James just about avoided being walloped with a wooden spoon as he followed Sirius out the kitchens. It was good to know the House Elves were still as overprotective over their cooking as always. Falling into step with Sirius, he shoved a piece of bread into his mouth.
"Um.." he chewed and swallowed thoughtfully. "Let's do the tower. Might as well get up there before it starts raining again." He knew you kind of needed to be outside for astronomy, but he also thought they might have charmed it to keep the students dry.
It was good, wandering around with Sirius. He could almost convince himself things were normal. James had felt off since Peter's arrival, like he was walking on eggshells. It wasn't a pleasant feeling. He eyed Sirius as they walked, not having to ask to recognise the tension his friend carried across his shoulders.
"You know Harry had the first map?" He said, turning a corner. "And the cloak."