Chapter 5: Some marshmallows and a war.
When Sirius emerged from the fireplace, James behind him, he was grabbed by two hands that pulled him forward. Euphemia Potter detailed him, her eyes still red and full of water, she had been crying. Sirius felt a wave of guilt rush trough him, knowing that she had been worried because of him.
-I am so sorry. He said with a childish voice, not knowing what to do with himself, not daring looking her in the eyes.
-I was so afraid that something had happened to you and that we would never see you again! She scolded him, grabbing him a little harder, hugging him.
Sirius cracked down at this instant. He could no longer contain all the emotions he had repressed for weeks. All the frustration, anger, fear and sorrow that had invaded him and which he had repeatedly shut down had taken over, and he couldn't stopped them.
His whole being was screaming from inside as he gripped Euphemia like a child waking up from a nightmare. He could not do it anymore, he wanted it to end here and now. He could not bear any more seconds of all this, not now.
He emptied his mind as he calmed down slowly, washing away his thoughts, Euphemia's voice soothing him like a lullaby. He did not really understand what she was saying, but he knew that it was words of comfort and they were appeasing his wounded soul.
-That's all right son, it's gonna be all right. Whispered Mrs. Potter, flattering his hair, making a sign to her husband and her son to not say anything for now, to let him calm down first. He was thankful that Mr. Potter and James didn't say anything because he needed that motherly embrace so badly.
After a long moment, Sirius finally agreed to release his grip on Euphemia still showing his back to Fleamont and James, embarrassed to be in such state, tears still visible on his cheeks.
Mr. Potter then approached him slowly putting a kind hand on his shoulder. -I'll have to go to the Ministry and fix this before the situation gets even more catastrophic. He said looking at his wife.
-I am really sorry. Said Sirius hurriedly. - I did not want to put you in such embarrassment I...
-Don't be stupid. Answered Mrs. Potter. -We'll take care of that. She told him. -We will never send you back to Grimmauld Place Sirius, can you hear me? We should have brought you back here along with James when you came back from school.
-Walburga would never had let him go with us darling, you know that. Fleamont replied. Sirius bent his head, feeling like a child caught at fault. -But indeed, you will not go back there, I give you my word. he said looking seriously at Sirius. -Anyway, there are only a few weeks left before the start of classes, then you will be seventeen years old in November, at that moment, she will no longer have any kind of control over you, you will be of age.
-You should leave Fleamont. Orion will be there, he'll know we're back and that Sirius will be here. Euphemia told her husband. Mr. Potter nodded and walked over to James. -I'll keep you informed, try to keep him busy to change his minds. He said, patting his son's shoulder. -Everything will be fine. He said before disappearing again into the green flames.
-You can leave boys. Euphemia said turning to the both of them. -I'll send Remus and Peter up when they arrive. Yes, they are on their way. She replied to their expressions of incomprehension. -That poor Remus was as worried as I was. she said, smiling at them before turning to her son, putting a hand on his cheek. -I'll leave the rest to you. You're so grown up now, the both of you!
-Mom! said James embarassed before grabbing Sirius by the arm, dragging him upstairs to his bedroom.
-I'm sorry, I didn't think it would be so much trouble for your parents. Sirius said finally, in the heavy silence that was floating in the room. -I didn't want...
-The only thing you should apologize for right now, is that you let Evans kiss you. Since when you're on first names basis! Seriously! James was indignantly looking at Sirius as if he had just said the biggest swearing word in the world.
Sirius burst out laughing and came to ruffle his friend hair, his smile split to his ears. He hastened to tell him how she had found him at the park and how she had confused him with Snape, laughing again with the air of disgust James did. He also told him how she had shown him how to use Muggles objects and how she was, in the end, much nicer than he thought.
-I understand a bit better why you have a crush on her. Sirius continued, mocking his friend. -She's really lovely.
-I don't believe it! I can not believe you slept so close to her! James shook his head, bringing a hand to ruffle his hair, but he stopped his gesture in mid air and let fall his hand.
-I saw her smile when you did it earlier. Sirius told him.
-She rolled her eyes, she finds it completely unbearable, she finds me completely unbearable. Sight James.
-Well now, with every that had happened, good things can come out of all this! laughed Sirius. -Now that we are friends, It can only help you! He shook his head and put his arm around his shoulders. -I promise you Prongs nothing happened at all between her and me! He burst out laughing when James punched him in the stomach, threatening to throw him out the window if he ever touched his Lily.
At the same time, the door of the room opened with a crash and Sirius found himself lying on the floor, a fury with light hair had jumped on him without warning. -I swear Sirius Black, that I'm going to kill you with my own hands if you dare to do this to us again! Remus shouted at him, now sitting astride him as he shook him like he was some kind of plum tree.
-It's all right Moon, look, I'm fine! I am in one piece, well, my mother would have liked to slice me into small pieces, but fortunately I left before she could do it! He tried to joked. -Ah don't do that Moon, don't make that face, I'm telling you everything is fine. He said, straightening up to hug him.
-There there Moony, let go of him you're going to choke him! Peter said coming to remove Remus from Sirius' lap to hug him. -I'm glad you're okay.
-Sorry... mumbled Remus. -It's just that we didn't had any news for days and then James's mum appeared in the kitchen fireplace and then my father tells us to pack our trunks as quickly as possible. What happened Pad!?
Sirius responded to Peter's embrace and came back to wrapped Remus's shoulders with his arm. The lycan was always very emotional, especially when the full moon was only a few days ahead. He was always worried about them, for their safety, for everything. He looked around, glad to see them all, the three best friends you could have on this earth, happy that they were there, for him. It was definitely a good day. He came to sit down beside James and began to tell them his fall right to hell.
Several days later, after the full moon had passed, all four of them were outside, in the courtyard at nightfall, seated in front of a fire, a large tent rising behind them. They were laughing and roasting marshmallows, sausages, and everything they had been able to rob from the kitchen before James's mother stops them.
They were telling stories, trying to enjoy their holidays, trying to made Sirius forget that Fleamont Potter had returned from the Ministry of Magic the night before with a long face.
He had simply replied to Sirius that he did not have to worry, but they had clearly heard Fleamont tell his wife that Orion and Walburga Black wanted to recover their heir and gad state that he would return to Grimmauld Place soon or later.
-You're safe here! James reminded him, throwing marshmallows at him trying to made him laughed. -And you will be out of reach at Hogwarts, they can not do anything against Dumbledore! You know the grestest wizard of all time!
-My mother told me that I should get married as soon as I finished school. Told Sirius. He hadn't talk to them about that yet. -And Regulus confirmed to me that, if I did not become the most perfect of the Blacks by the end of summer, they would removed me from Hogwarts, and probably send me to Durmstrang.
The other three remained silent, watching the fire crackle, not knowing what to say to try to comfort their friend. It was of no use to repeat him the same things over and over again, the situation had deteriorated from year to year. Every day Sirius had let out a part of everything that had happened to him, extending his horror story.
-She also used the torture curse when I did not want to cooperate. He continued in a conversation tone, feeling Remus's hand slowly gripping his. James and Peter saw nothing in the dark as Remus was wrapped in a big blanket, still looking sick from the last full moon. -Oh and she also invented a new curse for me, she sends her wand like this in front of her." He said mimicking the gesture. -And a kind of shiny blue whip comes out and..."
-It's over. James said dryly, the fire flames reflecting in his glasses like they were dancing in it. -You'll never go back there. We've already throw you once into the lion's pit...
-I think you meant to say the snake pit. Sirius try to laugh, but James glared at him.
-It's not your fault James. Peter told him. -We all knew that it was far from nice at his place, but, what more did you expect to do? I mean... He tried to explain himself when he received the same black look. -They are his parents... He's only sixteen.
-It's no one's fault, except mine, because I'm obnoxious and I never know when to shut up, so stop making those mourning faces, I'd swear Lily had just told James that she was going out with Snape! Sirius shouted, the other three letting out cries of disgust, James falling backwards on his blanket, pretending to vomit.
-Oh yeah I forgot! you're so close to her now. You should know those kinds of things don't you! Can you believe this! James screamed, gesticulating everywhere, Euphemia arriving at that moment to tell them it was time to go to bed. -But Mom! His son indignantly looked at her. -We are too old to have a curfew!
-Tomorrow we have to go and buy your school supplies and it's past midnight. I know you boys! If I let you, you'll stay up all night and it will be impossible to get you up tomorrow then go! Hop to bed! In the tent and I don't want to hear anything. She kissed them all on their foreheads before going back inside.
They protested but still get inside the tent, lying down into their sleeping bag so that their heads were all sticking together, James and Peter on one side, Remus and Sirius on the other.
-I heard my father say that someone, or something, tried to penetrate Azkaban's defenses at the end of school. James whispered after a moment, without looking at them, having closed his eyes and removed his glasses.
-You don't think it was... You-Know-Who? squealed Peter with a small voice.
-I don't know, probably. The Aurors are more and more agitated you know, there are strange disappearances that the ministry is trying to hide, but it's getting more and more noticeable. He is recruiting followers, they call themselves Death Eaters. He continued. -My father says we are at the dawn of a Great War.
- He told you that!? Remus asked him, straightening slightly to look at him.
-Well, not really to me, but he was talking to a colleague who went by one night very late, they were coming back from mission, it seemed to have been quit dangerous. The guy was bleeding everywhere, it was awful, then two other Aurors arrived, and I just had time to see Mediwizards Apparated in the entrance, yeah. He said as he sence Sirius straightening up a bit -They Apparated inside our ground, I've never seen that before. Special permission, Urgence state code I don't remember which one.
-And after? What happened? Keep going! Sirius cried out.
-After that, my mother saw me and she returned me to my bedroom. He said, shrugging his shoulders. -She told me not to worry. He laughed. -As usual, they really believe we're stupid and try to hide everything from us, but if there's a war coming, we'll have to fight.
They add nothing to James's word, closing their eyes, trying to fall asleep, thinking about what he had told them. Peter turned on his side, James had already fallen asleep and Sirius also turned to face Remus.
Even with his eyes closed, he could feel Remus slightly agitated beside him. -Sleep. He ordered him in a whisper. -It'll be fine Moon'. He said, gently flattering his arm before laughing. -You smell like chocolate.
-You smell like a wet dog and I still let you sleep next to me, so leave my chocolate smell alone. Said Remus slightly amused opening one eye.
-Shut it guys, Mrs. Potter is gonna beat us black and blue if she comes back." Peter told them.
The other two laughed, Sirius still smiling in the dim light, only James's breathing could be heard as he slowly fell asleep, the tip of his nose touching Remus's some his hair falling onto Remus forehead.
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