The Last Battle

Chapter 16

Harry Potter (The following belongs to the amazing J.K. Rowling.)

"You're a lying, you filthy Mudblood, and I know it! You have been inside my vault at Gringotts! Tell the truth, tell the truth! What else did you take? What else have you got? Tell me the truth or, I swear, I shall run you through with this knife! What else did you take, what else? ANSWER ME! CRUCIO!"

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"Pixie would you mind passing me the salt?" I ask the little house elf.

She nods and hands the jar of salt, I pinch a bit and drop it into the saucepan.

"Pixie wishes you would let her cook dinner Miss Maia." She squeaks, clicking her fingers to make the salt disappear.

"We have an agreement, I cook on weekends remember." 

"Pixie doesn't like Miss slaving over a hot stove." 

"It's just two nights." I smile at the dedicated elf. I stir the curry and scoop a spoonful into a bowl, a frantic knock at the door stops me from taking my first bite.

"Pixie will get it!" She disapparates and I hear her land in the entrance hall. I sigh and stand from the chair and walk to the sink. I quickly wash my hands while looking out onto the beach. 

"Maia?" A familiar voice calls.

I turn and George stands in the door way of the kitchen, his wand still in his hand and his hair ruffled.

"What is it?" 

"We have to go into hiding. All of us. Ginny is home, Mum and Dad have packed up and taken her to Aunt Muriel's, Fred's gone with them. You have to come too." 

"Slow down." I walk over to him and cup his cheeks in my hand. "What's happened?"

"We don't have much time. Ron, the Death Eater's know he's been occumpaning Harry. They will come after us." 

"Are they ok?" 

George nods. "They showed up at Shell Cottage with Dobby, Luna, Ollivander, Dean and Tauren. They were caught by Snatchers but managed to escape. Come on!" 

"Let me get my things. Can you please inform Pixie?" 

"No need Miss. Pixie heard. Pixie has packed you some clothes, toothbrush and a brush." The elf hands me a heavy bag.

"Aw thank you Pixie. Will you be alright here?" 

"Pixie will be fine Miss Maia, please go with Mr George." 

"Help yourself to the curry on the table!" I call as she shoos us out the door. George grabs my free hand and I feel the familiar sensation of my stomach churning as we apparate.

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"Thank goodness that you two are alright." Mrs Weasley fusses over us as we walk through the door of Muriel's. "There's some warm soup on the table." 

"Thanks Mrs Weasley." I answer and George and I walk to the kitchen. Muriel, Ginny, Mr Weasley, and Fred sat around the table, shovelling soup into their mouths.

"George, Maia dear. How lovely to see you." Muriel greets us from the head of the long, wooden table. 

"Maia this came for you this afternoon." Mr Weasley hands me an envelope which my name is scribbled on in Remus's writing. I quickly open it and begin to read.

'It's a boy! Theodore Remus Lupin! We prefer to call him Teddy though. Maia you will love him! He's so much like you, he even has your eyes, which must have been passed through a few generations of Blacks. We'll bring him around tomorrow, Molly has informed us where you are. Love you. Uncle Moony.'

"Tonk's had her baby!" I exclaim in delight after reading the letter three times! George looks over my shoulder and smiles.

"Little Teddy Lupin!" He grins.

"That's wonderful!" Mrs Weasley answers, walking into the room.

"Is it alright if he brings Teddy around tomorrow?" I ask her.

"Of course." 

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"He's a metamorphagus too." Tonks grins, rocking her newborn in her arms. 

Teddy pinches my finger tightly and his hair changes from black to a light shade of blue.

"You're so cute!" I coo, pulling my finger free and tickling his stomach. 

"Would you like to hold him?" Tonks asks.

I nod quickly and hold out my arms. She lowers Teddy into them and I awkwardly shift my arms.

"Don't worry, you'll get use to holding him, it took me a few minutes to adjust."

"Would you like some tea or coffee, dear?" Mrs Weasley asks Tonks, handing Remus a cup of coffee. 

Tonks shakes her head with a smile. 

Remus wraps and arm around my shoulder and pulls me in tight. "I've missed you." 

"I've missed you too Uncle Moony." I reply, leaning my head into him. His familar smell wafts up my nose and I feel at home.

Teddy lets out a small yawn, his hair turns back to black and his eyes slowly flutter shut.

"I saw Ron, Harry and Hermione last night." Remus says to everyone in the room; Mr and Mrs Weasley, George, Fred, Ginny and Muriel.

"Are they ok?" Ginny gasps.

Remus nods slightly. "Hermione's in a bit of shock and is suffering a few wounds, Ron and Harry are fine." 

"And the others? Luna, Ollivander, Dobby and Tauren." I ask.

Remus bites his lip. "Dobby was hit with Bellatrix's knife as they were escaping." 

"I always liked that elf." Fred says, sadly. 

"Luna and Ollivander are a little under fed, but they will be fine in a few days or so. As for Adeline's boy, I didn't get to see him, Fleur said he was sleeping."

"We will have to tell Adeline." George replies, standing up from the floor and making his way to sit next to me. He gently strokes Teddy's hair.

Remus nods. Teddy starts to squirm in my arms and his eyes open. A loud cry escapes his mouth.

"We'd better get going." Remus stands up and drains his coffee. I get off the couch and hand Teddy to him admiring how sweet he is with him.

Tonks hugs me, "Take care, Maia. Don't go finding any trouble, you'll give Remus a heartattack." 

"I'll try not to. Look after yourself." 

She nods and pulls away and makes her way around the room, saying goodbye.

"See you soon, I hope." I say to Remus, hugging him and Teddy. Remus kisses my forehead and ruffles my hair with a free hand. 

"Love you."

"Love you too." I reply with a smile. 

Tonk's and Remus wave goodbye and disappear into the fireplace. I feel my heartache as my godfather leaves. With the war raging now, there is every chance one of us could die tomorrow. 

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As promised here is another chapter. I hope you like it. I feel so sad writing about Remus and Tonks because everyone knows their fate. 

I will try and update again soon. I love everyone who subscribes and comments and votes, it really boosts my writing-esteem. 

Hannah