Goodbye Sirius
A/N I got the idea of the speech from four weddings and a funeral and put it in my own words.
Everybody had settled into place once they had arrived and a Ministry auror, in long flowing black robes with sharp facial features, was standing waiting for everybody to silence.
"Thank you for coming and a warm welcome to you all on this cold day." He started gravly.
"First of all, Remus Lupin, Sirius' closest and best friend would like to say a few words and scatter the ashes."
Remus stood forward and turned to face the crowd. His trembling hands pulled out a piece of parchment with his speech on, which he had composed earlier, from his robe.
"I wrote to many of Sirius's friends to ask them what they thought of him. Naughty was one word that sprang to mind in many and arrogant was another. But some people were kind enough to tell me they loved him and cherished him as a friend. And to you I thank you"
Ginny and Hermione stared at Remus with tears flowing down their cheeks. Harry stood there more pale and resolute as tears streamed down his face.
Many others were in tears or bowing their heads in respect for both Remus and Sirius.
"I hardly think it is hard to forget the way his face would light up whenever a bit of mischief was declared or the way he watched a woman whom he had a particular interest in. If you never saw either of these then remember one of his best pranks and remember him that way..."
A few people chuckled at the last comment.
"May he rest in peace here for the rest of eternity. He never saw much enjoyment at home and certainly not for the past fourteen years. Sirius tried to enjoy his life but sometimes, he got a bit carried away and made others lives a misery. I often told him and James off but to no avail, as they were both a laws unto their own."
Slowly, Remus emptied the vase in which Sirius's ashes had been kept into the ground and the bushes. Tears threatened to roll down his cheeks at any moment.
"And now, here, they will meet again and rest side by side. Never again to be tortured by the evil that stirs into the world. God Bless you Sirius Black."
By now, nearly everyone was weeping for the loss of Sirius had effected everyone. Remus handed the vase back to the ministry officer, walked over to Harry and put his hand on his shoulder. Harry looked up and smiled sadly.
"May I call forth Harry Potter, Molly Weasley, Nymphadora Tonks, Remus Lupin, Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall and Albus Dumbledore." The Ministry officer said calmly. "For the will of Sirius Black has yet to be read."
Everybody else just stood back silently and waited patiently as the officer pulled out a few pages of parchment.
"To my dearest friends, family and worst enemy. I have picked my brain to come up with reasonable candidates for many of my possessions. First off to my fantastic godson, I leave in your possession a trunk full of things of which you will find in the attic of my home. It contains stuff about the Marauders and your mother. I hope that will answer many of your questions about our childhood days, if not then suck up to Mr. Moony for some explicit details. Be prepared to laugh your self stupid."
Harry nodded as if it was Sirius himself telling him this.
"Secondly to my surrogate mother and house maid, Molly. You mummy dearest, will receive half of my bank money to get yourself a nice new pair of oven gloves and an apron. I am sick of seeing you in those wonderfully horrid brown and yellow specimens which you took from my kitchen."
Molly laughed despite the fact that more tears rolled down her cheeks.
"Dory, Dory, Dory. I leave to you my wonderful collection of muggle records, wizarding records and ancient runes. I've even been nice enough to give you my favourite Sex Pistols album so do cherish it as I have done or I shall come back and haunt you for it."
Tonks nodded and smiled up at the sky.
"Well, Mr. Moony. I don't think I need to tell you that you should keep an eye on Harry, as I know you would anyway. I found our old Marauders scrapbook and I'm leaving that and a few things we collected from our marauding trips in our youth. Also, you will be receiving the rest of my bank money to buy yourself a new sofa as last time I sat on it a spring went straight up my bum crack."
Most people chucked and Remus shook his head, grinning.
"My wonderful worst enemy. As much as I detest you and vies-versa, I have observed you and herd many things about you, which concern my godson. Many of which praise's you and recommend's you as the perfect candidate, although you may not think so, as a godfather. I pass my responsibilities to you to keep an eye out. I don't expect you to be best buddies with him and buy him new trainers every month, just to watch out for him as he has a knack for finding trouble, though not intentionally. Also, I leave to you the greatest book of pranks ever by the marauders. It should help you keep those kids away from the dungeons and your precious potion ingredients. P.S. I'm sorry for setting you up that night in fifth year. It was my doing, not James or Remus. Please let it rest now."
Snape snorted and shook his head.
"Minnie-yes that's right-Minnie. I know you hate being called that which is why I'm calling you it. This is my chance to say that I'm sorry for starting off all those grey hairs and eye-bags. The amount of times we had you out of bed for one thing or another just doesn't bare thinking about. I pass to you my wonderful collection of books, which you used to envy me for. Enjoy them all."
Minerva blew her nose and smiled at the memories of him.
"And lastly, to Albus. I would like to thank you for giving me the chance to live my life again. Although I did detest being stuck in that house, I know you had your reasons and I trusted you. I would also like to say I'm sorry to you, for not only turning your beard purple and pink for a whole week but also, for nicking your favourite purple robes. You will find them in the study, in the second draw."
Albus chuckled as he remembered the memory of when he had to take a trip to the ministry with a pink and purple beard.
"Thank you all for coming, I will see you all at the other end someday. Goodbye."
Thank you for the reveiw Arabella Figgs, there's still more to come!
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