Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters, they all belong to the wonderful JK Rowling and I'm pretty sure Warner Bros. are involved there too.
I push open the paint-chipped door to the Leaky Cauldron.
It's warm, stuffy. I can almost taste the air, musky and wet. It swirls around me, holding my attention momentarily as I adjust to my surroundings. Outside was bustling and everyone was in a rush, no time to apologise for crashing into one another. Just trying to get from A to B. In here, there is nothing but time. The possibility of crashing into another is insane. No one minds each other, just going about their own business, I guess that's the same. Although no one here really has anywhere they need to be.
Except me I guess, but where I need to be is here.
Scanning the room I eventually spot the face I'm searching for. Bundled up in a cloak, looking pale as he normally does this time of the month.
I clear my throat slightly and he looks up to meet my eyes. The haggard face of Remus Lupin breaks into a smile as he stands to greet me. Pointing to a seat he sits back down and waits for me to speak first.
'It's been too long Moony'
I say grinning at him. He chuckles,
'That is has Padfoot, that it has'
Taking a deep breath I say
'Listen, I know it's been too long, we've both been here for years now. So why is it only nowthat I choose to bother you?'
'I was kinda wondering that yeah.'
'It's because I think I'm forgetting. Forgetting what our lives were like. How we formed our friendships, found people we would die for. I don't want to forget. I can't do that Remus. I have no blood ties I care about left. The memories are flowing away so quickly. I couldn't find James here, but I found you. I've been here longer than you. I've been on my own. I need someone who can still remember. Help me.'
I plead to him. He stares at me. Rubbing his face he says,
'Of course I'll help you Sirius, but I don't know what I can do that will help.'
Relieved I say
'Thank you man, I think I just need to talk about old times y'know, pranking Snivellus, that time when peeves... when peeves...I don't remember'
'Calm down it's okay, I'll do what I can to help you. Not today though, time of the month and all that.'
I nod then think out loud,
'Even in death you change each month?'
'Nah, I just feel crap once a month. No, hair and teeth and wolfing out. Just a killer headache and I feel like I'm gonna puke all day.'
Shaking my head I say
'Unlucky. Okay, send me an owl when you feel up to it.'
'Will do Padfoot, but why don't you just come stay with Nymphadora and I if you're all alone?'
'Are you sure man?'
I say overcome with gratitude. He nods. I grin and pull him into a hug.
'Thanks you're the best Moony'
'Maybe you should let go before I throw up all over your clothes Sirius.'
He warns jokingly. Smiling I pull away to stand beside him. Turning to him I say
'Where to Master Moony?'
He just shakes his head at me and holds out an arm.
'Take my arm you idiot.'
AN: So, I have no clue how this is going to turn out.
I posted this first on Wattpad but found there was only a very small harry potter following on there so I'm trying again because I had this idea in my head for ages and I want to get it right.
