Padfoot and Prongs

Sirius walked through the gate, and completely stunned by what he saw. He saw hundreds of angels and saints. He saw the spirits of many witches and wizards, from centuries past right up to weeks ago. There were also many of witches and wizards in conversation with people they would, no doubt, despised while they were alive. Muggles among them.

As Sirius was walking around, he said hi to those who gave greetings, but that was just politeness. He was really looking for one person. Someone he hadn't seen in over a decade. That someone ended up finding him.

"Hey, Padfoot, long time no see," called a very familiar voice.

Sirius turned around and saw none other than his old friend, James Potter. He said in reply, "Only too true, Prongs, only too true."

Sirius followed James to the house that James and his wife, Lily, were in. It was a pretty long walk, but Sirius didn't mind. He was just glad to see his friend once again. On the way to the house, Sirius and James talked about many things. One of which being Harry. Another being how Sirius was sent to Azkaban for twelve years. Just as the two of them were turning the last corner, James asked one question.

"Why are you here now?"

"I don't really know, when I first got here, before I came in the gate, I spoke with Saint Peter, and he asked that same question. He said that he was going to ask God what I am to do, you know, whether I will be staying here, or going back. Saint Peter told me to stay here for now, so here I am."

"Oh, that works. How's Moony doing?"

"Last time I saw him he was doing all right. But I don't know about now."

"Oh. Wait 'til Lily sees you. She'll be shocked."

"A good shocked I hope."

"It will be."

While Padfoot and Prongs were walking and talking about things that happened on earth, Saint Peter was waiting to speak to the Father himself, God. He had only been waiting a few minutes when he had been called in.

"Saint Peter, you may come in."

"Thank you, master."

"I hear you have someone here who isn't supposed to be. He was killed before he should have died."

"Yes, I need to know what should be done. He is needed on earth more than he is up here, and he wasn't even supposed to die for a few more decades at least."

"I see the problem. He is dead, so he should be here. Wait, what happened to his body?"

"It fell through the veiled archway between the earth, Heaven, and Hell." "That would mean that his body is still alive, the arch is enchanted to do that much. We would just need someone from the other side to come through and retrieve his body."

"Who were you thinking of sending?"

"Remus Lupin."

"How would he be able to get through the arch without being pulled here?"

"That is where Severus Snape would come in. There is a potion that, when brewed properly, will allow a person to pass through the arch without being separated from their body."

"Who will we send to deliver the message to them?"

"I was thinking that you would be able to do it. You would be able to get there and back before more than a few seconds pass."

"Very well. When shall I go?"

"As soon as possible."

"Very well, I will be off in a few minutes."

"Thank you."

"My pleasure, Master."

Sirius and James arrive at the house, and they walk in. James calls a greeting to Lily, and she comes out to the hall. She sees Sirius and is nearly struck speechless. She walks over to Sirius and gives him a hug and tells him that it has simply been way too long. They leave the hall and enter the living room. Lily starts asking questions so fast that Sirius tells her that she needs to slow down because he can't understand her.

She takes a deep breath and starts over. The first question she asked was "How have you been?" Sirius told her how he was sent to Azkaban, and then how he found out that Peter was still alive. He told her how he escaped, then how he found Harry. He said that Harry was as good a Seeker as James ever was. He explained how he had caught Peter, but Peter escaped before he could be turned in. He said how he was on the run for the year after he escaped, and how Voldemort came back to life. He concluded with the Order of the Phoenix being reformed and how the guy leading the search for him was the first to accept having to work with Sirius to stop Voldemort.

When he finished, Lily was speechless once again. After a few minutes of silence she said, "It really is good to see you again. Would you like some tea?"

"If you wouldn't mind. Thank you."