Chapter Seven

DC: I don't own Harry Potter

House shopping was hard for the Lupin's. For some reason they couldn't find the right house to fit their needs. It was either too big, or too small, didn't have what they wanted, or had too much all together. They never had seen so many types of houses in London.

And after a long time of looking, and getting disappointed, they found a nice size, and looking, house in London. It was a two-story house with one bathroom, two bedrooms, a nice kitchen/dinning room, a living room, and an attic. The outside was pretty good, and they had a big back yard.

The neighborhood seemed nice. There were muggles, and even a few witches and wizards, in the mix. The other families' lawns were always kept nice and orderly. Some were outside on their porches enjoying the warm afternoon. Luckily someone they already knew, if they were going to get the house, lived across from them. They were just sitting there when they noticed Remus and Tonks.

Bill Weasley and Fleur (Delacor) Weasley waved. They were the ones living across from them. The one of the few wizard families in the neighborhood.

"Are you getting that one?" Bill asked. He, Fleur, and their one-year-old son, Andrew, came over from across the street.

Anna-Christine was in her stroller, and Andrew seemed really interested in her, or the stroller at least. Andrew had the Weasley red hair, and gray eyes. He was still wobbly on his walking, but stood up straight to look at the baby inside. He was interested in Anna-Christen. He wouldn't stop making little faces at her, and making her giggle.

"Were going to try." Tonks said. "It's the best we've looked at."

"It iz a very nice house." Fleur commented. She, herself, has been getting better on her English. Now only a few words give her any real trouble. "But I still like ourz better. No offense." She added.

"None taken. Besides I would think I would like my house better then anyone else's." Remus said.

"I hope you get it." Bill said, looking down at Andrew. Andrew was still looking at Anna-Christine with a little interest. "Might even give Andrew someone to play with. We seem to be the only one with a kid on the street."

They talked for a few more minutes, before they had to separate. Anna-Christine was starting to get a little fussy, and Andrew needed lunch and a nap afterwards. Plus Tonks and Remus still had to get a hold of the person who had owned the house, to see if they could buy it.

"It's not that expensive…" Tonks mused.

"You really wanted the Ministry to pay, huh?" Remus asked with a laugh.

Tonks only smiled.

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They finally caught up with the landlord a few days later. He too was a wizard, to their luck, and felt sympathy for their last house. After much paperwork, and discussions, they bought the house. Tonks felt better about moving from the Burrow. It was just a little cramped, even though most the Weasley children were gone, and she'd rather have their own space. This didn't mean she didn't like staying with Mrs. Weasley, but she'd just rather have her own space.

With Remus's little helpers, the Lupin's got everything packed from the Burrow, which was hardly anything, and moved into their new house in London. The Ministry of Magic also paid for the furniture and wizard appliances. Tonks had fun with this. The more she could spend the Ministry's money, the better she felt.

And within a week, and a few new paint jobs later, they were almost settled. They had finally felt like a family, finally.

Both Tonks and Remus hung up pictures. They saved quite a few, and were happy that their favorites survived the fire. Moving furniture seemed to make Tonks very happy, and Remus spent a lot of time carrying things upstairs.

They also got two cribs set up for Anna-Christine, one downstairs in the living room, and upstairs in her own room. Remus set them up himself. He tested them out to see if they'd break, which they didn't, and went to place Anna in the one downstairs.

Tonks had moved the crib into the corner, because she still wasn't quite finished with the moving around yet. Remus set Anna-Christine in.

"So we finally have cribs." Tonks said, taking a break. The living room was the only room that wasn't really finished. Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny had helped with the kitchen, but then went back to the Burrow to eat dinner and stay there the rest of the night.

Anna-Christine was looking up at them with wide adventurous eyes. Remus smiled. "I guess we do finally have cribs."

They took a break. Anna-Christine had fallen asleep, and they got something to eat. After a quick supper they finished the living room. Tonks wiped her brow, and heaved a good sigh. "All done!"

Remus looked from wall to wall, picture to picture, and from the furniture to the carpet. It looked perfect. "We are done, finally. It's taken us a long enough time."

Tonks suddenly collapsed onto the couch. She looked tired, and Remus was a little worried. Maybe she shouldn't have done so much. Maybe she still should be resting up. She looked a little pale and was just sitting a little motionless. A little too motionless for Remus. Usually she was a little bouncy or a little more active.

"Are you okay?" Remus asked finally being able to ask what was on his mind.

"Yes I'm okay." Tonks said. "Don't worry. I've had enough rest."

Remus sat down next to her. Tonks scooted close to him, and set her head onto his shoulder. They sat in peace for a little while, just enjoying one another's company. Like they used to only a few months before.

"So," Tonks interrupted. "Is the Ministry paying our old landlord too? It's weird that they're paying for us not him."

"I guess," Remus replied. "I mean they could have thought that we'd be more aggravated, because we could have been in that fire or something."

"Yeah," Tonks said, putting a hand to her mouth to stifle a yawn. "I'm going to get ready for bed."

Remus gave her a kiss on the cheek, and watched as she ascended the stairs. He then stretched and checked on Anna-Christine. She was still sleeping. He locked the doors, and grabbed a book off their new bookshelf. He was going to watch over for a little bit before going to bed himself.

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Megumi: Short chapter, I know, but I had to stop it somewheres!

It's been awhile, but I've started again. I'll get everything sorted out and start typing again. I had a kinda long break.

Hope you do like this one though!

Love to all, Good and Evil!

-Megumi