A Final Song for Sirius

Chapter 5

The sun dipped low in the sky, casting a gentle, somber light over the cemetery. Orion and Walburga Black stood side by side at Sirius’s gravesite, the weight of their loss heavy in their hearts. The gravestone, adorned with fresh flowers and an inscription of love, marked the resting place of their beloved son.

As they stood in silent reflection, Regulus approached, his face a mixture of sorrow and resolve. He carried a small, intricately carved box in his hands. The sight of it made Orion and Walburga’s hearts ache even more, but they welcomed Regulus with a soft, resigned understanding.

“Mom, Dad,” Regulus began, his voice trembling slightly. “Sirius asked us to make something for you. He knew he wasn’t getting better.”

Orion and Walburga exchanged a glance, their eyes reflecting the deep pain of losing Sirius. Regulus carefully opened the box, revealing a small, portable video player. He pressed a button, and the device flickered to life.

The screen showed Sirius, his face illuminated by a soft light. Though the image was static, his presence seemed to fill the space around them. His voice, steady but tinged with emotion, filled the air.

“Mom, Dad,” Sirius said softly, his eyes brimming with unshed tears. “I’m so sorry to leave you. I love you so much.”

As his words faded, a melody began to play. The song choices were a collection of the tunes that Orion and Walburga had cherished throughout their lives. Each song was a gentle reminder of happier times and the love that had bound their family together.

The video played on, showing a series of still images: Sirius as a child, the family together at various milestones, and moments of joy that had once filled their lives. The songs, chosen with care, wrapped around the images, each note carrying a message of love and farewell.

“Goodbye,” the recording ended, and Sirius’s voice, filled with warmth and finality, echoed softly. “I love you.”

Orion and Walburga stood in silence, tears streaming down their faces as the last notes of the melody faded away. The weight of Sirius’s final gift, a testament to his love and thoughtfulness, enveloped them.

Regulus, witnessing his parents’ reaction, stepped closer, offering his silent support. The video had been Sirius’s way of reaching out one last time, a final gesture to let his family know that he was at peace and that his love for them would endure beyond the confines of life.

As the evening grew darker, the three of them stood together at the gravesite, united in their grief and the tender memory of Sirius’s last gift. The melodies of the songs lingered in the air, a bittersweet reminder of the enduring bond they shared.