It's like having another Christmas present to have a new R/T fic from you to read! This is a delight, with its humorous tone underlain with deeper currents. That sad lonely smile you give Remus makes me want to hug him, and I was very glad to learn that it has exactly the right effect on Tonks and her choice of Christmas gift. ;)
Along with your hopeful Tonks and heart-tugging Remus, I really like the way you write Sirius, and it's so nice to see him in his element here, when he was still having fun with Christmas. His snowdrift that Tonks keeps sinking into and his laugh when he realizes that both parties are approaching him for help are particular favorites.
Moony’s the bravest man I know over many things but this will be difficult for him -- I really like what that says about Remus and about how well Sirius understands him.
The idea of Remus finding the perfect Christmas view for Tonks is, well, perfect. And so romantic. (Actually, this particular exchange of gifts is one scene that I would particularly love to see someone draw.) But it's especially apt in that it's not just a beautiful view, it's a tradition, and the start of the long journey back to spring again. Such a hope-filled idea, as is the last line.
And of course, I hope Tonks does get her chance to regale Remus with the tale of the not-so-Stunned goose!
I didn't think I'd ever be writing another R/T Christmas fic, but it was such fun to do (and a lot easier than the pesky Downton one!). I also didn't think I'd manage yet another get together plot, but it appears there is no end to my repetition on an R/T theme. Which makes it very nice indeed to hear you enjoyed it.
I've often thought present buying must have been awkward for them when money and pride comes into the equation, let alone the difficulties of buying for friends and those you'd like to be something more. Both of them coming up with something that cost nothing but gave them a great deal in the way of future hope seemed like an obvious way round it, though I wish I'd put a couple more lines in to emphasise the uncertainty of war really hitting home, especially for Tonks, and how shocked the adults must have when Arthur was bitten. Ah well. There is always next year and 'one more last R/T Christmas fic'. ;)
The idea of Remus finding the perfect Christmas view for Tonks is, well, perfect. And so romantic. (Actually, this particular exchange of gifts is one scene that I would particularly love to see someone draw.)
Oh, I'm particularly pleased you thought it worked (I did briefly imagine everyone thinking, "So he gives her a view then?!"), and it would be lovely if someone ever did feel inclined to draw it. It's a talent I wish I had myself.
Thnak you very much for the thoughtful comments. They're much appreciated, as always. ♥
Along with your hopeful Tonks and heart-tugging Remus, I really like the way you write Sirius, and it's so nice to see him in his element here, when he was still having fun with Christmas. His snowdrift that Tonks keeps sinking into and his laugh when he realizes that both parties are approaching him for help are particular favorites.
Moony’s the bravest man I know over many things but this will be difficult for him -- I really like what that says about Remus and about how well Sirius understands him.
The idea of Remus finding the perfect Christmas view for Tonks is, well, perfect. And so romantic. (Actually, this particular exchange of gifts is one scene that I would particularly love to see someone draw.) But it's especially apt in that it's not just a beautiful view, it's a tradition, and the start of the long journey back to spring again. Such a hope-filled idea, as is the last line.
And of course, I hope Tonks does get her chance to regale Remus with the tale of the not-so-Stunned goose!
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I've often thought present buying must have been awkward for them when money and pride comes into the equation, let alone the difficulties of buying for friends and those you'd like to be something more. Both of them coming up with something that cost nothing but gave them a great deal in the way of future hope seemed like an obvious way round it, though I wish I'd put a couple more lines in to emphasise the uncertainty of war really hitting home, especially for Tonks, and how shocked the adults must have when Arthur was bitten. Ah well. There is always next year and 'one more last R/T Christmas fic'. ;)
The idea of Remus finding the perfect Christmas view for Tonks is, well, perfect. And so romantic. (Actually, this particular exchange of gifts is one scene that I would particularly love to see someone draw.)
Oh, I'm particularly pleased you thought it worked (I did briefly imagine everyone thinking, "So he gives her a view then?!"), and it would be lovely if someone ever did feel inclined to draw it. It's a talent I wish I had myself.
Thnak you very much for the thoughtful comments. They're much appreciated, as always. ♥
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