He opened his mouth to answer.

He closed it again.

Going somewhere beautiful wouldn't get him out of here. He'd still be here in his mind.

Only going back and seeing them again. But he'd know what was in store.

Going forward? Seeing Sirius's name cleared? But what happened to Sirius himself?

Remus stared at nothing. Then he doubled over, curled on himself like a wounded animal, and pressed his hands over his face in her lap.