"How do we travel to Hogwards? Where is it?" Wesley asked excited.
He still couldn't believe that he would go to the ancient wizarding world.
"We will travel to the town border and then use a portkey. We did the same thing as we came here. We can't apparate because the distance is to great. So we used a portkey and then a taxi." Remus told him.
"When should we be ready?" asked Xander. He had a few things he wanted to take with him. He didn't know if he would ever be back in Sunnydale. Maybe he could stay with Angel and Spike in LA.
"It depends on how many time you need to be ready." Severus said calmly. Somehow he liked the group without any hesitation like he would have in the past. They were similar to them. Always fighting a desperate fight to ensure the safety of the world that didn't even appreciate them for what they were doing. Xander reminded him of Sirius when they were in school. Always joking and flirting. But also thoughtful when you let him show you his potential.
"I would like to pack my books so we have them there should we have need for them." Giles said. He didn't like the thought of leaving his possesions behind for Willow to take them.
"That is no problem, Mr. Giles. We will shrunk them and you can pack as much as you need!" Sirius said a bit shy. He still was nervous around Xander because he felt so familar. And the others were a bit intimidating. He felt as if he should be a bit stronger but couldn't muster up the strenght.
"You don't need to be so formal, Mr. Black. My name is Rupert Giles. Just call me Rupert or Giles like the children do." Giles saw that Sirius Black seemed to be a bit uneasy when such a large group was around him.
‚Probably because of his years in prison." He had heard about the incident years ago and had recognized Sirius from the picture that was published two years ago. But now he knew that he was wrongly accused. He had heard everything Remus had told Angel and Spike. The man was a tormented soul. Suffering whether he deserved it or not.
"Sirius you go with Angels group and help them pack everything. I will help Rupert and Remus will go with the children. That way we will finish earlier and won't run into the bitch from before and her friend." Severus concluded. He was not happy that he wouldn't be with his lovers but this way they could leave sooner. He hated the idea of being on the Hellmouth to long.
Remus saw the logic in the splitting but wasn't so happy either.
Sirius just nodded and went to the door to go. Hel felt two sets of hands on his arm and was suddenly turned around. There before him stood his lovers with a look that told him he should better be back soon.
He couldn't hold their gazes anymore and leaned foward to kiss them. And reasure himself.
"If something happens you use the portkey to the hotel. Don't do anything that would put you into danger or we will kick your arse. Do you understand?" Severus told him. It should probably make him feel uneasy that Sev threatened him but it gave him a warm feeling. Just to know that they cared.
Giving each of them a kiss he turned towards the others and saw similar faces as they said their Goodbyes.
Finally everyone was ready and Angel lead them to their Hotel.
Remus went with Tara, Oz and Xander while Sev remained with Giles.
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Sirius was nervous as they came to the hotel. Angel and Spike didn't have much
to pack but the two girls had much more than he had imagined. Gunn had only
a few clothes and a few weapons while Wesley had many books with him.
It was packed away easily. Siri shrunk everything and packed it in a pocket.
Then they were on the way back as suddenly something happened.
First he was walking and suddenly there was someone behind him holding him up at his throat. Onla then did he hear the fighting going on around him.
Slowly he could focus on the Vampire holding him. That thing looked so superior that Sirius had to kick him in the crotch. Now he could wrench himself free. Then he could reach his wand and everything seemed to stop as he used a spell he hadn't known before. All enemies stopped moving while his friends could move freely. They staked the vapires and then suddenly everything was back to normal.
As the others came to him, Sirius did something he had never done before. He fainted.
Angel and Spike caught him otherwise he would have cracked his head on the parvement.
They were surprised. Sirius had held his own against a Master Vampire. They tried to get to him but the attack had surprised them.
Now Sirius lay there. He had used such a strong spell that it used all his power. As they looked him over for injuries the saw the marks on his throat and knew that Remus and Severus would declare them guilty.
So Angel took Sirius in his arms and carried him back.
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With Remus things went smooth.
They had gone to Xanders appartment and he packed very few things.
Then they had gone to Oz house.
But as they arrived at Buffys house to get Taras things they grew tense. They didn't know if the girls were home or not.
They opened the door and were relieved that all lights were out.
Tara made quick work and packed everything she owned because she would never go back to this house and to Willow. Oz helped her and Xander packed all of Willows books and ingredients to make sure that she did not try something.
That took the most time but after an hour they were ready to go. Just as they went downstairs they could hear someone open the front door.
Without thinking Remus grabbed their hands and activated the portkey.
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Severus had an impossible task before him. There were somany books that were
old. So he had to wrap them up before he shrunk them. But they slowly finished.
Suddenly they heard a knock on the door.
Giles went to see who it was.
And as e came back he was pale. Behind him were Wesley, Spike, Gunn, Cordy and Faith. But as he saw Angel he could only see Sirius lying so still in his arms.
He lost all mind and threw away the book he was holding.
Angel lhad settled Siri on the couch and Sev sat there in seconds.
He was so angry. The man he loved was hurt. He could see the marks on his throat.
"What happened?" he growled out.
"We were on our way back as we suddenly were under attack. A whole nest of Vampires and a Master Vampire. We were fighting and suddenly they didn't move anymore. It was Sirius with a spell to stop them. After we killed them he fainted. I think it was to much power he used. He looked surprised as the vampires stopped moving." Wesley told him.
Severus was a bit calmed as he heard that Siri wasn't hurt so bad. But the marks on him were turning blue and it shocked Severus that he wanted to cry.
"How did he get this marks?" he asked more gentle now as if not to wake his sleeping mate.
"He was caught from behind and the vampire tried to strangle him. But Siri kicked him in the crotch!" Faith exclaimed proudly. She knew that the other man wasn't weak just a bit unsure of himself.
Before Sev could ask more the door opened and the other part of their group entered.
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To say they were shocked as they weren't in Buffy*s house anymore wuld be an
understatement.
Remus explained it to them and they hurried away to get to Giles' house.
They made it there without any fight.
But as they opened the door they saw that they were the last to arrive.
Remus entered the room as the last and stopped cold.
There on the couch lay Siri with Sev beside him. He growled in the back of his throat and jumped forward. Everyone was prepared and they didn't stand in his way.
Sev was a bit nervous as Remus leaned towards him and sniffed him. Then he
licked his cheek and mouth as if to reasure him. But as he looked at Siri his
eyes darkened.
His mate was hurt and he would kill whoever did it.
Then he saw the marks on him. Handprints on his throat.
He threw his head back and howled out his grief. Then he leaned down and licked Padfoots face as if to wake him. And really after a few minutes Siribegan to wake.
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Sirius felt something wet on his face and as he opened his eyes he saw Remus
looming over him. And Severus just behind him.
He tried to tell Moony to stop licking him but his throat hurt.
And suddenly he knew everything that had happened before he fainted.
"Siri are you alright?" asked Sev with so much worry in his eyes that it nearly broke his heart. So he nodded because just breathing hurt and speaking would have to wait. Moony was just looking at him as if he tried to see if he was really alright.
Siri decided that his lovers had to hear him speak and tried it again.
"Yes, I am alright. Now that you two are here with me." He croaked out. Sev stood up and started to search for something in his cloak. He found what he was searching for and uncorcked the vial.
"Drink it Siri!" he held out the healing potion and took out a cream to rub it gently on the marks.
They vanished completely in just a few minutes. Just then did Moony calm down enough to stop growling. He leaned down and began to stroke Siris hair while Sev stroke his throat. They had to be sure that their mate was alright. They leaned down and cuddle him just to hear and feel him breath.
After more than half an hour they were satisfied and began to stand up, while they forbid Siri just that.
"You will stay here till we finish." Remus said to the pouting Sirius.
"But I am alright!" he shouted. He hated to be mothered by his lovers.
"Siri, you used a lot of your power to freeze the time for the vampires. I know that you are exhausted. So please stay here a bit. For us." Sev knew he was manipulative but it was for Siris best.
And so Siri stayed on the couch till it was time to go.
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