A/N: As inspired by "-SPOILER- HP6 Sirius", by cat-cat on DeviantART.

A moment of shock, seeing the sheer loss on Harry's face.

Then...

Falling, and no sight, no thought...

Just a profound sense of regret.

Then that faded, and...

Nothing...

His eyes struggle to discern the sunlight-rimmed figure standing over him.

"Harry?" He dimly remembers pain...

"Don't tell me you can't remember your best mate..." James becomes recognizable as Sirius rises. Lily laughs beside him. Both are... changed... as if children again, but still themselves.

"I'm rather surprised they let you in, Padfoot," James teases.

"Didn't you know, Prongs?" Sirius finally understands. "All dogs go to heaven."

Then... laughter, and peace.

R.I.P.

Sirius Black

Padfoot and Snuffles

1960 - June 1996