Past Presents and Present Moments

[godricgal]

Title: Past Presents and Present Moments
Author: godricgal
Rating: R, but only just.
Word Count: 1,724 words.
Summary: It's Boxing Day and Remus and Tonks are spending the evening with Tonks' grandpa, who has a question for Remus.
Author's Notes: Written as a rather belated birthday present for shimotsuki. I had intended to post this later in the week, but I

Comments

[shimotsuki]

Thank you so, so much for this beautiful birthday gift! The theme of comfort running through this story is so tangible. I love the thought of Tonks drowsing curled up against Remus, whether in Jack's armchair or in bed.

The warm and tender images of their lovemaking are a perfect backdrop to the critically important things they are talking about, and it makes me grin a great wide grin to see them trusting each other so much. (While trying not to think of what's coming up for them in HBP year, of course, heh.) I particularly love the little dialogue about morning suits and being sure. :)

And I'm so happy to see more of Jack. I really like the idea that he and Remus are developing a connection -- especially if things don't go all that well with Ted and Andromeda, of course, but even without that it's lovely to think that someone Tonks cares so much about also understands this man she loves. Both Jack and Remus could probably use a few more people who understand and appreciate them!

I thought it might be nice to post it tonight, to coincide with other birthdays. ;)

Awww. :) Thank you again!

Edited because I really shouldn't blame even HBP events on DH, tempting as it may be.

[godricgal]

I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to reply to this. I completely forgot about the fic until gilpin25 found it yesterday.

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. It's not quite what you asked for but Grandpa wanted to be in this story and so I hoped it would suit. I had been looking for an opportunity to address the marriage issue fairly early on in the timeline because I think it had to be done when they had moved so quickly initially, but also needed a reason for them to put it off without it being for any particularly angsty reason.

It was also really nice to have the chance to further Jack and Remus' relationship and it seemed a natural sort of conversation for them to have, and I hope it plays a part in giving a background to Jack's decision in Legacy.

Thanks again!