks, I do hope you clear the Nargles out of your wedding boquet before walking down the aisle, they have been known to ruin many a beautiful ceremony," she smiled wanely and then continued to braid together pieces of shredded napkins.
"Will do, Luna," Tonks said, though without a clue as to what the hell Nargles were. She made a note to ask Remus later. But the others in the room had caught her response before she could think anymore about the mysterious, unknown creatures.
"So, you- does that mean- I mean, you and Remus are- you said- I-" Hermione began to uncharacteristically stammer.
"Yes, I said yes Hermione," Tonks finally said, albiet begrudgingly as she was having much fun watching the girl stumble over her words and looking like a fish on dry land. The teens all cheered happily, while the adults clapped with enthusiasm.
"That reminds me," Tonks said, turning to Remus. "If we're engaged, where the bloody hell is my ring?"
The rest of the party was rather uneventful. Tonks spent her remaining time chatting idly with others, admiring the modest gold band Remus had given her and guessing with Hestia Jones and Molly Weasley what the wedding band would turn it into.
Wizarding engagement rings and wedding bands are purchased together, typically the engagement band being very simple and relatively plain, but when the wedding band, which has an extra something to it, is slipped on to the ring finger, it melds into the previous ring, combining the two into a very intricate and beautiful design of the partner's choosing. Tonks made sure to ask Molly to help her look for Remus' wedgagement ring.
"Miss Tonks?" a soft voice asked behind her after she had showed Emmeline Vance out and saw her safely apparated away.
"Yes, Albus?" She shut the door and turned her full attention on the wise man.
"I have a proposition for you," he said while walking with her towards the sitting room.
"Oh, I'm very flattered Albus, but I'm already marrying Remus," Tonks laughed. "Had you asked a couple months ago..."
Albus chuckled happily.
"I'm sorry to say that was not what I wished to talk to you about," Albus grinned. "I actually would like to offer you a job at Hogwarts."
Tonks was about to smile and ask which job that would be, but she stopped and narrowed her eyes at him. She had heard Harry and the gang talk enough about the supposedly cursed Defense Against the Dark Arts job to be wary about this offered position.
"What job?" she asked suspiciously.
"I have a feeling you know which job, Miss Tonks," Dumbledore winked at her.
"Albus, I'm honored, but I'm not really the proper person to be teaching something so crucial-"
"I disagree, Nymphadora-" Tonks twitched but made no further comment "-despite your clumsiness you are an extremely brilliant Auror. Your grades in Hogwarts, especially Transfiguration and Defense, were some of the best the school has ever seen."
"I'm sure Hermione has outdone them," Tonks muttered.
"To be truthful, Miss Granger is one of the best students to come to Hogwarts since Tom Riddle," Albus admitted.
"You don't think-"
"But know this, Hermione is much smarter than Riddle in the decisions she makes," Dumbledore said, holding up a hand to stop Tonks from speaking. "But back to subject. Nymphadora, you are intelligent, you are young, allowing students an easier grasp relating to you, which will be nice seeing the pattern in their previous teachers."
"Lupin was the only one they really liked."
"Exactly. That's another reason they will like you more, when they hear of your relationship with Lupin there will be more of a reason to like you."
"But come April..."
"Yes, I am aware of that, Miss Tonks, it's not something I have ignored. This has been something I've been thinking about for a while, and it was with your pregnancy and down-time from the Magical Law Enforcement I decided to act upon it. But, it is because of your young age that you have has less true hands-on experience."
"Not denying it."
"That is why you will be teaching only years one through four, and another teacher will be taking the fifth through seventh years, then after the baby is born all of the classes."
"Do you know who the other teacher is going to be?"
"Why your dear fiance has already agreed to it, Miss Tonks. You don't think I'm so cruel as to seperate young lovers. This will also allow time for planning and spending time with Harry," Albus smiled. "I was also positive it would be more incentive for you to say yes to my offer."
"Oh, Albus, you doddering old fool, I love you!" Tonks practically squealed, throwing her arms around the old man and hugging him tight, showering kisses on his face.
"Nymphadora," Dumbledore finally spoke up once Tonks released him, "I believe you have just made me the happiest man on earth."
And with that he walked away, rubbing the cheek that Tonks had kissed the most.
"So you and I are working together," Tonks stated later that night as she slid into bed next to Remus.
"Mmhmm," was all Remus gave as a reply as he was much to distracted by looking at and touching Tonks' beautiful body that was clad in lacy red lengerie.
"Why do you suppose Albus didn't hire just you?" she asked, trying to ignore Remus' extremely physical attentions.
"Dunno," he mumbled through kisses he was placing along her neck.
"No, really, Remus," she finally got serious and nudged him off a bit so he was forced to look her straight in the eyes.
"Honestly?" Remus asked, making sure she wanted to have this conversation.
"Yes."
"Honestly, I think that Dumbledore is hiring you on face, so he can present you as the main teacher, and then, if needed, he will subtly mention me. Most people still don't want a werewolf teaching. Also, we can be together," and with that Remus laughed and returned to his fiancee's body with even more vigour then before.
Tonks finally gave him the type of responses he was looking for.
Five romantic minutes later both were finally free of clothing and giving special attention to less visible parts of the body, when suddenly a thick feeling of awkwardness filled the room. The two simultaneously stopped their ministrations and paused. Tonks, who was currently on top, slowly turned her head around to look at the now open doorway.
"I- I- I-" stammered Harry who stood their uncomfortably wringing his hands, unable to tear his teenage boy eyes from the sight before him.
"Hello, Harry, can we help you with something?" Tonks asked casually, still unmoving from her position.
"I needed... question... had a... um..." Harry trailed off, finally tearing his eyes away from the love-making couple and looking at various points on the ceiling.
Tonks, with all the skills she mastered as an Auror of almost two years, quickly flipped over with the sheet clutched to her chest to maintain any form of modesty she had left.
"You had a question?" she asked softly, only imagining how embarssed Harry was feeling.
"Yes," his voice had hitched slightly when he looked at Tonks. He gulped and quickly looked away again.
"Who did you need to ask the question to?" Remus asked, finally quelling his mortification, he couldn't understand how Tonks was taking this so calmly.
"Actually," Harry said, finding his voice and keeping his gaze averted, "I needed to talk to both of you."
"Okay, why don't you give us a few minutes to get presentable," Tonks began, "and we'll meet in the kitchen. Okay?"
"Okay," Harry's voice went up an octave again as he looked at the naked couple. With one last awkward pause Harry turned on his heels and left the room, fumbling with the handle on the door to shut it behind him.
There was another heavy silence as Tonks and Lupin just sat there, stunned. Remus couldn't believe what had just happened and was shaking his head when he heard a covered snicker beside him. He looked at Tonks, who had a cheshire grin and was trying to stifle her laughter.
"You find this funny?"
"You don't?" she said, bursting out.
"I find it a highly uncomfortable situation, and feel very bad for putting Harry in that position!"
"I think he woud have much rather been in your position," Tonks smirked.
"You have a very high regard for yourself, don't you Nymphadora?" Remus said straight-faced.
"Remus!" Tonks laughed, smacking him lightly on the shoulder. He laughed too and rubbed his shoulder.
"Ow!" he moaned through his chortles.
"Well at least we learned something," Tonks said, getting up and reaching for her and Remus' dressing gowns.
"What's that?"
"Always lock the door during love-making."
"What's wrong mate?" Ron asked, seeing Harry leave the room with a very stunned expression on his face.
"I just saw Tonks and Remus having... having... you know," Harry stammered. Ron's eyes widened.
"You saw them having sex?" Ron whispered, afraid of being overheard. Harry nodded. There was a moment of silence as Ron digested this thought.
"So was Tonks hot?" he asked Harry.
"What?"
"What'd she look like? She as hot naked as she is with her clothes on?"
"Ron!" Harry exclaimed as he began walking towards the kitchen. "This is my future mother you're talking about."
"So you're actually going to go through with that?"
"I don't know, that's what I wanted to talk to them about when I walked in on... um..." Harry trailed off, blushing slightly.
"I don't know mate, I kind of wish it was me."
"Shut up, Ron!"
"Come on, tell me you don't think she's hot!"
"Ron, she's going to-"
SMACK
Something slammed into the kitchen window causing both boys to jump up and pull out their wands.
"What was that?" Ron asked.
"I have no clue."
SMACK
There it went again. Followed by another one and another one.
"REMUS-" Harry started to yell.
CRASH
The window shattered and the room was filled with bright blue.
A Darker Shade of Bright, Deadly-Viper-Assassin, Elmindrea-al'Thor, Emmylou, gloomy-angel, Hurdlingbaybe06, invisible2u, joytotheworld, Kagome Tonks, karen1, Kellalor, Lupin'sChic, lutefa, lyra lupin, mika, Mina-chan, Ode-to-a-plum, Plum Blossoms, Susan, thor god of thunder, True, VenusPlay, wmlaw, and Yav aka Shibs. I'm sorry if I forgot anyone, it wasn't intentional! Thank you all for your wonderful reviews. If you'd like I can go back through them and answer any questions that people have asked previously. I dunno... we'll see. Oh, well... here's the...
Preview for Chapter Eight
Don't scroll down if you dun wanna see...
Taking Tonks' hand, forcing the girl to look at her through the petals, Mrs. Weasley said, "Tonks, I'm dying."
The laughter and the growing petals stopped.
"What?"
"I'm dying, Tonks," Molly said again.
I have to say that has been the best preview I've chosen to give yet. Well... until next time!