Hello , yes I'm still alive... It's been over 3 years since I've updated this story... So so sorry...

But, finally ... A new chapter ... It's rather short and more of a filler but it's better than nothing at all.

English is still not my native language and never will be and I don't own Harry Potter.

Chapter 41

The right thing to do

"Now what?" Regulus asked , while he looked at Sirius hoping he had an answer.

Sirius shrugged his shoulders in response. "Now , we mourn the lives that were lost and take time to recover from our loses and then we start building up Hogwarts again."

Regulus nodded his head and looked around the Great Hall, his eyes scanning over the bodies, over the people mourning the dead. His heart clenched when he saw the Weasleys all together, crying over the body of Fred .

*Too young, he was much too young and full of life. Poor George*

A presence behind him made Regulus turn and he saw Remus, blood was streaming from a head wound and he stood unsteady on his feet, but his amber eyes were clear.

"You should go and see Poppy, Remus, that wound looks rather nasty," Regulus said.

Remus shook his head. "There are more urgent wounds than a stupid head wound, I'm fine. Where is Harry?"

"He went up to Dumbledore's office, said he needed to talk to him," Sirius said while he grabbed Moony into a tight hug.

"I thought you were dead" he whispered , Remus nodded his head in response. "I almost was, the killing curse missed me by an inch. Mister Longbottom saved my life."

" He really is one magnificent Gryffondor ," Regulus said smiling, thinking about the Sword that had appeared from the Sorting Hat, in time of need.

"Where is your wife?" Sirius suddenly asked.

This shook Regulus out of his thoughts and he started to scan the Great Hall for a sign of Lina , but not finding it.

"I don't know, last time I saw her , she was casting protective charms around people when Harry suddenly appeared," his silver grey eyes getting large while fear started to show on his face.

"Let's go look then", Sirius answered and the three of them split up and started to walk through the Great Hall.

Ron and Hermione were sitting on a piece of bench that they had found ,Ron's head was in Hermione's arms while his body racked with sobs, a little bit further was Harry, looking at the scene around him, his emerald green eyes filled with despair while he watched all the people around him.

Ginny was standing next to him, tears rolling down her cheeks, but she grabbed Harry's hand in hers and he turned towards her, hugging her against his body.

"Reggie ! I found her," Sirius yelled, and several people turned their heads to look at him.

Quickly making his way towards Sirius , he spotted the long curling blond hair of his wife, she was leaning against a wall, her eyes were closed and she appeared to be unresponsive.

Getting on his knees in front of her, he cast a diagnostic spell and let out a sigh of relief.

"She's just exhausted and dehydrated, I'm going to take her home," Regulus said, his arms going under her knees while the other arm went around her shoulder, lifting her up in bridal style.

Remus and Sirius nodded in response.

"I'm going to talk to Harry and McGonagall and then I'm going home as well," Sirius said, already turning around to make his way towards Harry but Remus grabbed his arm to stop him.

"First , we need to go and get Severus body out of the Shrieking Shack,"Remus said calmly.

"What?! Why?!" Sirius asked ,his eyes open in disbelieve.

"Because, it's the right thing to do," a voice behind them said.

Turning around ,they saw Harry.

Remus nodded his head. "Yes , it is Harry, I will go with you."

Sirius looked like he wanted to protest but rolled his eyes and let out a sigh.

"okay, okay."

" I would come with you as well Harry, he was my friend but..." Regulus said, his head indicating towards Lina.

Harry shook his head. " Go home Regulus, I will see you tomorrow?"

Regulus nodded, "yes, tomorrow" and he disapparated away, towards their home.