Chapter 28
Memory Games
LILY's POV
When Sirius had stormed out, I had heard him mutter something about Remus so his house was the first placd to check. Thankfully I saw his motorbike in the driveway but what I found odd was that the door was wide open. Another thing I found strange was that Sirius was lying flat on his back on the porch. It wasn't until I got closer that I realized why.
His eyes were shut and a thin line of blood oozed from his mouth. I gasped, "Sirius!"
To my surprise he opened his eyes a tiny bit and whispered, "Lily?"
Oh praise the Lord he was alive and recognizing me. "Sirius, what happened?" I whispered, kneeling down next to him.
"Bellatrix Les-" he coughed, sending a clump of blood onto his face. I resisted the urge to wince. But I knew who he meant. Bellatrix Lestrange.
"Sirius, listen to me. I'm going to send a letter to James, Remus, and Albus as soon as I get you to St. Mungos."
He nodded weakly.
"Can you walk?" I asked the question, realizing a second too late how stupid it sounded.
"Maybe," he surprised me. He wiped the blood off his face with his sleeve, and grabbed my hand. Using all my strength I pulled him up and onto his feet. He wrapped his arm around my shoulders and we managed to get to Remus' jeep that was parked in the driveway, I knowing that apparation would be too hard for him. With my free hand, I pulled out my wand and unlocked and started the car. I managed to get Sirius into the passenger side.
Thankfully, he already looked and seemed better. Halfway through the drive, he seemed to find his voice.
"It was Bellatrix, that daughter of a bi-" he started but I interrupted.
"What did she say?"
"I can't remember clearly."
"What did she do?"
"She crucioed the hell out of me. I think I lost some of my memory."
I looked at him out of the corner of my eye, knowing my face had that concerned mother look on it. "Do you think'll you'll be okay?"
"I should be fine Lily. Don't worry your pretty little head."
"Can I at least see..."
"If I remember everything?" he finished for me.
I nodded and started to question, "What's my husband's name?"
"James Christopher Potter," he replied with a smile of satisfaction.
"What is my son's name?"
"Harry James Potter."
"What is Remus' full name?"
"Remus John Lupin."
"What school did you go to?"
"Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."
"What is-"
"Lily, this is getting ridiculous. I'm obviously fine. Can you turn this thing around and just take me to your house?" he sighed.
Since I couldn't really disagree, I made a U-turn at the next light. The rest of the ride was silent except for Sirius' thanks.
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