A/N: Nope, I didn't abandon this! Sorry for the VERY long wait though.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.
Harry, Ron and Ginny ran into Hermione, Fred and George as they were just leaving the library. Fred and George had the familiar purple blotches all over them.
"So, what's next?" asked George.
"You have to wait for the purple spots to go away," said Harry. "They'll be gone in twelve hours."
"But what about after that?" asked Fred.
"After that, you get to start your transformation," answered Ginny.
"But you only transform your arms and legs at first," said Ron.
"Can we start that after supper?" asked Fred.
"I guess so," replied Hermione. "Come find us when your spots go away."
Hermione, Ron, Harry and Ginny decided to visit Lupin and Tonks. They traveled by floo, after a long lecture from Mrs. Weasley.
"Now be careful," she warned them. "Don't get off at the wrong place, and if anything happens come straight back here. Don't get in any trouble-"
"-And don't talk to strangers," said Ron. "We know, Mum. We've traveled by floo before, you know."
"Well that was different," she said. "It wasn't so dangerous then. Especially for Harry. Maybe you shouldn't go…"
"We'll be careful, Mrs. Weasley, don't worry," said Harry.
Mrs. Weasley nodded and handed them the floo powder.
"Wotcher," said Tonks, as the four stepped out of the fireplace.
"Hi Tonks," said Ginny, picking herself up off the floor. "What are you two up to?"
"Not too much," she answered. "Remus! Harry and his friends are here."
Remus walked into the room looking happily surprised. "Hey guys! What have you been doing today?"
"Well, mostly we've been helping Fred and George become animagus," said Harry.
"More illegal animagi?" exclaimed Lupin. "You do realize this is against the law, don't you?"
"It could really help us in the war," explained Hermione.
"Are you sure they can handle all the work?" asked Tonks. "It's supposed to be quite difficult."
"They've been working pretty hard," said Hermione. "I was very surprised, actually."
"Are you guys coming over for supper tonight?" asked Harry.
"We're having macaroni and cheese," added Ron.
"We'll be there," said Lupin, giving Tonks a special smile. She winked back.
Harry wondered what that was about, but decided not to ask.
"Anyone want a game of chess?" asked Tonks.
"Sure," replied Ron.
They spent the rest of the afternoon playing chess and talking. Hermione and Lupin were deep in discussion about Hermione's plans for after Hogwarts.
"I still can't decide between teaching and working for the Ministry," said Hermione. "I don't agree with everything the Ministry does, but it's good to have people from the Order there to keep an eye on things."
"We have a lot of people keeping an eye on the Ministry at the moment," said Lupin. "I think you should do whatever you enjoy the most."
"I really do enjoy school, and I think teaching would be a very rewarding career," said Hermione. "Professor McGonagall told me that if I wanted to be the transfiguration teacher after her she would make sure I get the job."
Meanwhile, Ron and Tonks were on their third game of chess. Ron had beaten her twice, but she was determined to beat him.
"Who do you think is going to win?" asked Ginny.
"Ron, obviously," answered Harry. "He's got good strategies."
"Thanks for all the support, Harry," said Tonks sarcastically.
Ginny looked at her watch. "It's almost supper time, we should be heading back. Are you guys coming with us?"
"We'll be along in a few minutes," said Lupin.
"I'm so glad you're back!" exclaimed Mrs. Weasley, pulling them into a big hug as they stepped out of the fireplace. "I've been so worried!"
"Mum, we're fine," said Ron.
"I know, I know…" she said, letting go of them.
"Lupin and Tonks are coming for supper," said Harry. "They said they'd be here in a few minutes."
"Okay. You and Ron can set the table," said Mrs. Weasley. "Hermione and Ginny, you two can make a salad."
After they finished getting supper ready Remus and Tonks arrived.
"Hey everyone," said Tonks, as she tripped over a chair.
Remus helped her up. "Do you need any help with supper, Molly?"
"No, I think everything is ready," she replied. "Ron, can you go get your brothers?"
Ron nodded and headed upstairs. He returned with Bill, Charlie and the twins. The twins were wearing big sweatshirts with the hoods pulled up over their heads to hide their spots.
"Why are youwearing such heavy clothes?" asked Mrs. Weasley. "It's the middle of the summer!"
Fred and George looked uncomfortable for a minute, not sure what to say.
"Never mind, maybe I don't want to know," said Mrs. Weasley, shaking her head at the two of them.
As soon as Mr Weasley arrived they started eating.
"We have an announcement to make," said Tonks as they finished dessert.
Everyone looked up expectantly. Lupin smiled at her and she continued.
"We're going to be married at the end of the summer," she said, looking nervously around the table. "August 27th."
Mrs. Weasley jumped up and pulled Lupin and Tonks into a big hug. "I am so happy for you two!" she exclaimed, starting to cry.
Everyone congratulated the couple and there were lots of hugs.
"Where are you going to get married?" asked Ginny.
"Well, we were wondering if maybe we could have the wedding here," said Remus. "Would that be okay with you, Harry?"
"That would be great," said Harry, grinning from ear to ear.
The guys all went into the living room to talk and the girls stayed in the kitchen to help Tonks plan the wedding.
A/N: I know it's really short, but I'm going to make the next one longer. I'm very sorry for the long wait, but my classes are really hard this semester and I'm having trouble keeping up.