Remus was walking pointlessly. Just wandering. He was numb. Not able to cry yet. To most of the world Sirius Black was an escaped convict who deserved to be killed. Up till a few years ago, Remus agreed with him. Then, on a full moon two years ago, Remus learnt the truth. And he rejoiced. He had one of his best friends back.
Why did you leave Sirius? Why didn't you listen to Snape? Couldn't you have swallowed that blasted pride of yours for once? We wanted you alive. We needed you alive. Goddamn you Sirius. Why couldn't you have listened?
Remus just kept walking. His feet eventually led him to the Shrieking Shack. It hadn't been touched since that night. Remus could still see Sirius's footsteps.
I thought I had lost my three best friends in the space of one night. James, dead. Peter, dead. And you in Azkaban. As good as dead. Snape took great fun in reminding me that I was best friends with a murderer. To being with I never thought you could have done it. Then I began to believe. There was just too much evidence against you. I'm sorry to have ever doubted you. You were my best friend Sirius. I loved you and I loved James. And now you're both…Dead.
And with that word that Remus had been denying to say to himself. The word that he would not give meaning too. That simple four-letter word, set him free and let the tears come.
Wait for me Sirius, wait for me James. One day, the Marauders will be together again.
Remus stood and went to walk out of the shack, but something in the corner caught his eye. It was a photo of them in their 7th year, just before they graduated. On the back was written
Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs
'Friends are the family you choose for yourself'
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A/N- okay it sucked. No it wasn't supposed to be slash. I may have a couple more of Remus and I'll probably re-write this. Buhbye and once again, you all know where the board is and there are about 5 other links on that page that will take you to other Sirius websites.
