Private Message to Charlie, Hermione, Draco, and Hydra

[alt_nymphadora]

So it looks like Chuck and me are going to be settling in Grimmauld.

I know you lot are looking to spread your wings, and thinking about other places you might stay, but I wanted all three of you to know that you've got a home base here whenever you need it. And regardless of where you end up settling, that includes a standing offer for any babysitting, holiday visits, and possibly a dinner once a month if you'd like it. (Can't guarantee it won't be slightly burnt if I'm the one cooking it, but these sort of things aren't just for the food, right?)

Anyways.

I know it'll never be quite the same, without Remus and Sirius and Severus there, but it is a home, and we're family, so feel free to come back to the nest now and again for a visit, yeah? I'd like that quite a lot.

Comments

[alt_hermione]

Oh, Tonks.

Of course, we'll come visit. All the time. And you'll come to wherever we wind up, too. Holidays, birthdays--maybe not Weasley Sundays but, you know. Loads.

[alt_draco]

Don't worry, we won't give you time to miss us.

[alt_hydra]

I'll always consider you a home, Dora.

And thank you for what you said to me yesterday. It's part of the reason I left for St G's to get Charlotte.

[alt_nymphadora]

Glad to hear it.

It looked really quite lovely, to see you holding her in the Hall today. Like you both belonged to one another.

[alt_hydra]

That's what it felt like, too.

[alt_charlie]

Yeah. What she said.

Private Message to Charlie

[alt_nymphadora]

You know, seven years ago, before I'd met your da and my dear, sweet, lovely Mr Ponds, I didn't think I'd ever have this.

I am so very grateful.

Re: Private Message to Charlie

[alt_charlie]

Yeah. Me either really. Not that I didn't love what I thought my life was going to be but I never imagined this as an alternative.

I'm not going to be able to go back to dragonkeeping I don't think. Not for a long time and probably not ever. I won't be physically capable enough and I won't put anyone around me in danger by not being able to handle it. And I think it's going to take me a long ducking I SAID FUCKING YOU PIECE OF SHIT time to come to terms with it but it's so much better doing that with you than not-with-you.

Let's never get married and be a scandal until the end of our days. Hell maybe I can be your house not-husband. Or see if Griphook has something I can do for the Goblins.

We'll make it work. I promise.

Re: Private Message to Charlie

[alt_nymphadora]

Why, that's the sweetest not-proposal a gal could ever get. I'd love to live in sin with you, Chuck.

I know it isn't what you expected, and it won't be easy, but I'm here.

And yes. We'll make it work, and make it work our way, which means we can do things however the hell we want. And we've got all the time in the world to sort it out.

Re: Private Message to Charlie

[alt_charlie]

That sounds like a damn fine deal.