Sirius Black Memories of Azkaban
Welcome to the last chapter of SBMoA translating this story went way faster than writing it in *lol* I mean I started this in 2003! Okay I had a four and a half year break from it but wow. I know that doesn't excuse the long wait for the last chapter though *blushes*
I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it ^_~
Disclaimer: Sirius Black and the Harry Potter world belong to the marvellous J.K. Rowling ^^ I don't make money with this.
Narrative form: Sirius thoughts
Ell25: I am glad you liked it, that means a lot to me *gg* Yeah there were a lot "…" and there are going to be a lot more in this one. I am using them as a means to show how the Dementors affect Sirius. They slow down his thoughts and at times make him forget what he was thinking or distract him. The dots are supposed to show that there is more time between his thought than what is normal, if that makes any sense to you XD I am not sure how to explain it, sorry ^^;;
Enjoy the last chapter *hugs readers*
~Raion
7. Flight of a prisoner
…Peter Pettigrew is still alive… I can't believe it but the evidence for it is starring at me from the photo of the Daily Prophet…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…how could Peter survive the explosion?
In a fast pace I walk up and down my cell as I've been doing for days since I've found that damned photo in the paper…
..he is at Hogwarts…
…I've barely slept and when I broke down from exhaustion I was tortured by my usual nightmares… though now they've gotten worse because now I can't take solace in the knowledge that the culprit for James and Lily's deaths is dead…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…I have no idea how this could have happened… I remember it as though it was just yesterday…
Flashback
After I handed Harry to Hagrid with a heavy heart and also gave them my beloved motorcycle there was only one thing left for me to do.
I had to find Peter and avenge James and Lily, for Harry, for myself and naturally for my dead brother.
It took a bit of time but finally I found him in a Muggle-street not far from his flat. It beats me what gave him the idea that I wouldn't look for him there. He probably thought I wouldn't believe him to be stupid enough to return there but I know Peter better than that…
The feeling of satisfaction I experience as I see him standing right there in front of me is priceless. Peter hasn't spotted me yet but I am going to change that momentarily.
"Hello Peter" I drawl. I am pleased to note how Peter startles with shock before he slowly turns to face me.
"Ssirius… wwwhat are you doing here, my friend?" he stutters nervously his eyes wander from left to right searching for an escape.
"Why so nervous, Peter? Is there something you wish to tell me, my friend?" to still call him that leaves a bitter taste in my mouth but I decided to find out what he thought he was doing selling Prongs and his family out like that before I finish him off.
"I..I..I nno Sirius. I..i have nnno idea what you are speaking about." Guiltily he shrinks from my look.
With slow predator like steps I walk up to Peter. "Playing dumb won't help you anymore, Peter" I hiss at him, "I've just been at Prong's for a midnight visit. Do you want to know what I found there?" Peter softly shakes his head but I'm not really interested in his answer. "James and Lily are dead and their house is aflame! Do you mind explaining to me how that could have happened, Peter?"
Hearing this from me makes him pale drastically and stare at me wide-eyed "Ssirius… I…" he whines.
I stare at the damned traitor completely stunned as he starts to cry. If he believes that his fake tears impress me then he has another thing coming! "Save your fake tears for someone who cares you friggin' traitor!" I growl at him taking another step closer.
Suddenly Peter starts shouting "Lily and James, Sirius! How could you?" he goes for his wand. That idiot, he never had a chance against James or me at duelling.
I draw my wand but before I can utter a spell I am flung back by a vicious explosion.
My ears ring with the echo of the explosion mixed with the panicked screams and the shrill sounds of the assembled crying Muggles. My eyes are burning due to the dust of the explosion. Slowly I look around to assess the magnitude of the explosion. There is a huge crate in the street. The dust cloud makes it difficult for me to see clearly but I observe how panicked Muggles run to their injured. There are so many bodies… so many dead… I can barely grasp that Peter must have blown himself up but the only thing left of him seems to be his bloody robes.
As I stare at Peters remains a hysterical laughter escapes my throat. I can't believe it!
That cowardly bastard sells James and Lily to Voldemort to gain his "protection" and when reality hits him and he realizes that Remus and I would kill him for his betrayal he preventively kills himself to escape our vengeance. That's just insane.
I jump slightly as someone grabs my arm but it is only an auror. Still laughing I allow him to walk me off. Now that James and Lily are avenged I will go to Dumbledore and find out where Harry is to take him home with me.
End Flashback
I wanted to take Harry in and bring him up as though he was my own son, just like James would have wanted… but instead of taking me to the Ministry for questioning they immediately threw me into a cell in Azkaban.
…he is at Hogwarts…
…for days I've been trying to figure out how Peter survived the explosion… but there is only one explanation for it… he cut of one of his fingers before he transformed into the lousy rat he is and ran off to join his fellows in the sewer…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…and then he planted himself at the Weasley's… he knew after all that Arthur and Molly were part of the Order and that way he could make sure to immediately find out if Voldemort's followers should troop up again… at the same time he was able to inconspicuously spy on the Order…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…it must have seemed like fate to him when Arthur's youngest son made friends with Harry… should Voldemort return he would have the perfect position to hand him the last Potter on a sliver plate…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…I have to get out of here… I have to protect Harry… he is at Hogwarts with Harry… I have to get out of here… that damn rat needs to be given his just punishment…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…how do I get out of here… instinctively I transform into Padfoot… I turn around with a jerk as my cell door is opened with a boisterous squeaking noise… I haven't eaten for days… one of the stationed aurors must have realized that… it smells like Porridge… my mouth is watering… the dynamic duo doesn't take notice of me at all as they set down the bowl, one cell down Bella has one of her famous fits of rage…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…silently I sneak up to the door… the food smells so temptingly good… my stomach gives a low growl… but I don't have time to eat… before my watcher closes the cell door I slip out into the hall nimble-footedly and run as fast as I can along the hall in the direction of the detention awaiting trial block… at least I believe that that is the direction I'm running…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…when I'm out of here I should send Bella a thank you note for distracting the Dementors for me… it naturally also helps that the Dementors have problems with sensing the emotions of animals… when they finally realize that it is me that is running at them I am already past… damn… I brake hard in the last second… I don't remember that grille… how do I get past it…
...he is at Hogwarts…
…the distance between the bars is broader than it was with my cell door… I don't have time for this… my breath morphs into clouds of steam, a sure sign that the Dementors are catching up to me… I have no idea if that is going to work but I have to try, I have no other choice anyway… there is no turning back now… I take a deep breath before I try to worm my way through the bars… never before have I been so grateful for the scrubby menu here… the fasting sure helped as well…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…it smells like coffee which means that the auror office has to be somewhere close by…they've surely got a window… I run as fast as I can in the direction the scent is coming from… a hoarse wail escapes my throat as I take the turn too fast and slam into the hard stonewall with my hind legs…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…there is a light directly ahead of me… the auror office doesn't have doors so that the aurors can be on the scene faster if worst comes to worst… I sprint into the office spot an open window and without even a moment's hesitation run straight at it and jump out into the unknown…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…I fly through the inky black night… with a loud "splash" I crash against the water… I always thought water was kind of soft but it felt like a wall of bricks right there… the force of the impact presses me deep underwater and the icy coldness of it paralyses me for a moment. But the many years of constant Dementor presence have hardened me against cold temperatures so I start to swim as fast as I can to get myself ashore…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…the pitch black night is only punctured by a weak ray of light… what could that be… are that the aurors who are probably already searching for me? I didn't have time to look for them in the office when I passed through… as I swim closer to where I suspect to be dry land the ray of light gets stronger and one of my memories stirs…
Flashback
"Hey Lily what are you drawing there?" I ask her curiously as I flop down on the sofa next to her.
"That? That's a lighthouse, Sirius. Muggles use them to prevent their ships from running aground on sandbanks or reefs. They also serve as navigational aid at sea… but I am actually no friend of shipping." She explains to me bashfully.
"Then why do you draw a lighthouse Lils?" I ask in confusion.
Lily blushes slightly "you know Sirius lighthouses are a symbol for hope. They illuminate even the darkest night with their light and lead the seamen home to their families safely…" she confesses embarrassedly.
Well that naturally explains everything. "You don't need to worry Lily, James will certainly return from his mission soon… what do you say, you and I put a burning candle in the window for it to light the way back home for James" I offer self-consciously.
She hugs me with a beaming smile "Thank you Sirius that is a fantastic idea."
End Flashback
…a lighthouse, my guide to freedom. Exhausted I reach the mainland and shake off as much water as possible. I would just love to curl up somewhere and sleep for a week but I don't have time for that…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…I remind myself again and again. He is at Hogwarts. Peter Pettigrew is at Hogwarts. Very close to Harry. I can not allow him to hurt Harry…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…this has become my mantra; I keep whispering it aloud and in my mind again and again to keep that in mind gives me strength…
…he is at Hogwarts…
…and I am free and on my way…
You should enjoy your last days of peace and quiet Peter…
…because now the rat hunt is on…
Well that's it guys and gals, let me know what you think ^_~
