8 Miles Running by Avadne
Disclaimer: I don't own the Harry Potter characters. I just like making them do what I want…
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A/N: Before I get onto the story, ShadowMoony would like to give Harry her strength so he doesn't give up (which, of course he won't!)
A/N 2: My apologies for the lack of updating. I was out of town for a while with no computer access. Happy new year though.
Part V: 4 Mile
Ron and Hermione were his best friends, his life, yes. But there had been someone just as important. Once, there had been… Sirius Black.
Sirius, who died like a hero. Known to the world as a mass murderer, but to Harry as his father's best friend, always up for a prank, full of love and charm, and never dull. Harry's godfather and greatest confidant… Sirius had a special place in Harry's heart that would never disappear.
Harry only waited until the time they were reunited.
He was stationary again, and remaining that way. Harry's fear ceased when he thought of Sirius. When he stopped for Sirius, things were ok again. Whether he lived or died, he would be ok. Sirius would be waiting for him either way, a grin on his face, his bark like laugh and everlasting hope. Sirius deserved everything; but at the moment, the only thing Harry could do for him was to stop. And he did that with pride.
Sirius was amazing, and unforgettable. The most charismatic of all, even in the famous dog form of Padfoot. He was still Sirius, Harry's number one fan, His number one brother-father mix. His number one confidant, supporter and adviser. his number one friend, and his only family. His only true family.
Sirius had shown him the beauty of this world… but even more, the harshness. Locked away for years in Azkaban for a crime he did not commit, Sirius had lived it all. And raised by that… thing as a mother, Sirius knew every cruelty out there. A family full of Death Eaters and dark lovers; he broke away, and became a Potter. But not before showing the world what he could really do, and what he was really like. His name had been cleared shortly after the day of his death, and Sirius Black became a legend. But honestly, Sirius had always been a living legend to those that knew him. And that included Harry the most.
Sirius would never back away. Sirius would face things head on, with a smile on his face and his eyes alight. Like always, he would simply be the indescribable Sirius, never turning away. And Harry wouldn't either. He would stop and stand, stand like a man; his final gift to Sirius. So that Sirius could watch Harry with pride and a gleam in his eyes, bragging about how his godson was the best out there. Because Harry knew Sirius was definitely the best godfather. So Harry remained motionless and could almost feel Sirius next to him.
It didn't take long; Voldemort had gained one more mile on him.
Only 3 more to go.
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Congrats to Nianko for as good as guessing who this chapter would feature. Her guess was the Marauders, which I guess, I'll make it count. And who might be up next? I think it's quite clear.
dress-without-sleeves, thank you for your kind review
Jessa L'Ryn, your comments made me smile with warmth and gratitude. I like you!
Aurora13, thanks for taking the time to review, even if it's only a sentence or 2. Means a lot to me )
Nianko, you get closer with each and every guess. This wasn't the full Marauders, but it was Sirius Black. So can you guess who is next? I think it's sort of obvious… who does Sirius himself lead onto? And if you ever want to chat, just add my name, Avadne… I'm at hot mail.
Potterpunkchick, you inspired me to update the second I got back from my trip, so not to keep ya'll waiting.
ShadowMoony, you as usual made me smile, and you may be touched that I say you -and Nianko, so far- are most faithful reviewers, but I'm more touched that you do actually take the time to give me a comment after each chapter.
Avadne