June 6, 1998
My Dear Sirius,
Why did you have to come with us that day to the Department of Mysteries? If you had stayed home, gave into all of us just for one more day, you might be here today with me an innocent man. You might be here in this shack outside the boundaries of the old Riddle estate, assuring Harry that he can defeat Voldemort.
It is all because of Harry that you are innocent now. Two days ago a small battle broke out just outside our hidden camp. Due to some strange streak of luck, all Death Eaters involved were caught and none of them saw our camp. Harry captured Peter, who was unable to kill Harry due to that bond that was formed four years ago. Peter was put on trial under the Truth Serum in a public trial and was found guilty for the deaths of Lily, James and all those muggles and the attempted murder of Harry. In turn, your name was cleared.
Our main objective here is to train Harry in more advanced skills, though getting closer to Voldemort is another goal. Severus is here, even ifhe leaves often. He knows Voldemort's plans and keeps us hidden from the Dark wizards. Kingsley and Tonks come and go. Besides myself and Harry, Arthur is the only other person to come here. Minerva will join once the school year is finished and exams are graded. Harry had to be taken from Hogwarts alone before school let out. He has no one his age here and is looking more depressed and lonely every day. I am deeply concerned about him.
God, Sirius, we need you here! Mainly myself and Harry, but everyone misses you. Moony misses you still. Two years without you and the loss still stings. It seems so cruel that we had to be split up again after only two years together. Two years, Padfoot, only two! Why couldn't you have stayed at home? I can't help Harry by myself, I need you here! Come back to me again, like you did before! Defy Death like you defied every rule set before you when you were younger. Please, for me?
Now that I am thoroughly worked up, I think I shall end this. I need to check with Severus on my potion. I miss you, Sirius. Two years was not long enough to rediscover you...
Love Always,
Remus