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A/N: How's this one?
"That's what friends are for" Stevie Wonder
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Sirius Black hopped of his black motorcycle and ran as fast as his legs would go. His face was unreadable. Up ahead lay a smoking cottage. A cottage his best friends and godson lived in. He jumped over the white gate and slowed as he reached the front door. The door was off its hinges and a large black burn mark decorated it. He summoned up his courage and stepped inside the house.
The smell was overwhelming, and his eyes began to water. He couldn't breathe. Turing aside he vomited. His hands were pale and shaking. He reached up and wiped his mouth. Tear streaks were on his handsome face. He timidly turned around and took a step forward. He was barely breathing, afraid to even move. His gray eyes searched frantically for any sign of movement. Where is James?
A black polished stick caught his eye, James wand. He darted forwards throwing everything in his way, aside. He lifted up the closet door that fell on his best friend.
"James," He said "What Hap..." He trailed off seeing his best friend, not breathing. His eyes burned with tears and he fell onto his knees next to his best friend. James' face was pale and his eyes lifeless. Sirius shook James body and said softly, "James...no..." He touched James cold cheek "You promised he wouldn't get you..." Tears obscured Sirius vision as he leaned forward, picked up James, and held him crying. His best friend was dead.
And I never thought I'd feel this way
And as far as I'm concerned
I'm glad I got the chance to say That I do believe I love you
And if I should ever go away
Well then close your eyes and try
To feel the way we do today and then if you can remember
Sirius held James tightly and before his eyes flashed memories of The Marauders.
A young 11 year old Sirius back, sat waiting at the Gryffindor table. "Come on already," The child mumbled. The boy he met on the train, James Potter, was next in line to get sorted. He looked at James, who gave him the thumbs up sign. Sirius smiled.
"GRYFFINDOR!" The hat shouted.
James came running over to Sirius and sat down across from him. "I thought you'd never get sorted," Said James looking at Sirius. "You were on that stool for at least three minutes."
"Just having a friendly conversation with the hat," Said Sirius, eyes twinkling; "Ready to have our names known for centuries to come?"
James Potter nodded "I can hardly wait."
The vision faded and was replaced by another one.
Sirius, James and Peter corned Remus Lupin in their dormitory. They were in second year. Clothes were thrown about, all over the floor, save one spot which was slightly cleaner then the rest.
"What?" Asked Remus nervously
"We know," Said James "We know what you are."
"I don't know what you're talking about." Said Remus shaking
"You're a werewolf," Said Sirius. Remus looked horrified and he made to leave the dorm. "Where do you think you're going?" Said Sirius grabbing him.
"Away from you all," Remus said struggling against Sirius grip "Yes, I am a werewolf. Now go ahead and leave me, stop being my friend, that's what everyone does." Tears fell down his face.
Sirius let him go, eyes twinkling "Where not exactly everyone, are we?" James walked over and wrapped an arm around Remus shoulders.
"We're not deserting you Remus." He said lightly "You're our friend."
Remus looked at them in awe. "You're not?"
Sirius and James laughed. "Once a Marauder..." Said Sirius
"Always a Marauder," Finished James
Sirius' sobs were quieting as he thought of Remus. How would he ever explain this to there werewolf friend?
Keep smilin' keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Sirius gulped and closed his eyes, thinking about Hogwarts once more.
"Are you sure this is safe?" Asked Remus for the hundredth time. The group of fifth years walked down the hall to there secret room.
"No," Said James "But, we're doing it anyway."
"But, you could get expelled." Said Remus "Or worse! Put into Azkaban."
"I'll escape," Said Sirius "And you know I will." James laughed and opened the door.
A green potion was bubbling in the middle of the room, Sirius went to stir it. "It's done," He said softly "Everyone ready?" They all nodded and he scooped the potion into three glasses, handing each of the Marauders one. They all looked at each other before Sirius downed the potion followed by James and Peter.
Each of them grabbed their stomach and tumbled over. Remus gave a yelp and looked on helplessly. After a few minutes they began to change shape right before his eyes.
Sirius walked towards the mirror slowly and gave a yelp. He was a dog. He turned to find a stag standing next to him. It had to be James. There was a squeak and he looked down and saw a rat. Sirius laughed, or tried too. He bounded over to Remus and jumped onto him licking his face.
Remus tried to shove Sirius off. "Sirius you prat! Get your padded feet off of me."
They turned back into humans, Sirius still sitting on Remus. "That's it!" He yelled happily. "Remus you're a genius!"
"I've been trying to tell you that," Remus said grumbling.
"Padfoot," Said James slowly "You're Padfoot!"
Sirius nodded "You can be Antler-boy!"
James glared at him "I don't think so..."
"Prongs," Said Remus "Another form of antlers."
James' eyes widened "Prongs...Perfect."
"I guess I'm worm-tail," Said Peter smirking "With the tail and all."
"Messrs. Moony, Padfoot, Wormtail and Prong;" Said Sirius "It can't get any better then this."
Sirius smiled tearfully. The Marauders first full moon was a week after that. Remus cried when he awoke from the hospital wing to find himself with barely any scratches.
Well you came and opened me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you
And then for the times when we're apart
Well then close your eyes and know
These words are coming from my heart
And then if you can remember.
He hung his head and let some more tears fall.
It was their seventh, and final, year. James Potter came running into the Gryffindor Common Room. "SIRIUS!" He yelled, looking everywhere. "SIRIUS WHERE ARE YOU!?"
"Bloody hell, James," Said Sirius walking down the dorm stairs; "What's up buddy?"
"She said yes!" Yelled James "She said yes! She said yes! Yes is what she said! I love her, Padfoot."
Sirius stood there, mouth agape. "Lily Evans? Red-hair, green eyes? The one who swore to hate you?"
James stood there nodding like an idiot, "The one and only, Padfoot."
Sirius laughed softly at first, but soon ended up laughing like a maniac. Few words could be understood as he tried speaking "Who...think...you...Evans...of course me..."
James rolled his eyes and helped his best friend off the floor. "When I have a son-"
"You sure it's going to be a boy?" Sirius asked, now interested.
"Of course," Said James, waving that thought away. They walked for a while until James turned to Sirius, with a, well serious expression on his face. "I know Lily is the one who I'm going to spend the rest of my life with; I have no doubt about that." He paused "I would like for you to be the godfather, can you do that for me Padfoot?"
"I'd do anything for you, James," Sirius said looking down at his best friend.
Keep smilin' keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
In good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
Ohh That's what friends are for
A loud wail from upstairs broke Sirius out of his trance. "Harry," He whispered, running up the rickety stairs. The house gave an eerie sound and Sirius felt it tilt to one side. "I'm coming Harry!" He yelled trying to balance himself, before going further. "Sirius is coming!"
He walked cautiously to the nursery door, and looked inside. Harry, somehow, got out of his crib and was sitting next to, "Lily," Sirius said softly.
"Sire," Said a crying Harry, "Ma" Harry had his mothers hand in his. "MA!" He yelled loudly, trying to shake his mother. He was saying the only few words he knew.
Sirius walked inside and picked Harry up, "Shhh...Harry," He said tearfully "It'll be alright now; Sire's here."
"Ma," Said Harry "Ma...Siri...Ma" He pointed to Lily's body. "MA!"
"Ma's not going to wake up, Harry," Said Sirius, "Ma's...gone."
Harry squirmed in Sirius arms and looked at Lily, he gave a sniffle. "Ma," He said softly reaching out for her. After a couple of seconds he let his little arms drop, before turning to Sirius "Love...Ma...Siri," Tears fell from his emerald eyes. "Love...Ma..."
Keep smilin' keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Sirius blinked tears away as he walked from the cottage. Hagrid had just taken Harry from him on Dumbledore's orders. He kicked the nearest rock and screamed out. Everything he had was taken away from him. My friends, my love, my godson....my family. He took out his wand, and saw his face in the black wood. Anger grew in his mind. The traitor was going to pay. He transformed into a black shaggy dog and ran the streets at top speed.
Keep smilin' keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me oh for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and for bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for.
"Tell me we made a difference, Padfoot."
"No one made more of a difference than you Prongs..."