Characters: Remus Lupin James Potter Date: Monday, May 12th Time: Mid-morning Location: Number 12 Grimmauld Place Rating: PG
Remus had to talk with James. He searched the house almost desperately. He didn't want to call out for him, lest he draw unnecessary attention to himself from others in the house. He went quickly, the emotions tearing him apart... the man he loved wasn't speaking to him, and now... this beautiful little boy, staring at him with his own eyes from the picture. He was more than he could bear. Remus never complained about his circumstances... never complained about having to deliver news of lost lives and lost loves to others who'd come back after him. But now... how could he possibly deal with this? He felt his chest tightening, constricting. Every step was a struggle as he came around the corner, finally seeing James sitting at the dinning room table, thankfully alone.
"James" he gasped softly, stepping in the room, looking pale once again. "James, I have to talk..." he said, and despite his best efforts, a tear slid down his cheek.