Anything Past The Horizon

Sirius says, "I'm glad I have you as a friend." "I'm glad I have you as a friend, too." Remus says it quietly, but Sirius had memorized the intonations of his voice long ago. What would have happened if Sirius went to Remus's house instead of James's the summer after sixth year when he got kicked out? Heavy on the comfort and light on the angst. (x-posted from AO3)