Hey! So, I got the nicest review from TheShriekingShack this week and I just wanted to say that it really made my day! I got to school and actually cried a little and showed my best friends, that's how happy I was. So I just wanted to say thanks again! :) Also to Raven That Flies at Night, thanks for staying with the story since the beginning! It makes me seriously happy that you comment on every one of my chapters!
Anyway, to the story…
The holidays were going sooo slow and I couldn't wait for the get together at James' house next week. He owled us two weeks into the holidays saying he was free in three weeks' time. I couldn't wait for it and immediately put in in my calander.
Today I could get out of my house and go to James' house and see my best friends. Yes, the day had come and I had already packed my bag for the week away and had slipped in some extra sweets. It was going to be my birthday the week while I was away and was looking forward to spending it with the boys. When the clock said it was eleven in the morning, James' head appeared in the fire place. I remember the first time I saw someone use floo network, I was seven and my dad had a call from work and lowered his head into the fire place and I peed myself I was that scared. ANYWAY, a little side-tracked there. I went with James into the fire and disappeared in a whirl of ash, fire and soot. We arrived at James' house covered in soot and got greeted by a house elf.
"Good morning Master James, and Master James' friend, may I take your coats?" The house elf said.
"Peepy, we talked about this; you don't have to call me 'Master'. James replied to Peepy.
"I is sorry Master James. I will stop now, would you like Peepy to punish herself?"
"No no no no no! Please don't! It's fine!" James exclaimed.
"Ok. Who is Ma…James' friend then?"
"Hi, I'm Tonks." I introduced myself to Peepy the house elf.
"Hello Ms Tonks. I shall show you to your room."
Peepy showed me where I would be staying for the week, as I was putting my clothes away, Remus and Sirius arrived together. And being me, as soon as I heard the fireplace poof, I ran right at them and jumped onto them.
"YOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUR HEEEEEERRRRRRREEEEEEE!" I screeched at them both. Remus was the first one there and I hugged him for what felt like ages.
"I missed you too Tonks." He laughed in my ear.
"Tonksie! What about me?" Sirius asked loudly.
"Of course, come here and give me a hug!"
After hugs and welcomes, Mr and Mrs Potter came over with some snacks Peepy made. We were all hungry and the food lasted around ten seconds before the only bit of food that existed was some crumbs that Sirius was eating.
The next couple of days were fun and tomorrow was my birthday. The boys and I yesterday had a Quidditch match with two on two with Remus and me on one team and Sirius and James on the other. It was so much fun. The rest of the day we played exploding snap and wizard chess. It was just the nicest feeling being with my friends.
Today I turn twelve! I remember last year today getting my acceptance letter and literally crying and laughing and screaming with joy. I had been a late bloomer so to speak, I hadn't shown much magic during that time, and I feared I was a Squib. It would make sense if I was a squib, I'm useless at magic. My train of thought was suddenly interrupted as Sirius, James and Remus were all banging on my door calling my name.
"Tonksie! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! NOW GET UP! We have cake." Sirius screamed at the door.
"I'm coming, I'm coming!"
I got up and hugged all the boys each and we went down to breakfast which was actually vanilla cake with bubble gum ice-cream. Yum! We all devoured it and I naturally took at least fifths! Mrs Potter said she made the cake herself with the help of Peepy of course. Those were her words not mine. Then after a little while of sitting at the dining table as we couldn't really move from the cake, we went to go open my presents. Mum and dad had sent me a couple of packages and the boys got me some gifts and just as I was sitting down a beautiful black and white owl flew through the window. I recognised it as Lily Evans' owl. I guess she remembered my birthday! She is so nice…
"Tonks! What's taking you so long to choose the one you want to open? You obviously open the bigger one first!" James said. His logic was way off. It's the one with more meaning and stuff. But who cares, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!
I decided to open Lily's first as it was in my lap anyway. It turned out to be more muggle stuff; something called an iPod. Lily explained what it was in her card which I was thankful for. Then I opened mum and dads present which was a dainty necklace with the letter 'T' on the end, I put it on straight away. Then there was Sirius' present which was a box of chocolate frogs and Bertie Bott's Every Flavoured Beans. Then James' present which was a Book on Advanced Charms, obviously knowing that I would read it in a couple of days. The there was Remus' gift and I didn't think it could top last year's Christmas present, but I was proved wrong when there was a list of what Remus loved about me.
The note said this:
Look at this when you're sad.
What I love about Tonks
1.1. Her crazy coloured hair
2.2. Her loving personality
3.3. The fact that she can make anyone happy
4.4. She is just so funny
5.5. Even in Sirius situations
6.6. (See what I did there Tonks?) A/N This is where the joke was introduced :)
7.7. You are quirky, in a good way of course
8.8. You can get away with anything mischievous
9.9. You are beautiful
10. You see the good side to everyone
You're awesome Tonks!
Love
Remus.
Xx
My heart melted, like literally, a Chinese Fireball just burnt my poor, weak heart. I got up from where I was sitting and went to go hug Remus with all my might. It was too kind of him.
"Remus, that was so nice!"
"Can I see it Tonksie?" Sirius asked me.
"Yeah, here…" I passed the piece of paper to him. James read it over Sirius' shoulder.
"Remus, this is so nice! But of course our Tonks deserves it." James said.
"Tonksie, what does this word say, I can't read it, there is a tear mark on it." Sirius smirked at me knowingly.
We were all leaving today. It's been two days since my birthday. I am going to miss the boys but it's only a couple more weeks without them.
We all flooed back at three in the afternoon. I was welcomed home with hugs from my parents telling me that the house was way to quite without me. As much as I loved my friends, it was always nice to be home.
That was the end of chapter 8! I hope you all liked it!
QOTD: What is your favourite colour combination? Mine is grey with periwinkle blue!
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