IF YOU ASKED THEM

If you asked them what they liked to feel and hear their answers would change over time.

If you asked Remus what he liked to feel and hear before he knew the others he would say: The feel of a parent's embrace and the sound of silence.

If you asked why, he'd say: Because it feels like love and silence can't hurt you.

If you asked James he'd say: The warmth of a home and the sound of laughter.

If you asked why, he'd say: Because warmth is a great feeling and laughter is the best medicine.

If you asked Sirius he'd say: The feel of the cold and the sound of isolation.

If you asked why, he'd say: Because then you know you're safe.

If you asked them these same questions after they met their answers would be different.

If you asked Remus he'd say: The feel of friends and the sound of their voices.

If you asked why, he'd say: Because it's acceptance.

If you asked James he'd say: The feel of the wind in his hair and the sound of the hustle and bustle of school.

If you asked why, he'd say: Because it's freedom and responsibility rolled into one.

If you asked Sirius he'd say: The feel of my hair against my skin and the sound of my best friend's breathing.

If you asked why, he'd say: Because my parents can't control it.

If you asked them now you'd get the answers you feared.

If you asked Remus he'd say: The feel of seclusion and the sound of darkness.

If you asked why, he'd say: Because this is what you gave me.

If you asked James, he'd say:

If you asked why, he'd say:

If you asked Sirius he'd say: The feel of his throat tearing and the sound of his head cracking against the stone floor.

If you asked why, he'd say: Because this is what you gave me.

This is what they'd say if I asked them. Their last answers are because of me. Why, because I sent Remus' friends away. Why because I killed James. Why, because I framed Sirius for his death. I made Remus isolated; I made James go to Heaven too soon, I sent Sirius to Hell on Earth. Now I, Peter Pettigrew, have sentenced myself to Hell.