And the last chapter. Thanks for all the reviews and favourites :)
It's when the jet of light hits Sirius Black's chest that Remus Lupin locks eyes with his friend.
It's when he sees Sirius fall.
It's when he sees Sirius brush the veil.
It's when he dives forward.
It's when his arms fasten around Harry's chest, hold tight, hold tight even when the boy's fighting to get away.
It's when he watches him fall.
Remus Lupin stares into Sirius Black's eyes. Watches them widen, watches them glance about, searching. Watches them settle on Harry, watch for a moment, taking him in.
And then as he falls backwards, they find Remus Lupin.
And they stare for a long second, a long second, before Sirius Black's body bends and falls and disappears into the veil.
Remus Lupin stares over Harry's shoulder. Stares at the veil.
Come back he wants to say.
Come back.
Don't do this.
I love-
Remus Lupin stares at the veil.
Sirius Black is behind it. Feet away, yet many, many miles. Lifetimes.
Sirius Black's eyes, looking into his.
Sirius Black.
And Remus Lupin holds tight to Harry Potter, holds onto him tight, because he needs to. Because he promised he would. Because he promised he would protect the boy.
And he is gone.
And he holds tight and he stares at the veil and he fights not to let Harry go. And he fights and fights for Sirius, for his friend, who he knows, deep down inside knows, will now never look back.
And there's the end. Hope you enjoyed it and leave a review if you liked it!
