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Week 36

A sleepover at Sirius'

I had stayed at Remus' apartment since Saturday night, and now being, Monday morning I had to explain to Shacklebolt how I managed to come into work a whole hour and a half late. However, I still stand by what I had said to Shacklebolt, 'if Remus hadn't given me such a tempting proposition (staying in his nice warm arms in bed, OR get ready to go to work), I would have been on time, ready for work, like I have always been'. I should also tell you that Remus had invited me to stay with him at Grimmauld Place all week, while the kids were out getting ready for school that started up in a couple weeks; and I agreed to do so.

The week went pretty fast, between work and going to Grimmauld Place to stay with Remus and Sirius. On Wednesday night, when everyone was away doing things, Dumbledore came over to check on things over here. While Dumbledore was here he gave Remus and I another cryptic message. It went something along the way of 'Never take for granted the time you have together. Take advantage of it'. And with that comment, Dumbledore left as quickly as he came.

By Friday, Grimmauld Place was packed full of people; between Molly, Arthur and their 4 kids, Harry and Hermione, Minerva and Dumbledore, Remus, Sirius and I, along with several others from the order. Remus, Sirius and I decide to socialize with some of the visitors. Remus, Sirius and I concluded that we would start socializing in the kitchen with Dumbledore, Molly, Arthur and Minerva. Molly and Minerva were washing the dishes by hand and were gossiping about the week's events. I joined them and put the dishes away, listening to what happened to them this week. Apparently, this week at Diagon Alley has been very busy, abnormally busy. People who believe Dumbledore and Harry are panicking; those who don't believe him are cautious just in case. Also, Hagrid hasn't been seen since the June meeting, the word at Headquarters is that he is looking for giants. After the mission Remus and I went on, I don't doubt it. Besides Diagon Alley and Hagrid, Minerva was saying that she and Dumbledore were having a hard time convincing parents to allow their children to come back to Hogwarts. The papers and gossip have caused parents to panic or not allow their children to be taught by someone who is "Crazy". With 

this it made Minerva quite sad that parents could be so scared of opinions and genuine warnings, that they would hide and do nothing.

Remus and Sirius were talking to Dumbledore and Arthur about something that was going on at the Ministry; during the conversation there were moments when the whole table was laughing, which is a good sign...I guess. I became involved in the conversation between Molly and Minerva, once I was sure that Remus and Sirius were behaving themselves.

"So, Molly, how's Charlie?" I asked

"He's doing well. He plans to come home for Christmas this year." She replied.

"And Bill? How is he?" I asked again

"He's fine too. He's still in Egypt, Tonks, and he will be there for some time. He'll be back by August of next year." Molly explained.

"That's great Molly." I said. I walked over to sit in between Remus and Sirius, to listen to what Dumbledore and Arthur were talking about.

When everyone left, Sirius insisted that Remus and I stay in the bedroom that we usually occupy. Seeing as Remus and I never could refuse Sirius, we stayed in the bedroom. I went up first to the bedroom to get ready for bed; luckily I still had pajamas here from last time. Several moments later, Remus walked down the hall with Sirius; they bid each other good night and Remus entered the room.

"I had fun tonight, Thank you, for deciding to stay tonight with me." Remus said.

"It was nothing Remus. It is always fun spending time with you and Sirius." I replied. Remus smiled and kissed me on the nose.

"Let's get to bed." Remus said changing the subject.

"Well, I'm already. Are you?" I asked.

"I will be." He said as he left the room again and then returned ready for bed.

Remus closed the door behind him, for we both knew that the kids would be up in no time and that word would get out that Remus and I were dating; and we couldn't have that.

By Saturday morning, everything was slowly going crazy. First of all, Molly was up extraordinarily early and therefore Arthur was up early, then those kids were up by 8 o'clock in the morning. So by the time I rolled out of bed at 10 everyone in the house had been up for several hours. Remus was even up early. When I finally made it down stairs I found a note beside a cup of coffee. The note said:

Went out with Dumbledore for a private meeting

Love Remus.

After I read it, the note went up in flames.

Well, I thought, at least I get coffee out of this arrangement.

After slowly drinking my coffee, I walked around the house to try to find Sirius. After many bumps and bruises I finally found him in the library, reading.

"Hey, how are you?" I greeted him

"Good, good, better if I knew what Dumbledore was saying to Remus. But, how are you? Did you sleep alright?" Sirius asked.

"Yes, I slept fine, and I'm doing quite well, thanks." I answering his questions, he bowed his slightly in approval with my answers.

"Tonks, may I ask make a request?" Sirius asked

"Sure." I replied.

"You're the only person I would trust with this, so here it goes, I was wondering, if you would be able to keep a close eye on not only Harry, But Remus as well, when the both of them are out in that would, and I can no longer follow them into the light of day?" Sirius requested.

"I would be honoured to do that for you Sirius, but just to let you know, that one of these days you will be a free man, and you will be able to walk out in that sunlight as a free man. I promise." I responded.

"Thank you Tonks." Sirius said. As he did, I got up and walked over to sit with him on the couch and started rubbing his back.

Sirius and I spent the remainder of the morning and most of the afternoon talking about current and past events, along with Harry and how happy he is to be with Sirius. The conversation lasted several hours, and ended with a statement from Sirius about Remus, and the statement was:

"I have never seen Remus happier, than he is, when you come around."

"I'm glad he's finally happy," I replied. With that answer, Remus walked through the doors of the library.



"I was wondering where you two were. You weren't down stairs with everyone else, and it was far too quiet down there. I was going crazy." Remus explained as he walked over to me and kissed me on the forehead.

"What was your meeting with Dumbledore about? Is he getting you to do anything fun?" I asked.

"Nothing I can talk about my dear. I'm sorry. Rules are rules." Remus explained lovingly. "'Now Molly's looking for you."

"Okay. I'll see you both later than." I called back into the room as I left.

When I met Molly, she had me cleaning out the house. So I didn't see Remus or Sirius for the rest of the day.

Week 37

A sleepover at Remus'

On Monday morning, before I went to work, I received a letter from Remus. It read:

Nymph

On Friday, meet me at my apartment for a really fun time at 6pm. Don't be late.

Love Remus



Well Friday night couldn't come fast enough. When I went out to Grimmauld Place, Molly was telling everyone that there was going to be a big send off party for the kids that will be going back to school on Saturday, so needless to say Remus and I will be forced to go to that party.

By the time Friday cam around, I was going crazy with curiosity. At 6pm, I apparated outside his front door, and I knocked. Remus came to the door and he let me in. He had this mischievous smile on his face that made him look years younger.

"Hello" I greeted him cautiously

"Hi, my dear Nymph."Remus answered

What's going on?"I asked

"Well since your cooking is horrible, I thought I would cook for you. And maybe have a movie with popcorn." Remus answered

"Oh, okay. That sounds great."I told him, but the way he smiled he looked like he was up to much more.

We walked into his kitchen where his table was set up. Remus had the table set for 2, with candles and an enchanted violin. Dinner was already on the table, so Remus and I sat down to eat. The meal went reasonably fast, we were both making small talk. Remus mentioned that the children leave for Hogwarts tomorrow, so obviously we all were forced to see them off.

When dinner was done, Remus and I watched another movie that was about stereotypical werewolves. It was a little lame, but it was fun to be with Remus. Just before I fell asleep I remember asking Remus a question.

"Remus?" I started

"Yes, Nymph?" Remus answered

"Do you have an extra chocolate bar? Popcorn tastes better with chocolate." I asked, I don't even think I remember hearing the answer. All I remember is asking.

By Saturday morning, I found myself in Remus' bed with him right beside me. The train leaves at 11:00 sharp and we had to be at Grimmauld Place by 10:00 am...Now, that was all well and fine, but where it was 9:00 am when I woke up. Remus and I had to move quite fast. Needless to say, we did make it to Grimmauld Place, just to hear Sirius say he was coming to and that he would be disguised as a big black dog (is anyone surprised ?– I thought). When we got to the train station it was bustling with kids. Remus and I stayed back by the balcony and told stories about our trips to Hogwarts. After we said our farewells to the kids we went back to Grimmauld Place, hand in hand, and there we would stay getting caught up with our good friend Sirius Black.