Err, I..Lianna was asking why couldn't I walk and will I be like this forever and I didn't know what to say and I snapped at her. She's my sister and she's young, I should speak to her kindly! I am the worst brother ever!" Harry told Sirius. Sirius knew that this was a sensitive topic. Because of everything that happened Harry had no time to heal. "Hey, first of all, you are NOT a bad brother! You are an amazing brother, Harry, never ever doubt that," Sirius knelt down, "I know what Lianna was asking is a delicate topic, bud. I'm sorry, I shall tell her to stop asking too many questions, she'll eventually understand," Sirius continued. "Siri, don't be sorry, I don't mind, imagine the wizarding folk, though, but I just don't know what to say." Sirius rubbed Harry's leg affectionately, fully knowing he couldn't feel it but still did it. "I-I, honestly, Harry, I don't know. I have never dealt with this and I don't know what you're going through, but maybe, if you'll explain how you feel, then I could put it in simpler words to to tell Lianna, I can't believe what kind of a godfather I am!" Harry was starting to feel guilty for making Sirius feel guilty. "Siri, you are the best Godfather. I love you, you matter most to me. I don't know if I can take this! It's just too much. I'm sorry for being such a burden but I can't take this!" Tears sprang to Harry's eyes. "Harry! You are not a burden. Never! Let it all out. You have been through so much and you are still here. It's really cruel that you didn't get even a little time to heal. I promise, together, we'll get you through this. Harry, remember," Sirius cupped Harry's face, "Crying is not defining you as weak, Harry. Let it all out. It's okay," he said as he hugged Harry tightly. Harry started crying silently and Sirius rubbed his back in circles. Harry then started crying hysterically. After a few minutes of crying, Harry had slept in Sirius' arms. "I'm so so sorry, Prongslet, so sorry," Sirius whispered. He picked him up and gently put Harry on the bed. The elder man removed his godson's back brace and let him sleep.

Sirius went downstairs and saw Remus making colorful smoke rings and Lianna found it very amazing as she tried to catch them. Tears formed in Sirius' eyes as he looked at both of them from the edge of the door. It was something James did to entertain Harry when he was a baby. He sighed and wiped his tears and gave a small smile to try and hide his sadness.

"Hey, uhh...Remus, a word, maybe later?" Sirius said. Remus nodded, "Okay."

Lianna came over to Sirius. "Daddy, I wanted to ask you something," She said. "Fire away, Love," Sirius replied. Lianna was nervous, "Daddy, my friend, Rory asked me if I would go to her house for Christmas Eve, can I go daddy? Please?"

"Of course, love but make sure to not do or say anything about magic or anything about your brother, alright?" Sirius inquired. "Yes, okay, thank you!" Lianna said almost immediately. "Christmas Eve is the day after tomorrow. So, we all shall decorate the tree before you go, okay?"

"Okay!" Sirius chuckled and picked Lianna up into his arms. "Let's go up to the attic to search for the Christmas tree, shall we?" Sirius asked Lianna. "Daddy? Can we buy a new one?" Sirius, as usual, did not disagree and pampered Lianna. "Let's get a big one!" Sirius announced. "Can we take Harry and Uncle Moony with us?" Remus shook his head, "Lianna, I think you should go with your dad, and Harry. Besides, I have a lot of work that needs to be done before Christmas." Lianna nodded, "Umph, alright, Mr Moony." Sirius gave a bark- like laugh.

"Li, Harry's resting. Maybe we could go later? When he wakes up," Sirius said. "Yup! Could I have a nap too?" Lianna asked. "Why, of course, love," replied Sirius as he put her down. She ran upstairs to her room and went to bed.

The atmosphere in the room was intense. "Remus..." Sirius breathed. "Yes, Sirius?" Remus said, concerned because Sirius never usually called him by his first name except for the situation would have been grave.

Sirius did something unexpected. He ran towards Lupin, hugged him and started sobbing profusely into his best friend's shoulder. "I can't do this, Moony. I can't do this," He whispered.Remus navigated Sirius to a chair and sat in one himself. "I've not heard of something that Sirius Black can't do, what is the matter?" Remus gave a dry chuckle.

"This is no time to joke and chuckle, Remus!" Sirius stated. Remus started to understand the severity of the problem. "I'm sorry. What is it that is bothering you?" He said solemnly. "Harry...Harry...h-he isn't coping with everything. Can't he just have enough?" Sirius' voice was barely a whisper when he spoke.

"Yeah, Harry, Harry's been through so much. He has outstanding courage! Maybe more than any of us will ever have. If any other child, Wizard or muggle would have been in his condition, they would have just given up even without bothering to try. Harry's struggling to get past what happened and trying to live with it rather than complaining like any normal teenager. The only thing you can do here, Sirius," Remus said, "is help him, comfort him and not make him feel useless or vulnerable by coddling him." Sirius nodded. "Just act cool...alright?" Remus inquired. Sirius replied, "Yeah, okay...fine."

Yay! The chapter's finished! Hope you like it!

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