Sirius & Remus

one of the many nights

at number twelve

grimmauld place

Do you remember when we used to dance in the moonlight?

Mm.

It was like the others didn't exist.

I remember it well.

Love?

Yes?

Will it be okay?

It depends.

That's not what I wanted to hear.

Should I have lied?

I suppose not.

Why do you ask?

It's so…rickety lately. Pieces are missing. It's not the same.

What happened to the you I used to know? The you who made it okay, and damn the world if it didn't agree?

He died. A long time ago.

Time has passed. Things have changed.

I lost you once, I'm scared to lose you again.

Me too.

Remember when we danced?

It wasn't really dancing.

I know.

But you made it dancing. You always made the best of things.

I loved you.

I know. I loved you for it.

He loved you too, you know.

Yes. I know.

Did you love him?

Of course. Who didn't?

Why did you choose me?

I didn't.

You—didn't? Would you rather have…?

Had him?

Yes.

No.

Then why do you say you didn't choose me?

It didn't seem like there was an option.

I know the feeling.

You were brave to let yourself love me.

It didn't seem like there was an option.

I love you.

I love you, too.