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Summary: Lily's pregnant, and Sirius is in shock.
And he was lost for a second
"I'm pregnant."
The four men in the room held their breaths for an entire minute that went on in total silence until one of them, the one with black, messy hair and glasses, screamed with joy with such an enthusiasm that the others were sure that all the inhabitants of Godric Hallow heard him.
James Potter hugged her wide and refused to let her go as he whispered "I love you" over and over. Lily Potter hugged her husband as well while tears of joy adorned her face.
Sirius just watched the scene in silence.
It was Christmas Eve, and like every other year, the Marauders had met at James' house to receive Christmas together. And this year, they had more than one good reason to be together during this season. The atrocities that had been happening the last few months had pushed them even closer and made them realize how lucky they were being alive even as they were at war fighting. The news of Lily's pregnancy worked as an escape to all that and another reason to keep fighting. Everyone was just about to explode with happiness, except for Sirius.
If it weren't for everyone being too absorbed by their happiness, they would have noticed Sirius looking inexpressive at the happy couple. And the truth is, he was deep in thought. He was trying to let the news sink in. He was trying to be happy. But something deep inside his mind made click when he saw James hugging Lily and whispering in her ear.
For just a second, he didn't feel confused and lost. For just a second, he knew what he needed and what he has been looking for all his life. For just a second, he realized what he had been missing.
For just a second, Sirius wanted to have what he was looking in front of him.
Then, Remus saw him.
"Sirius, are you all right?"
Sirius returned to reality.
"Yes, I was just lost for a second."
And he stood up, and, with a smile, he hugged James.