Demons From The Past Resonate Loudly In The Future

Dream Sequence 

Harry sighed softly, pressing himself back against Sirius as they stood at the edge of the cliff-face, the sound of the waves below crashing against the cliff-face soothing him. The both of them watching the sunset together in silence.

"You know this isn't real. Don't you Harry?" Sirius said softly as he wrapped his arms around Harry, resting his head on Harry's shoulder.

"I know Sirius. I know you've been gone for many years now. But I'd like to pretend for just a little while longer".

Sirius sighed and gently drew his hands up Harry's arms, caressing him in a comforting manner.

"Sirius?" Harry whispered.

"Yes mo peata?" Sirius replied.

"Are you happy? Wherever it is that you are now?" asked Harry, voice soft and filled with sadness.

"I think I can honestly say that where I am right now? I'm truly happy. I wouldn't change anything for the world".

Hearing Sirius's reply caused Harry's breath to stutter, a broken sob making it's way from between his lips.

"Oh my Harry... Don't cry. You know I always hated it when you cried". Sirius said gently placing a kiss to the back of Harry's neck.

"I miss you Sirius. Every day since you've been gone has been a torture. I can't stand It I'm so alone. I know I have Teddy but that's different Siri...Why did you have to leave me" Tears filled Harry's eyes as he sobbed brokenly in Sirius's arms.

"Oh Harry. Sometimes things don't go according to plan. I never intended to leave you. You know this. In your heart I know you realise this." Sirius resumed his gentle caress of Harry, trying to offer some form of comfort to his love crying in his arms. Placing another kiss to the back of Harry's neck he gently turned Harry around to face him. Lifting his hands to cup Harry's face he leaned down and placed a gentle kiss upon Harry's lips.

"You know we can't change the past Harry. All we can do is look towards the future. It's what we make of it after all" he murmured gently, drawing a laugh from his younger love.

"You prat". Harry spoke softly as he smacked playfully Sirius on the shoulder, wiping the tears from his eyes with his other hand.

"Still made you smile though" Sirius replied with a grin, his steel grey eyes filled with warmth as he looked down at Harry.

"Some days I wish I'd wake up to find everything was just a dream. That when I woke up I'd be in your arms again back at Grimmauld Place" Harry said with an almost wistful expression upon his face.

"I wish that too sometimes. But sadly what happened to us was very real. And like I said, We can't change that. Enough about us though Harry. I brought you here because I wanted to talk about you" Sirius said quickly as he gently wrapped his arms again around Harry and squeezing gently.

"You already know everything about me Siri..." Harry said softly, resting his head against Sirius's shoulder and closing his eyes.

"I still like to hear you talk mo peata. Your voice always managed to brighten my day. Now let's get down to business shall we?" Sirius said gently stroking his hand up and down Harry's back."Tell me about this new man you met?".

Harry lifted his head from its resting place and looked up at Sirius in confusion. "What did you want to know?".

"Well what's he like ? Is he a nice man? Does he have my ruggedly handsome good looks and stunning wit?". Sirius said with a grin on his face.

"I don't know Sirius. To be honest I haven't a clue what's going on. He seem's like a very nice man. He's the police chief. That's the muggle version of Aurors by the way. His eyes are like warmest chocolate and seem to always be smiling at me. I've only known him for a few days and yet I'm finding myself enjoying being in his presence. His voice soothes me in a way I haven't felt since you actually." Harry sighed gently placing his head back against Sirius's shoulder. "I think I might like him Siri...but I still love you. I don't know what to do".

"You need to let me go Harry. It's been years and yet you still hold on. It's time to let me go and move on. I told you once that you would find someone else. It's time to let them in." Sirius whispered softly in Harry's ear as he held onto his former love.

"I don't want to let you go Siri..." Harry whispered sadly. "I'm afraid If I do I'll never see you again".

"Harry." Sirius said firmly. "I told you that I will always love you. No matter what happens. You'll never forget me. I'll always be in your heart but It's time to make room in there for someone else." Suddenly pausing he cocked his head to the side as if listening to something in the distance, before a smile stole across his face. "Do you remember years ago what your friend Luna once said to you after I'd fallen through the veil?".

Harry looked up at Sirius confused for a moment before speaking. "She told me that her mother always said the things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, & not always in a way we expect". Drawing back from Sirius's embrace he stared at his godfather in confusion. "Why do you ask Siri...?"

Sirius grinned and stepping forward, leaned down cupping Harry's face in his hands once more. Placing a kiss against Harry's lips he whispered "Trust me Harry. You'll find out soon enough". With a sigh he stepped back from Harry before looking out towards the ocean stretching as far as the eye could see below them. "Our time is over Harry. Give Charlie a chance. He may surprise you. It's time for me to go Harry but remember I will always love you. No matter what." Stepping forward and kissing Harry gently one last time in farewell he smiled softly and turning towards the edge of the cliffs he began to walk forward, startling Harry and causing him to call out.

"Sirius! What are you doing?".

Turning back to Harry, Sirius grinned widely, happiness filling his eyes and his handsome face practically glowing. "It's time for my next trick Harry. I think this one is going to be my finest ever." Laughing loudly he waved farewell to Harry before taking a few steps back, then suddenly, he burst into a run towards the edge of the cliffs and blowing a kiss as he raced past Harry he took a flying leap and disappearing over the edge.

Harry stood there in shock watching as his godfather flung himself from the edge and yet... he didn't feel sad. He felt...free? Smiling softly he closed his eyes before whispering softly "Goodbye Sirius. I'll always love you".

Sirius's voice seemed to echo in the wind "And I'll always love you Mo Peata".

Harry turned around and walked away from the cliffs he'd spent so many years visiting in his sleep. He knew he wouldn't be returning here. He didn't care. He finally had closure. He could finally let go. Humming a happy tune softly to himself he vanished into the darkness of forest before him, Sun long since set and stars twinkling in the night sky above him..