For one decade, they were friends, family, map-makers, and mischief managers together. For one decade, they were each other's world. (A series of oneshots exploring the Marauder's most important moments.)
Each jerk of the second hand on the antique pocket watch plunges us deeper.
Part of Harry wanted to turn and run, rather than face this pain and responsibility. But he couldn't. He owed far too much to the parents whom the child in this house would never know.