When the seasons change will you stand by me? - wolfstar

Final visit

Sirius had lived at Lupin cottage for a few days when Remus found him sitting in the kitchen/living room with their old photo album. Judging by where the album was opened, it was near the end. 1981.

Remus sat down next to Sirius to get a closer look. The photograph was of Harry stumbling after the Potter cat with James and Lily laughing in the background. His stomach fell at the sight. Most days he had tried to forget the life and friends he had had before 31. October 1981, but now he found himself wondering what had become of the little boy.

Sirius seemed to have had the same thought, "D'you know if he's alright?"

Remus sighed, "No. I know nothing really. Dumbledore's been tight-lipped about the whole thing."

Sirius frowned, "Where is he?"

"Lily's sister." Remus said.

Something flashed in Sirius's eyes. He slammed the album shut and jumped from the sofa with renewed energy. "Right, get up, Moony. We're getting the poor thing." He crossed the room briskly, put on the jacket that had hung on the stair railing, laced up his shoes and went to open the door.

"We can't just pick him up!" Remus said, walking after Sirius.

Sirius turned around, "Why not?"

"Well, for one thing," Remus said as he put on his own jacket. "His aunt and uncle have custody of him."

Sirius arched his brow. "And I'm his godfather. Chop, chop!"

"And Dumbledore was adamant he remains there." Remus stepped into his worn shoes.

"But you don't give a damn?" Sirius asked, watching as Remus found his wand on a small table.

Remus flashed him a smile. "To hell with Dumbledore." He walked up to Sirius, ruffled up his hair and put an arm around him. Sirius's eyes seemed awfully bright; indeed, his whole face had lit up in a way it had only done in his youth.

Sirius regarded him, meeting his gaze.

And then without planning it and without thinking of what would happen with them after: Remus kissed Sirius with a smile.

Sirius's eyes widened before his mouth broke out into a grin and he kissed him back.

"Three... two... one..." Remus said between breaths.

Pop! and they were gone. Surely the sudden apparition would earn him a slap on the head, but Remus couldn't care less.

Either way, the sight they would see in a few minutes time would leave no room for anything else than cursing the muggles into oblivion.