Tonks' absolute favourite thing about Hogwarts was the lake. She spent almost all of her free time (time she should spend studying) wandering around it aimlessly. Saturday morning found Tonks doing exactly this. She had just sat herself on her favourite rock when she heard a familiar voice call out not far from her.

'Hey Cuz!'

Tonks looked up to see her older cousin Druella running towards her. Druella or Ella as she preferred to be known was basically Tonks' best friend. Ella's mother and father were Bellatrix and Rodolpdus Lestrange, known notoriously for their involvement in the dark arts. Ella, however, was the complete opposite of her parents. She was kind, funny and extremely loving. Although she had not been surprised when she had been sorted into Slytherin house upon arrival at Hogwarts. She claimed that it 'was in her blood'. However, no-one held the fact that she was in Slytherin against her however, and she was easily the most popular girl in her year. She had inherited her mother's curls and her father's yellow-blonde hair and was very popular with the boys. And she was also an incredibly gifted witch.

'Ella!' Tonks smiled and hug her cousins when she reached her. 'What are you doing out here? And where are all your groupies?' Ella was rarely alone, as she generally had a large group of sixth years following her around the school.

'Oh shut up.' Ella smiled and rolled her eyes at her younger cousin. 'I can't help it if I'm perfect.' She with sarcasm, in a voice mimicking her mother's perfectly.

'Anyway' Ella said, her voice becoming serious. 'I was looking for you. I haven't seen you in a few days and I've been worried about you. I heard about what you did to Thornt.'

'He deserved it.' Tonks said immediately.

'I know he did Cuz, but you can't just go around hitting people. And you know what he is like. Now that you've reacted like that, he is just going to keep doing it to piss you off.'

'I know.' Tonks said. Thornt had already begun taunting her again at every chance he got. It had taken all of Tonks' strength not kick him in potions yesterday.

It took Tonks' several moments until she realised that her cousin was staring at her.

'What else is wrong, Dora?' Ella said with a concerned look on her face. 'And don't say nothing, because I know something is up. I've known you since you were born.'

'Ella I'm fi-'

'Don't you lie to me Nymphadora Tonks! I will write to your Mother!'

'Alright, Okay!' Tonks sighed, took a deep breath and said ' There's, uh, this boy-'

'Oh I knew it!' Ella screeched, her voice gleeful. 'I knew it was boy trouble, I just knew it! Who is he? What's he like? Oh is he handsome? Do I know him? He is-'

'Ella, stop!' Tonks exclaimed, standing suddenly. Ella stopped and looked at her cousin.

'You don't have to get all excited, because nothing is going to happen. I doubt he even knows I exist. And even if he did, why would he want me?' Tonks said in a small voice. 'Stupid, pink haired, ugly, annoying me.' She kicked a small stone very hard and began walking towards the lake.

Ella opened and closed her mouth to speak several times, obviously thinking hard about what to say to her cousin. This was the first time Tonks had ever expressed self conscious thoughts. Finally, after several moments, Ella found the right thing to say to her cousin.

'You know those two Ravenclaw girls, Malenk and Bietu?' She said, walking over towards the lake with Tonks. Tonks nodded, unsure of where her cousin was going with this.

'Well, the other night, I heard them talking about you. Do you want to know what they said?' Tonks just starred at her, giving no reply.

'They were talking about how ugly they think you are. They were analysing every single aspect of your appearance, right down to that freckle on your ear lobe.'

'Ella, is this supposed to be making me feel better? Because if so, then you're really rubbish at cheering people up.'

'Oh, come off it Tonks!' Ella exclaimed, her voice a combination of humour and annoyance. 'Anyone who knows anything knows that Malenk and Bietu only bitch about the people that they're jealous of.'

Tonks did know this. However, she refused to believe it to be true of herself. 'Why would they be jealous of me? Because I'm a Metamorphmagus?'

'Because you're beautiful Tonks, you tosspot! And everybody knows it! I'd even venture a guess that it's the reason bloody Cody Thornt gives you such a hard time. He is probably madly in love with you!'

Tonks starred at her cousin for several seconds. Then her face broke into a small smile. 'Really?'

'Would I lie to you?' Ella said, guiding Tonks back over to the rock and sitting on it once again. 'Now, tell me who this boy is!'

Tonks' felt her cheeks going red. Never the less, she confided in her cousin and told her all about her meetings with Remus Lupin over the last couple of weeks, right up to their meeting just an hour ago.

'Lupin, eh?' Ella said, raising her eyebrows at Tonks. 'Yeah, I can see it happening. He's pretty good looking Cuz. I know a fair few girls who are after him.'

' Thanks Ell. Giving me load of hope.' Tonks said sarcastically.

'But you have an advantage over them! He's best mates with our dear cousin, Sirius.' Ella said, beaming. 'I betchya anything Sirius would have a ball getting the two of you together.'

'You reckon?' Tonks asked hopefully.

'Absolutely! Now come on, let's get back up to the castle, its freezing down here.' Ella said, pulling her cloak tighter around her chest.

As they walked back up to the castle, Tonks couldn't help but smile as she thought about the idea that, perhaps, one day, she might be able to call Remus Lupin her own.

Hey to everyone!

Sorry it took me so long to get this up. I've been busying studying for my year 11 exams (and also procrastinating alot!)

I quite liked this chapter. There are two reasons I included Ella. 1. Because one of my friends wanted me to include Bellatrix, but I didn't want to mess up the family tree so much, so I decided to give Bellatrix a daughter. 2. Because I recently got sorted into Slytherin on Pottermore and felt the need to write about a really nice Slytherin.

I do plan to expand on Ella's character. She is lots of fun to write. Oh and she is named after Druella Black (

Umm so I guess that is all I have to say. Oh and thanks for all the reviews and what not. You're encouragement really does motivate me, and you're feedback helps me improve my writting. So please continue to review!

Talk to you soon. (Hopefully!)