Nymphadora Tonks was sitting in the Leaky Cauldron, sipping a butterbeer. Her hair was mousy brown, and she was wearing a brown cardigan over a dark green shirt which bore the words THE WEIRD SISTERS in golden letters. She was wearing khaki pants with holes in the knees. The table she was sitting at was for two. The mystery of why she was sitting there was revealed as the door to the pub opened and a man walked in. He had short, slightly graying hair and wore a very shabby cloak. He looked like someone who had been hit by an aging spell that had not worked properly. His face was young and handsome, and he appeared to be very exhausted.
"Remus, over here!" called Tonks from the table. The man named Remus Lupin saw her and smiled faintly, walking over and sitting down across the table from her.
"You look exhausted" said Tonks, grasping his hand and looking at him with concern.
"I am" said Lupin. "I couldn't sleep. Dumbledore's death has been on my mind ever since it happened."
"Mine too" said Tonks, "I try not to think about it."
"Have the Aurors been searching for Snape?" asked Lupin anxiously.
"Yes" said Tonks, "But no sign. He's obviously not going to be out in public."
"Harry told us he left with Draco Malfoy, so it's likely wherever Draco is, Snape is."
"It's possible" said Tonks, taking another sip of butterbeer. "Do you want something?"
"Coffee would do fine if they have it."
"Hey Tom, can Remus have a coffee?" called Tonks to the man behind the counter.
"Right away, madam!" he called back politely, pouring Lupin a mug of their strongest blend. "Hope you enjoy it, sir" said Tom, smiling broadly as he gave him the coffee.
"Thanks" said Lupin, taking a sip. Tom went back to wiping down the bar as Tonks said quietly, "Listen, I want to ask you something."
Lupin looked back at her intently.
"I want to know if love me" said Tonks, her blue eyes sparkling as she spoke. Lupin looked back at her hard, and said, "Of course I do. Why? Were you in doubt?"
"Well, I don't know" said Tonks, looking at the table, "but it seems like you're more interested in tracking down Snape and avenging Dumbledore than you are in me."
Lupin blinked; he couldn't believe what he'd just heard.
"We've not been together for more than a month. Dumbledore's funeral was a couple weeks ago, d'you expect me to get over his death immediately. Of course I want revenge. I care for Harry, Tonks, I love him almost as a son. I want to help him by finding Snape."
"I understand that" said Tonks quickly, "but haven't you ever considered caring about what I want?"
"Listen, Tonks" said Lupin urgently, for Tonks' voice had risen slightly, and she seemed like she was about to cry. "If you have a problem or a request, I'm always here; I want both of us to be open with each other. I want you to come to me and tell me what you want. But you've never done that. I can't know what you want if you don't tell me."
Tonks looked at him, her eyes brimming with tears, and nodded. "I'm sorry" she said finally, wiping her eyes.
"It's alright" said Lupin. "Come here."
Tonks looked up as Lupin leaned forward and kissed her softly. It was brief, but just enough for Tonks to know, even before Lupin said it.
"I love you, Tonks" he said as their lips parted
"I know" she said "Oh Remus, I love you so much."
"C'mon" said Lupin, "you're going to be late for work."
"Oh yes" said Tonks, drying her eyes, "I forgot. Thanks, dear."
He and Tonks bade Tom good day and left the bar. The Leaky Cauldron was not on a busy street, and thus Tonks could Apparate without being noticed. She turned to Lupin once more and they kissed.
"I'll see you soon" said Lupin.
"Thanks for meeting me, Remus" said Tonks, her head buried in his cloak as he held her.
"Alright, off you go" said Lupin, breaking apart and smiling. Tonks smirked and vanished entirely. Lupin stood there for a while, smiling faintly, and then, with a crack, he disapparated.