Harry nodded as his godfather finished his tale.

"Was it.was it painless?" Harry asked.

"Yes it was." Sirius told him. "He died in his sleep, just the way he planned."

Harry wiped at a tear running down his cheek.

"It's okay to cry, Harry. Believe me, I did." Sirius said.

"Did?" Harry sniffled.

"Before he died, Remus and I had a really long talk, and I know that it really is for the best." Sirius wiped at his own eyes. "Remus was in pain all the time, and it wasn't going to get better."

"But he's gone from us." Harry said.

"But he's also with your parents now." Sirius said. "He's with your mum and that is the best thing in the world, for they were the very best of friends. And now they're together again. Which is really great."

"I guess." Harry said still wiping at he eyes.

"Come, Harry." Sirius said rising to his feet. "Let's go to my chambers. I'll get some hot chocolate sent up. And Remus left something for you."

"What?" Harry asked. Sirius smiled impishly.

"A block of Honeydukes biggest chocolate. I got one too." Sirius said. "Remus said that between you and me we'll most likely get into a lot of mischief now that he isn't around to keep us in line, and that the chocolate most definitely will be needed."

Harry laughed. "He's probably right."

Sirius laughed too.

"Remus? Remus is always right. and he always will be."

The End.