When Black Met Blue (Marauder Fanfic)

chapter 43 *Edited*

Lily hovered at the edge of the Death Eaters’ camp under a strong Disillusionment Charm; Sirius had managed to find her wand within a minute of them escaping. His wand had not been with hers, and he’d refused to leave until he found it, so Lily had given him the Cloak and her wand and was waiting anxiously for him to come back; they had agreed it was too dangerous for them both to go looking, in case they got separated.

‘Where are you?’ a deep voice muttered from somewhere behind Lily. She froze, not even daring to breathe. ‘I saw the ropes, so where in Merlin’s name have you gone?’ Something brushed by Lily’s arm, but she couldn’t see anything. She heard a noise, like sniffing and then a shocked intake of breath. ‘Lily?’

‘Remus?’ Lily whispered, finally recognising the voice. ‘Where are you?’

‘Where are you?’ he countered. Lily heard the sniffing noise again. 

‘Where’s Padfoot?’

‘Getting his wand. Is James with you?’

‘He was and so was Orla. We were separated.’ Lily’s stomach twisted at the thought. ‘Are you hurt?’

‘My wrist’s broken,’ Lily admitted. ‘Sirius bandaged it when we found my wand, but we haven’t had time to fix it.’

‘We’ll fix it when we’re safe,’ Remus promised. ‘I’d do it now but I’m not sure we’ve got the time.’ A thought occurred to Lily that this was probably the strangest thing she’d ever done; she was having a conversation with an invisible person, while she herself was also invisible. ‘How much longer do you think Sirius’ will be?’

‘I don’t know,’ Lily said, chewing her lip. He’d been gone an awfully long time already.

‘Lily? Who are you talking to?’ Sirius’ almost silent whisper made her jump.

‘Sirius! Remus is here!’

‘Moony?’ The bushes some distance to Lily’s right rustled and Lily caught sight of Sirius’ trainers underneath the Cloak. 

‘Here, Padfoot,’ Remus said, flicking a branch to show his rough location.

‘Did you get it?’ Lily asked.

‘Of course,’ Sirius said smugly. ‘And I left a stick in its place. Voldemort’s going to be furious.’

‘Let’s not stick around then,’ Remus said fervently.

Sirius pulled the Cloak off and held Lily’s wand out. She took it gratefully. ‘We can’t Apparate anywhere near their bloody camp,’ Sirius said, disappearing under the Cloak again.

‘I know,’ Remus said as they walked. ‘Here, hold hands so no one gets lost – It’s disconcerting, knowing you’re there, but not being able to see you.’ One of Sirius’ hands appeared and Lily grabbed it. Slight pressure on her hand told her Remus was holding on too. Lily transferred his grip to her other hand.

Sirius squeezed Lily’s hand. ‘This brings back memories of Orla,’ he said as Remus led them.

‘I was just thinking that,’ Lily said, unable to help her slight smile. ‘Except this time you can let go whenever you want to.’

‘Exactly,’ Sirius said. Lily would have sworn he was grinning. ‘So, how’s the rescuing coming, Moony?’ 

‘Spectacularly,’ Remus muttered.

‘How are you getting us out of here?’ Lily asked.

‘James, Orla and I made Portkeys,’ Remus said, ‘but they’re useless until we’re outside the wards.