Chapter 2

Sirius sat up quickly not able to breath properly. Madame Pomfrey was in her office with professor Dumbledore. Sirius knew they were talking about him. The office door opened and both the School Nurse and Headmaster walked out and over to his bed.

'Mister Black, how are you feeling ?' Sirius closed his eyes a a wave of nausea swept over him and moaned, leaning against the headboard. Madame Pomfrey made a small sound, and Dumbledore sat down in the chair next to him.

'Sirius, Madame Pomfrey and I have been talking, we have decided that we will need to contact your parents you may need to be moved to the hospital. We need their permission or for them to come and take you themselves.

Sirius opened his eyes.'Is it really that bad Professor?'

'Not yet, but there is a possibility it will get worse.' Madame Pomfrey rushed into her office to get the breathing machine and was back at the bed side within seconds.

'Mr. Black, I want you to use this, it will help you breathe.' Sirius opened his eyes and took the small device in his hand.

'You have to put it in your mouth then turn it on and breathe in.' She instructed him. Sirius did what he was told and a white mist came out of the machine. Sirius began to cough violently.

'keep using it until the mist is gone.' Madame Pomfrey added as Dumbledore stood up.

'I need to go and contact your parents.' He turned to walk out when he heard Sirius whisper, 'As if Mum and dad would care anyway.'

Dumbledore sighed but kept walking.

James and Remus walked into the hospital wing from their last class of the day. The boys were not surprised to see the nurse fussing around Sirius's bed. They walked over to their friend's bed.

'Hey Pads, how are you feeling any better, is there anything we can do for you?' Sirius coughed.

'I'm fine guys, where's Wormtail anyway'
'Dinner,' Both boys said together.
' Should've known' Sirius said again coughing. 'You sure you're alright Pads?' 'I'll be just fine.' Sirius laid down slowly. James turn to Madame Pomfrey. 'What's wrong with him?' 'I am afraid Mister Black has got Pneumonia, a very bad case' She said sadly.

'But you can help him right?' James asked his voice shaking.
Madame Pomfrey sighed 'Maybe but there is a chance I can't help, if he gets any worse.' 'Give him a potion or something, can't you?' 'I'm afraid, Mister Potter, that potions don't cure everything, You boys have five minutes'
'Five minutes!' James exclaimed angrily and Madame Pomfrey turned around. 'Yes, Mister Potter, five minutes Mister Black needs to rest.' Having said this, the nurse left. 'Calm down Prongs' Remus said putting a hand on his friend's shoulder.

Sirius sat up. 'What's gotten into you James?' 'Well I don't want to really worry you but, my cousin Annabell, She died from pneumonia when we were kids. I just don't want to lose one of the best friends I've ever had'

'Prongs, you're not losing anyone Padfoot will be fine be positive'
' I know Moony, it's just hard for me to-' James stopped as Sirius coughed hard. 'Pads, are you sure you're OK?' James asked worriedly.
'fine' Sirius smiled weakly.
The three boys talked for a while, and with a promise that James and Remus would return the next day left.

Sirius was about to drift off into a much needed sleep, when Madame Pomfrey and Professor Dumbledore came in and Sirius sat up.
'Please, Mister Black, Lie down you really do need to rest.' Madame Pomfrey said trying to keep her voice calm.
'Well Sirius, How are you feeling today?' Dumbledore asked trying to sound pleasant.

'Fine Professor.'

' I spoke to your parents, Sirius I'm afraid I have a little piece of bad news for you'

A/n: sorry about the chapter the lateness and such but I hope you enjoy it