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Two weeks later a surprise visitor came to Hogwarts. She was a trainee auror sent by James as a favour. She was about twenty-two, five foot seven, slim build and wore short black hair with bubble gum pin highlights. As she reached the stone gargoyle she said in a gentle tone "apple drops". The statue slowly slid open as a spiralling staircase appeared. The young auror smiled to herself as she hopped on and made her way up to see Dumbledore. As her journey ended she heard voices bickering from inside the office. Anxious to know what was going on she quickly jumped off and made her way to the door. As she knocked the volume increased. She could make out words like "traitor…." "Desperate measures…." "Criminal…". This time she pounded on the door three times which managed to cease the voices completely. She was commanded to enter.

"Tonks…..what brings you here?" Dumbledore asked kindly as he stood up to greet her. She looked to her left and saw the slimy grimace on Snapes contorted face. On her right was Fudge who smiled wryly at her as he fumbled with his lime green bowler hat. She smiled at Dumbledore as she said…..

"Pardon the intrusion Professor Dumbledore but I came as a favour for someone at the ministry."

"I see Tonks well……gentlemen if you wouldn't mind waiting for me in the entrance hall. I believe young Tonks here has an urgent business matter to discuss with me so…."

Reluctantly Snape and Fudge left. After they were gone Albus instructed Tonks to take a seat. She did so gratefully as she said……

"James sent me here sir to enquire after the whereabouts of Peter Pettigrew."

"I thought as much Tonks. Well as I am sure you are aware Sirius is suspicious of Ronald Weasleys rat…"

"Yes he told me that sir. But sir…..is it not possible that Sirius could be wrong? I mean from what I remember of Peter he…..well frankly sir he was weasel. I can't imagine him having the guts to capture Harry let alone kill him!"

"I agree Tonks but at the same time power can change a man to a point where he is no longer recognizable. I fear that Peter will do whatever it takes to restore Voldemort to full strength."

"We have to stop him! But how can we without solid evidence? All we have is Sirius theory and as much as I love Sirius……I don't think we can solely depend on his gut instinct."

"Well new revelations have been surfaced Tonks. For the past week Scabbers has been leaving the Gryffindor common room at night and returned early the next morning."

"But how can he sir? He doesn't know the password does he?"

"He has found a mouse hole in the boys dormitories apparently which leads out onto the grounds…."

"So surely we can arrest him on that….."

"Tonks you are missing an extremely valuable point here. Scabbers is a rat. Unless he has threatened or killed someone…..we are not obliged to capture him to investigate the fact that he could be an animagus."

"Sir that is completely ridiculous!" Tonks exclaimed angrily.

"We have no choice Tonks. According to the minister Scabbers is acting the way any rat should. He is doing no harm to anyone."

"He is biding his time. Waiting for the opportune moment to snatch Harry. What is Fudge after? Is he waiting or hoping that Harry will be captured or killed so he can be the big hero…."

"Tonks listen to me. If Peter really is Scabbers he wont snatch Harry when he is asleep. There are a dozen portraits guarding the boys dormitory at night. We will catch him when the time is right if he really is who many believe him to be. Harry is very well protected here and Sirius knows that. Remus is looking out for him as if his life depends on it….."

"Oh ya Remus is here. I totally forgot…." Tonks said smiling a little at the thought of seeing him. Dumbledore noticed this as he smiled slyly at her.

"Why don't you pay him a visit? I am certain that he would love to see you."

"Yes…..I think I will. Thank you sir."

"No problem Tonks….."

"Oh and I will pass on your message to James when I see him." Tonks assured him as he she stood up and went to the door.

"Thank you Tonks. Good night."

"Good night sir…."

He smiled at his former student who returned it and left the office fairly lively and made her way towards Remus. As she got there she saw his office door closed. She then knew he must be busy but promised herself to leave if he was too pre-occupied to talk. She knocked once softly on his door.

"Come in…" Remus shouted which sent butterflies swirling around her stomach. She sighed happily before entering. She saw him sitting at his desk surrounded by a pile of books and pieces of parchment. He had one hand massaging the edge of his forehead whilst the other was quickly copying down information from a book that was open in front of him. She smiled before saying….

"I see that you are working hard Professor."

Remus dropped his quill and looked up. He smiled back at her as he rose from the desk.

"Tonks? Well…..what brings you here?" He asked happy to see her.

"James sent me to see Dumbledore and I thought once I was here I may as well pay you a visit."

There was silence for a few minutes as they just stood there smiling at one another.

"Oh Remus it is so great to see you!" Tonks exclaimed as she ran to hug him. He embraced her tightly resting his chin on her head.

"You look great Tonks. You really do." Remus remarked smiling at her once they broke apart.

"Well you look worn out Remus. Are they working you too hard here?"

He sniggered at her before sitting back down……

"No….actually it was the night two days ago so….I'm still recovering."

"Oh right…..I see." She replied compassionately, sitting opposite him.

"But I do love it here you know? The kids are great, the staff is incredible….."

"Even the Slytherins?" She asked cynically.

"Ah well Tonks you get a few bad eggs everywhere. Occasionally they can be quite insensitive but you can't let that get to you otherwise it wont be worthwhile. Harry is top of his class…."

"Are you sure that you aren't being biased Remus?" She asked playfully. He half laughed and said….

"Oh no Tonks…..I never let my personal feelings get in the way of my job."

"Oh seriously ya? Well that is good to know because if a gorgeous young auror came in here ….it would be nice to know that she wouldn't be taken advantage of."

"Ya well its all the same to me coz I haven't seen any…."

"Oh you are some sarky git Remus Lupin!" She said hitting him playfully on the arm and smiling broadly back at him. A few minutes later Remus started to say something to her but would be quickly interrupted. "Tonks…..I…….I need to tell you something….."

"REMUS! SCABBERS IS GONE! HE IS GONE REMUS! WHAT AM I GONA DO?" Ron shouted as he burst into his office with Hermione and Harry panting to keep up with him. Tonks and Remus both stood up looking anxious at him. Remus being able to calm a thunder storm said….

"Ron okay just calm down. Come here and take a seat. Harry, one of ye please tell me what is going on?"

"I ALREADY DID!" Ron shouted indignant from behind Remus.

Oh Ron shut up! Harry tell him what happened." Hermione ushered.

"This morning before breakfast Ron checked on Scabbers. He didn't look to good so Ron decided to leave him be and check back on him later. When we came back after your class at 4:00….he was gone."

"He is probably dead by now……" Ron whimpered. Hermione rolled her eyes whilst Tonks smiled sympathetically at him. Remus and Harry stared at each other anxiously.

"So the cage was defiantly locked when you left this morning Ron?" Remus asked turning back to him.

"Yes….well….I didn't check it coz I didn't open it since last night…"

"Right……"

"There was blood on the sheets so Ron thinks that Crookshanks who was with me all morning somehow managed to learn to speak thus telling the fat lady the password and in turn learn how to open a cage and had him for lunch! This doesn't make sense…."

"There was blood on the sheets? On your sheets Ron?" Remus asked urgently.

"Yes……"

"Okay….where is Rob?"

"He is gone to see if Hagrid has seen him…." Harry said.

"All by himself? Harry you should know better! Go after him…."

"But Remus he isn't by himself. Dean and Seamus have gone with him."

"Okay….does Dumbledore know?"

"No….."

"Alright Hermione you go back to the common room with Ron. Harry you go and see Dumbledore now. I will be with you in a minute." Remus commanded.

"Okay…..nice to see you again Tonks by the way."

"Ya you too Harry mate." Tonks replied reciprocating his smile as he left with Ron and Hermione.

"So now what Remus?" Tonks asked as Remus began to pace with his hands crossed supporting his chin. Remus stopped after a few seconds and stood in front of her.

"We have to inform the others. Would you go back home and tell Sirius and James that Scabbers is missing?"

"So you do believe Sirius then!"

"Yes I do now. We have to re-capture him before it is too late."

"Okay……"She went to the door but turned around saying….

"Hey Remus what did you want to tell me earlier before we were interrupted?"

"What? Oh…….nothing never mind."

"No come on what is it Remus?"

"Please go and tell them Tonks. It is so much more important than anything I will ever say."

"Remus….."

"Alright Tonks look…..I love you and I want to be with you but right now Harry is the priority. He needs me up in Dumbledore's so…if you will excuse me."

"Hold up a minute Remus. You love me and you want to be with me? Who…..are you serious?" She asked happily.

"Tonks I have never been more serious about anything in my life. That is of course if you still want to…."

"Are you for real? Remus I have wanted us for the past six years. I am not about to go throw it all away. I love you too." They both smiled at each other again.

"I can't believe that this is finally happening….." Remus said.

"Just shut up and kiss me."

Remus smirked at her before coming closer to her. He bent his head towards her so she could reach him. He brushed his lips against hers. Tonks did the same in turn before they both divulged into a slow, passionate kiss that would entwine them for life. This wasn't just some random kiss shared by two strangers or one where people would brag about later. It was one of love. A love running so deep throughout their veins that not even death could destroy it. Remus Lupin and Nymphodora Tonks knew in their heart and souls that they were soul mates.

So what did ya think? Hope you like it! Took me forever to type but it was worth it:) I dedicate this chapter to one of my many faithful reviewers Shaggy. Since the idea of Tonks paying Remus a visit was his idea:) So thank you man:)