Chapter 25: A Message to Sirius

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The flickering light of a candle cast shadows across the walls of **Howler Manor's workshop** as **Saber** sat hunched over his workbench. In his hands, a small, intricately crafted **pendant** gleamed in the dim light, its silver surface etched with detailed carvings of **Prongs, Padfoot, Moony**, and **Wormtail** in their **Animagus forms**, gathered beneath a large **tree** with the **full moon** hanging from a thin chain in the background. It was a quiet, peaceful scene that belied the true complexity of the pendant's design.

Every inch of the pendant was covered with **ancient runes** and **magical sigils** that Saber had painstakingly copied from the **Pendragon family library**—a vast repository of arcane knowledge passed down through generations. These runes, some older than the founding of Hogwarts itself, were designed for protection, communication, and magical enhancement. Saber had spent weeks pouring over the texts, learning their meanings, and mastering the art of embedding them into metal.

Tonight, the pendant would be completed.

Saber traced his finger along the final rune, feeling the surge of magic flow through the piece as it responded to his touch. He had chosen the runes carefully, each one meant to protect and strengthen the wearer, but also to serve as a symbol of their bond—a connection to the past. He had never truly known the **Marauders**, but they had been a part of his parents' lives, and by extension, they were part of his heritage.

**Sirius Black** had been wrongfully imprisoned, betrayed by the same system that had manipulated his own life. Now that Sirius was free, Saber knew he had to reach out. He couldn't let the past remain buried any longer. There were too many lies, too many secrets—and Sirius was the key to unraveling some of them.

The news of Sirius's escape from Azkaban had come to Saber through Draco's letters. Though Voldemort had freed many of his loyal Death Eaters, it was the rescue of **Sirius** that had struck a chord with Saber. Sirius had been framed as a traitor and murderer, much like Saber had once been manipulated into thinking his parents had died at the hands of Voldemort. The parallels were too strong to ignore.

Saber placed the pendant in the palm of his hand, examining it closely. The silver figures of the **Marauders** stood out against the dark backdrop of the tree and the moon, and the runes he had embedded shimmered faintly, almost alive with magic. It was more than just a symbol—it was a way to connect to the past, to remember the bonds of friendship that had once existed, and perhaps even to rebuild them.

But beyond the sentimental value, the pendant was also functional. The **runes and sigils** Saber had found in the **Pendragon library** were not just for show. These were powerful, ancient forms of magic, some of which had long been forgotten by the modern wizarding world. The runes for **protection**, **communication**, and **guidance** were all embedded in the design, along with the ability to **track and locate** the wearer in times of need. It was a gift of immense magical significance.

Saber picked up a piece of parchment and began to write a letter to **Sirius**, his thoughts flowing onto the page as he considered what to say:

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#### **Saber's Letter to Sirius**

**Sirius,**

I don't know if you remember me—**Saber Howler**, though you would have known me as **Harry Potter**. A lot has changed since we last saw each other, and I've learned a great deal about the lies we were told. I've also learned the truth about your imprisonment, and I can't begin to imagine the injustice you've endured.

For years, I thought you had betrayed my parents, but I've since uncovered the truth: you were framed. The world owes you an apology, but more than that, I owe you an apology. I should have known better than to trust the words of those who had their own agenda—people like **Dumbledore**. I know now that he used me, just as he used you.

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