Disclaimer: All characters belong to J.K. Rowling and her publishers except for Andromeda Starr. (Annie)

A/N: Okay, to anyone who was wondering: No one knows about the abuse because Corvus hides the cuts, welts, and wounds with magic, and usually stops beating Sirius a week before Hogwarts so the bruises have time to heal. Also, Corvus, Ursa, Andromeda and Lyra are stars or constellations. Ursa comes from Ursa Major and Minor.

Sirius gulped. What does she mean by that? Oh God…help me!

They soon arrived at home. Sirius sat in a chair as instructed, or rather, ordered, by Ursa while she spoke to Corvus.

Corvus came into the room with an evil smile on his face. "Sirius Orion Black, your mother informs me that you had a close shave. So, I am going to give you a close shave." He held up the thing in his hand.

Sirius gasped. Damn, I'm shit out of luck! A razor blade, Jesus!

"Ah, you understand I see. Well, let's not waste any time," Corvus said, approaching him with the razor blade.

When Corvus had finished, Sirius was lying on the floor with blood smeared all over his back and legs. His breathing was heavy, as Corvus had rubbed salt in the wounds. Actually, he had rubbed a potion in them, which healed the cuts, but stung the skin for hours during and after the healing process.

What did I do to deserve this? They've been doing this for four years, ever since they found out I was friends with a werewolf and was in love with a Muggle-born. Who the fuck cares?! Obviously those damn Slytherins do. How Corvus was the heir of Gryffindor I'll never know. Well, now I'm the heir, so that could be the reason he abuses me. I really wish I could tell someone, but I just can't. Why doesn't James notice? He's supposed to be my best friend. Only Moony notices, but I have to lie to him, because if I told him the truth, James would wonder why I never told him. I hate my parents!

The rest of the week went by agonizingly slowly. Sirius stopped being abused, but the cuts all over his back healed slowly, and the potion just made the pain worse. But Sirius managed to pack his trunk all the same.

On the morning they were supposed to go to King's Cross, Corvus had Sirius stand naked so he could cross-examine his body for missed wounds. After finding none, Corvus made Sirius stand naked for an hour before he was allowed to put clothes on again.

This is utterly embarrassing, Sirius thought angrily. I can't wait to get on the damn train! Good, we're leaving now.

After apparating Sirius and herself to the station, Ursa handed Sirius a letter. "Read this somewhere private, and not until December. Have a good term." And she disapparated.

Sirius headed towards the Marauder's traditional meeting spot. James was the only one there. "Hey Sirius! Those bruises healed quickly."

"What? Oh, yeah. Magic does wonders on things like that," Sirius said bitterly.

James looked at Sirius strangely. "What's up with you?"

I am so tempted to tell him…but I'd rather not, not in the middle of Platform 9 ¾. Besides, I want to tell all the Marauders at once. And probably Lily and Annie too. Aloud he said, "Oh, nothing. Just, um…nothing."

James looked like he didn't believe him, but he didn't press the matter. "Okaaay…Remus, Peter, over here!"

Remus waved, and Peter squeaked, "Hi!" They made their way over to Sirius and James.

"Hi Remus, hi Peter," Sirius said. Remus waved again. "Can't you speak, Remus?" Sirius asked.

Remus shook his head, then held up a piece of parchment.

"I was testing a new prank item I invented, and it blew up in my face. Mum wouldn't perform Finite Incantatum," James read. "Smart, Moony. What did you put in it?" Remus scribbled something. "I'll tell you if you do the spell."

Sirius laughed. "Finite Incantatum."

"Thank you Sirius. And James, it was a silencing spell cast into a silencing potion. Or it would have been, if the potion hadn't exploded," Remus said.

They all laughed, then got their things together and boarded the train.

Finally, I'm somewhere where I won't get abused twenty-four hours a day. Finally, I'm home.

A/N: Rather short, I know, but I have too many fics to write long chapters for. Flame is longer because it's stuff I've been writing since July. Sorry. Review please!