A sweet meeting between Lupin and Tonks. He has something serious to tell her, and is more than a little surprised by her reaction. Is there something in the air? (It all belongs to JKR, bless her - I'm just playing in her yard.) I have a feeling that this is exactly how Tonks would react to the news of Remus's "Furry Little Problem". It's also my favorite. What do you think? Please R&R. Thank you!!

It's Christmas at Grimmauld Place, with all of the folks from home. Our beloved metamorphmagus seems to be missing, though...or is she? Thanks JKR - I've been having fun playing with these characters.

Remus worries that he hurt Tonks' feelings on the day of the full moon. He writes a note to explain. How will she respond? This was originally half a chapter, but when I edited I found it worked better on its own. Hopefully its mate, "Birthday Wishes", will follow quickly. Thanks to JKR - this is fun to do.

Missing Moments Chapter Eight Embarrassed by her evening (and morning) with Remus, Tonks has stayed away for a couple of weeks. They bump into each other at the Department of Mysteries, however, and sparks fly. (There is some strong language in this one. I’m sorry, but I have the sense that Sirius is going quite mad in the house, and it is coming through in his choice of words.) This one was particularly difficult to write. If you could read and review, it would be much appreciated. Oh – and none of it is mine, of course. Thank Merlin for JKR.

A/N: Title taken from the great David Adams Richards novel. All else belongs to JKR – I’m simply leasing. Rated Mature for a bit of implied naughtiness.

A/N: This was positively a bear to write. I hope it works. Let me know.

This brings me to the end of HBP in my story. Tonks and Remus finally have it out after Dumbledore's death. There will be an epilogue to follow. Thank you so much to my loyal readers and reviewers, and to JKR, who owns it all.