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A/N According to more than one website, Adam was a warlock in "Bewitched" and a mortal in "Tabitha". For this fanfic, he's a mortal. It just works better that way. And all due respect to anyone who disagrees.

All the inhabitants of Grimmauld Place were gathered in the front room. Tabitha was feeding Stella; Tonks and Sarah were playing with the little toy farm. They were waiting for Remus' arrival.

"You mean you've never ridden a broom?" Tonks asked incredulously.

"Grandmamma taught me a little, but we only rode for fun--not like you do--not serious transportation."

Tonks shook her head in disbelief. "I was expected to learn those things, and Merlin help me if I didn't learn them well. I can't imagine growing up in a muggle household--I don't mean any disrespect to your father, but I heard McGonagall say your mum was a powerful witch."

"I had a happy childhood," Tabitha replied, loyally. "And in the mortal world, I didn't need to ride a broom. They gave me a car when I was 16. You know, I think I miss driving more than any other mortal activity. Of course, whenever I mention that to anybody in the wizarding world, they give me that same weird look you're giving me right now."

"Remus will be a good teacher, anyway, for learning proper broom-riding," Tonks said wistfully.

Tabitha had a sudden inspiration. "Why don't you come with us? You don't have to work today."

"No, that would look too obvious--or desperate--like I don't have anything better to do with my life."

"Nonsense. It will be fun."

"I don't know..."

"We'll think up a cover story for you--some plausible reason you need to come with me," Tabitha mused.

"Babysitting would be good--you know, like it's my job to keep the babies from getting underfoot," Tonks said. " The only problem with that is Endora's coming to mind them."

"Maybe I can un-ask her. That's what I'll do--I'll tell her to go shopping instead."

"Tell who to go shopping instead?" Both witches jumped as Endora popped into the room.

"Well, Grandmamma," Tabitha felt guilty but wasn't sure why. "If you agree to it, Tonks, here, offered to mind the kids during my broom-riding lesson."

"Why would you want to do that?" Endora asked Tonks.

Tonks blushed. "Well, you know, help out Tabitha, keep the kids from getting in the way, that sort of thing..."

"I'm perfectly capable of doing all that," Endora said, looking narrowly at Tonks. "And anyway, it sounds like you were planning to take both babies to Hogwarts. Why go to all that trouble? Just go with Tabitha if you feel like it."

"It's not that easy, Endora."

"Oh, balderdash. Why not?"

Tabitha looked at Tonks sympathetically, and Tonks looked at the floor. "Well, you see, Endora, Tabitha's teacher...I just wanted to see him, but I needed an excuse to go with her. You know, so I don't look pathetic."

"Is that all? Why didn't you say so in the first place? Far be it from me to stand in the way of true love." Endora turned as Tabitha cleared her throat mockingly. "Well, at least she's interested in a warlock. Honestly, Tonks, I keep expecting to hear that my granddaughter has run off with another mortal."

"Yeah, Grandmamma, we have our hands full, night and day, discouraging muggle suitors."

"In fact, we beat them away from the door with a big stick," Tonks chimed in.

"I think I'll go with you," said Endora, ignoring the younger women's sarcasm. "I haven't seen Cousin Minerva in several weeks. We're due for a visit."

They arrived at Hogwarts, where Lupin met them, surprised at the extensive entourage Tabitha brought with her, but he started right in with the lesson.

As he taught her the finer points of safety and technique, Endora pulled Tonks aside.

"I'm not sure if you're aware of this, my dear," she whispered, "but that young man is a werewolf."

"I know, and I don't care," Tonks replied, bouncing Stella. Sarah, who had quickly become bored watching Mommy fly, was busy rolling down the hill.

"It is your decision, of course, and at least he's not a mortal, but I would think that a girl of your background and breeding would want to aim higher."

"I don't care about those things, Endora. Remus is sweet and kind, and he's really interesting. He's done a lot of things in his life, you know?"

Endora shrugged, unimpressed. She couldn't see what Tonks saw in a poor warlock with no visible means of support and a werewolf into the bargain. She had been bitterly disappointed when Sirius Black was killed--she wanted so desperately for Sirius and Tabitha to take a fancy to each other. Marrying into the Black family would have made up wonderfully for Samantha's and Tabitha's inexplicable choices in husbands and for the teasing and pity Endora had to endure at the hands of her pureblooded friends.

Tabitha was up in the air, doing quite well on her broom when Endora heard a voice behind her.

"Why Endora, is that you? How good to see you, and you're as lovely as ever."

"Albus Dumbledore, you haven't changed a bit--still the old charmer. And Cousin Minerva, I was on my way to visit you."

"You've come to watch Tabitha's lesson? I must say, Endora, she's been a great help to us, and a fast learner."

"You're too kind."

"Now, if we could only get Samantha to join us, too. How is she?"

"Still married to Dum-dum," Endora said, scornfully.

"And Adam?"

"Still mortal. I blame his father."

"Now Endora," he said reprovingly. "Why don't you come up to the castle with us?"

"That's exactly what I was planning to do," she replied.

Tonks had been listening to the conversation and minding the babies, while watching Remus out of the corner of her eye. But she jumped and nearly woke up Stella when suddenly she was aware that Severus was standing next to her. Of course he couldn't Aparate on the grounds, but he moved so quietly sometimes! And she was sure he hadn't arrived with Dumbledore and McGonagall. He nodded curtly to her.

Tabitha had landed and was now carrying Sarah, who had demanded, "Mommy pick up!" After she and Lupin walked over to join the little group that had congregated, she greeted everybody and was gratified to see that Tonks and Lupin were engaged in some conversation.

"Mrs. Thurston, you go back to work next week, is that correct?" Dumbledore asked her and she nodded. "I think you need to be escorted just this one last time, then you should be fine on your own. Your training is coming along nicely."

"Okay, that sounds good."

Dumbledore turned back to Endora. "Lets go get that tea we talked about." The three older people headed up towards the castle. "How is Maurice, by the way? I haven't seen him in months."

"I don't know, and I don't care," was Endora's reply as they walked away.

Snape said quietly to Tabitha, "I can take you."

She turned to thank him and didn't see the look Lupin and Tonks exchanged.