Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, its characters, its spells, or any other aspects of it.
This is my first fanfic, so please be gentle on your reviews.
A few decades ago, a small boy was attacked. A sadistic werewolf bit him, forever ruining his life; or so he thought.
Too many painful full moons later, he met a wild young woman-an auror. At first, he thought she was young and immature. As the months went by, she grew on him. He realized that she was smart, brave, cunning, and very creative. Eventually, he began to have feelings for her. He knew he was no good for him. She was young and vibrant. He was old, poor, and tired. She deserved someone young, rich, and who didn't lock himself up once a month.
All that went out the window when he proposed the night after Albus died.
Two weeks later, Remus Lupin woke up to the smell of bacon.
"Wake up, honey. I made you breakfast," said Tonks as she appeared in the doorway.
"You didn't have to do that, my Nymph."
Tonks was, at this point, snuggling up to Lupin on the bed.
"You've never called me a nymph before. It's a nice play on my name, but you usually call me Big-"
At that moment, someone else appeared in the doorway.
"Harry!" exclaimed Remus, cutting off his fiance from saying a most embarassing bed-related nickname. "What are you doing here? I thought you were at the Burrow."
Tonks quickly stood up as Harry walked up to the pair with a long package in his hands.
"I just left a minute ago. I've passed my Apparition Test."
"Oh!"
"Congratulations, Harry," said Lupin as Tonks changed her hair from strait strawberry blonde to kinky rainbow, just for the occasion.
"I'm here to bring you your wedding present."
"But Harry," said Tonks, "Or wedding isn't for another four weeks."
"I know, but I don't think I'll be able to make it."
"But, Harry, you're my Best Man. We're getting married in a hurry so that you can come and not miss school."
"I'm not even going back next year."
"But-"
"No, don't try to argue. I recommend you open the gift if you want to understand."
"Wha-"
There was a loud CRACK, and Harry was gone, leaving the package lying on the ground.
Lupin stood up, picked up the neatly wrapped package, and began to open it. As he did so, a letter fell out. He picked it up and read it. Tonks looked over his shoulder to do the same. It read:
Dear Lupin and Tonks,
As my father's best friend and his fiancé, I consider you two family. That is why I must ask you to keep this completely confidential, as it was Dumbledore's wish for not even the two of you to know.
Throughout his life, Voldemort made 6 Horcruxes, because he knew 7 was the most magical number, and he was looking for a way to live forever. This is why he did not die that fateful night he tried to kill me sixteen years ago. According to prophesy, I must kill him or he will kill me. All six Horcruxes must be destroyed before I can do this.
All last year, Dumbledore has been tracking them down. He found two and destroyed one. He was greatly weakened getting the second one the night he died. He wasn't strong enough to fight.
As it turns out, someone replaced the Horcrux with an almost identical one. It seems Voldemort has another powerful enemy who I can only assume destroyed it, but I still have to be sure. I will be spending this year hunting down the five remaining Horcruxes. I will be sending regular owls to you two giving you updates.
I'm sorry if I miss your wedding. As the only living person connecting me to my father, you are very important to me, Lupin.
Here is the first update:
Horcruxes found and destroyed:
Tom Riddle's Diary
Gaunt family ring
Horcruxes yet to be found:
Syltherin's locket
Hufflepuff's cup
Something of either Ravenclaw or Gryffindor
His snake, Nagini
Do not try to find me, I don't even know where I'll be. Don't worry, Ron and Hermione are coming with me, so I won't be alone.
-Harry
The couple sat down on the bed quietly as the truth swept over them. Minutes passed by. The silence was eventually broken when Tonks spoke.
"Who is the Gaunt family?"
"Gaunt was Voldmort's mother's last name."
The entire Order decided to take a leaf out of Dumbledore's book and started to use Voldemort's name.
"I suppose you'll need a new Best-Man."
"No. I know Harry. He loved Sirius, and he loves me. He'll be there."
"I hope you're right. I just hope he'll be all right."
"Tonks?"
"I know what you're thinking. I'll do it."
"Thank you."
"No need. I was already thinking of doing it. By the way, what did he give us?"
Lupin ruffled through the tissue paper until he found it. He took out an abnormally long silver broomstick with black twigs. The handle said in gold writing Cleansweep 360.
Tonks let out a loud gasp and said, "I've heard of this. It's new. It's a broom made for two, and it's faster than a Firebolt, but it doesn't have the same control, so it's no Quidditch broom, but rather a travel broom. It's still twice as expensive as a Firebolt."
"Why does it cost so much?"
"It self-sweeps the floors, and it has an Indestructability Charm on it."
"Wow."
"You were right. Harry does love you. He must have spent a half of his money on this."
"He must not be too concerned about wealth considering what he'll be doing. If he d-dies," both of them knocked on the wooden floor of the bedroom, "he would have much use for money."
The couple sat in silence for another few minutes. Tonks then stood up to do what she had to do. She disapperated out of her fiance's house.
What is Tonks going to do? Find out in the next chapter.
By the way, I know this was mostly dialogue. I apologize. There will be more action from now on.