I do not own Harry Potter
Thanks for all the reviews guys
Week 24
A date with a Chaperon
Sirius is staying at Grimmauld place for good now, the only problem is that he's not allowed to be seen outside; these orders come all the way to from Dumbledore. Although, Dumbledore said nothing about Sirius changing into a dog; after Remus told him this, Sirius was ecstatic. All week he has been depressed since he was not able to go outside. On Friday, Remus told Sirius that he was allowed to go with Remus and I on our "date". I use the word "date" loosely because we are going to a small muggle cafe, where pets are allowed to be in the cafe. This is going to be so much fun having Sirius come with us, and he's not able to say one word. Here's how Friday's date with a spectator went:
Remus and I decided that we needed to put Sirius on a leash when he transforms into a dog, so he will blend in to the surroundings. I met Remus and Sirius at Grimmauld place, and from there we went to the cafe together, for no wizard is to be alone on the streets. Sirius looked extremely happy being in the open air again.
When we got to the muggle cafe we went over to the counter and ordered what we wanted; Remus got hot chocolate with a chocolate brownie (oh Remus), I ordered coffee and a chocolate stick, and a bowl of water for Sirius. We sat down in a remote corner to have a private conversation. Sirius laid down and drank from his bowl, and for the longest time we sat and looked into each others eyes.
"You should really stop changing your eye colour. You're natural eye colour is really quite beautiful. Please" Remus said breaking the silence finally, as he brought his hand to my face.
"Okay, how about now?" I asked, while changing my eye colour back to their natural state.
"Better. How was your day?" Remus asked, by now Sirius groaned and put his paw over his eyes.
"Work was alright, I guess. We're doing a lot of drills in case you – know – who decides to be stupid enough to walk into the ministry during the hours of operation and try to kill everyone. Although the minister still doesn't think he's back, and half the wizard community has to die before he realises the biggest threat to the world is on our door step. How was your day?" I asked
"Oh, not too bad. I spent most of my day reading and being with Padfoot here mostly. It was quite fun and entertaining." Remus answered truthfully.
"I bet it was" I retorted.
"Here's a question: Favourite band?" Remus asked trying to not have an awkward silence.
"The Weird Sisters. You know, it says right on my shirt, on my walls in my apartment... so, um, I would have to go with the Weird Sisters. What is your favourite band?" I asked.
Before Remus could answer, Sirius stood up and started to growl at the door, it was really loud and before long it was barking. Remus and I couldn't figure out what was wrong so we left the cafe, just as we stepped outside, we saw Voldemort's followers, his army, walking through the square, coming right for us; we didn't have time to run away and we were out in the open so we couldn't very well apparate. The three of us started to run around the cafe into the ally way, where I grabbed Sirius and Remus grabbed me, and we apparated into Grimmauld Place where Dumbledore was waiting for us.
-shit- I thought
"Hello Professor" Remus and I said in unison.
"Hello you two. Change back Sirius. I am very disappointed at you two for putting your friend and cousin in danger like that. Who knows what kind of trouble you three could have found. This house is the only safe place for you Sirius, and I would not have you getting yourself killed just because you find it unbearable here. As you two, Nymphadora and Remus, you both should not encourage Sirius to leave the house again, although your intentions were good hearted, there are too many people on the look out for Sirius. Do you both understand me?" Dumbledore lectured.
"Yes sir." We answered.
"Now then, the reason I came over was to not only check on you Sirius, but to give Nymphadora a new task to do. I need you to send a letter to Charlie telling him to come to Grimmauld place on his next vacation, for he needs to know what is happening here, and he may just help out with what I need him to do. Remus, i would like to take to you in private please, there is something I must tell you." Dumbledore continued
"Sure Professor" Remus said following him.
While Remus and Dumbledore were in the next room, Sirius sat down beside me and put his arm around me.
"Do you think we should tell him that we ran into Deatheaters when we went to the cafe?" I asked Sirius.
"Hahaha. That's funny Tonks; tell Dumbledore that we ran into the enemy while I was out of the house and you two where talking about bands. That's funny, we should laugh again sometime." Sirius said still laughing at the thought.
"Well, I suppose, I should get started on that letter. I don't know what to tell him, but I'm sure he'll want to know." I told Sirius.
I walked over to the desk to get some paper and a quill, when I heard Remus' voice say a few words. All I heard him say was:
"I really do love her, Albus, I could never do that to her, I WILL never do that to her."
"But you must Remus, she may not understand now, but she will later." Dumbledore said.
"I will not lie to her. Or hurt her. Or do that. I would rather die." Remus assured Dumbledore
"In the end Remus, you will hurt her more than I know you would like, if you don't do this Remus." Dumbledore informed Remus.
I wonder what Dumbledore asked Remus to do? Why will his actions hurt me? As I pondered these questions, I walked over to the couch to sit beside Sirius.
"Don't hurt yourself." Sirius said.
"Huh?" I replied.
"Your thinking to hard, so 'don't hurt yourself'" Sirius repeated
"Ya, Ya; I won't." I mindlessly babbled.
Then Remus ran out of the room in which he had been talking to Dumbledore and apparated to somewhere. Dumbledore came out and calmly told us both that we will have a meeting in 2 weeks to discuss things that will be required of us. How can Dumbledore be so calm when Remus was so upset?
Week 25
Where in the world is Remus Lupin?
I have finished my letter to Charlie, it goes as follows:
Dear Charlie
How are you doing? I realise it's been almost a month since I wrote to you, and I know I should write to you every time something big happens. But like always I forgot and by now you've probably heard. If you haven't heard the rumours, I am not at liberty to write what has happened. I wish I had good news. Actually, you know what, I do have good news, your advice about my boy problem helped, and thanks for understanding. Dumbledore asked me to pass along a message. On your next vacation, he needs you to come to...actually, it'd be easier for you to come visit me on your next vacation and I'll fill you in and take you where you need to go. That might it easier, and that way I don't have to write anything down in the letter that would give any information away. By the way, when is your next vacation, and how long is it?
I miss you dearly
Love
N.Tonks
Your pink haired friend
I walked over to my owl Rosetta, and gave her the letter addressed Charlie, when she left I noticed another owl fly through my window. The owl looked old and worn; it had grey feathers and looked like it had not been fed well. I took some owl feed and gave it to the owl, and it gave me a note, that read:
My dearest Nymph
I do not wish to upset you, but you must not come looking for me. Dumbledore has sent me somewhere, that I am not able to tell you. I want you to know that I love you, and that nothing will ever change that. I am going to be changing this Friday night, and it pains me to know that I will not be able to see your beautiful face during this time. It always makes me feel better to know that you are there watching over me, when I change. I will miss that this time. I am sorry that I left in such a rush the other day, but I did not have time to explain, nor did I want to. I do not know if I will be home for our date next Saturday, but I will try. I do not like what Dumbledore has gotten me into, but all the same, I know I must do this. I do not want you to worry about me, I know that's stupid for me to say; and I know that you will, but still, I really don't want you too. I need you to know that no matter what happens to me over the next week and a half, I will love you every day for the rest of my life, until I die. I am truly sorry that I am not able to say where I am in Europe, but know that I am safe, and protected by a charm and with your love. Please don't send a letter back, and take care of the bird will you, it's the only one I have.
Your constant Lover
Moony
Oh Remus, where are you? How can you say that I can not see you? This letter broke my heart, how is it that I am unable to communicate with you, while you are still able to send letters to me. This is not fair. I broke down crying on the living room floor, to far away from any furniture. Remus' owl came over and put his head into my leg, and made a quiet hoot. After a few hours Charlie's reply came, but for the rest of the week I did don't feel like reading it.