A little silver blade
After a demanding week at Hogwarts, the Marauders and Lily decided to take a break and head to Hogsmeade. Remus, preparing to leave, asked Sirius to pass him his coat since he was occupied with tying his shoes and Lily was waiting for them outside.
When he picked up the coat, a little thing slipped out of the pocket.
Sirius picked it up but instead of returning it curiosity took hold, and Sirius observed the thing which turned out to be a small, glinting silver blade. Innocently, he turned to Remus, asking, "What's —?"
James, who has been watching, sensing the gravity of the situation, poked Sirius discreetly, a signal that they might be treading on thin ice. Sirius, oblivious to the unspoken warning, pressed on, "Moony, what's this blade for?"
Remus, turned instantly in a state of panic, mumbled something indistinct before snatching the knife from Sirius's hand. The atmosphere shifted, a silent acknowledgment that they had touched on something sensitive.
James, with a stern glance at Sirius, who obviously didn't get the message whispered, "Careful, mate. You're on thin ice, it's something serious."
Sirius, not fully grasping the situation, directed his attention back to Remus. "Moony, what's going on? What's the blade for?"
Remus, feeling cornered, hesitated. Remus didn't answer immediately. Instead, he looked away, avoiding eye contact.
Sirius, growing more worried, asked once more, nearly frantically, "Remus, please, tell me it's not what I think. Tell me you don't use this for hurting yourself."
Remus, caught in the intensity of the moment, didn't deny it. Panicking, he mumbled something incomprehensible.
Sirius, desperate for reassurance, asked again. "Remus, please..."
In a sudden burst, Remus abruptly blurted out, "It's for self-harm," his suddenly amber eyes flashing with a mix of surprise and distress.
The admission hung in the air, heavy and profound. Remus, shocked at himself for vocalizing it, started to panic. James, however, stepped in quickly, placing a calming hand on Remus's shoulder. "It's okay, Moony. We're here for you. Sorry for pushing you to answer."
Remus was shaking but the three were interrupted by Lilly and Peter downstairs. "Are you guys coming?" Sirius quickly hugged Remus giving him his coat then they hurried down the stairs.
A/N: Please review. This was very short so sorry, it's gonna get longer promise! If you have any suggestions on the story just tell me I am going to do it 99.999%