Shine

[chococoffeekiss]

Title: Shine
Author: chococoffeekiss
Rating & Warnings: PG, AU without explaining why.
Prompts: Christmas Party
Format & Word Count: Fic, 1,894
Summary: The Lupins attend the first Christmas Ball following the war.
Author’s Notes: OK, I'm not sure exactly what this is, it just happened. Share and Enjoy. :D

Comments

[shimotsuki]

I was just about to go to bed when I saw this and couldn't stop myself from peeking.

Usually your stories make me laugh. Out loud, even. But this one has made me a little teary-eyed. It is just beautiful. The tree, and the leaves, are a fantastic idea; I adore all the different things Remus thinks about his wife, the war hero, and that she is afraid of leaving Teddy; the Christmas Eve imagery is gorgeous; and that is one of the best closing lines ever. Also: Draco. And Harry.

[chococoffeekiss]

I'm sorry if it was a shock! This was definitely out of the vein for me, and I'm not sure how it happened, as I'd planned it to be much more humorous.
LOL, the tree is very similar to a memorial one at a local synagogue, but I won't tell anyone I stole it if you don't. ;)

So glad you like Draco (he's so sneaky!) and Harry. I wasn't sure how they would turn out, lol. Thank you for reading, and for your review. :D

[avser3322]

So sweet! Remus is adorable.

"This is a woman with the ferocity of a legion of demons, whom, the first night they slept together, he had attempted to wake with a kiss and found himself pinned to the floor with her knee on his throat and a wand in his face before her eyes were even open, and he loves her more than words could ever convey." I loved that part. The visual in my head is very funny. Nice job!!

[chococoffeekiss]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

[katyscarlett76]

Oh I loved this! It was sweet and funny and tear-jerking, everything a Christmassy fic should be!

I love all the thoughts Remus has about Tonks, all the different facets of her that he loves. I especially liked this bit:
the first night they slept together, he had attempted to wake with a kiss and found himself pinned to the floor with her knee on his throat and a wand in his face before her eyes were even open
That's my girl!

I loved the tribute tree idea and the silver leaves with the names on. I love that Tonks gave Regulus' leaf to Draco, says so much about her compassion. I liked that you had George up to mischief, with his new partner in crime ;), and I like to think the cheer came from him. (Other than Remus & Tonks, it was the loss of Fred that killed me about DH, I ached for George.)

Oh and the idea that Ted always sang Over the Rainbow to her even when she was grown-up is just a lovely idea. Such a dad thing to do! I love that song anyway and now I'll think of Tonks when I hear it!

[chococoffeekiss]

(Other than Remus & Tonks, it was the loss of Fred that killed me about DH, I ached for George.)

Oh, I agree! That was awful. George shouldn't be alone, it's just wrong. :(

Thank you for reading, and thanks for your review. :)

[the_conspiracie]

So adorable and lovely. I was going to quote the pinned to the floor part but I notice everyone else already has, haha! It's rather heartbreaking that she's so desperately paranoid about Teddy in your AU here. The leaves and the song are both beautiful.

...and his wife (the war-hero) leans her forehead against his shoulder and laughs madly before bursting into tears.
I literally d'awwed. The song was such a sweet, Remus-y, prefect thing to do.

[chococoffeekiss]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :D

[drumher]

Thank you! I enjoyed that very much! :)

[chococoffeekiss]

You're welcome! And thank you! :D