Pink And Beastly (Ronks)

Chapter 13

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I've been so busy and fallen out with my dad so, haven't had much time. But it's almost 5am, yeah, hope you enjoy.

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As the days went slowly by, feelings in the Lupin house were.....very mixed.

Tonks would almost always smiling, and she had a tendency subconsciously rub her belly. Remus on the other had was very troubled. He was still hanging into thin hope that she wasn't pregnant, but the symptoms of pregnancy were clear. But he hoped with all he had -which wasn't very much- that at least the child wouldn't be like him. Remus'd be lying if he said he didn't entirely want the child. He was excited that he'd be a dad, but, he was terrified he'd infect the child.

"Hey we should go, it's Harry's birthday party." Tonks called to him. Remus was in the bathroom, showering.

"Ok. I'm almost done." He called. His voice muffled by the sound of the shower.

A few minutes later, the door to the bathroom opened, and a troubled looking Remus stepped out, hair dried and fully clothed.

"Let's go then." Remus said, gently taking her hand.

"At least try to sound happy." Tonks sighed

"I am happy. Just trying to get my head around the fact that you're going to have a baby." He replied. "I mean a child in the war...."

"Maybe that's what everyone needs. A new, happy life to help us forget the ones we lost." Tonks said. Her happy mood gradually getting sadder. Remus wrapped his arm around her shoulder and kissed her lips lightly.

"Mad-Eye wouldn't want you or any of us to mope around over him." Remus whispered.

They had just reached an empty alley way.

"I know but-" Tonks started but stopped. They turned on the spot and disappeared from sight.

"-He was close to me. But, we can't change it." She finished once they had re-appeared. They landed just outside the fence around The Burrow. Remus kissed Tonks passionately once before they climbed over it.

Remus smiled for most of the night, but the look in Harry's eyes as they shook hands told him that he could see the unhappiness and regret in his eyes. Tonks's mood on the other hand had changed dramatically.

"Happy birthday Harry." Tonks cried happily, hugging him tightly

They sat down at the table and everyone starting chatting happily. Suddenly, a light streaked across the yard. It landed on the table before it transformed into a bright weasel.

"Minister for Magic coming with me." The Patronus said with Mr Weasley's voice.

Remus stiffened. "We shouldn't be here," he said almost immediately after the Patronus dissolved. "Harry - I'm sorry - I'll explain another time-"

Remus took Tonks's wrist and almost dragged her away. They climbed over the fence and disappeared as soon as they could. They landed heavily and breathless in the usual alleyway. Tonks doubled over, breathing fast.

"We....didn't have to run.....did we?" Tonks asked as they sped-walked towards their house.

"The Minister for Magic was coming, and majority of the Ministry hate werewolves. And me being there wouldn't have helped whatever he wanted." Remus snapped

"We could have hid from him though. Until he left." Tonks replied, a little hurt. They sank onto the sofa side by side. "I feel bad. We didn't invite Harry to the wedding and we left his birthday without explaining."