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His hand was grasped by a younger looking witch, with short spiky pink hair. They were facing the Dursleys, who, for the exception of Petunia, were crouched behind the couch. Petunia was looking worriedly at the man, and timidly said,"I-I know you, d-don't I?"
The man smiled, and nodded, then outstretched his hand, which Petunia just looked at. "My name is Remus Lupin. I was a friend of your sister's. I believe we met in the winter holidays of her seventh year." He took a glance at Petunia, who was still frightened as ever. "Pleasure meeting you again!" He turned to Vernon and Dudley, who whimpered. He shrugged, then turned to the doorway. Apparently he was aware of the presence of Harry. The woman known as Nymphadora Tonks turned also.
"Why hello, Harry."said Lupin, who gave him a short hug, something that he had never done before. Harry timidly stepped away, and looked at Tonks, who just smiled at him. "Wotcher, Harry!" was her welcome.
Lupin looked at the Dursleys, and gave a short speech. "Harry shall be taken with us for necessary safety provisions. As he will turn legal age, whilst he is in our company, I think it best if you say a final goodbye now, while we go pack his trunk."
Harry looked at the Dursleys. "Er, thanks. For, um, letting me stay, you know. You really didn't have to. You could've...thrown me out into the streets, but you didn't. Although you treated me...harsh, I appreciate it. And, if you ever...need me...just ask. I'll help you in any way I can. Although I doubt you will,"he finished in a regretful tone.
Petunia looked at Harry in the same way that she was caught looking at Lily's photograph. But in an instant, she snapped out of it, and returned to her hateful gaze. She nodded. "Goodbye, then."she said with her snobbish voice. She nudged Vernon, who sighed. "'Bout time,"was his reply. Dudley looked at his parents who were shooting daggers at him. "Yeah, er...bye, Potter."
At this moment, Remus and Tonks chose to come out of Harry's bedroom, with his trunk and two small boxes floating in midair behind. His trunk contained his school things, so he guessed that the boxes contained his other stuff.
Remus smiled at him, then nodded a goodbye to the Dursleys. "Ready to go, Harry?"
Harry didn't even have time to answer, for he was shoved out of the doorway by Tonks, surprised to see a normal muggle cab waiting for them outside. In an instant, he was swept into the car, and they sped off out of the driveway.
He looked at Tonks, who was now sitting beside him. (Lupin was in the front, next to the cab driver.) "Where are we going?" He was curious to know, as evidently Grimmauld Place wasn't safe anymore.
Tonks smiled. "You're going to stay at our house, until July 1st. That's when we are all going to the Weasley's, for Bill and Fleur's wedding." At them mention of weddingm she looked at Lupin for a split-second. Harry was the only one to notice this, however, for Lupin was currently trying to direct the driver, who apparently was a muggle.
Harry nodded. He looked out the window, and watched blurs and outlines of people and buildings sped through, as though they were works of art painted on a canvas.
A few short moments later, the cab driver pulled up into a very fancy house. It was a Victorian-style house, with elegant windows, with were all sleek and shine. The door was a large one, with a plated silver handle. The roof was laddened with brick, and looked sturdy enough to climb on. Harry gasped, though, for he had never suspected Tonks, let alone Remus, to have such a fancy house.
Tonks frowned. "Although, I am not proud of it, I am still of Black heritage. This used to be my mother's house, before she was disowned."
"Beides, Harry," said Lupin, who had come up behind them, and had placed a hand on Tonk's shoulder. "Its nothing you haven't seen before. Your old house, with your mum and dad, was far more better than this." He smiled. "A dozen house elves used to work in your kitchen, much to your mother's dismay. She always wanted to cook her own food, the muggle way. So her and your dad made a deal. Every Sunday and Friday night was when Lily would cook." He paused and wiped away a tear that had escaped from his eye. "That's why you would always see the whole gang of us in their dining room on those nights. Lily's cooking was from heaven. It was always her, James, me...Sirius...and Peter." A look of hatred flew upon his face. But it quickly disappeared into a smile.
Harry now looked at Lupin's clothes. He had not noticed, but he was no longer wearing shabby, old clothes. He was now wearing what looked like designer wizarding robes. Had Tonks started to handle his expenses? Or had Remus started to find more Wolsfbane potion?
Thing of potions, reminded him of his mother, who was said to be excellent at them.