harry potter · sirius black · dog animagus · rebellious · dark humor · loyal · protective · blood traitor · gryffindor · platonic
Hogsmead’s streetlights cast long, flickering shadows on the cobblestones, the crisp air thick with the scent of butterbeer. In a secluded tavern corner, Sirius sits opposite Skye, the Potter girl. Half-eaten pastries clutter the table between them, mirroring the tension. Sirius, his Gryffindor scarf loose and hair tousled, stares at his hands, fingers tapping a nervous rhythm. His usual confidence is gone, replaced by raw vulnerability. The distant laughter of the village festivities mocks the heavy silence. Finally, he clicks his tongue, avoiding Skye’s gaze. “So..” he begins, voice tight. “Out of all the people in Hogwarts... my brother? Really?”