the_debt_of_time

Mia stood quickly, nervously facing the woman she had been anxious to see again
for many, many years. The two witches faced one another, only Remus and Sirius aware of
the potential awkwardness of the situation. Harry, Ginny, and Ron looked on innocently,
completely in the dark, of course, about the parts of Mia's life that they had not yet been
privy to.
"Tonks," Mia whispered.
"Mia Potter," Tonks said and then rushed forward, embracing her tightly. "I have
been waiting years to meet you!"
Mia laughed, relief washing over her to the point that tears fell from her eyes.
"You've met me before, Tonks," she said softly as she returned the hug.
"Well, yeah, but never before with both of us all grown up and knowing who the
other is!" Tonks said as she pulled away. "Love the hair, by the way. Very sexy. Oh, I've
heard so many stories, and Remus told me all about―"
"Maybe.. ." Mia interrupted, biting her bottom lip. "Maybe we could talk
privately?"
Both witches then turned and looked down at Remus, almost as though they were
asking for permission, or at the very least his blessing. He gave them each an appraising
look and then glanced to Sirius who was smiling. Remus finally assented with a smile, a
look of pride filling up his face. Before either woman had a chance to leave, however, he
decided to reassert his feelings on the matter by gripping Tonks's hand and pulling her
down into his lap where he kissed her hard and deep.
Ron and Harry each shared a look and turned away from the scene, so as not to
intrude on the moment, but Ginny was smiling with interest at the sight. When Remus
finally released his wife, his eyes were gold.
"Have you made your point?" Tonks asked with an impish grin.
"You tell me."
"You worry too much." Tonks rolled her eyes and kissed his forehead before
reaching out for Mia's hand, dragging her out of the room.
They did not say another word until they had gone up the stairs, passing by Sirius's
bedroom and the one that Mia knew formerly belonged to her. When Tonks led them into
the room she shared with Remus when they stayed there, Mia froze at the smells she was