Sirius sat up in bed instantly he felt lightheaded , he pushed the blanket off and groaned.

This fever was really getting to him.

Sirius was glad everyone had gone for the night, He didn't like that his friends and brother knew the extent of his illness and he hated himself for not being strong enough to hide it.

Madame Pomfrey had been in to check on him for the night giving Sirius time to himself, He reached for the goblet of water on his bedside table and he sipped slowly before laying back for the night. He still could not believe hat Regulus had come to visit.

Sirius had never thought his younger brother still loved him or cared what would happen to him. Sirius fell asleep smiling at the thought of his brother and the chance to have Regulus in his life.

When morning came Sirius was awakened by Madame Pomfrey for his medicine and breathing treatment as was the normal routine. Sirius had had a hard time waking up that morning, he felt absolutely exhausted and drained but Madame Pomfrey helped him as best she could. After he had taken his medicine the nurse insisted that he try to have some broth and tea, which he took very little of and fell asleep

until just about lunch when once again his friends and brother visited.

"Hey Pads, how are you feeling?" James asked as the boys gathered around the bed and James motioned for Regulus to take the chair so that he was closest to the bed. Sirius didn't bother trying to sit up this time. "Tired, as always." Sirius replied simply. "I imagine it would be tiring to be so very ill brother" Regulus chimed in looking at Sirius worriedly.

"Reg, it's going to be-" "Sirius if you tell me it's alright and stop worrying about you, Merlin help me I will-" "Hey, did you hear about the Quidditch match Pads, against RavenClaw?" Remus interjected trying to change the subject and avoid an argument .

"No Remus I haven't. Please tell me who won?" James puffed out his chest proudly. "We did of course, oh but it was close. James really had to fight for it."

" Well Brother it's been great seeing you again but lunch break is nearly over and I've got Slughorn next, I shall see you tonight' Regulus said standing up and heading to the door.

"Whoa, Reg, You're going to blow off the slug club dinner tonight, were you not looking forward to it?" Remus asked and Regulus turned to face him. "What," Sirius asked trying to breathe easy. "n-no Reg, go don't skip it to be here. I know how much you like going to those parties. Don't let me hold you back" Sirius urged coughing hard and James handed him a glass of water, which he sipped slowly.

Regulus sighed. "Let me make it clear Sirius, You are certainly not nor have you ever held me back from anything. You were the one encouraging me to do the things I wanted to do. I am stopping myself from going . You are my Brother, My blood. You are first. Brothers before the slug club. Not another word about it. I shall see you tonight!" Regulus said leaving the marauders speechless.

Just then they heard voices coming from just outside the door.

Author note: Sorry I know its a bit short but I hope you enjoy it anyway. thanks for reading

Sirius sat up as quickly as he could and Regulus went back to his chair. The voices belonged to Professor Dumbledore and Mr. Black himself.