Momentary
A Short Film by Ninjabunnny1027
Characters:
*Sirius Black
*Narcissa Malfoy
Molly Weasley
Lucius Malfoy
Nymphadora Tonks
Lord Voldemort
*Andromeda Tonks
Edward "Ted" Tonks
*major rolls
We open with a crowded platform, people are buzzing around everywhere. It is Harry's 5th year at Hogwarts. Children getting on the train and parents watching their children off. Sirius Black, as a dog, runs around the platform playing with the children and adults while Narcissa Malfoy speaks with Molly Weasley.
Narcissa: Honestly, can't you even-
(Her eye catches on Sirius Black running around on the platform)
Narcissa: I'd best not be speaking with scum like you
(As Sirius is lost in the crowd Narcissa yanks him by the ear as the aparate to the inside of the Leaky Cauldron they are hidden by a pillar or stairs or something)
Narcissa (whispering angrily): Sirius!?
(Narcissa let's go of Sirius's ear once he transforms into his human form)
Sirius: Ow, god, Narcissa, easy on the ears. I've noticed you've still got the skill for aparating
Narcissa: So you've noticed. I'm also not thinking of your discomfort right now, Sirius! And what, might I ask were you doing on platform nine and three quarters!?
Sirius: What were you doing, Cissy?
Narcissa: Saying goodbye to my son, Sirius! And you?
Sirius: Saying goodbye to my godson, Cissy
Narcissa: Don't call me that!
Sirius: Your sister did, before she went to Azkaban
Narcissa: Only she had permission to do so
Sirius: Why don't I just kill you now, before I have to deal with whatever you're going to say!
Narcissa: Yeah, like you'd dare go back to prison, Sirius. Though, it's where you belong
Sirius: Then why don't you turn me in right now?
(A long pause as Narcissa wonders what to say)
Sirius: I'm waiting for an answer, cousin.
(A shorter pause)
Narcissa: I've managed to stay neutral and avoid jail, unlike you, Sirius.
Sirius: Sure, following Voldemort sure helps your case, doesn't it?
Narcissa(Whispering): Don't say his name
Sirius(Shouting): I don't give a damn on Voldemort's name!
(The other conversations going on in the background stop as people stare towards Narcissa and Sirius) (Sirius hides his face in his cloak as the conversations continue again)
Narcissa: And I'm not a Death Eater, for your information, Sirius!
Sirius: But, your husband is, isn't he?
Narcissa: We're only trying to keep our family safe
Sirius: You did that well with your sisters, didn't you?
(A long pause Narcissa's eyes start to fill with tears)
Narcissa: It was their choices that caused them-
Sirius: You on the other hand choose to live a coward's life
Narcissa: It was either disowned, sent to jail, or my life now, and I believe this is the best option
Sirius: You're smart, Narcissa, but now, our family is more cracked than ever before, Andromeda and me are disowned, Trixie's in jail, Regulus and our parents all dead, and you living your life peacefully. It seems you choose the smartest choice. But, believe me, just waiting around for something is never going to get you there.
Narcissa: Which is why I need to protect my family now, Sirius, Draco and Lucius
Sirius: And you've done a great job, but what about your sisters?
(another pause)
Narcissa(tears streaming down her cheeks): There's nothing I can do
Sirius: That's where you're wrong
(a small pause)
Sirius: The Order'll be wondering where I went, I'd best be going (turns around)
Narcissa: Wait (putting her hand on his shoulder)
Sirius: What? (turns back to her)
Narcissa: Tell (a pause as Narcissa takes in a breath) Tell Andromeda, I miss her
(Sirius looks at Narcissa in disbelief)
Sirius: I will
(He apparates to The House of Black)
Narcissa: (mumbling to herself) God, Sirius, you still are terrible at apparating
(Apparates to Malfoy Manor)
The hallway of The House of Black
Molly: For heaven's sake, Sirius, what took you so long?
Sirius: Sorry, just a momentary distraction
Molly: Let's hope it doesn't happen again
Sirius: It won't
The gate of Malfoy Manor
Lucius: Welcome home, Narcissa, I thought you'd be back by noon, why did it take you so much time? (Opens gate)
Narcissa: Oh, nothing, just a momentary setback. (They walk inside)
Lucius: The Dark Lord will be here at any moment
Narcissa: Of course
The ending of an Order of The Phoenix meeting
Sirius: Tonks, is there any chance I could see your mother?
Nymphadora: She'll be home by evening, why?
Sirius: Just wanted to talk
Malfoy Manor
Lucius: It is an honor to have you in our house, my lord
Voldemort: Why, of course, Lucius
Narcissa: My lord, when will you be attending to the prisoners in Azkaban
Voldemort: Don't worry, Narcissa, you will see your sister soon enough
The Tonks's Residence
(Sirius knocks at the door) (Ted opens the door)
Ted: Sirius, what do you need?
Sirius: Is Andromeda here?
Ted: Yes, 'Dromeda's inside, do you want me to get her?
Sirius: Yeah
Ted: Make yourself comfortable. (Ted shouts up the stairs) 'Dromeda, your cousin's here
(Sirius sits onto the couch)
Andromeda: Coming!
(Andromeda comes down the stairs)
Sirius: Hey, Andie
Andromeda: Hello, Sirius, what are you doing here?
Sirius: I saw your younger sister today, she misses you
Andromeda: Why in Merlin's name were you talking to Narcissa? (She walks across the room)
Sirius: She's the one who saw me and apparated
Andromeda: Why would she of all people miss me?
Sirius: Because she's your sister. You saw her burn your portrait, she was in full tears
Andromeda: She's chosen her side, Sirius, that was before-
Sirius: She hasn't chosen a side, she's stayed neutral so when this war ends, you two can go back to being sisters again
Andromeda: She's just scared she'll be killed
(a pause)
Sirius: That's all I need to say, I'm going back home, okay, cousin
Andromeda: Okay, Sirius, take care
Sirius: See you