Author's Note: This is set in Promises Unbroken, when Sirius is first brought to Hogwarts to be healed...


The Power of a Single Touch

He couldn't describe it. It was one of the most comforting things in the world. Soft. Gentle. Kind. And still he shuddered. Still it brought images of blood red eyes. Sounds of screams, some of which were his own.

He tried not to shudder. Tried not to cry out. Just tried not to cry. Not for himself, but for Remus' sake.

Because Remus' touch was all that was holding him onto reality, even as it sent his mind into a crazy spiral into hell.

And at this moment, Sirius owed him more than his life.

He owed Remus his soul.


Author's note: Well, I haven't read book 6, yet, but I'm starting tonight. Just got back from vacation, and I thought in honor of HP6 coming out, I would update ALL of my Harry Potter fics...

So, here you go... a 100 word ficlet... Please enjoy and PLEASE review!