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It was now time to board the train to go back to Hogwarts. She met up with Tim on the platform he greeted her with a chaste kiss.
"How long has this been going on?"
"Since my dad's wedding," Amber answered.
The Selwyn parents nodded hesitantly or at least Mrs. Selwyn did.
"Do you have a problem with my niece being a halfblood?" Andromeda asked, pulling Amber close to her protectively.
"No, not at all," Jonathan said, smiling at the other woman reassuringly.
Andromeda released a relieved Amber from her grip. The train whistled and the duo boarded the train.
"I never knew that your Aunt Andromeda was that protective of you," Tim said as they sat down in their usual compartment.
"I didn't either, but I assume it's a one time thing. She's always liked you," Amber said, making herself comfortable next to her boyfriend.
"How could you not like me," Tim teased, puffing out his chest.
Amber giggled swatting him on the chest.
"Though, I can probably chalk it down to protectiveness on my mum's side too. She didn't look too happy that we're dating either."
Amber nodded. The couple sat in the compartment stealing a kiss every now and then.
"You know I've been thinking of trying to find my biological father," Amber said.
Tim nodded.
"Although, I'm sure if he knew about me he wouldn't want me either," Amber sighed.
Tim wrapped his arm around his girlfriend and best friend and said. "I'm sure that's not true, Ambie."
Amber smiled tearfully at her boyfriend and best friend as she snuggled impossibly closer to him
They reached Hogsmeade station and caught their usual carriage and once at Hogwarts they went to their respective tables.
The next morning, Amber woke up. She got up and did her usual routine. As she was getting dressed, Melissa woke up. She waited for the blond to get dressed, they walked out to the common room and crawled out.
"Morning love," Tim greeted, grinning at his girlfriend and then kissing her cheek.
Melissa crowed. "When did this happen?"
"At my dad's wedding," Amber smiled linking her hand with Tim's.
Melissa smirked cockily and said. "And you two said you would never date but I thought you'd be together by the this year."
"Well, that's why you're Trelawney's favourite student in our year," Amber said.
"Just like you're Professor Burbage's favourite," Tim smiled at his girlfriend.
Amber nodded and said. "You seem to be McGonagall's favourite although you're a Slytherin."
Before Tim could respond they reached the Great Hall. Tim walked Amber to the Hufflepuff Table and gave her a short but loving kiss before she sat down. McGonagall passed out the time tables like clockwork they had Charms with the Slytherins. She quickly finished her breakfast and left the Great Hall. Halfway toward Charms, Tim linked his hand with hers and they continued walking towards the Charms classroom. Once there, they sat down.
It was now Valentine's Day and Tim's sixteenth birthday. The couple was in Hogsmeade celebrating both occasions at Madame Puddifoot's. The decor was gaudy.
"Tonks?"
The brunette looked up to see the familiar brown-eyed boy from her house and the Hogwarts Champion.
"You must have a date, no one would come here voluntarily."
Amber chuckled and said. "Yes, I could say the same thing for you, Diggory."
"Yeah, I'm dating Cho Chang."
Amber nodded vaguely recalling the Asian Ravenclaw girl who was the only one standing in between her and the top Charms mark.
"Hey love," Tim said, putting down the two cups of tea and sitting across from Amber.
"I'll see you later, Tonks."
"Bye Diggory."
The brown-eyed boy walked away. The first date of the couple continued swimmingly.
"That was really sweet," Amber sighed.
Tim grinned and said. "I'm glad, Ambie."
The duo continued walking around Hogsmeade until it was time to go.
It was now time for the second task. Amber walked down to the Black Lake with Melissa until Tim joined them halfway to the lake.
"Who would be your most precious item?" Melissa asked.
Tim grinned and said. "Definitely, Amber."
"I'm sure you'd be mine as well," she smiled at her boyfriend.
Before Tim could respond they reached the Black Lake. Tim opted to sit with the Hufflepuffs. He didn't mind supporting the Hufflepuffs. Cedric went in first then Harry, then Viktor and then Fleur.
About twenty minutes later, Fleur appeared at the surface. Then Viktor appeared with a younger bushy haired brunette. Then Cedric appeared with Cho. Lastly, Harry appeared with Ron and a little blonde haired girl. Cedric and Harry were awarded first place.
Tim walked Amber back to the Hufflepuff common room and gave her a short but loving kiss before they went their separate ways.
It was a couple weeks later, Amber was at the Hufflepuff table when she received a letter from her dad.
Dear Amber,
I hope the rest of your school year is going well. I have some news about your stepmum. She's expecting. You're going to be a big sister.
Love,
Dad
Amber grinned. She had always wanted a sibling despite not being biologically related to them. She finished her breakfast and went to go tell Tim the news.
"You're lucky, I've always wanted a sibling but it's like a curse that pureblood families only have one child," he complained dramatically.
She smirked and questioned. "How do you explain the Weasleys then?"
"I suppose they're an exception to the rule," he shrugged.
Amber nodded.
The three months went by.