HP: Meet the Parents (ORIGINAL VERSION)

[mrstater]

Title: Meet the Parents
Author: MrsTater
Rating: PG
Pairing/Featured Characters: Remus Lupin/Nymphadora Tonks; Mad-Eye Moody, Ted and Andromeda Tonks
Summary: Remus has never thought of himself as the sort of man a witch would bring home to her parents. Meeting Ted and Andromeda Tonks for the first time in St. Mungo's Hospital is a harrowing prospect

Comments

[buckbeakbabie]

Oh, my that was sad. Him not being able to tell Andromeda that it was Bella and that Sirius was dead was bad enough, but not being able to tell Tonks was even worse.

And Tonks' fear that he will leave her is sad, too. Aw, I love this story.

[mrstater]

Thank you very much! It's always nice to hear that the emotions are present and believable. I'm really pleased you like this, even though it's sad; it was a difficult one to write!

[drumher]

Best take on the hospital scene I've read so far and making it the first time Remus meet's Tonks' parents just added to the level of tension, without even mentioning the death of Sirius. I loved how the relationship between their daughter and 'that werewolf' was slowly revealed to Andromeda and Ted and how they didn't freak out about it. Not that they were completely accepting of it but more resigned to it, I guess. Once again, the ending is heartwrenching since we know what comes next. Thank you!

[mrstater]

Wow -- that's some compliment, considering how many hospital scenes have been written; I was just hoping for an original take, so I'm really pleased you like this so well. Thank you very much. :)

When I originally did this for the ficathon, Remus already knew Tonks' parents. But something about that bugged me, because it seems like if they kalready accepted the relationship, Remus wouldn't necessarily be so bent against being with her in HBP, at least not with the way I've addressed Remus' issues in this series: because it seems like one of his major concerns is not whether she approves of him, but whether others approve him as her boyfriend/husband. So I played around with the idea of this being the first time they met, and this is the result. Glad you felt it worked. The next installment, to follow The Age-old Question, shall deal a little more with the Tonkses.

I really appreciate you reading and taking the time to comment. :)

[wildmagelet]

Oh, my. This was amazing. I'm sitting here catching up on fics while I print out articles for a university essay and when I began reading, my enormous workload was fully on my mind. A few minutes later, I was absolutely engrossed and didn't emerge until Tonks went to sleep and Remus sat down to wait. Wonderful job. I love your version of Remus - strong and honourable, but very vulnerable.

[mrstater]

Aw, that's a wonderful thing to know, that you got wrapped up in the story. Thank you very much for reading it during your study break. Remus is a wonderful distraction, isn't he? I'm so pleased you like my take on him.

I really appreciate your feedback. Good luck with your essay!

[shoebox_addict]

Let me first say that I have seriously slacked off when it comes to reading your fics, I am waaaaay behind, still need to read "Good A-brewing", I don't have any time, damn it!! Lol.

Well, anywho, this was a great one! You really captured the tension well and I liked your take on the hospital scene mixed with meeting Tonks' parents, it was good.

P.S. How was your move?

[mrstater]

Aw, sorry your schedule's so busy. Hope you enjoy catching up on Good A-brewing. I'm glad you liked this one. I really wanted to do Remus meeting the Tonkses, but never found a really good way until thinking about Tonks getting injured.

And thanks for asking about the move. It went great, and we're happily settled into the new place. In fact, just finished hanging the last of the artwork.

I appreciate you reading!

[shoebox_addict]

Glad the move went well!!

[eris_riddle]

Amazing az every time!Good writing again.And the mention of Sirius...I hadn't think about him for a looong time.It's so sad.I feel very sad about his dead.It's not fair but we couldn't do anything about it.I like this chapter very much and I hope there will be a new soon.Good luck on your fic!

[mrstater]

Thanks very much! I'm glad you enjoyed this and are looking forward to the next installment. I hope to have one ready before the end of next week.