Updated 5-6-20

Wolf thoughts

Hermione's thoughts

'…so…'

'…so…'

'So you're a werewolf.'

'So you're sexy.' Hermione replied

Where the hell is this coming from?

He he he, that's the mate bond bringing out our confidence to woo our mate

I guess that makes sense…

Tonks laughing now, 'and you're confident, it's refreshing honestly.'

'I'll bet…so you know I'm your mate.' Hermione said while moving closer

'So I do' Tonks replied moving closer as well with each reply.

'Well, all I know is that your name is Tonks and that you are drop dead gorgeous, how about you go out on a date with me and we see where this goes?'

'Pretty sure I'm going to say yes.' Tonks batted her eyes, actually f-ing batted her damn eyes something she had made fun of her class mates for growing up…Jesus…

'Well why wouldn't I be? Have you seen me?'

Tonks outright laughed at the cheeky witch.

My god she is sexy

'Yes'

'Yes? Seriously?' Hermione asked in earnest

'Oh, now the tone of insecurity?' Tonks took a step back raising an eyebrow.

'Well, no but I'm just making sure, just because my nature says you are my mate, you could still reject me…' Hermione said walking closer hand cupping the slightly shorter witch's jaw. She leaned down and kissed Tonks's cheek.

'Nymphadora'

'Huh?'. Hermione tilted her head in a decidedly lupine manner. Tonks cooed inwardly at that.

'My full name is Nymphadora Tonks'.

'So, Nympho about that date? What are you doing now?'

Tonks raised an eyebrow but couldn't keep her serous face and busted up laughing. 'Nympho Huh? You're going to be a lot of fun aren't you?'

'I think you might just bring it out in me.' Hermione mused out loud.

'Well wolf girl, you flash those yellow eyes at me and I'll follow you anywhere.'

Grrr

Hermione smiled a blinding smile and her inner wolf complied flashing her yellow eyes and let out a mock howl. Tonks laughed as she was grabbed, dramatically dipped, and soundly kissed.

They were leaving the room a few minutes later when they ran into Luna.

'Hey Lun can you let Professor McGonigal know I'll be heading back tomorrow.'

'Of course Luperca, your cuddle buddies will be disappointed tonight.' Luna joked

'Har har Lun'

'Cuddle buddies Huh?' Tonks asked curiously

'Yeah, umm wolf thing.' Hermione scratched the back of her neck looking off to the side

'Relax, I'm not worried teen wolf.'

'Well anyway we should probably be going, which way should we go to avoid everyone Lun?' Hermione asked

Luna directed the way to go, assuring Hermione that Harry was indeed safe now, and that she would fill her in on what had occurred on the other side of the building they had occupied . Casting a disillusionment spell, the pair made their way out of the ministry.

Most people were staying at the Burrow that night, so her absence would not be missed or out of place.

'Pretty sure we are going to shag tonight huh?' Tonks asked Hermione on the walk home.

Hermione snorted, 'no, I wasn't assuming anything luv. Let's just see how the night goes, how does that sound to you?'

'Actually, perfect. I'd really like to get to know you.'

'So purple de durple, what made you choose that color to dye your hair?' Hermione asked

'Oh yeah I guess I should show you.' She concentrated and changed her hair color a few times, then shifted her face into a few barnyard animals then back to the original one.

'Merlin, that's bloody brilliant!' Hermione stopped and stared in awe at her amazing witch.

My witch…isn't that a little presumptuous…

Grrr Mate!

I suppose that's true enough…just let's not rush her

Would never rush Mate

I'll hold you to that

'I'm a metamorphmagus actually,'. Tonks said breaking the young wolf from her inner musings. 'I'm not 100% sure what my true original form is to be completely honest...'

'Well, whatever form you take, I think you are beautiful inside and out. You'll never have to change anything for me.'

Tonks really looked at the woman by her side, she could see that was true.

-thank Merlin- Tonks thought, and continued, 'I know you'll never ask. Anyway, what do you have planned for this spontaneous date…and umm I guess I should have asked how old are you anyway?'

'17 actually, so don't worry Nympho I'm legal in the eyes of the Wizarding world.' Hermione responded with a smirk ' …besides…umm… actually with my use of my time turner my physical age is closer to 19'

'Brilliant, Well then now that is sorted! Lead on oh sexy one.' Tonks said

'How is it possible that you've never been to a muggle carnival?!' Hermione asked

The pair walked hand in hand. 'Well papa was muggleborn, but mum was a pure blood, err… disowned. We lived a half muggle life, half magical. Kinda missed out on some basic stuff in both worlds.' Tonks explained the last part a little quieter, walking through the fried food area. Changing the topic, she asked 'So you're muggleborn?'

'Yeah, my parents are dentists actually, they are quite lovely and supportive parents. I am lucky to have them despite what some pureblood fanatics say, I wouldn't have it any other way. I just wish others could see it that way.'

'I know when mum married my papa her family freaked out, I haven't even met the rest of mum's family yet... Well besides tonight trading spells with Auntie Bella that is.'

'Wait, wait, wait you're related to Belatrix?' Hermione asked

Tonks nodded in response

Taking in the information, the wolf suddenly had a thought, 'Oooh! You must be Draco's cousin' Hermione laughed, 'oh Merlin, I socked my mate's cousin last year.' Hermione doubles over laughing

'From what I hear luv he deserves that and more. Those fanatics are all the same, I know my mum is still hurt that her sisters haven't spoken to her since she left. Their father would not allow it, from what mum says. The biggest issue was because she denied the arranged marriage and married my dad…I just feel bad for my aunts and their arranged marriages, I've heard those men are just horrid. I am forever grateful mum never did that to me.'

'As am I, I don't fancy going to Azkaban...'

Their night progressed nicely, they rode every ride, sampled the most outlandish fried food, and played every rigged carnival game they could, laughing the entire way at the absurdity of it.

Walking back to Tonks's flat, they were holding hands laughing and smiling the entire way.

'So…um, would you like to come up for some tea Hermione?'