Invisible String

7.

"Thought you and Snape were friends?" asked Sirius, as the three sat around the table, hands on their stomachs after eating such a hearty meal.

"What do you mean?" said Aurora, obliviously.

"I think the tension itself could have filled us up, rather than Molly's lovely food," said Remus.

"It's nothing. He's a git. I'll probably stop by his place soon and talk to him," Aurora said, drawing shapes on the table with her finger.

"How has Harry handled the news? About you?" asked Sirius.

"Fine, I guess, he never said anything about it after I told him. Never got the chance, to be fair."

"Speaking of which..." Aurora continued, "I've got something to tell you. But if I tell you, both of your fatherly skills are going to be put to the test."

Both Sirius and Remus sat up at this.

"Go on, then," said Remus.

"Well, I'm sure you detected I was lying about what took so long yesterday, when I showed up late to Dumbledore's office," said Aurora. Remus smiled.

"I was with Draco, yes. But we weren't talking."

She looked to both of them to see a reaction, but there was none yet.

"I kissed him. We kissed... each other."

Remus stood up and leaned over the table in disbelief. "You did WHAT?"

"...and other things, of the sort..."

Sirius spat out the water he was drinking. "Other things of the sort? Are you mental?"

Both the men in front of her started to rant and yell, and Aurora not being able to comprehend anything they were saying, she laughed.

"Do you think this is funny, young woman? His father has just been locked up in Azkaban and you find it okay to- to have such relations with him?" said Remus, sternly.

"There's no relation there, dad. It was a one-time thing and he's quite upset with me now anyway, so it's not going anywhere from here. You both know I'm not an idiot," said Aurora.

"You surely are not, but lately you have been doing several reckless things. Though I am forever grateful for you and what you've done for me, Aurora, you must understand that the extraordinary powers you have been blessed with are not to be taken for granted. You are not invincible," said Sirius.

Remus looked at his lover. "That is one of the most grown-up things I've heard from you, darling. I'm proud."

"Yeah, Sirius, you sound like a father instead of encouraging me to fuck around. I'll miss the old you," said Aurora, giggling with Sirius.

Remus looked around at the clock, which read quarter to midnight.

"Think it's time we go to bed? I assume you're quite exhausted Aurora, considering the adultery you've been participating in recently..." Remus said.

Aurora stood up and smiled. "You're so right. Goodnight, I'll see you both in the morning."

She kissed both the men on their temples before walking upstairs.

"I'm proud of you, Remus," said Sirius, standing up behind Remus's chair, resting his hands on his shoulders. Remus rested his head on his chest.

"It feels like a family, doesn't it?" said Remus.

"It does. Can't believe we've made it this far."

Remus smiled, standing up and facing Sirius. He held his beloved's head in his hands and kissed him passionately. Sirius wrapped his arms around Remus, holding him tightly.