From outside, the McKinnon’s house is in complete darkness. The only light comes from the glowing emerald skull in the sky above, a serpent twisting and coiling out of its gaping mouth.
Everyone knows what the Dark Mark means.
Inside the walls are gouged and blackened, scars left behind from violent curses. Sirius makes his way along the hallway, his heart thudding.
Walburga does not want to be there, but her husband has made her come. She stops in front of her son’s flat, bracing herself. After a moment, she knocks.
She can hear chattering coming from within the flat and footsteps heading towards the door.
Sirius: *calling back into the flat* I’ll be back in a moment! Don’t start without me- *sees Walburga*
Walburga: *not looking at Sirius* I am here…
Walburga: You’re not going to invite your own mother inside? Not that I want to come inside, but some discipline could really help your manners…
Walburga pauses for a long moment before speaking.
Walburga: Your father though you should know
Walburga surveys her remaining son with distaste before turning on her heal and leaving. It had been a stupid idea to come in the first place.
Sirius waits for her to leave before allowing the emotion to sit in.
His cries reverberate through out the building.
Sirius: …no…
Remus finds him moments later, helping him to his feet, and putting him to bed. Sirius does not leave the warmth of his covers for several days.
(((OOC: Sorry about the gif sizes, I was too lazy to go back and fix them. I have an idea for a Part 2 but that will depend on how much interest that gets)))
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