The Lupins
Hermione of course pushed back her date of return to her parents for the Lupin's memorial. She was very fond of Lupin and Tonks' relationship because it showed the true value of love. Despite his being a werewolf, they got married and had a happy healthy baby. Harry was especially excited to meet his godson for the first time. Little Teddy Lupin wouldn't remember his parents because he was so very young when they died. So Harry wanted him to grow up knowing his godfather.
Tonks, being an Auror, was of course lauded with the presence of many ministry members. Harry recognized all the living members of the order of the phoenix, and some others who he saw fighting by Tonks' side. Her father, Ted's namesake, was dead but her mother was there standing strong and sturdy. She had no family but Ted left, and the same went for Harry. He hoped they could one day grow close. Losing Lupin was like a final blow to Harry. He thought his losses were at his worst but Lupin proved him wrong. He just wished they'd had more time. Harry still had so many questions about his parents. He now had no one to hear old stories from. Thinking like that caused tears to flood Harry's eyes. Kingsley approached the podium to speak.
"I have had the pleasure of knowing both of the people honored here. They were talented, yes, and of the strongest moral fiber you could ever find. Lupin was going to be a great father and husband I am sure of it. But he knew he could never live a peaceful life with such a terrible force in our world. They sacrificed their lives for a world their son could live without fear in. We have lost so many to this struggle and they deserve nothing but our reverence. So join in in celebrating their lives."
After the ceremony Harry approached his godson and his godmother slowly. This was to be his first meeting with his godson and the last time he'd ran into Tonks mom he accused her of being Bellatrix. Harry shivered at the thought. But when he looked at her this time she beared no resemblance to her hard cruel sister.
"Oh Harry" she said, wrapping him in a hug. "They took everything from me. Just like they took everything from you."
When She released him, harry took a look at a beaten woman.
"Not everything" he ensured softly. "We have Ted here. And we have each other. I'll be there whenever you need me. I have Sirius' house. And you and Ted can visit whenever. "
She eyed him with kindness. "Remus was very fond of you Harry. He said you had the sensibility of someone 3 times your age. He truly treasured you. They were going to ask you to move in with them"
With that she began to cry again. Harry put his arm around her, and looked at Ted in his carriage. They were sad, but they were peaceful.
