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I was alone. I was alone in this big, dark, house.
My mother and our house elf were there, but neither of them cared too much for me.
Sirius had been Azkaban for almost two months, and my mother didn't even acknowledge it.
She was still broken up over Regulus' death. And my father's.
I came down the stairs to find her sitting at the kitchen table, reading the newspaper.
I was home for Christmas - not by my choice, mind you - and I was quickly losing my patience for the place.
"Jade, there's a letter for you on the counter", mother told me. I nodded and picked it up.
Jade,
My name is Remus Lupin. I don't know if you remember me, but I knew your brother well.
I was wondering if you'd like to meet with me in Hogsmeade before you go back to school.
Please send me a letter about when and where works for you.
Thank you,
Remus Lupin.
Why did his name sound familiar?
He knows my brother…
Then it hit me.
I remembered Sirius talking about his friends, telling me stories of all the things they used to do.
Then, Remus told us that we shouldn't be doing it. We did it anyway, Sirius had said once.
"Mum", I said, walking over to the table. She looked up at me.
"Can I go to Hogsmeade with one of my friends this week?", I asked.
My mother nodded without looking at me. I hurried up the stairs to write Remus back.
Remus,
I'll be able to meet you at the Three Broomsticks this Thursday at 11:30.
-Jade