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Chapter 39 – Loyalty of the Lions
Sirius always called that my bad habit...the way I'd draw into myself in a moment of despair, protecting myself emotionally from any kind of onslaught or letting how I really feel show.
When I had cried in that hospital that was a rather peculiar thing to occur between me and anyone else, I don't like to show myself at my weakest.
Side effect of being a werewolf I suppose, whether it's a natural animalistic instinct not to show illness/weakness or whether it's a result of letting people get away with everything in fear of being left I'm not sure.
Sirius was so tired then, I could tell but he'd never admit it. That I suppose was his weakness. He liked to be able to help loved ones in any way possible regardless to his own well being. If either I or James or hell even Peter at the time asked him to move a mountain then you know he'd have a damn good try even if he failed. He was effectively the older brother to the others, my boyfriend.
Maybe that was his way of making amends with the world...he'd already lost his younger brother Regulus to his pure breed mother but he still had the instinct to protect.
I guess we'll never know now.
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(1976)
Sirius placed the neatly folded Oxford shirt and School trousers at the foot of Remus's bed, stroking them smooth again then moved back to the head of the bed where Remus was still sleeping.
He leant forwards placing a gentle kiss on the werewolf's brow then brushed some hair out of the boy's face gently. Slowly the tawny haired boy began to bring himself out of his state of slumber and looked up at the elegant face of his lover.
"Hey, I've put your clothes at the foot of the bed and I'm just about to go have a shower. Dumbledore says you don't have to go to lessons today but..."
"I want to go." Remus cut off quietly and a little smile pulled at Sirius's lips.
"I said you'd say that."
The animagus smiled affectionately at his boyfriend who returned it before the black haired boy kissed his brow again and stood with a click of his knee.
"I'll be right back." He said and Remus noted he was in a black/red dressing gown as he padded off towards the boys' showers.
Remus lay there motionless for a moment staring out of the window next to his bed. He watched as the rain from yesterday persisted and thundered against the window with pounding speed, the wind rattling the window against its panes as it whistled by.
He felt horribly groggy, like he was hungover but instead of an upset stomach he simply suffered from a powerful aching headache just behind his eyes, his temples throbbing if he concentrated in it long enough.
Part of him wanted to take the Headmaster's advice and simply curl up in bed with Sirius curled around him but the other half of his brain knew how much he would dwell on his father if he didn't remain active. He would begin to make horrible scenarios and merely upset himself more if he stayed here and besides, he felt selfish to make Sirius miss his lessons simply to keep him company. Wouldn't it be better to go to the classes with his boyfriend so he felt calmer, warmer?
With a fatigued rub down his face he threw back the covers and climbed out of the bed. He padded quietly over to the door leading to the showers and for a moment leaned against the frame with his eyes closed as he listened to the water hit the tiled floors.
He could hear it hit the body of his mate and the way it would make a swish sound ever so slightly every time Sirius moved. Letting out a shaky sigh he undressed, not caring if anyone else was coming out of the cubicles and he knocked at the door of Sirius's quietly.
The animagi pushed it open and he looked at the werewolf through the water- flattened fringe resting on his forehead. After a moment of looking at one another Remus stepped in and Sirius closed the door again.
Remus stood into his mate's embrace, his cheek resting against Sirius's collarbone as he tucked his head under the other boy's chin. He had his arms curled up between them with his palms flat against Sirius's chest and Sirius's hands soothed him, one around his hip and the other in his hair.
Remus J. Lupin was a master at keeping his emotions in control, hidden and shielded from the world. So when he stood leaning against him in such a vulnerable state Sirius was afraid that he would do or say the wrong thing.
But he'd try his best.
Remus trusted him with this, and he felt honoured.
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It was an uneasy day for most of Hogwarts to see the Marauders as morbidly quiet as they were. James and Sirius seemed to be guarding their friend like a sibling guarding their younger brother/sister on their first day at school. Lily didn't know what was wrong but she was just as caring as the two boys were. Peter felt awkward at anything slightly emotional but he would offer a reassuring mile or pat of the hand whenever he could.
The Order of the Phoenix members had been told that the meetings were off this week and one look at Remus made then nod understandingly before patting the boy's shoulder although what they were offering condolences for they didn't know. The way everyone was acting Remus had to double check that his father wasn't already dead.
Unfortunately it seemed that the Slytherins had too picked up on a shift in atmosphere and like true cowards they used the weakened time to their advantage.
The Gryffindors had shared Herbology with the Slytherins and instantly James could sense that something was amiss by the shrewd looks and whispered glances the snakes threw at the group.
He notched up his defences.
Remus was discreetly holding Sirius's hand under the potting table, the animagus sliding his thumb over taut knuckles as a small reassurance that he was still there for him, both solemnly watching Professor Sprout as she described a particularly interesting plant that resembled a deep blue rose.
"These plants only bloom in the months with two Full Moons, I'm sure you'd know them as 'Blue Moons' and luckily I managed to get Professor Dumbledore to freeze this one in its mature state as an example. The correct term for these flowers is "Selena Rose", named so after the Druid Moon Goddess. I have a batch of bulbs in Greenhouse 2 so I'll just go get them and we can begin potting them."
The woman happily plodded off out of the Greenhouse to retrieve the bulbs leaving the students to themselves for a moment, something James knew instantly would be a catalyst to the gut-dread he could feel.
Sirius wasn't paying attention to anyone else, his sapphire eyes trained solely on his lover who smiled at him gratefully as he leaned against his shoulder, head resting there as the taller boy kissed the top of his head lovingly.
"Ugh Save it for the Gryffindor Common Room will you Black! Whilst the 'Lions' may be used to abnormality I assure you none of us rightfully raised wizards want to see such a disgrace in such detail."
Lucius's voice drawled lazily and several of the Slytherins laughed, Snape seemingly trying to stay out of any argument but a small smirk still managed to come to his lips.
Sirius made to turn but Remus held him steady, burying his face deeper into the boy's neck and this act made Sirius remember his lover's state of depression and so stayed where he was pointedly ignoring the spiteful sniggers.
"Aw I think Loopy Lupin is a little upset...does he need a pity fuck from his bitch?"
More bitter laughter followed and now Sirius was trembling with the urge to beat the living light of the platinum blonde pureblood. Still he stayed his attention on his boyfriend. Then Bellatrix spoke.
"Come on Cousin, I'm sure the Gryffindors would love to watch you rape your little girl on the table."
A variety of things happened at once.
James had given a roar as he lunged at the now startled Malfoy, fist drawn back as he then flew it forward to land it right in Malfoy's Jaw.
Lily shockingly had leapt at a now screaming Bellatrix as they both landed heavily on the floor, throwing away girly scratches and settling instead on hefty punches as they screamed all sorts of names at one another.
The Gryffindors had risen as one and now each seemed to be taking on a different Slytherin.
And there Remus and Sirius stood, still in their slight embrace as they watched, wide-eyed, the battle that was happening before them.
This is how Professor Sprout found everyone, dropping her bag in shock as her jaw almost hit the floor in shock.
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"I can't believe you did that!" Sirius said, a wide grin over his face as he sat on Remus's bed, an arm around the werewolf's waist opposite Lily and James who were sat on the messy haired boy's bed across from them.
James smiled as he continued to dab a damp cloth on Lily's forehead where a small cut was bleeding slightly, a few scratches on her cheeks that resembled claws finally stemming their blood-flow.
James had received a bloody nose that thankfully was no longer bleeding but there were slight stains of crimson running a track from his nose to his chin, he also a black-eye but it appeared that Malfoy had come off worse in the fight. There were several chuffed Gryffindors downstairs in the common room discussing different battle stories as they healed one another up.
"Why did you do that?" Remus asked, trying to sound upset but only sounding a little pleased at the reaction of his friends.
"Ok we were trying to be good honest, Sirius may I add did very well..." James started and then Lily took over.
"But the minute they even –suggested- the idea of Sirius raping you it was like...like..."
"A bomb went off in my head!" James finished and the girl nodded vigorously as she pointed at her male friend (Possibly Best friend but she didn't want to inflate his head as he was doing so well).
"And what with...everything that was going one, well it was just..."
"Too much." Sirius finished for James and the Dog animagi nodded in understanding before looking at Remus who leant against him again as the thought of his father instantly deflated him once more.
"Thank you." The werewolf said quietly and both James & Lily smiled kindly at him.
"Personally I can't think which shocked Professor McGonagoll more when we were all sent to her...the fact Sirius hadn't fought at all or the fact the Lily 'Goody goody' Evans was involved." James snickered earning a punch in the arm from the red head.
"Cheeky Sod!" She said as the two laughed, wrestling now and Remus found himself smiling a little as he watched the two. He looked up at Sirius with his head still resting against the animagi's chest to find Sirius smiling back at him, his eyes darting to point at the other couple play-fighting earning a smile from his lover that reached his eyes.
"Actually I think it was the arrival of a Battle-victorious house that caught her attention more." Lily said as she finally managed to beat James down with a pillow.
"Don't let it ever be said that Gryffindors aren't loyal man!" James said proudly as the other three laughed lightly, Remus letting himself be swept up in the post-fight high...only slightly though.
"I must say that I must offer my most humble congratulations to the lovely Miss Evans," Sirius held a hand out to Lily who giggled and took it, "For taking down my most vile cousin and actually managing to knock the bitches nose off centre."
Grinning the girl shook it before the two released hands and Sirius returned his arms back around his lover.
"Yes I might add that Mr Prongs was most besotted by the sight of Miss Evans wrestling with another girl." Sirius quipped wiggling his eyebrows as Lily laughed, James looking mortified as he threw a pillow at his Best friend.
"Fuck you man!" James said but there was amusement in his voice as Lily looked at him smirkingly.
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Sirius stroked the light brown tresses tickling his chest as he and Remus lay in his bed trying to get to sleep. He was just beginning to drop off when he heard Remus whisper his name.
"Yeah?" He whispered back and Remus lifted his head to get a better look at his lover.
"Thank you for not fighting today...you don't know how much that meant to me."
Sirius smiled as he stroked the back of his hand down Remus's cheek smoothly. He turned it then and the werewolf leant into his touch with his eyes closed.
"You asked me not to...so I didn't."
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Thanks to:
Elrohir Lover: HA liked the bribe, you'll just have to wait and see what happens. And I insist on my waterspray's return, I need to water my plant lol. Ta for the kiss (Gives peek on cheek).
Passionflower: The saddest moments are drawn from reality. But I think this angst is needed plus I've had this planned for a while (sorry). Ah dear me, what atrocious behaviour from your sister (I have a sister but we get on rather well). And I love those pictures, I have one and I look shit scared...for good reason lol.
Malfoyscutie: Thank you lol.
Legolas19: And again I do thank thee.
Suzuka West: Thanks, I particularly liked that ending as it showed Sirius as vulnerable as anyone else.
Avain: Thank you, like I said above I think showing Sirius confessing to James shows the bond they share. For Remus or even Harry he always shows some form of strength, somewhere for them to turn to but for James who essentially is his brother in all but blood he is comfortable with showing his own weakness. Sorry about the robes man!
PippinsMyHobbit: Aye my computer has a tendency to suddenly hate me, but it's liking me today (touch wood). I'm glad you liked this, exploring the emotional behaviour and thoughts rather then verbal is extremely educational. And secondly never EVER put yourself down, I'm sure a wonderful writer, I'm sure you all are and I don't want anyone to feel that they lack in any way! I feel like an AA speaker lol!
Marble: It was a cool song. Aye humour is used frequently in my household to stay off deeply depressing moments. Alas my email doesn't take well to any kind of download and I imagine an MP3 would make it break down in fits of tears. I liked the Taxi ride too, I tried to avoid any kind of verbal interaction whatsoever and concentrated on making the atmosphere act as an open portrait to you lot.
Callista Silverheart: Thank you, nothing like making the readers cry huh. And I support your kicking of the 30 something guys knackers, why is it men like that are always after the younger ladies? So come on then, what does everyone say when they refer to themselves getting 'drunk'.
Happo: LMAO Aw never mind. And well you'll just have to see what happens to Mr Lupin won't you.
Lilastar: Thank you, the interaction was very brotherly...at least that's what I was going for. And as for the shortness tell me about it! But then sometimes it's ok (like when I want a cheaper child's ticket for the bus) but otherwise it's very annoying for other things (Lucky I have ID huh)!
Kynny: Ah sweet torture. Hope this chapter lightened your heart slightly. Aye I'm close to my parents so it's actually very hard to right Mr Lupin lying in hospital (no one should have to see their parents like that...it's horrible). As for the Ravenclaws, aye I think that Luna did her best to salvage the Ravenclaw name.
White-winged Sidhe: SUCKS DOESN'T IT! Some people don't know how lucky they are to have their own room! But yikes on the four in the room!! And (wipes away tear as she accepts award) I want to thank my mum and dad, my sister my brother, the director an all the small people know one knows about but really are good at their job, my goldfish...wait, I don't have any fish...
Adhara1: I'm glad I'm hitting the mark with these chapters, It makes it more understandable the pain that these people endured during the first war.
Hp-Azn: I bet you're having a bloody field day Lmao!
Obviously Oblivious: ::Stars::
Taykayo: (Cringes) Do I honestly spell it wrong everytime? I know I leave out the 'Flower boy' bit but I try to spell it how you've got it. And again I say you lot will just have to wait, sometimes not everyone makes it out...if you remember the Harry's grandparents aren't around either so that means that Potters don't survive (That all they died early as remember James was only 22 when he died so his parents are only around 40 or 50 years of age...Wizards seem to live an average of 100 years!). As for the priest (excuse my language) Fuck him! I had a vicar scowl at me once when I was in Glastonbury purchasing Wiccan materials. They shouldn't be looking in the first place! Hmm The decision...well I'd say wait a little bit longer just to know for sure and if he doesn't ask you out soon then it'll be time for you as the Remus to pull up your socks and go for it! Good luck for when the time comes!
Haunted-Shadows: Ah but life's difficulties always hit us when you least suspect it. And of course, Rock is an art that should never be put down! Plus you just HAVE to have Sirius singing London Calling in a fic, it's like an unwritten rule! Plus sweetheart I didn't make Sirius sexy...he did that all by his onsie!
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Chapter 39 – Loyalty of the Lions
Sirius always called that my bad habit...the way I'd draw into myself in a moment of despair, protecting myself emotionally from any kind of onslaught or letting how I really feel show.
When I had cried in that hospital that was a rather peculiar thing to occur between me and anyone else, I don't like to show myself at my weakest.
Side effect of being a werewolf I suppose, whether it's a natural animalistic instinct not to show illness/weakness or whether it's a result of letting people get away with everything in fear of being left I'm not sure.
Sirius was so tired then, I could tell but he'd never admit it. That I suppose was his weakness. He liked to be able to help loved ones in any way possible regardless to his own well being. If either I or James or hell even Peter at the time asked him to move a mountain then you know he'd have a damn good try even if he failed. He was effectively the older brother to the others, my boyfriend.
Maybe that was his way of making amends with the world...he'd already lost his younger brother Regulus to his pure breed mother but he still had the instinct to protect.
I guess we'll never know now.
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(1976)
Sirius placed the neatly folded Oxford shirt and School trousers at the foot of Remus's bed, stroking them smooth again then moved back to the head of the bed where Remus was still sleeping.
He leant forwards placing a gentle kiss on the werewolf's brow then brushed some hair out of the boy's face gently. Slowly the tawny haired boy began to bring himself out of his state of slumber and looked up at the elegant face of his lover.
"Hey, I've put your clothes at the foot of the bed and I'm just about to go have a shower. Dumbledore says you don't have to go to lessons today but..."
"I want to go." Remus cut off quietly and a little smile pulled at Sirius's lips.
"I said you'd say that."
The animagus smiled affectionately at his boyfriend who returned it before the black haired boy kissed his brow again and stood with a click of his knee.
"I'll be right back." He said and Remus noted he was in a black/red dressing gown as he padded off towards the boys' showers.
Remus lay there motionless for a moment staring out of the window next to his bed. He watched as the rain from yesterday persisted and thundered against the window with pounding speed, the wind rattling the window against its panes as it whistled by.
He felt horribly groggy, like he was hungover but instead of an upset stomach he simply suffered from a powerful aching headache just behind his eyes, his temples throbbing if he concentrated in it long enough.
Part of him wanted to take the Headmaster's advice and simply curl up in bed with Sirius curled around him but the other half of his brain knew how much he would dwell on his father if he didn't remain active. He would begin to make horrible scenarios and merely upset himself more if he stayed here and besides, he felt selfish to make Sirius miss his lessons simply to keep him company. Wouldn't it be better to go to the classes with his boyfriend so he felt calmer, warmer?
With a fatigued rub down his face he threw back the covers and climbed out of the bed. He padded quietly over to the door leading to the showers and for a moment leaned against the frame with his eyes closed as he listened to the water hit the tiled floors.
He could hear it hit the body of his mate and the way it would make a swish sound ever so slightly every time Sirius moved. Letting out a shaky sigh he undressed, not caring if anyone else was coming out of the cubicles and he knocked at the door of Sirius's quietly.
The animagi pushed it open and he looked at the werewolf through the water- flattened fringe resting on his forehead. After a moment of looking at one another Remus stepped in and Sirius closed the door again.
Remus stood into his mate's embrace, his cheek resting against Sirius's collarbone as he tucked his head under the other boy's chin. He had his arms curled up between them with his palms flat against Sirius's chest and Sirius's hands soothed him, one around his hip and the other in his hair.
Remus J. Lupin was a master at keeping his emotions in control, hidden and shielded from the world. So when he stood leaning against him in such a vulnerable state Sirius was afraid that he would do or say the wrong thing.
But he'd try his best.
Remus trusted him with this, and he felt honoured.
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It was an uneasy day for most of Hogwarts to see the Marauders as morbidly quiet as they were. James and Sirius seemed to be guarding their friend like a sibling guarding their younger brother/sister on their first day at school. Lily didn't know what was wrong but she was just as caring as the two boys were. Peter felt awkward at anything slightly emotional but he would offer a reassuring mile or pat of the hand whenever he could.
The Order of the Phoenix members had been told that the meetings were off this week and one look at Remus made then nod understandingly before patting the boy's shoulder although what they were offering condolences for they didn't know. The way everyone was acting Remus had to double check that his father wasn't already dead.
Unfortunately it seemed that the Slytherins had too picked up on a shift in atmosphere and like true cowards they used the weakened time to their advantage.
The Gryffindors had shared Herbology with the Slytherins and instantly James could sense that something was amiss by the shrewd looks and whispered glances the snakes threw at the group.
He notched up his defences.
Remus was discreetly holding Sirius's hand under the potting table, the animagus sliding his thumb over taut knuckles as a small reassurance that he was still there for him, both solemnly watching Professor Sprout as she described a particularly interesting plant that resembled a deep blue rose.
"These plants only bloom in the months with two Full Moons, I'm sure you'd know them as 'Blue Moons' and luckily I managed to get Professor Dumbledore to freeze this one in its mature state as an example. The correct term for these flowers is "Selena Rose", named so after the Druid Moon Goddess. I have a batch of bulbs in Greenhouse 2 so I'll just go get them and we can begin potting them."
The woman happily plodded off out of the Greenhouse to retrieve the bulbs leaving the students to themselves for a moment, something James knew instantly would be a catalyst to the gut-dread he could feel.
Sirius wasn't paying attention to anyone else, his sapphire eyes trained solely on his lover who smiled at him gratefully as he leaned against his shoulder, head resting there as the taller boy kissed the top of his head lovingly.
"Ugh Save it for the Gryffindor Common Room will you Black! Whilst the 'Lions' may be used to abnormality I assure you none of us rightfully raised wizards want to see such a disgrace in such detail."
Lucius's voice drawled lazily and several of the Slytherins laughed, Snape seemingly trying to stay out of any argument but a small smirk still managed to come to his lips.
Sirius made to turn but Remus held him steady, burying his face deeper into the boy's neck and this act made Sirius remember his lover's state of depression and so stayed where he was pointedly ignoring the spiteful sniggers.
"Aw I think Loopy Lupin is a little upset...does he need a pity fuck from his bitch?"
More bitter laughter followed and now Sirius was trembling with the urge to beat the living light of the platinum blonde pureblood. Still he stayed his attention on his boyfriend. Then Bellatrix spoke.
"Come on Cousin, I'm sure the Gryffindors would love to watch you rape your little girl on the table."
A variety of things happened at once.
James had given a roar as he lunged at the now startled Malfoy, fist drawn back as he then flew it forward to land it right in Malfoy's Jaw.
Lily shockingly had leapt at a now screaming Bellatrix as they both landed heavily on the floor, throwing away girly scratches and settling instead on hefty punches as they screamed all sorts of names at one another.
The Gryffindors had risen as one and now each seemed to be taking on a different Slytherin.
And there Remus and Sirius stood, still in their slight embrace as they watched, wide-eyed, the battle that was happening before them.
This is how Professor Sprout found everyone, dropping her bag in shock as her jaw almost hit the floor in shock.
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"I can't believe you did that!" Sirius said, a wide grin over his face as he sat on Remus's bed, an arm around the werewolf's waist opposite Lily and James who were sat on the messy haired boy's bed across from them.
James smiled as he continued to dab a damp cloth on Lily's forehead where a small cut was bleeding slightly, a few scratches on her cheeks that resembled claws finally stemming their blood-flow.
James had received a bloody nose that thankfully was no longer bleeding but there were slight stains of crimson running a track from his nose to his chin, he also a black-eye but it appeared that Malfoy had come off worse in the fight. There were several chuffed Gryffindors downstairs in the common room discussing different battle stories as they healed one another up.
"Why did you do that?" Remus asked, trying to sound upset but only sounding a little pleased at the reaction of his friends.
"Ok we were trying to be good honest, Sirius may I add did very well..." James started and then Lily took over.
"But the minute they even –suggested- the idea of Sirius raping you it was like...like..."
"A bomb went off in my head!" James finished and the girl nodded vigorously as she pointed at her male friend (Possibly Best friend but she didn't want to inflate his head as he was doing so well).
"And what with...everything that was going one, well it was just..."
"Too much." Sirius finished for James and the Dog animagi nodded in understanding before looking at Remus who leant against him again as the thought of his father instantly deflated him once more.
"Thank you." The werewolf said quietly and both James & Lily smiled kindly at him.
"Personally I can't think which shocked Professor McGonagoll more when we were all sent to her...the fact Sirius hadn't fought at all or the fact the Lily 'Goody goody' Evans was involved." James snickered earning a punch in the arm from the red head.
"Cheeky Sod!" She said as the two laughed, wrestling now and Remus found himself smiling a little as he watched the two. He looked up at Sirius with his head still resting against the animagi's chest to find Sirius smiling back at him, his eyes darting to point at the other couple play-fighting earning a smile from his lover that reached his eyes.
"Actually I think it was the arrival of a Battle-victorious house that caught her attention more." Lily said as she finally managed to beat James down with a pillow.
"Don't let it ever be said that Gryffindors aren't loyal man!" James said proudly as the other three laughed lightly, Remus letting himself be swept up in the post-fight high...only slightly though.
"I must say that I must offer my most humble congratulations to the lovely Miss Evans," Sirius held a hand out to Lily who giggled and took it, "For taking down my most vile cousin and actually managing to knock the bitches nose off centre."
Grinning the girl shook it before the two released hands and Sirius returned his arms back around his lover.
"Yes I might add that Mr Prongs was most besotted by the sight of Miss Evans wrestling with another girl." Sirius quipped wiggling his eyebrows as Lily laughed, James looking mortified as he threw a pillow at his Best friend.
"Fuck you man!" James said but there was amusement in his voice as Lily looked at him smirkingly.
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Sirius stroked the light brown tresses tickling his chest as he and Remus lay in his bed trying to get to sleep. He was just beginning to drop off when he heard Remus whisper his name.
"Yeah?" He whispered back and Remus lifted his head to get a better look at his lover.
"Thank you for not fighting today...you don't know how much that meant to me."
Sirius smiled as he stroked the back of his hand down Remus's cheek smoothly. He turned it then and the werewolf leant into his touch with his eyes closed.
"You asked me not to...so I didn't."
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Thanks to:
Elrohir Lover: HA liked the bribe, you'll just have to wait and see what happens. And I insist on my waterspray's return, I need to water my plant lol. Ta for the kiss (Gives peek on cheek).
Passionflower: The saddest moments are drawn from reality. But I think this angst is needed plus I've had this planned for a while (sorry). Ah dear me, what atrocious behaviour from your sister (I have a sister but we get on rather well). And I love those pictures, I have one and I look shit scared...for good reason lol.
Malfoyscutie: Thank you lol.
Legolas19: And again I do thank thee.
Suzuka West: Thanks, I particularly liked that ending as it showed Sirius as vulnerable as anyone else.
Avain: Thank you, like I said above I think showing Sirius confessing to James shows the bond they share. For Remus or even Harry he always shows some form of strength, somewhere for them to turn to but for James who essentially is his brother in all but blood he is comfortable with showing his own weakness. Sorry about the robes man!
PippinsMyHobbit: Aye my computer has a tendency to suddenly hate me, but it's liking me today (touch wood). I'm glad you liked this, exploring the emotional behaviour and thoughts rather then verbal is extremely educational. And secondly never EVER put yourself down, I'm sure a wonderful writer, I'm sure you all are and I don't want anyone to feel that they lack in any way! I feel like an AA speaker lol!
Marble: It was a cool song. Aye humour is used frequently in my household to stay off deeply depressing moments. Alas my email doesn't take well to any kind of download and I imagine an MP3 would make it break down in fits of tears. I liked the Taxi ride too, I tried to avoid any kind of verbal interaction whatsoever and concentrated on making the atmosphere act as an open portrait to you lot.
Callista Silverheart: Thank you, nothing like making the readers cry huh. And I support your kicking of the 30 something guys knackers, why is it men like that are always after the younger ladies? So come on then, what does everyone say when they refer to themselves getting 'drunk'.
Happo: LMAO Aw never mind. And well you'll just have to see what happens to Mr Lupin won't you.
Lilastar: Thank you, the interaction was very brotherly...at least that's what I was going for. And as for the shortness tell me about it! But then sometimes it's ok (like when I want a cheaper child's ticket for the bus) but otherwise it's very annoying for other things (Lucky I have ID huh)!
Kynny: Ah sweet torture. Hope this chapter lightened your heart slightly. Aye I'm close to my parents so it's actually very hard to right Mr Lupin lying in hospital (no one should have to see their parents like that...it's horrible). As for the Ravenclaws, aye I think that Luna did her best to salvage the Ravenclaw name.
White-winged Sidhe: SUCKS DOESN'T IT! Some people don't know how lucky they are to have their own room! But yikes on the four in the room!! And (wipes away tear as she accepts award) I want to thank my mum and dad, my sister my brother, the director an all the small people know one knows about but really are good at their job, my goldfish...wait, I don't have any fish...
Adhara1: I'm glad I'm hitting the mark with these chapters, It makes it more understandable the pain that these people endured during the first war.
Hp-Azn: I bet you're having a bloody field day Lmao!
Obviously Oblivious: ::Stars::
Taykayo: (Cringes) Do I honestly spell it wrong everytime? I know I leave out the 'Flower boy' bit but I try to spell it how you've got it. And again I say you lot will just have to wait, sometimes not everyone makes it out...if you remember the Harry's grandparents aren't around either so that means that Potters don't survive (That all they died early as remember James was only 22 when he died so his parents are only around 40 or 50 years of age...Wizards seem to live an average of 100 years!). As for the priest (excuse my language) Fuck him! I had a vicar scowl at me once when I was in Glastonbury purchasing Wiccan materials. They shouldn't be looking in the first place! Hmm The decision...well I'd say wait a little bit longer just to know for sure and if he doesn't ask you out soon then it'll be time for you as the Remus to pull up your socks and go for it! Good luck for when the time comes!
Haunted-Shadows: Ah but life's difficulties always hit us when you least suspect it. And of course, Rock is an art that should never be put down! Plus you just HAVE to have Sirius singing London Calling in a fic, it's like an unwritten rule! Plus sweetheart I didn't make Sirius sexy...he did that all by his onsie!