I loved the characterizations in this piece- it's perfect.  I love Tonks' gentle insistancy, repeating how much she cares for Remus.  And Remus almost looking to find any way to keep Tonks safe, and afraid to admit how he really feels until he knows Tonks is sure.  Sigh.  Gorgeous.

Your style just seems so effortless and smooth, yet it's still so full of emotion.  This was a pure joy to read!

Amy

Thank you so much, Amy, for stopping by, reading and reviewing.  I'm glad you like this piece.  This story was a turning point for me.  I wasn't much of a R/T shipper (didn't mind it, but didn't actively ship it), until this story hit me.  Now, I can't seem to write enough about them. This one truly began as a "Missing Moment" from HBP -- how did and Tonks get together after the Hospital Wing scene?  So, that's how it started, and now I have a whole series of shorts based on them.

Thanks again for your kind review and I'm glad you liked it!

Susan

Outstanding story.  You really did a fantastic job with both Remuas and Tonks.  I just wish there was more.  There will be more right?

Actually, funny you should ask that ~ I have four more parts in the works.  The one that takes place immediately after this is half written, the third and fourth parts are written and ready for beta, and the fifth part is semi-planned out.  I hope to get them all up here early in 2006.

I'm glad you enjoyed the story!  Thanks for reviewing!

My only quibble was that you had Tonks and Remus leave the hospital wing together- I can't really remember if that happened in canon or not but I would have though Remus would be trying to avoid Tonks- it might make more sense if he left and she followed.

If I remember correctly, it doesn't detail how they left the hospital wing -- Harry leaves before they do and heads to <s>Dumbledore's</s> McGonagall's office, and since the books are Harry's POV, we see what he does.  So canon doesn't really detail how Remus and Tonks left the hospital wing.

Thanks so much for the lovely review.  I'm glad you liked it and thought the characters were in-character.

Thanks for the lovely review, Arnel. I'm glad you liked the story.  I totally agree that Remus has been very lonely (and a little lost I think) since he lost those close to him.  And yes, he could have had a much longer time to be happy, if he'd just swallow his pride!

*hugs*

I seriously adore this fic.  Even as someone who is not a huge Remus/Tonks shipper, this fic makes me giggle and sigh.  Tonks is just wonderful, and I love the detail of her hair changing color when they kiss.  I'm so happy Remus has her! 

Thanks for writing this. 

*loves*

Thanks, Jen!  I'm woefully behind on responding to reviews :hangs head:. I'm so glad you enjoyed this fiction.  I was not a huge R/T shipper at first, but this ship has really grown on me.  I adore Remus to begin with, and to see him finally get a girl has made me all warm and fuzzy inside. *grin*

Take care!

Ahhhh... *happy sigh*

I agree whole heartedly --it is about time Remus got some lovin'. It makes so many things more bearable in life. I like the way Tonks argues her case and the way she shuts Remus up *grin* so she can get her point across again! I also thought the way you had them agree to see where the relationship went was very true-to-life.

I hope Jo doesn't do anything horrid to our favourite werewolf, or his Tonks either. That silver hand worries me.

Thanks for reviewing, Baf.  I'm the same about the silver hand/werewolf thing.  So I figured I better get some Remus lovin' in before Book seven comes out.  I may have to hurt anyone who hurts my Remus.  I loved the R/T ship prior to it becoming canon, so I was very excited to see it in HBP. And it's great fun to give Remus some love for a change.

Thanks again for reviewing, dear, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!