"But sometimes it takes heartbreak for someone to realize how good they had it..." (STORY ON HOLD) WARNING: language, mentions of abuse, violence, drug and alcohol use, depression, 18+ Marauders era fanfic starting in their 5th year from Sirius' POV. Credits to JK for the characters and setting but I don't support her otherwise. This story includes key events mentioned in the book but also some that I have added. Enjoy the ride folks cause it's gonna be a long one.

"Just because he fancies blokes doesn't mean he fancies this bloke!" ~~✩☽~~ wolfstar with a sprinkle of jily ~~✩☽~~ disclaimer: I, unfortunately, do not own the Harry Potter series or universe. if I did, wolfstar and drarry would be canon and there would be a ton more storyline about the marauders. The only parts of this story I own are part of the storyline and my OCs: Asteria, Maria, Professor Leo Harrison, Mx. Arpina, and Faye Potter ~~✩☽~~ Started: 1/6/21 Finished: 2/15/21 ~~✩☽~~ Edit 6/27/21: guys I don't like my writing in this story shdbjdhdb it's not very good, but apparently people like it, so I'll leave it up I guess :))

The Marauders are starting their fifth year at Hogwarts; Remus is starting with a massive scar across his face - a byproduct of the increasing severity of his furry little problem, which is a definite cause for concern despite his insistence that it it's fine. Sirius is starting with the memories of a certain morning at 12 Grimmauld Place in August: memories that he might not ever forget, yet is desperate to cloak underneath the facade that every is fine at home and that he and his parents just sometimes encounter minor disagreements. James is starting his fifth year, yes, but more importantly, he is starting phase five of his plan to woo Lily Evans: somehow his friends seem doubtful that he might succeed, but James, being James, is in no lack of confidence. And Peter, well, Peter is starting to wonder just why he puts up with these people, and if he should really be feeling sorry for Lily Evans, and maybe if he should have asked to have been sorted into Hufflepuff.

As Remus Lupin moves through his sixth year at Hogwarts, he is forced to face some difficult truths. Is being true to himself worth sacrificing his friendships?