Rescued

Worries and Early Mornings: Remus

Harry will be leaving tomorrow. No, I mustn't think of that. But Harry-my cub-shut up. He'll have fun. Just like I did.

My thoughts swirl around in my head. I am exhausted, but I cannot sleep.

The night is dark and cold. The moon peeks darkly at me from behind the window pane. I turn my head as I hear footsteps at my door. The door creaks open and Lily steps in.

Harry is asleep, she informs me.

Thank you, I reply. I know Harry will miss Lily. I sigh as she curls up at my feet. I will miss Harry. I know Sirius will take it hard, too. He has never been away from us for such a long period before.

I blink furiously to stop the tears from welling up. They come anyways.

Let's hope morning comes quickly. But it doesn't. It never does. It comes quietly, slowly, trickling across the star filled sky.