Disclaimer: Let's see, if I owned Harry Potter, would I be working a minimum wage job as a courtesy clerk?

A/N: I know I said I wouldn't be able to update until Monday but well, this chapter just sort of wrote itself (with the help of Lunista) and I had time to add it before I went off. Hope you all enjoy and I hope I didn't linger too long when the Guard goes and gets Harry. I tried to shoren it as much as possible. Thanks again for all your reviews! Enjoy!

Remus was exhausted by the time he got off guard duty and returned to Grimmauld Place. He wasn't one for staying up all night; it always messed up his sleeping pattern and left him feeling very groggy. He apparated to the kitchen, knowing that no one was yet up at this early hour, not even Molly. He yawned and scratched the back of his head. Maybe he would make a cup of some nice tea before heading off to bed. Yes, that seemed nice. He swept over to the stove, grabbed the teakettle and filled it with water. While he was waiting for it to whistle, Sirius came into the kitchen.

"Oh." He said in surprise as he saw Remus standing there.

Remus was equally surprised. He hadn't spoken to Sirius since last night when Sirius had had his outburst. Remus turned back to his teakettle. He didn't know what to say. He hadn't had a row with Sirius since their school days.

"Remus." Sirius cut in through Remus' thoughts. He turned to look at him.

"I-I want to apologize for last night. I shouldn't have lost my temper and I shouldn't have jumped down yours and Molly's throats like I did."

"It's alright Sirius. You were upset. I probably would've done the same thing." Remus said, smiling faintly.

Sirius chuckled. "Yea right. You, Remus Lupin, lose your temper? I'd love to see that."

"Hey, I've lost my temper plenty of times."

Again, Sirius chuckled. "Maybe. But you've never had an outburst like I did."

Remus couldn't argue. He was always the cool, calm, collected one. The kettle began to whistle, startling both Marauders slightly.

"I was just making some tea. Would you like some?" Remus offered as he got out two teacups and bags.

Sirius smiled. "Sure."

So the two best friends sat, drank tea and talked, all the tiredness leaving Remus. He was glad Sirius was in a better mood; he hated fighting, especially with his only best friend he had left. They had just finished their tea when Tonks apparated into the kitchen.

"Oh, Remus, good you're still up." She said. Her black hair was flared out and was to her shoulders and it was tipped with red, orange and yellow. She walked over to the two men. "I've just come from the Ministry. I've been there all night trying to figure out what's going on with Harry."

"And? Is he all right? What are they going to do? Has anyone told him anything?" Sirius asked hurriedly as Tonks sat across from the two.

"Give the poor girl a chance to speak Sirius." Remus said.

"Thank you Remus." She smiled and for the first time since he had met her, Remus' heart did a back flip when she did.

"Sorry. Go on then. What'd you find out?" Sirius said apologetically.

"Well," she sighed. "Dumbledore made them hold out on their decision of expelling Harry from Hogwarts."

"What!" Sirius cried in shock and disbelief.

"Shh!" Remus told him. Everyone else was still asleep and they didn't need Sirius' yells waking them up.

"How could they even think about expelling him? And for what?" Sirius lowered his voice immediately.

Again Tonks sighed. "For using magic in the presence of his cousin, who's a Muggle and for using magic outside of school."

"I thought there were Dementors after Harry and his cousin?" Remus said.

It was common knowledge that if a witch or wizard was in any life-threatening danger, he or she was authorized to use magic, in the presence of a Muggle if necessary. If anything, Harry should be awarded for his defeat of two Dementors single-handedly.

Tonks shook her head. "There were Dementors but the Ministry," she rolled her eyes, "doesn't believe him. Thinks he's just made it up."

"What!" Sirius and Remus said loudly.

"Keep your voices down will ya?" Tonks hissed.

"Sorry, but how can the Ministry not believe Harry?" Remus asked.

"They don't want to believe You-Know-Who is back. That's why Fudge has been trying to discredit Dumbledore and Harry, you know, with the Daily Prophet. Saying Harry's a nut job and Dumbledore's flipped his lid." Tonks said.

"If they're not expelling Harry…then what?" Sirius asked worriedly.

"Harry has to go to a hearing. They'll decide his fate from there." Tonks replied sadly.

This was horrible. It was bad enough Fudge didn't want to believe Voldemort was back without him expelling poor Harry, especially for something he didn't do.

"I ran into Moody too." Tonks continued. "He reckons the Guard should go and get Harry now."

"Good. The sooner Harry's here, the better I'll feel." Sirius said grimly.

This must be harder for Sirius than anyone, except Harry himself of course. It must also be tormenting to be locked up here and not being able to do anything to help your godson. Remus felt terribly sorry for his friend.

"Has Harry's aunt and uncle got the letter yet?" Remus asked.

Tonks shook her head. "No, but they should be getting it any day now. We sent it off over a week ago. I can't wait to get Harry out of there either. According to Dumbledore, his aunt and uncle almost kicked him out last night." She said sadly.

"What!" Sirius growled. Remus saw a trace of dislike and hatred in Sirius' dead eyes. "If I ever get my hands on those Muggles." He threatened.

"Oh, calm down." Tonks said impatiently. "He's still there. They let him stay and until we get him, that's the safest place he could be." She informed him.

Sirius scoffed.

"Is Moody going to call a meeting for the Guard?" Remus asked before Sirius could say anything.

Tonks nodded tiredly. "Yea, I imagine." She yawned.

"Maybe you should get some rest." Remus said gently.

Tonks smiled through her yawn. "I think you're right."

Remus saw Sirius roll his eyes. "When you two have decided to stop flirting, we need to discuss getting Harry." He said annoyingly.

Remus immediately felt his face flush but Tonks' remained neutral. Was that good? Or bad?

"Sirius." She said slowly. "There is no 'we'. The Guard will go and get Harry." She chose her words very carefully.

Sirius was quiet for a moment. "Of-Of course. Well," he got up, "I'm going to try and get some sleep." He said quietly before exiting the kitchen, leaving Remus and Tonks alone.

Tonks sighed. "I feel just awful." She said, looking at the door.

"It's alright. He'll feel better once Harry's here." Remus said reassuringly.

Tonks smiled a little. "Maybe you're right. Well, I'm going to go home and get ready for work." She sighed.

"Work? But you've been up all night." Remus said. How could she possibly go to work?

Tonks smiled tiredly. "It was my own choice to stay up all night. I just had to see what was going on with Harry. But you go upstairs and get some sleep." She said as she got up to leave, as did Remus.

Remus couldn't believe that Tonks stayed at the Ministry all night, just to hear some news about Harry. She had to have been the sweetest woman Remus had ever met, and Molly too of course. But Molly didn't gain Remus' affection like Tonks had.

"Are you sure you're ok to work?" Remus asked concernedly.

She smiled yet again and Remus felt his whole stomach drop to the floor. "I'll be fine. But try to get some sleep yourself. You've been up all night too."

True, he had been up all night but he didn't have to work.

"Well, good night Remus, I'll talk to you soon." She said through another yawn. She looked awfully tired, yet, she still looked strikingly gorgeous.

"All right." He replied and with a little wink, she was gone.

Remus trudged slowly up to his room, his thoughts never straying about Tonks. Remus couldn't put his finger on it but there was something about Tonks that set his emotions a fire. But he couldn't allow his emotions to get the best of him. After all Tonks was a young, beautiful Auror and he, Remus was nothing but an old, poor werewolf who had nothing to offer a woman but his undying love and devotion. He suddenly felt very depressed as he opened the door to his room quietly and shut it behind him.

About three days had passed since the Dementors had attacked Harry and his cousin and the Guard was preparing to retrieve him. They had their whole plan worked out; they were only waiting for confirmation that Harry's aunt and uncle, did in fact, get the letter Tonks had written. Finally, on the third day Tonks revealed to the Guard, who were having another meeting in the kitchen, that the Muggles had indeed received the letter and bought the whole thing about them winning a lawn competition.

"About bloody time." Moody growled at this announcement, his magical eye going haywire.

"So when can we leave to get young Harry?" Kingsley Shacklebolt asked.

"We'll have to wait until the evening, when the Muggles have left the home." Moody responded, his magical eye resting on Kingsley.

"But what if they decide to bring Harry with them?" Emmeline Vance asked.

"No need to worry about that." Remus answered, shaking his head. "From what Harry's told me, they don't take him anywhere unless they necessarily have to. I don't think we'll have to worry about it."

This answer seemed to suit everyone so they all lounged around Grimmauld Place, all anxious for the time to come where they could go and get Harry. Molly often came in and asked if anyone was hungry or if they needed anything; no one was hungry, they were all too excited to see and meet Harry Potter. Finally, the time came when it was time for the Advance Guard to go.

"We'll be flying on broomsticks." Moody informed them. "It's not safe setting up an authorized portkey and the Ministry will undoubtedly be watching the Floo and Apparation Network."

Everyone chatted excitedly as everyone went outside and mounted their brooms.

"Remember everyone, if one falls behind, they stay behind. We have to stay on course, even if one of us should die." Moody said grimy.

Tonks, who was standing beside Remus, scoffed. "Oh brother. He acts like we're going to be fighting You-Know-Who himself." She said quietly.

Remus laughed lightly and he was sure Moody had heard what Tonks had said because his magical eye stayed on her for a while. When they finally reached Little Whinging, Kingsley and Elphias checked to make sure the house was empty. It was.

"Remember everyone, Constant Vigilance." He said quietly.

All was quiet when the Guard entered the darkened house; at least it was until Tonks accidentally smashed a plate.

"Oops! Sorry." She said.

Remus saw Moody give her a very annoyed look. He was sure Harry had probably heard the racket and was more than likely wondering who was downstairs. When they reached the foot of the stairs Remus uttered an Alohomora Charm and Harry's bedroom door was heard unclicking and opening. He came cautiously out; Remus could tell he had his wand drawn.

"Lower your wand, boy, before you take someone's eyes out." Moody growled.

"Professor Moody?" He asked uncertainly.

"I don't know so much about 'Professor'. Never got round to much teaching, did I? Get down here, we want to see you properly." He replied.

When Harry didn't move, Remus decided to speak. No doubt the poor lad was scared stiff and very suspicious; he had been through a lot. "It's all right Harry. We've come to take you away." Remus said.

"P-Professor Lupin?" Harry asked disbelievingly. "Is that you?"

It wasn't until Tonks lit her wand that Harry believed it was, in fact, Remus and Moody, along with a band of witches and wizards, coming to take him away. As soon as Tonks had disappeared upstairs to help Harry with his trunk, returned with it a moment later and Remus had introduced Harry to everyone, the signal appeared. A shower of bright red sparks flew up, they all mounted their brooms, all the while Moody insisting that they complete their mission of returning Harry safely to Grimmauld Place, even if they died in the process.

"No ones' going to die." Kingsley said.

Moody ignored everyone's instance that no one was going to be killed and they all flew back to Grimmauld Place, no one breaking ranks. It was hard to see Harry flying about as Moody had placed a Disillusionment Charm on him, so that he camouflaged with the scenery. When they reached Grimmauld Place, Moody gave Harry a piece of paper with the address to headquarters on it. As soon as Harry had read it, headquarters appeared between houses 11 and 13 and they all entered.

Remus had to part with Harry for the time being, as there was an Order meeting about to commence. Molly showed him upstairs where his room would be as everyone else entered the kitchen.

"He's a nice boy." Tonks commented as she took a seat next to Remus at the kitchen table.

"He is." Remus agreed. "He looks extraordinarily like his father, James."

Tonks smiled warmly at him. She had changed her hair to a short, punky style and chose to color it bubblegum pink. Remus thought the look suited her well. He quickly forced himself to forget these thoughts, however, reminding himself that they could never be. He was quiet all throughout the meeting, feeling overwhelmingly depressed. After the meeting had dispersed and Molly had made sure everyone was well fed, Sirius and Molly had a bit of a row about whether Harry should know certain information. Sirius won in the end, but not before Molly had made Ginny go upstairs.

By the end of the night, Harry had known about as much as he should know for now and Molly sent him, Ron, Hermione, Fred and George to bed. Their minds were undoubtedly buzzing. Molly apparently thought this too as she made regular checks on them, just to make sure that no one was talking.

"Well, I'm going to be getting along then." Tonks announced as she stretched.

Sirius yawned loudly. "That sounds good right about now." He agreed.

Remus had to admit, he was pretty pooped himself. He said good night to Tonks, wishing that she stayed here at headquarters instead of her own flat.

A/N: Well, there it is in black and white, chapter 6. I'm not sure how many chapters this story will be, probably at least 10 or 11. I hope you guys are liking this so far and please review! Pretty please?