Wise men say only fools rush in

He knew it was stupid, loving her so easily. He needed more time. She'd just break his heart, not even on purpose, but just because she couldn't stand being with someone like him.

But I can't help falling in love with you

Even though it was stupid, and careless, and such a silly thing to be doing in wartime…it could not be denied. He was falling for her, and he couldn't stop himself, no matter how hard he tried. He could see no flaws. He told himself they were "perfect imperfections," and knowing what an oxymoron that was he decided that love was really tampering with his brain.

Shall I stay

Staying felt so right. He loved her, and there was nothing else to it. If he was any other person, he wouldn't think about it as hard. If he wasn't so logical, so selfless, or so unconfident, he would let his heart lead the way. Instead he held back, doubting if it was the right thing.

Would it be a sin If I can't help falling in love with you

It was a sin, right? Constantly he asked himself this question. Thirteen years her senior in age, and in looks could probably be her father as far as anyone could tell. Wasn't it a sin, denying a beautiful young woman the chance to take care of someone who was young and whole? She deserved someone so much better, who could provide for her and keep her safe.

Like a river flows surely to the sea, darling so it goes

He decided some things couldn't be stopped, and that love was one of them. It took time, but he finally stopped protesting, at least long enough to open up. He allowed himself to love her against his better judgment, because it felt like the natural thing. No thinking, just doing.

Some things are meant to be

People know when they find their soul mate. It's a magic even muggles can feel. So maybe he wasn't the man she probably had dreamed of as a little girl, and maybe he thought he'd never find true love. Things have a way of turning out all right in the end. Fate is funny like that. He knew it was meant to be, and he knew that so did she, and that was all that really mattered.

Take my hand, take my whole life too

All of these past thoughts and worries faded away as Remus reached his hand out to his wife Tonks. All around them they heard screaming, and fighting, and death, but it may as well have been silent, because in that moment it was just them. Tonks took Remus' hand, and he smiled. He smiled as though he wouldn't smile again, because all his life he had he had known that happy moments didn'tl ast for too long. He smiled because he had made friends, against all odds. He smiled because he had found a woman who he loved who loved him back, and an absolutely perfect son.

"'Til death do us part," Remus whispered, wand at the ready. If anything, he would protect her. He would risk his life for her he knew that. And he had known it from the beginning.

For I can't help falling in love with you…

Author's Note:

I hope you enjoyed this! I have always loved this song, and I feel like it fits what Remus was feeling fairly well. Since this is my first songfic, I'm really looking for some helpful critique, so you can help me out by reviewing! This was fun and hope to do another some time. Until then,

-coloronthewalls