the_debt_of_time

fireplace. He looked furious, and when we walked in, he asked if either of us had seen you
or Sirius."
Mia groaned. "Ugh, it's nothing, I assure you."
"Didn't sound like it to me," Lily muttered under her breath.
"Got something to say, Evans?" Mia asked with a raised brow and a slight smirk.
"Well, when you came back to the dorms, I remembered I had left my Charms essay
down in the common room," Lily said, her cheeks turning slightly pink. She bit her lower
lip and nervously tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "I overheard Sirius and Remus
talking."
Mia narrowed her eyes. "What did they say?"
"I just heard bits and pieces. Sirius told Remus that he was okay with everything,
then he apologised." Lily rolled her eyes. "Which was odd in itself because I didn't think
Sirius Black capable of such a feat."
All the girls chuckled softly.
Mia shook her head and smiled. "Sirius can surprise you sometimes. If he's given a
proper chance, he can be a really good―"
"Impedimenta!"
All four girls turned and looked as a group of students began gathering in a crowd.
Mia's lips parted, and her eyes widened as she saw James glance behind him, a grin on his
face as his eyes met Lily's.
"Oh no," Mia mumbled and stood up quickly. "Jamie."
"What's going on?" Lily asked.
"Lily, stay here. I'll deal with this," Mia said, eager to prevent her friend from
witnessing what she knew would be a devastating event.
Nothing you do will change what is meant to be. Future Remus's words echoed in her head,
but she pushed forward, growling as the group of students grew larger and larger, cutting
off access to the scene at hand: James with his wand pointed at Snape.
"Scourgify!" James said coldly.
"Leave him alone!" Lily screamed, pushing her way past Mia.
Snape was on the ground, choking on soap bubbles. Sirius and James both spun,
each pretending like they were perfectly innocent of all crimes. Mia closed her eyes, not
wanting to watch.