Author's Corner:
So, this is the finale. The epilogue as some may say. Tell me how it is and I might do a Sirius-version.
Chapter III
As Remus finished telling his story, the twins were already droopy and ready to sleep. He smiled at that. He tucked them and gave a peck of a kiss on each their foreheads.
"Tha' was wond'ful, Da'ee." Hyacinth said, snuggling closer to her brother.
"Good night, sweetlings." He whispered, before flicking his wand, closing the light.
"Night, Night," He heard Romulus's sleepy reply. And Hyacinth's snores were enough said that she'd already fallen asleep.
He closed the door to their room before collapsing on the couch. He hid a bittersweet smile behind his hand as he rubbed his hand on his face, frustrated.
He grabbed a picture frame from the sidetable, looking at it sorrowfully. It was a picture of their family. Remus, looking much better than he was now, with a huge smile as he carry Hyacinth on his arms. Hyacinth and Romulus were wearing matching outfits, albeit Hyacinth was wearing a skirt and Romulus a pair of shorts. Romulus was being carried by his mother. Oh, his wonderful mother.
Remus traced the picture of the love of his life. Her tamed black curls fell on her shoulders. Her soulful blue eyes filled with mirth. She stood beside him, happily waving Romulus's small hands. It was a picture taken from their previous family picnic.
Nora, he thought. He prayed to Merlin that she'll remember everything soon. Not just for himself, but for his children too.
Nora Janet Lupin born Krauser was a strong woman. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She was a brilliant witch. She certainly didn't deserve losing everything just because of a small accident. She was involved in a hit-and-run accident in Muggle London. Her recovery was going smoothly.
All except for her amnesia.
She was currently staying in her old apartment, trying to recall her forgotten memories. She already remember Pizza (Tibbles's daughter, and yes, its name is Pizza). And of course, she knows of Lily and James's wedding and Harry and Rose. That was thanks to some pictures. And of course, Addie and Sirius's marriage and their daughter Alhena was in her memories. But she couldn't remember him or their twins.
And that stings.
Like, Ouch.
He didn't inform the children of the actual reason why their mother wasn't able to tuck them to sleep or to say good night or make them breakfast or tell them 'I love you' anymore.
In his honest opinion, the children don't need to know that their mother has forgotten all about them. It will only cause them so much pain.
He stood up, ready for another case of sleepless night. He moved to get the potion for a dreamless sleep to help with the nightmares when he heard the floo flare. In instinct, his wand was out and pointing at the fireplace.
The Lupin's floo system was keyed only to the Potters, the Blacks and –
"REMY!"
The Lupins themselves.
Remus was tackled to the ground. He fell on his bum, holding a sobbing figure on his arms. Black curls enveloped his vision as he looked down. And he felt tears trickled down his cheeks. He hugged the woman closer.
Nora was back.