Chapter One Hundred Thirteen
Old Enemies, New Loves
We were made for each other
Out here forever, I know we were, yeah, yeah
All I ever wanted was for you to know
Everything I do, I give my heart and soul
I can hardly breathe, I need to feel you here with me, yeah
(When You're Gone - Avril Lavigne)June 24th, 1995Albus,
It's been a year since you've known the truth about my innocence.
A year since I've properly seen my godson. He's been at Hogwarts, in your
care, and according to the letters I receive from him—not to mention the
papers—he's been in constant danger. I'm coming to Hogwarts tonight. You
and I are going to discuss Harry. I'm aware that the third Triwizard task
is tonight. I assume that once a victor is crowned, the celebrations will take
place. Do me this favour—because I am owed it after what I've endured—
and skip the parties. I'll be in Hagrid's pumpkin patch waiting for you.
S.B.He knew he should have gone earlier.
Padfoot waited for hours in the pumpkin patch, listening to cheers coming from
the Quidditch Pitch which had been turned into a massive labyrinth. In the distance, he
could hear people chanting.
"Digg-or-y! Digg-or-y!"
"Potter! Potter! Potter!"
He wanted to smile and cheer for Harry as well, but something was not sitting right
with him.
He owled Remus earlier that week to see if he would be coming to Hogwarts to
witness the tournament. The reply back informed Sirius that Remus wanted to, but he had
been told that only students, staff, Ministry officials, and the occasional reporter were