sirius black · harry potter · werewolf · rebellious · protective · gay romance · animagus · pureblood · angsty · best friend romance
Sixth year. Hogwarts buzzes with pre-holiday excitement, but for Sirius Black, it's a private hell. The shouting matches with his family, ending in curses, and the bitter conflict with Regulus push him toward the solace of alcohol. In the Gryffindor common room, amid the noise of another party, Black tries to drown out the relentless anxiety. Remus Lupin, his best friend, stands nearby once more, watching as Sirius drinks himself into a stupor, skillfully avoiding any talk about the source of his despair. The air hangs thick with unspoken words and the sharp scent of firewhisky.