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In case anyone's wondering, they're about 19 in this. Sirius had to be married by his 20th birthday.

They woke at noon and had a quick brunch in town before getting back on Romeo and continuing in their travles. After about an hour, Remus gasped and slumped slightly onto Sirius' back.

"Remus? Are you alright?" Sirius slowed the horse.

"I-it...it's my stomach..." Remus gritted his teeth.

Sirius halted Romeo and hopped down and helped Remus off. As soon as he was on the ground he was sick. Sirius swore under his breath and put a comforting hand on Remus' back, rubbing in slow circles as the smaller boy emptied his stomach. Finally Remus straightend up and looked appologetically at Sirius. "Sorry."

"not at all...feeling better?"

"sort of."

"What happened?"

"I don't know. One moment I was just fine and then I felt ill.'' Remus wrapped his arms around his own middle.

"would you like to sit for a while?"

"I'll be okay." Remus insisted.

"I think you should sit." Sirius protested. Remus sighed and nodded "Alright."

Remus sat against a large oak tree and drew his knees to his chest. He didn't feel at all ill anymore. It was strange. Sirius sat next to him and Remus put his head on his shoulder.

"I cause you so much trouble." Remus said quietly.

"Not at all, Remus. You don't."

"I do. I'm so sorry, Sirius."

Sirius just shook his head. "I love you, Remus. I'd do anything for you."

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They rode for the rest of the day and half the night, stopping only breifly for rest and when Remus felt sick once more. They kept going until finally, at noon of the third day, they could see Hogwarts in the distance.

"Only a little further, my love. An hour. Two, tops." Sirius assured his exhausted lover. "How are you?"

"I'm well enough. Just tired." was the weak reply.

Sirius nodded "So am I."

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Sirius was wrong. It had taken four hours. It probably would have taken three if only Remus hadnt gotten sick again. But it didn't matter. Because they had arrived at last. They were greeted by Minerva Mcgonnagal, the deputy headmistress.

"Sirius...I don't believe Albus is expecting you?"

"No, he's not. But it's urgant." Sirius insisted. "May we see h--"

"Sirius...I'm not feeling well." Remus interjected.

Sirius swore "professor, is Madame Pomfrey available? He's been ill for a while now."

"Yes, of course. I'll inform the headmaster of your arival."

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