for If You Fall3/14/2012 c7 
4LupinxTonks4ever
Okay, I just think you should know that I'n still crying! Oh my gosh, that was so sad, and yet it was so beautiful!;') The emotions were captured so perfectly. And what do you mean put Remus 'back' in my good books? heck, he's a permanent resident in mine! Haha:D
From the beginning of the chapter I felt like crying, but what finally did me in was Remus: "I do." Yep, two words, that's all it took, and the apparent damn behind my eyes broke. But it was just do BEAUTIFUL! I'm practically speechless. I would tell you my favorite parts except that the whole thing is my favorite part!:D
And don't worry about Remus's anger. It's perfectly understandable, and what's more, it was very like him to be upset in that way - to be angry, and want to find the person who did that, and yet not hurt or break a thing. And then the guilt - oh you portrayed that perfectly! And you did so well because you brought across his shock so well, and it made sense that it took him a litle while to sort through his emotions and realize what she must have thought. You did an absolutely BRILLIANT job with his POV! And I loved that you wrote their conversation in Ginny's room from his POV too! Because it was sort of the turning point in their relationship, and such a crucial moment, I really liked seeing what he saw, and what she saw. It was wonderful! And comforting Remus - oh I want to just hug him! He was so perfect! So 100% EXACTLY like I pictured he'd be. And so kind, so gentle. Yet so adamant that it wasn't her fault, that she was still beautiful, that he still wanted her...Ahh, he made me cry a ton! But it was a good sort of crying. And Tonks's response to everything was very believable and understandable as well. Even how she was harsh in the beginning. She was covering up the hurt she felt, and the rejection she thought he had given. Remus explaining himself was so sweet!;'-) And I would have laughed out loud that Molly was speechless if Remus and the situation hadn't been so bloody sad, and touching, and sweet and wonderful all at the same time! ;') ❤
Oh goodness I just absolutely LOVED IT! I adore the entire thing and after I'm finished with this review I'm going to go and read it again!:D
Absolutely and utterly beautiful work my friend! I'm just going to have to do me a little fangirl happy dance I think! Heehee!:D I can't wait for the next chapter but at the same time I'm so bummed that it's the last one!:(
EEE! I'm so fangirl happy now - this chapter was perfect! Keep up the brilliant work!❤❤
4LupinxTonks4everOkay, I just think you should know that I'n still crying! Oh my gosh, that was so sad, and yet it was so beautiful!;') The emotions were captured so perfectly. And what do you mean put Remus 'back' in my good books? heck, he's a permanent resident in mine! Haha:D
From the beginning of the chapter I felt like crying, but what finally did me in was Remus: "I do." Yep, two words, that's all it took, and the apparent damn behind my eyes broke. But it was just do BEAUTIFUL! I'm practically speechless. I would tell you my favorite parts except that the whole thing is my favorite part!:D
And don't worry about Remus's anger. It's perfectly understandable, and what's more, it was very like him to be upset in that way - to be angry, and want to find the person who did that, and yet not hurt or break a thing. And then the guilt - oh you portrayed that perfectly! And you did so well because you brought across his shock so well, and it made sense that it took him a litle while to sort through his emotions and realize what she must have thought. You did an absolutely BRILLIANT job with his POV! And I loved that you wrote their conversation in Ginny's room from his POV too! Because it was sort of the turning point in their relationship, and such a crucial moment, I really liked seeing what he saw, and what she saw. It was wonderful! And comforting Remus - oh I want to just hug him! He was so perfect! So 100% EXACTLY like I pictured he'd be. And so kind, so gentle. Yet so adamant that it wasn't her fault, that she was still beautiful, that he still wanted her...Ahh, he made me cry a ton! But it was a good sort of crying. And Tonks's response to everything was very believable and understandable as well. Even how she was harsh in the beginning. She was covering up the hurt she felt, and the rejection she thought he had given. Remus explaining himself was so sweet!;'-) And I would have laughed out loud that Molly was speechless if Remus and the situation hadn't been so bloody sad, and touching, and sweet and wonderful all at the same time! ;') ❤
Oh goodness I just absolutely LOVED IT! I adore the entire thing and after I'm finished with this review I'm going to go and read it again!:D
Absolutely and utterly beautiful work my friend! I'm just going to have to do me a little fangirl happy dance I think! Heehee!:D I can't wait for the next chapter but at the same time I'm so bummed that it's the last one!:(
EEE! I'm so fangirl happy now - this chapter was perfect! Keep up the brilliant work!❤❤
3/14/2012 c7 12wellhelloitsme
Hear that...hear that? That was Remus ripping out my heart, stomping on it...
And then in this chapter, putting it back.
/3
12wellhelloitsmeHear that...hear that? That was Remus ripping out my heart, stomping on it...
And then in this chapter, putting it back.
/3
3/13/2012 c6 tt crews
I don't want to kill Remus. It was pretty clear to me that he was extremely angry and he didn't want to frighten Tonks with the extent of his anger. Someone is going to get a severe beatdown.
Perhaps he should have left rather than Tonks?
I don't want to kill Remus. It was pretty clear to me that he was extremely angry and he didn't want to frighten Tonks with the extent of his anger. Someone is going to get a severe beatdown.
Perhaps he should have left rather than Tonks?
3/11/2012 c6 2irony882
So. Intense. Oh, well, at least Tonks finally told him, right? That gets some things out of the way. Now if only both of them could just make up and get on with and snog already. And Remus realize that he would never hurt Tonks the way *he* did. ;)
2irony882So. Intense. Oh, well, at least Tonks finally told him, right? That gets some things out of the way. Now if only both of them could just make up and get on with and snog already. And Remus realize that he would never hurt Tonks the way *he* did. ;)
3/11/2012 c6 6IrishCailin16
Remus's reaction makes me want to cheer and cry in equal measure! PLEASE update soon!
6IrishCailin16Remus's reaction makes me want to cheer and cry in equal measure! PLEASE update soon!
3/8/2012 c6 Kitten Kisses
Wait, is this it. Is this. The last available chapter? I am bitterly disappointed. I thought there were more after this! Brb crying forever.
Lol.
With that out of the way, I have to say that I think I know why Remus wants to be alone, and I know it's not why she thinks he does. You know, weirdly enough this scene reminds me of a song by Kenny Rogers- Coward of the County. The song itself doesn't exactly pertain to this, but as the song states, when he saw his Becky crying, it really hurt him a lot, and all he wanted to do was beat the crap out of the people who had done that to her. So I'm positive that Remus is feeling a lot of things right now. It's nothing like how Tonks feels, but Remus has to be feeling a lot.
Horror that she might be stuck with that scar. (I thought for a moment she should cut through the "r" in "whore" to make it look like an "L", so that it says WHOLE instead. JUST A THOUGHT. That's what I would do!)
Shame that he hadn't been there to stop it.
Fear that something like that could happen again.
Hurt that she hadn't felt comfortable telling him.
And then various other things like anger at the people who did it to her, disgust that someone would do that to another human being, and I'll bet pity and sorrow are mixed in there, because you can't look at the bruised, scarred, distraught and clearly shattered form of someone you care about and love, and not feel a million different things.
No doubt he needs to pull himself together a bit before he can be there for her, because what she needs right now is someone to say the right thing, not someone who's going to blow a gasket in a fit of anger or anything like that.
And she might have wanted him to hold her, almost, but he might be afraid to, because of her reaction the night before.
Anyway, speculation on my part! One of my favorite things to do. I hope Remus gets his thoughts together soon and that Tonks feels capable of accepting comfort from him. It's probably not often that Remus has comforted another person. I'll bet usually he's the one needing consolation, really, with what he's been through. Might be both horrible and nice to be the one who gets to be there for others for a change. But I'm sure he'd rather it not happen in this way.
Cheers,
Manna
Wait, is this it. Is this. The last available chapter? I am bitterly disappointed. I thought there were more after this! Brb crying forever.
Lol.
With that out of the way, I have to say that I think I know why Remus wants to be alone, and I know it's not why she thinks he does. You know, weirdly enough this scene reminds me of a song by Kenny Rogers- Coward of the County. The song itself doesn't exactly pertain to this, but as the song states, when he saw his Becky crying, it really hurt him a lot, and all he wanted to do was beat the crap out of the people who had done that to her. So I'm positive that Remus is feeling a lot of things right now. It's nothing like how Tonks feels, but Remus has to be feeling a lot.
Horror that she might be stuck with that scar. (I thought for a moment she should cut through the "r" in "whore" to make it look like an "L", so that it says WHOLE instead. JUST A THOUGHT. That's what I would do!)
Shame that he hadn't been there to stop it.
Fear that something like that could happen again.
Hurt that she hadn't felt comfortable telling him.
And then various other things like anger at the people who did it to her, disgust that someone would do that to another human being, and I'll bet pity and sorrow are mixed in there, because you can't look at the bruised, scarred, distraught and clearly shattered form of someone you care about and love, and not feel a million different things.
No doubt he needs to pull himself together a bit before he can be there for her, because what she needs right now is someone to say the right thing, not someone who's going to blow a gasket in a fit of anger or anything like that.
And she might have wanted him to hold her, almost, but he might be afraid to, because of her reaction the night before.
Anyway, speculation on my part! One of my favorite things to do. I hope Remus gets his thoughts together soon and that Tonks feels capable of accepting comfort from him. It's probably not often that Remus has comforted another person. I'll bet usually he's the one needing consolation, really, with what he's been through. Might be both horrible and nice to be the one who gets to be there for others for a change. But I'm sure he'd rather it not happen in this way.
Cheers,
Manna
3/8/2012 c5 Kitten Kisses
Wow, this is a heavy chapter. Well, let's see. Even though at first I felt like Tonks was overreacting toward Remus, I ended up changing my mind because she did break down afterward, and it was pretty clear that she was being cold to him to get rid of him before she broke down in front of him, and that would be something she couldn't explain away lightly at all.
I love that she went to Molly so much, by the way. I love Molly, she's such a caring, lovely person, and that she listens to Tonks's love problems in Book 6 makes me think she's one of Tonks's real friends. (And of course that Molly kills Bellatrix...it's almost like she's getting revenge for Tonks, too.)
The only quibble I have at the moment is that Tonks refers to Remus an awful lot in her POV as "Lupin", which I feel is more of a Harry-POV type thing.
I think that Remus did the right thing to leave Tonks. I do think she needed some time alone to think and to get her bearings back, at least enough to be able to talk about it. I totally agree she'd want to go to Molly for something like that, too. It's not rape, but it's still really bad, and scary, and something she'll be unable to forget. That Molly's eyes were red as well is a telling sign. God, I love Molly so much.
As far as shock goes, I know what you mean post-car-accidents. I always want to bawl my eyes out when I get in one (I can say this because I've been in too many of them), but the worst one I was in was when I had a brand new car and I hit black ice and hit a ditch. The back of the ditch was solid frozen dirt and it totaled my car. My airbag burned my hand really bad (it's scarred over now) and it was freezing outside and my engine shut down since the airbags deployed. I managed to tell people I didn't need an ambulance but asked them to call the police because I was shaking and deep down I was just panicking but so shocked I didn't think I could be coherent. An hour later the cops showed up (so many accidents it took them a long time to get to me!) and the officer was super nice and let me sit in his warm car and showed me how his shiny equipment worked. But while I was in my car I was just so completely numb I didn't even know what to think or do or what. Was awful. The only other times I remember being in shock were when I had hives so bad I had to go to the emergency room, and when my parents told me that my favorite aunt only had a few months left to live. (And that last one came out of nowhere.) Maybe also when pets died and such. I usually am completely numb in public but I need to be alone to cry because I can't stand being emotional in front of other people, anyway.
Blah blah I'm rambling. Onward ho!
Wow, this is a heavy chapter. Well, let's see. Even though at first I felt like Tonks was overreacting toward Remus, I ended up changing my mind because she did break down afterward, and it was pretty clear that she was being cold to him to get rid of him before she broke down in front of him, and that would be something she couldn't explain away lightly at all.
I love that she went to Molly so much, by the way. I love Molly, she's such a caring, lovely person, and that she listens to Tonks's love problems in Book 6 makes me think she's one of Tonks's real friends. (And of course that Molly kills Bellatrix...it's almost like she's getting revenge for Tonks, too.)
The only quibble I have at the moment is that Tonks refers to Remus an awful lot in her POV as "Lupin", which I feel is more of a Harry-POV type thing.
I think that Remus did the right thing to leave Tonks. I do think she needed some time alone to think and to get her bearings back, at least enough to be able to talk about it. I totally agree she'd want to go to Molly for something like that, too. It's not rape, but it's still really bad, and scary, and something she'll be unable to forget. That Molly's eyes were red as well is a telling sign. God, I love Molly so much.
As far as shock goes, I know what you mean post-car-accidents. I always want to bawl my eyes out when I get in one (I can say this because I've been in too many of them), but the worst one I was in was when I had a brand new car and I hit black ice and hit a ditch. The back of the ditch was solid frozen dirt and it totaled my car. My airbag burned my hand really bad (it's scarred over now) and it was freezing outside and my engine shut down since the airbags deployed. I managed to tell people I didn't need an ambulance but asked them to call the police because I was shaking and deep down I was just panicking but so shocked I didn't think I could be coherent. An hour later the cops showed up (so many accidents it took them a long time to get to me!) and the officer was super nice and let me sit in his warm car and showed me how his shiny equipment worked. But while I was in my car I was just so completely numb I didn't even know what to think or do or what. Was awful. The only other times I remember being in shock were when I had hives so bad I had to go to the emergency room, and when my parents told me that my favorite aunt only had a few months left to live. (And that last one came out of nowhere.) Maybe also when pets died and such. I usually am completely numb in public but I need to be alone to cry because I can't stand being emotional in front of other people, anyway.
Blah blah I'm rambling. Onward ho!
3/8/2012 c6 Fanfiction fan
That's on hell of a cliff hanger! I can understand why Remus needs a moment to himself. He is probably shocked or blaming himself. I know he still wants tonks even though she thinks he doesnt want her anymore. Poor tonks she has to wait for him. U have to update as soon as possible. I can't wait for the next one!
That's on hell of a cliff hanger! I can understand why Remus needs a moment to himself. He is probably shocked or blaming himself. I know he still wants tonks even though she thinks he doesnt want her anymore. Poor tonks she has to wait for him. U have to update as soon as possible. I can't wait for the next one!
3/8/2012 c4 Kitten Kisses
Okay, well this chapter was a bit...er...more adult I suppose, but regardless, you handled it well, I thought. So good job, there. :)
Now as far as the rest goes, lemme see here... I wasn't overly surprised to see that the tipoff about the death eaters was, erm, correct this time. Though admittedly if Tonks's hair hadn't changed they might not have known any death eaters were there at all. Eep.
Nice job on describing the Cruciatis Curse as well. I think it could have used a little bit more description, but I liked how you handled it anyway, with her coming out of it not really remembering how she'd ended up on her back or remembering that she'd bitten her lip.
I mean, if it's an Unforgivable Curse, it's got to be really, really bad, you know? On par with the killing curse, and it did drive Alice and Frank insane, so nice job mentioning that.
I just hope Remus is going to be nice and patient with her about this. But he probably will be. He's not the pushy type.
Okay, well this chapter was a bit...er...more adult I suppose, but regardless, you handled it well, I thought. So good job, there. :)
Now as far as the rest goes, lemme see here... I wasn't overly surprised to see that the tipoff about the death eaters was, erm, correct this time. Though admittedly if Tonks's hair hadn't changed they might not have known any death eaters were there at all. Eep.
Nice job on describing the Cruciatis Curse as well. I think it could have used a little bit more description, but I liked how you handled it anyway, with her coming out of it not really remembering how she'd ended up on her back or remembering that she'd bitten her lip.
I mean, if it's an Unforgivable Curse, it's got to be really, really bad, you know? On par with the killing curse, and it did drive Alice and Frank insane, so nice job mentioning that.
I just hope Remus is going to be nice and patient with her about this. But he probably will be. He's not the pushy type.
3/8/2012 c3 Kitten Kisses
Now I want to know about the niffler incident. Hargghhhh. That said, this was a pretty good chapter. I was thinking toward the end that someone would definitely notice her hair changing color like that, even on a dance floor, especially Mr. Creep.
Hmm, now what will happen...hm...
Now I want to know about the niffler incident. Hargghhhh. That said, this was a pretty good chapter. I was thinking toward the end that someone would definitely notice her hair changing color like that, even on a dance floor, especially Mr. Creep.
Hmm, now what will happen...hm...
3/8/2012 c6 4LupinxTonks4ever
I'm not really mad, but I just need to say...
HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME? I'M GOING TO GO CRAZY ALL WEEK LONG!
Okay, *clears throat awkwardly* I think I'm good now. Lol!:D
Seriously, in writing and emotional terms you did wonderful - the chapter was beautiful - I love the side of Remus we got to see in this chapter! ❤
But where you ended it! Oh gosh I'm going to go nuts before next week!
Tonks's emotions, once again, were spot on, and once again about made me cry. And Remus...he was great! But I admit I'm sorta mad at him - I think he's likely just angry and upset for her sake and needs a bit of time to sort through his emotions before he can help her heal, but she obviously doesn't know that and I'm SO SAD for both of them now!;(
Have I mentioned that I LOVE the way you write Molly? My goodness she's just so...Molly! I love it!:D The bit with the Celestina Warbeck song made me grin in reminiscence of the HBP days:D
And the conversation her and Remus had! Ah - you write them both do perfectly, and I admit I'm totally jealous - it's just the way I picture they'd act if this actually happened in the books! Even J.K. Rowling herself couldn't deny it!
And I also liked that you didn't have Tonks awkwardly fumble for words - I get how frustrating it can be to rewrite something over and over because you're not sure what to do with it, but believe me, you did WONDERFULLY! Her showing him was much better, and much more believable and understandable way for her to tell him. I know I've said it before, but it's just so true I can't help saying again...the way you bring across the their emotions is so personal, you do it so wonderfully! It's really such a delight to read!❤
And did I mention that I TOTALLY LOVED the way you wrote Remus in this chapter?
My gosh it's so bloody brilliant - everything about it! I absolutely canNOT wait to to read more! Please write quickly! *begs unashamedly*
Beautiful, beautiful writing, I will be eagerly awaiting next week!:D
4LupinxTonks4everI'm not really mad, but I just need to say...
HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME? I'M GOING TO GO CRAZY ALL WEEK LONG!
Okay, *clears throat awkwardly* I think I'm good now. Lol!:D
Seriously, in writing and emotional terms you did wonderful - the chapter was beautiful - I love the side of Remus we got to see in this chapter! ❤
But where you ended it! Oh gosh I'm going to go nuts before next week!
Tonks's emotions, once again, were spot on, and once again about made me cry. And Remus...he was great! But I admit I'm sorta mad at him - I think he's likely just angry and upset for her sake and needs a bit of time to sort through his emotions before he can help her heal, but she obviously doesn't know that and I'm SO SAD for both of them now!;(
Have I mentioned that I LOVE the way you write Molly? My goodness she's just so...Molly! I love it!:D The bit with the Celestina Warbeck song made me grin in reminiscence of the HBP days:D
And the conversation her and Remus had! Ah - you write them both do perfectly, and I admit I'm totally jealous - it's just the way I picture they'd act if this actually happened in the books! Even J.K. Rowling herself couldn't deny it!
And I also liked that you didn't have Tonks awkwardly fumble for words - I get how frustrating it can be to rewrite something over and over because you're not sure what to do with it, but believe me, you did WONDERFULLY! Her showing him was much better, and much more believable and understandable way for her to tell him. I know I've said it before, but it's just so true I can't help saying again...the way you bring across the their emotions is so personal, you do it so wonderfully! It's really such a delight to read!❤
And did I mention that I TOTALLY LOVED the way you wrote Remus in this chapter?
My gosh it's so bloody brilliant - everything about it! I absolutely canNOT wait to to read more! Please write quickly! *begs unashamedly*
Beautiful, beautiful writing, I will be eagerly awaiting next week!:D
3/8/2012 c6 12wellhelloitsme
I'm personally still murdering Remus.
But good chapter!
And do you know where everybody left their pitchforks, by any chance?
12wellhelloitsmeI'm personally still murdering Remus.
But good chapter!
And do you know where everybody left their pitchforks, by any chance?
3/8/2012 c6 Hannah
I can't believe that Remus acted like that! Poor Tonks :( please update soon, gotta know what's going to happen next! Xx
I can't believe that Remus acted like that! Poor Tonks :( please update soon, gotta know what's going to happen next! Xx