Open Wounds (Sirius Black)

Omen of Fate

As the days passed, the mystery surrounding Kas and his family deepened, and Anne's evasiveness left me even more worried. It was evident that she was deeply entangled in something complex and dangerous, and I couldn't help but wonder how much she knew and what risks she was taking to find answers.

Meanwhile, James persisted in his pursuit of Lily. He was determined to win her over, even though she had turned down his advances numerous times. I had to give him credit for his persistence, but it was clear that Lily's heart was elsewhere.

With May's arrival came the blooming of flowers, and I noticed a change in the atmosphere at Hogwarts. The warm air and the blossoming gardens seemed to usher in a sense of hope and renewal.

One evening, as we sat in the common room, I couldn't help but bring up the topic of Anne with Sirius. "Do you think Anne's been in touch with Kas or his family?" I asked quietly, not wanting to raise any suspicions.

Sirius furrowed his brow in thought. "It's possible, but I can't say for sure. Anne is being extremely secretive about it. We need to find a way to help without putting ourselves or her in danger."

I nodded, feeling a mix of concern and determination. We couldn't stand by idly while a friend was in trouble, and the mystery surrounding Kas and his family was something we needed to unravel.

"It's been almost of month since the arrest and Kas leaving, and yet we still have no answer," I whispered.

Sirius who closed the book he was reading and gave me his full attention, "Dessa, Nothing is for sure. Drew is involved with my family and there is no denying that Regulus and Kas were working together which means my father must have been in contact with Drew Markus all along and the articles were all a distraction from something bigger."

I sat there pondering his words, he had a good point. "Kas must have known something that put him in danger," I replied, my brow furrowing in concern. "But why hasn't he reached out to us, Sirius? He trusted me, and he seemed genuinely scared that day."

Sirius sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I wish I had answers, Dessa. But we need to be careful. We don't know how far this goes or who else might be involved. We can't rush into this blindly."

I nodded, understanding the need for caution. It was frustrating not knowing what had happened to Kas, especially with the increasing tension between the Black family and the Markuses. But we couldn't afford to make reckless decisions; we needed to uncover the truth methodically.

As May continued to unfold, I couldn't help but feel a growing sense of unease and a deepening commitment to discovering what was happening. The warm spring days only heightened the urgency to find answers and help our friend.

Breakfast on the rainy mid-May morning was the usual. James and Sirius discussed the announcement of the new Nimbus 1700 which was set to release at the end of the school year.

James looked at Sirius with a grin. "Have you heard about the new Nimbus 1700? They say it's the fastest broom out there."

Sirius's eyes lit up with excitement. "Really? I haven't heard about it yet. What makes it so special?"

"It's got an improved acceleration system and better stability at high speeds," James explained. "I think I might have to consider getting one. Can you imagine the speed on that thing?"

Sirius chuckled. "I can, and I think it would be a worthy addition to your broom collection."

"James, you just got a new broom," said Remus, grabbing a blueberry muffin off the plate in the centre of the table.

"And?" James tilted his head slightly waiting for Remus' point.

"Well I just think that maybe you skip this year-" Remus was interrupted by Sirius.