The Black Line Continues

Disclaimer: Same as the last two chapters, I wish I owned certain guys but sadly, I don't.

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A/N: I forgot to mention this earlier on, though you probably figured it out if you've read Late One Night, werewolves in my stories don't transform while they're pregnant.

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Chapter 3: Recovering

Remus was about two months pregnant now and his fortnightly check up with Poppy Pomfrey was just drawing to a close. The Hogwarts Matron had insisted on checking on him every fortnight because it wasn't often that werewolves got pregnant, especially male ones, and because Poppy had always liked him, she wanted to make sure everything was going well with him. But she had also called him to the school this evening because there had been a big improvement in Sirius' condition.

Remus sat on the edge of the bed in the Infirmary after his check up and the potion he had had to drink, "So, what is it that you wanted to tell me about Sirius?"

"Ah yes," Poppy pulled back the curtain from around Sirius' bed, "He made quite a sudden recovery last night." Remus raised his eyebrows in question. "He woke up, he wasn't awake for long but I was able to run a few tests on him before he lost consciousness again. He is doing far better than he has been recently."

Remus let out the breath he hadn't realised he had been holding in relief, "Do you think he'll wake up again anytime soon? I mean, if he does before school starts back, he could be transferred back to his house, right?"

Poppy nodded, "Yes, Sirius could be transferred, but I would prefer it if I had him under my care and supervision for at least another couple of weeks, even if he does wake up and recover some more." She surveyed Remus for a moment, a faint frown on her face, "I would also like to keep a closer eye on you for a while as well. When was the last time you had a proper meal?"

Remus sighed, he should have known this would happen, he had had this exact conversation with Molly Weasley only this morning. "Yesterday lunch." Poppy narrowed her eyes at him. "I'm sorry but most food makes me want to vomit if I catch the smell of it or even if I see it. Anyway, whatever I do eat just comes back up eventually."

Poppy ran a hand tiredly down her face, "All right, ok, I give up with you. But I am surprised that Molly Weasley hasn't forced something down your throat yet."

Remus smiled slightly, "Oh she has, but like I said, it doesn't stay down." He glanced over at Sirius' unmoving form. "Do you mind if I stay with him tonight?"

"No, no, go ahead. It's against my best judgement at the moment concerning your pregnancy, but by all means, go ahead." Said Poppy in a long-suffering voice. She had liked Remus ever since she had been told of his lycanthropy when he started Hogwarts as a timid eleven-year-old, but he really didn't do much to help himself. Though as far as she knew, he had never been pregnant before so maybe that was part of the reason for why he wasn't looking after himself.

Remus smiled, "Thank you, Poppy." After the matron retreated to her office, muttering irritably to herself, Remus went and sat down in the chair next to Sirius' bed.

There was an Order meeting due to start very soon but Dumbledore already knew where Remus was and had said that the pregnant werewolf need not attend because he should be resting. And for once, Remus decided to take the old Headmaster's advice and not attend the meeting, he figured he could find out what was discussed from one of the Weasleys or from Dumbledore himself tomorrow.

He gazed at Sirius and noticed there definitely were changes in his lover's condition, there was more colour in Sirius' face now compared to a few days ago when he was almost deathly pale. Remus also noticed that Sirius didn't seem to be unconscious, he just seemed to be in a deep sleep. The dark haired man moved a little every so often, his mouth would twitch every now and again and at one point while watching him, Remus noted a faint a frown line appear between Sirius' eyebrows.

Must be having a nightmare…poor thing. Thought Remus, he leaned back in the armchair and continued watching his lover. He just hoped Sirius would wake up while he was here, he wanted to hear that voice again and see those mischievous grey eyes or hear that bark of laughter again.

They had spent far too long apart while Sirius was in Azkaban and Remus didn't believe his innocence and the werewolf refused to let anything else come between them now. Especially something to do with that psychopathic cousin of Sirius'.

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Meanwhile the children at Grimmauld Place were hiding upstairs, they had just heard the voice of someone that they had not expected, especially considering he should have been in Azkaban. The four school bound teenagers had been joined by Fred and George Weasley again, but neither of them had any of their Extendable Ears as Mrs Weasley had made damn sure they couldn't hear anything.

"What do you think this means?" Questioned Harry frowning, "I mean, he's a Death Eater. He tried to kill us and he's in the Order's Headquarters…what the hell is wrong with Dumbledore?"

Hermione sighed exasperatedly and shook her head; "Don't you see?" Harry, Ron, Fred and George all shook their heads. Ginny on the other hand looked quite thoughtful and Hermione guessed that they were both probably thinking along the same lines. "This is just a hunch, but do you think perhaps that maybe Lucius Malfoy is a spy as well? I mean, we know Snape is, there's no doubt about that but I'm guessing that Mr. Malfoy is deeper into Voldemort's-for heaven's sake you lot…I think he's deeper into Voldemort's circle than Snape."

Ginny nodded in agreement, "Exactly. He could probably get far more information than Snape ever could and from what I can tell, he's probably far more convincing as a Death Eater. I bet he's never given You Know Who a reason to doubt him."

Ron folded his arms and scowled, "He tried to kill us in the Department of Mysteries."

Hermione rolled her eyes, "Actually, he was trying to bargain with us to start with…remember he even yelled at Bellatrix Lestrange for wanting to attack us and get that thing."

"And if he's a spy that would explain why he's in the Order's Headquarters, boys." Finished Ginny matter of factly. "…What was that thing anyway? I mean, it must have been important, right?"

Harry looked up from where he had been staring at the foot of his bed to see everyone looking at him, "What? What makes you think I know what it was?"

Ron snorted, "Dumbledore obviously wanted to tell you something, Harry, and we guessed that it was about the weapon."

Harry sighed and nodded; "Fine…it was a Prophecy." He got a few raised eyebrows. "A prophecy to do with Voldemort and I… "Neither can live while the other survives" is what I can remember about it."

"You're kidding." Said George; he didn't look too convinced at the moment.

"I am not kidding." Replied Harry sharply. "I wish I was but I'm not. Dumbledore told me the prophecy was made the night he interviewed Trelawney for the Divination job."

Hermione raised her eyebrows again; "Trelawney made that Prophecy." She stated disbelievingly.

"Yes. It was her first real prophecy, apparently."

Fred arched an eyebrow, "You mean she's made more than one true prophecy?"

Harry nodded, he knew he wouldn't be able to keep this all a secret forever. "The day of our Divination exam in third year, she made a prophecy while I was there…about Pettigrew escaping and going back to serve his Lord…and it turned out to be true, didn't it?"

"Guess so."

They all lapsed into silence for a moment before Ginny spoke up again.

"How do you think Sirius is doing?"

Harry shrugged, "Who knows? I wish they'd let me go see him."

Hermione frowned slightly, "I never saw or heard Remus come back from seeing him, you think he's still there?"

"Could be."

Harry perked up a little, "That's a good sign right? I mean, if he's missing out on the Order meeting to stay with Sirius it could mean he's recovering, couldn't it?"

"It could."

George frowned and looked at Hermione and Ginny, "Why were you two so quick to defend Lucius Malfoy?"

Hermione and Ginny glanced at each other and giggled.

"Oh dear god…" Groaned Fred, "You're sick."

Ginny snorted, "Hey, its not our fault he's good looking."

Hermione shook her head, a grin on her face. "No, not our fault at all."

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Remus had fallen asleep around midnight, his arms folded on Sirius' bed and his head resting on them. His lover hadn't woken up during the few hours he was awake, which had upset him a little. But it was the next morning now and Remus started to wake up feeling very relaxed and content, he felt it was probably due to whoever was running their fingers through his hair. He yawned and lifted his head, blinking his eyes blearily until he realised he was gazing into the amused grey eyes of his lover.

"Sirius…"

Sirius smiled slightly and kept his hand in Remus' hair, "Good morning."

Remus sat up properly and got the crick out of his neck, "H-how long have you been awake?"

"About an hour." Replied Sirius; he dropped his hand from Remus' hair and to his lover's neck, which he began to caress lightly. "Or long enough for Pomfrey to force some potions down my throat anyway…she said you've been here all night."

Remus nodded, "She told me yesterday that you'd woken up briefly, the night before…I was hoping it would happen again while I was here."

Sirius coughed into his free hand before looking back to Remus; "Well I'm awake now, much to Snape's displeasure."

Remus rolled his eyes and smiled, "You've been awake for an hour and you've already annoyed him?"

Sirius shrugged nonchalantly, "Would you believe me if I said he started it?"

"No, I wouldn't." Remus moved forward and kissed Sirius lightly on the lips. "I'm glad to have you back."

"I knew you would be."

Remus rolled his eyes again and hugged Sirius as gently as he could, so that he didn't touch any of his lover's injuries.

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A/N: Yey! He's awake!

Next Chapter: Sirius is back at Twelve Grimmauld Place again and he doesn't know about Remus' pregnancy yet.