Back at number 12, the house felt empty. Remus sat down on the sofa obviously trying to hold back his tears. Sirius sat beside him.

"You don't have to be brave for me" Remus curled up in a ball and began to silently sob. Sirius curled next to him…

A couple of weeks later and Hedwig arrived at number twelve. Sirius and Remus were in the garden…playing Quidditch.

They opened the letter attached to her leg.

Hey Moony, Padfoot,

Hogwarts is amazing. I went for tea with Hagrid on Friday. His cooking hasn't improved. Ron and I met a girl on the train. Not like that Padfoot by the way. Her name is Hermione and she is a total know it all. But she seems to have befriended us… I'm sure we'll get used to her.

Fred and George already have detention from Percy for blowing up a toilet. Potions isn't fun, snivellius is constantly picking on me but that was to be expected. He totally bullies Neville, you know Alice and Frank Longbottom's son. He's still just as forgetful.

Good luck for next week with your little furry problem Moony, stay safe. Use the mirror after so I know you're both ok.

See ya soon

Harry

"Hahaha Snivellius, I taught the boy well" Sirius laughed.

"Padfoot, you shouldn't encourage him" Remus scolded, though he was smirking.

"We should send Hedwig with one back before we go to dinner at Molly's." Sirius suggested. They had been invited round to the Weasley's because Charlie was visiting from Romania and they hadn't seen him since he'd left.

Hiya Harry,

Hmmm glad to hear you're working hard…

So Hermione eh?

Sirius, don't tease him.

I'm only messing Moony. Anyway tell Hagrid we say hi

Ignore Snape and look out for Neville, your dad always got on with Frank.

Have you had the cloak out yet? When are Quidditch try outs?

Good luck with try outs, you'll be fine. Thanks by the way Harry, the potions ready. Padfoot will look after me. Remember if you're going to use the cloak, give Mrs Norris a kick up the arse. We are off to Molly's. Say hi to Ron.

Can't wait to see you

Moony, Padfoot

They attached it to Hedwig's leg and watched as she soared out the window to the scrawny, green eyed boy who was currently trying to work his way through a particular tough potions essay.

They made their way outside to their garage where the bike was waiting. Sirius leapt on, swinging his long attractive hair over his shoulder. Just like old times, Remus couldn't help thinking. Lupin slid on the back winding his arms around Sirius's waist tentatively. Sirius grabbed Lupin's arms and yanked them further round his body.

"Hold on" He winked.