War Is Over
Remus and Sirius stay quiet, deep in a hug, tears running down their cheeks.
This was their christmas day, the day they knew Voldemort was defeated. War was over.
And so this is Christmas, (was is over)
They pull apart wiping their tears with a laugh. "It's over love, we're safe." Remus says, leaning over to hold Sirius' face.
"I can't believe it." Sirius says laughing shortly. "Got to call James."
Remus nods and leans back on the sofa as he watches his fiancee call James, none of them can believe it.
Whilst on the call Remus walks over behind Sirius and wraps his arm around him. Sirius leaning back into him whilst laughing to James.
"Prongs asked us to come over, small party?" Sirius asks covering the microphone. Remus nods and grins.
——
An hour later they walked into the Potter's, it wasn't a party, just a small celebration.
"He's dead! War's over people." James laughs slamming his beer down.
For rich and the poor ones (war is over)
Even though it was Christmas not many gifts were shared because of thr economy. But Remus and Sirius were both given and gave out gifts.
As the party animals, Sirius, James, and Peter were partying with other guests, Remus hovered back to find Lily.
He found her quickly back in the kitchen, alone with a glass of wine.
"Alright Lils?"
She looks to Remus, and nods with a small smile. "I'm just glad they're both okay."
Remus nods, he feels the same with Sirius.
"And I hate to say it but especially because of their race, so many people of color, and people with different backgrounds were targeted this war." She sniffs, wiping her eye.
For black and for white (if you want it)
Remus knew he couldn't excatly relate to that, so he picks up Lily's glass, puts it away to the side, and pulls her into a big hug.
"You survived, James survived, Harry, me, Sirius, Pete, Marls, everyone survived Lily, we're so lucky."
She nods in the hug, tears falling rapidly. "I love you Remus, thank you for always being here."
Remus laughs and gives her another squeeze. "I love you more."
——
That night in bed a tipsy Remus and Sirius were kissing, with no care in the world, because war was over.
"Love you so much." Sirius mumbles against Remus' lips. Room dark and slow christmas music was playing from the radio in their room.
Kiss. "We can get married now." Kiss. "Have kids." Kiss. "Be happy." Kiss.
Remus laughs and pulls Sirius away to escape his kisses. "I've always been happy, just the two of us, but I am really happy to continue this life with you as well."
Sirius grins and kisses him again.
And so this is Christmas (war is over)