Last chapter.

Chapter 9-

A few weeks had passed and Sirius was still here. He stayed inside the room, confined to the bed. This very morning however Harry noticed something a bit different. Sirius was sitting up and dressed. Snape had also been in there many times, as had Professor Dumbledore. Harry walked in and so used to seeing people in here was surprised to find Sirius in a chair alone.

"Sirius? Where's everyone at?"

Sirius turned his head around to face Harry. "I sent them away. I wanted to talk to you alone."

"Ok," Harry said sitting on the bed corner nearest to Sirius," Go ahead."

Sirius cleared his throat. "Harry before everything I just wanted to tell you what's been going on. Me and Remus are getting..we're going to get married."

Harry smiled. "That's great." Then the smile slipped. "Sirius.."

Sirius didn't smile comfortingly. "I know Harry. I love Remus very much as he does me, I just want to leave knowing what could have been if we had more time. He feels the same way."

Harry watched a tear fall down Sirius' cheek.

"Sirius..."

"No, let me finish. I'm sorry Harry that I've caused you so much more grief. I don't know why I came back from the veil. It was stupid for me to ever fall down the first place. Don't blame yourself Harry for what happened," Sirius said forcfully, " It was no fault of yours. It's not fair what hand you were dealt. If I could take it from you I would."

Harry had to look away even though Sirius couldn't see him. Everything he had kept under, trying to ignore it came back head on onto the surface. Tears welled up against his green eyes. He exhaled only it came out as a sob. Sirius beckoned him and like a little kid he clung to Sirius.

"Harry this afternoon is for you and me only. No one will bother us all day."

Harry sat for a few moments in silent anguish. "Tell me about everything Sirius. From the day you met my parents until the now."

Sirius sniffed. "Help me to the bed and I'll tell you everything I can remember. It's not too comfortable in this chair."

Harry sat up, wiping his eyes. He stopped for a moment.

"Where's Remus?"

"Most likely outside."

"Well, since you don't remember everything, I was thinking maybe he'd like to join us."

"Harry are you sure, this is after all our day," Sirius said softly.

"I think he'd like it a lot," Harry said.

"I think he would too."

"I'll get him."

In the next few minutes Harry had found Remus, talked for a few minutes and then walked back to the castle. Thye had gotten Sirius settled on the bed and Remus had snuggled up close to him. Harry took a position at the ned of the bed. The rest of the morning and much of the afternoon was spent talking about everything Harry wanted to hear.

The wedding ceremony had gone without the smallest glitch. It was a small ceremony, only the Weasley's, the professors and Harry were there. Harry straightned his tux for what seemed the millionth time and all of a sudden Ginny's hand cam down upon his.

"Oh Harry, quit it."

"You don't know how uncomfortable this is," Harry replied.

Ginny smiled and Hermione soon joined them, Ron right behind her.

"They look so happy," Hermione said brightly watching Remus and Sirius talking.

"Yeah, they are," Harry replied and a quiet sort of feeling came over all of them. Ron shifted uncomfortably and gasped as he saw Ginny grab Harry's hand.

"Wha-when..you...two.."

Hermione rolled her eyes. "Oh grow up Ronald. It's not like you never saw it coming."

"I..well..she..you.."

Ginny and Harry grinned and walked away. Ron stared after them and turned toward Fred who had just came up.

"Do you know about Harry and Ginny?"

"Who doesn't?"

Ron sat down in the chair beside him. Hermione patted his shoulder and sat down right beside him. Ron noticed she had a weird expression on her face. With a bout of courage he took a deep breath.

"Hermione," Ron said as Hermione said, "Ron,"

They laughed and Hermione replied, "You go ahead, Ron."

"No, no..ladies first."

"No seriously, you first."

"It's okay, I can wait."

Silence.

"Ok, I'll start," They both said in unison.

Ron gave a smile and Hermione melted inside. She smiled broadly.

"Are you trying to..tell me something Ronald?"

Ron scratched the back of his neck in embarrassment. "Yeah..um..Hermione..you, you know all these years.."

Thye were interrupted by a squealing sound and they turned to see Fred and George let off a set of fireworks against the darkening sky. They flashed and glittered against new stars. Harry and Ginny came closer to them and sat down.

Ginny turned to Ron. "Oh just ask her out already."

Harry gave Ron a comforting pat on the shoulder. Hermione gave a secret smile to the both of them and began to tell them to knock it off when she felt a warm hand grasp hers. Ron was looking solemn and she looked at their hands. Hermione smiled and nodded. Ron visibly relaxed.

Harry looked at Ginny, who had mouthed 'about time'. Harry mouthed back, 'you're telling me.'

The new couples watched the dazzling display of fireworks. Then they watched as Mrs. Weasley yelled at the twins for leaving one unintended and blowing up the entire table with all the food and drinks on it. Almost every adult was soaked with cake, punch and various food. Harry noticed that Sirius and Remus were no where to be found. He got up and walked over to Dumbledore.

"Where.."

Dumbledore smiled gently at him. "Harry what usually happens after a wedding is over?"

Harry thought for a moment before saying, "Oh."

Dumbledore patted his shoulder and sent him on his way back over. Ginny looked at him expectantly.

"Honeymoon, of course," Harry said turning a bit red.

Ginny laughed and grabbed his hand. Harry instantly put all thoughts out of his head as she snuggled up to him.

Remus pulled Sirius to him. The other man was asleep, but Remus couldn't seem to rest. Remus looked at the gold band on his finger and smiled. An identical one was around Sirius' finger and Remus smiled even more. He was so happy, that even the impending doom that was to come didn't worry him.

Sirius shifted.

"Remus," he said quietly.

"Yeah, love?"

"I think I know why I came back from the veil."

"Ok."

Sirius took a few breaths before continuing. "This is my second chance Remus," Sirius said just as quiet, "To say goodbye. Since I didn't get to the first time."

Remus blinked away tears and snuggled Sirius more to him. "Oh Siri."

"I..love you Remus. Forever, don't ever forget that."

"I love you too Sirius Black."

"It's Lupin now, Remus."

Remus smiled and grasped Sirius' left hand. He felt Sirius grip it strongly. No sound was heard in the room, save for Sirius' breathing. Remus listened to it as it slowed and when it eventually stopped Remus broke down. He turned his head, kissing Sirius' still lips. Remus laid there, Sirius still in his arms and when dawn rose, he sat there still.

"Goodbye Sirius."

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