Author's Note: Hey y'all! Another update (finally)! I still own my characters, Rowling owns hers. End of story. Speaking of story...
Remus' fingers brushed the cover of his photo album. He smiled at the picture taped to the front: it was Lily and James with baby Harry next to Roxanne and Sirius, who were holding Aide and Bane. Remus opened the cover slowly.
The first picture was Roxanne and Sirius, their arms wrapped around each other. Sirius was kissing her cheek gently as she tried to push him away, laughing. That was when Sirius had learned that she was pregnant with twins. Remus touched the photo, then quickly turned the page.
The next picture was Roxanne holding Bane. Sirius was behind her, Aide in his arms. A simple picture, but one of Remus' favorites. The third picture was the best. Lily and James were holding Harry out as Roxanne and Sirius held Aide out. The two babies were holding hands gingerly. Remus remembered Sirius' comment on that photo.
"You know what's going to happen between those two," Sirius said, holding Roxanne close.
"What?" Lily asked, watching Harry closely.
"They're going to end up getting together and getting married." James made a retching motion as Sirius said this. Roxanne laughed.
"I can't wait to see the reception of the wedding. Fathers going at each other's throats, mothers trying to calm everyone down, yeah, that'll work real well, Siri."
Remus smiled, then closed the album quickly as he heard his name.
"Remus, we need to talk," came Tonks' voice from outside his door. He sighed and slid his photos under his bed as the door opened.
"So..." Tonks began, but Remus cut her off.
"What did you mean, it's over? You don't want to be with a single werewolf parent, huh?" His temper was getting the better of him. "Too young to be a mother, huh? Answer me, Tonks! Answer me!"
Tonks was silent, then touched his arm gently. "That's what I came to talk about." Remus' eyes widened and he groaned.
"You aren't... it wasn't... Oh God!" he moaned. She smiled.
"No, it wasn't a few nights ago. But, Remus... I'm pregnant." Remus moaned again.
"It wasn't me, was it?" She looked at her lap, then nodded. He bit his bottom lip and looked ready to cry.
"I'm sorry, Tonks. I'm so sorry." He began to sob. Tonks wrapped her arm around his shoulders.
"It can't be helped, now, Rem. We have no choice but to go through with this." Remus shook his head.
"If it wasn't from a few nights ago, when was it?" Tonks blushed and looked down at her hands again.
"Remember back in March at the hotel you, Moody, and I went to?" He nodded. "Well, it's from then." Remus cringed as he remembered that night...
Tonks and Moody looked at the room they were supposed to share. Remus closed the door behind them. Tonks wrinkled her nose as she stepped around the piles of dirt on the carpet. Moody inspected the sheets carefully, then inhaled sharply. He backed away quickly and motioned for Tonks to check for herself. She pulled back the comforter, then made a retching sound and backed into Remus. He caught her and held her around the waist.
"What's wrong?" he asked. She motioned the bed. Remus looked and paled.
"I was hoping only I saw those... intimate clothes there," Moody said, looking sick. Remus laughed.
"Well, Tonks. Looks like you get to share a bed with Mad-Eye tonight." Tonks and Moody both shuddered.
"Lupin, you're younger. You share with her. I'm getting the room next door." Moody left Remus and Tonks alone. Remus was blushing as he set his bags onto the ground.
"So..." he began awkwardly. "We're going to be together tonight, huh?" Tonks nodded, then yawned.
"I'm so tired," she said, covering her mouth. "I think I'm going to change." She made for the bathroom door shared by their room and the next, then blushed as she turned around. "Moody's in there." Remus smiled.
"You can change in here. I can turn around," He blushed, but turned to the bed. Tonks smiled and slid her shirt off. Remus tried not to look, but he couldn't help thinking about it. After all, it had been so long since he had seen a woman like this. And now he finally had a chance. He started to turn, but stopped and turned back. Tonks noticed and smiled.
"Rem, could you help me? I think the shirt is stuck on something..." She smirked as he turned and saw her bare skin. His eyes widened and he sucked in deeply.
"Tonks, I..."
"Save it, Rem." Tonks ran her hands down his chest, nimbly undoing buttons. He made no motion to stop her. Instead, he began to tug at her belt. She looked at him, surprised. Then, without warning, she pounced on him, pushing him onto the bed, yanking his entire shirt off. Soon their clothes were scattered around the room. Remus pulled Tonks under the covers, curling around her. She giggled into his neck, then kissed his jaw gently.
"I think I like doing this with you, Rem." He moaned happily and kissed her neck.
"You know, Nymph? I think I like doing this with you, too."
Remus groaned. "So what are we going to do, Nymph?"
"Going to go through with this kid, Rem. Or kids. I'm not sure yet. But we'll stay together, right? We won't put the poor thing through divorce or anything, will we?"
"Not a chance, babe. Not a chance. You know," he added, looking thoughtful, "before your outburst last night, I was going to give this to you. But I guess now is as good a time as ever." He pulled a box out of his pocket and kneeled in front of her.
"Nymphadora Tonks, I would be honored if you would have me as your husband." Tonks' eyes filled with tears.
"Oh, yes, Remus! I'd love to!" She grabbed him by the neck and tugged him into a hug, kissing his head.
Ron looked cynically down at his Exploding Snap cards.
"Have you noticed what's up with Hermione these days?" he asked, blushing at her name. Harry shrugged.
"She's been acting same as everybody else, I suppose." Ron shook his head vigorously.
"No she hasn't, Harry. She's been in love with Bane since he got here." He scowled. Harry laughed.
"Did you hear who he's going out with?" he asked, throwing his card down.
"Who who's going out with?" came Hermione's voice. She sat next to Ron, who casually leaned back and draped his arm around her shoulders. She shrugged it off and stared at Harry.
"Who Bane's going out with," Ron said, his voice cold. Hermione stared at him, then turned back to Harry.
"Who?" she said.
"Yeah, Harry. Who?" Ron echoed.
"Bane is going out with..." Harry paused dramatically as he threw a card down. "Julianna Lupin." Ron gaped at his friend.
"Jules? He's going out with Jules?" Ron cried. Hermione looked depressed.
"Darn it," she mumbled under her breath.
"So if your loveykins is already going out, 'Mione, you, er..." Ron looked uncomfortable, "... wanna go out with me?"
Author's Note: Dun dun dun!!! Will Hermione accept his offer? What will Dumbledore say when he finds out his only Metamorphmargus is pregnant? And what about Aide and Roxanne? Will Sirius ever be back? Patience, readers! Updates are coming soon!
P.S. Tonks and Remus had their "hotel incident" back in March. It is now June. That means the baby is due in December. Remember that... It might hold importance down the road (or it might not... you never know!).
