Disclaimer: Yada yada...see the first chapter
     
       
Hope the last chapter helped clear Sirius' behavior up some ^_^ See, I
didn't just make him a bastard for no reason lol.



Chapter 8



        After an hour of Remus talking to Harry about Quidditch, Madame Pomfrey
came out of her office and went over to them.
       "That's enough for now boys. Harry needs sleep to help his body mend,
which means visiting hours are over."
       Harry opened his mouth to protest but a large yawn came out instead and
he blushed. Remus just laughed and told Harry he would come visit him later and
try to sneak some chocolate frogs in. He leaned down and hugged Harry. "I love
you Harry and am always here for you," Remus whispered in his ear before
straightening up. "Make sure to mind Poppy and get lots of sleep...you don't
want to get on her bad side." Remus winked at her to complete the effect then
left.
       "Okay Mr. Potter, time for some potions." Pomfrey went over to her cases
of potions and grabbed four. "This one is for mending your ribs, this is for
pain, this is for healing your cuts and bruises, and lastly, one to help you
sleep." She handed them to him one at a time and made sure he drank all of them.
"That's a good boy. Now get some rest."
       Harry slid down in the bed so he was lying down and tried to get
comfortable. The pain potion hadn't kicked in yet so it was a little hard with
his broken ribs and many bruises, but he finally did. Even with the sleeping
potion he didn't want to go to sleep. He knew it was irrational but he was
afraid he'd wake up back at the Dursleys. After ten minutes of fighting it, the
potion won out. The struggle didn't go unnoticed by Pomfrey who was discreetly
watching him across the room. She shook her head sadly and whispered a prayer
for the poor boy before going back to work in her office.




       As soon as Remus left the infirmary he felt like he was going to explode
with sadness and anger. Now that he didn't have to worry about scaring Harry,
the anger won his attention. He stalked down the hallway trying to figure out
where he could find Sirius. 'That bastard has a good yelling and maybe a few
curses coming his way,' he thought with a feral look on his face. 'Yep,
definitely a few curses.'
       As Remus was going down on hallway, Sirius was entering Hogwarts. 'I hope
I don't run into Remus. He'll probably Avada Kadava me on the first glance.' As
he started to head to his temporary room, fate was not favoring him. Right when
he turned the corner he literally ran into Remus. 'Bloody hell,' he thought.
'Probably should've seen that coming.'
       Once Remus realized who it was he ran into, he quickly pulled out his
wand. "There better be a good explanation for the way you acted," he growled,
keeping his want pointed at Sirius.
       Sirius winced, not knowing how to answer. "I can't explain right now but
I have realized what a bastard I was to Harry."
       "Bloody right you were a bastard! And what do you mean you can't
explain?!" Remus exploded. "I should hex you on the spot! You didn't see the way
your words, your tone, effected Harry...he was practically curled up in a ball
while sitting up, was afraid to open his eyes, he was rocking back and forth,
and whispering that he was sorry!" He took a deep breath while trying to calm
down. "I hope you have a reason Sirius. If you won't tell me then you better at
least explain it to Harry...unless you don't want him in your life anymore cause
that's what is gonna happen." He then placed his wand back in his robe, knowing
he wasn't going to actually use it on his best friend.
       Sirius cringed at every word and almost cried when he heard what he did
to Harry. 'Oh Merlin,' he thought and slid to the floor, much like how he was
sitting at the late. "What have I done?" he whispered.
       Remus could tell by the devastated look on his friend's face that he
really did regret what he did. He looked like he was about to fall apart.
"Sirius, I know that you love Harry; you just need to make sure he does. I think
it's best though that you wait to see him for a day or so though...let me know
if you want me there with you." He placed a hand on Sirius' shoulder, his anger
fading away. Now he was just filled with despair over what had happened to Harry
and how Sirius was now. "I love him too Sirius...I just couldn't stand to see
the way you were acting and the effect it had on Harry. Why don't you go back to
your room to collect yourself; I know that's what I need to do." He patted
Sirius' shoulder and walked towards his own room.







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Okay sorry if the ending is a little weird but wasn't sure how to end it so
there ya go! Thanks again to my beta and wonderful reviewers ^_^ Hope ya liked
this chapter! This was the last of the story I had pre-written so it might be a
day or two until I post some more, plus much insane-ness this weekend.

Oh! And because of a review I just got -_-' I shall make sure this is clear. Katie and Sirius are not getting together. Sirius freaked out about Harry because Katie died, remember? ::rolls eyes:: Oh, and I'd appreciate it if people don't review in all caps. Thanks! ^_^