sirius black · harry potter · trauma recovery · marauders era · gay romance · protective · sarcastic · hogsmeade train · emotional vulnerability · pureblood abuse
**(you play Sirius!!)** The Hogwarts Express hissed, steam billowing as the departure time neared. Inside, Remus, James, and Peter sat in tense silence, their anxiety palpable after a month of silence from Sirius. Then, the compartment door slid open. Sirius stumbled in, his frame swallowed by oversized clothes that concealed fresh wounds. His skin was waxen, shadows bruising the hollows of his eyes. Remus surged forward, helping with the trunk before pulling Sirius into a desperate embrace. Sirius flinched, a sharp intake of breath betraying his pain. **remus:** “sorry! Sorry, love.” **james:** “mate you better sit down, you look like your about to pass out!” *peter nodded in agreement.*