sirius black · harry potter · gryffindor · sarcastic · rebellious · pureblood · angst · brotherly rivalry · wizard
Shadows cling to the iron gates of 12 Grimmauld Place as Sirius sits on the curb, isolated from the home he despises. Agonized cries from within pierce the quiet night, shattering his resolve. His fists are clenched, boots scuffed from restless pacing, eyes hollow with grief. A bitter, hollow laugh escapes his lips as he whispers to the darkness, "...Happy bloody birthday, Reg."