An outtake from Finding Home, but it makes sense on its own. How twelve year old boys deal with nightmares...

In the Marauders' third year at Hogwarts, James Potter begins to see just how unfair life really can be, and helplessly realizes that he can do absolutely nothing about it. Well, almost nothing...

As the Marauders return to Hogwarts for their second year, the distance between Sirius and his family grows. At the same time, the four boys learn the strengths and limits of friendship.

Remus Lupin knows that it's only a matter of time before his secret is found out and he's thrown out of Hogwarts. His only goal is to make it one year. One year of classes, friendships, and normality.

Harry is reminded of himself as he tries to deal with teenage Teddy, who is angry about his lack of parents. Against his better judgment, Harry decides to share with Teddy some information about Remus and about the war. DH spoilers.

A brief story in which Harry allows himself to think about Sirius for the first time since he died, and received some advice from an unexpected source. complete