moonyeyedstar
After the prank, Sirius Black is drowning in guilt, torn between his identity and his deepening feelings for Remus Lupin. Struggling with self-harm and fears of repeating the toxic patterns of his family, Sirius retreats into isolation. Over Christmas break, he attempts to reconnect with his brother, but the wounds of the past prove hard to heal. Back at Hogwarts, Sirius finds solace in his friendship with James, who offers support when he's at his lowest. As the weight of his emotions becomes unbearable, Sirius finally faces his feelings for Remus and works towards cleaning up his mess.
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Following post-prank, Sirius as he struggles with just figuring everything out.