(A/N: THis chapter's shorter, but it's got a bit more NT/RL in it than the other chapters. This is the last chapter. If you want a sequel please review!)

Later that afternoon there was another knock at Tonks' door. It was Remus.

"Hey, Remus," Tonks greeted him. "Have a seat." She gestured at the space on the bed next to her.

"Hello, Nymphadora," he answered.

Tonks glared at him and then pleaded, "Can't you at least shorten it, Remus? Dora or something?"

"And lose something to tease you about? Never."

"Remus!"

"Yes?"

"Oh, you! You're so…so…rebellious!"

"Is there a problem with that?" he asked innocently.

"I – oh – I – grr!" Tonks couldn't think of anything else to say. Remus saved her the trouble by kissing her.

"That was nice," Tonks said breathlessly when they had pulled apart.

"Good. It was meant to be…Professor." Remus grinned. "We're leaving on Monday, you know."

"That's three days from now, Remus!"

"I know. We're also taking Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny with us. Dumbledore doesn't think it's a good idea for Harry to ride the train."

"They won't be happy about that. You know Harry hates special treatment. How are we getting there? Portkey or floo?

"Portkey. Dumbledore's closed the fireplaces into Hogwarts."

"Better start packing."

Remus nodded, kissed Tonks one last time and left.

"Have fun! Be careful! Stay out of trouble!" Mrs. Weasley was quickly hugging Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Tonks, and Remus before the Portkey activated. Remus, Tonks, Hermione, and Ginny hugged Hestia and Emmeline and Tonks hugged Kingsley while Remus shook his hand.

"Hurry! The Portkey's leaving soon!" Emmeline warned, holding out the battered, old, red pillow they were using for a portkey.

Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Remus, and Tonks hurriedly gathered their trunks and assorted pets. They all had a hand on the pillow just ten seconds before the portkey activated. They yelled one final goodbye and felt the familiar jerk.

Harry and Ron only just managed to stay on their feet by grabbing on to the arm chairs in the Gryffindor common room where they had landed. Remus would have stayed upright if it hadn't been for Tonks who fell into him with a yelp of pain.

"Tonks, are you all right?" asked Hermione concernedly from where she was sprawled next to Ginny.

"I just twisted my ankle again," Tonks sighed, exasperated with herself.

Ron and Harry helped Ginny and Hermione off the floor as Remus said, "Nymphadora, I would help you up, but it's quite impossible with you on top of me."

Tonks, suddenly realizing she was lying across his chest, blushed and rolled off. "Sorry, Remus," she said. "And don't call me Nymphadora!"

Remus smiled mischievously as he stood up and turned around to give her a hand.

"But it's such a nice name, Nymphadora."

Tonks glared at him, the corners of her mouth twitching.

Harry, Hermione, Ginny, and Ron exchanged grins at their professors' obvious flirting but made no comment.

Tonks winced as she put weight on her ankle. "Damn! That's the second time this week!" she muttered.

You should go see Madam Pomfrey, Tonks," suggested Ginny. "Before it gets any worse."

Tonks made a face. "I'll be in the hospital wing until term starts!"

"You really should go, Tonks," said Hermione.

"Yeah, you should, Tonks," Ron said uncharacteristically, with a suppressed smile.

"Yeah," Harry chimed in. "Who else can turn Malfoy into a ferret and blame it on Moody for training you to be paranoid?"

Harry, Ron, and Ginny all burst out laughing while Hermione tried to control herself. She soon gave up hope and joined the others in their hysterical laughter.

Tonks watched the teens, confused. Remus chuckled appreciatively, obviously having heard the tale before.

"We'll tell you when you get back," Hermione said, finally regaining control.

"I believe they're right. Shall I escort you?" Remus asked formally, holding out his arm for her to take.

Tonks winced again as she took a step and Remus smiled. "Back to the old way then!" he said cheerfully.

Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny looked at them curiously.

"Remus…don't you dare…"

Remus' grin widened and he scooped a shrieking Tonks up into his arms.

"See you all later," Remus said casually as he walked out the portrait hole with Tonks still reprimanding him but also looking quite happy with the current situation.

Hermione and Ginny giggled and went up to their dormitories to unpack. Ron and Harry exchanged bemused looks.

"This is going to be an interesting year…"

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