with one headlight

He didn’t hide his reaction as she spoke honestly, and she saw rather plainly a bit of disappointment and a whole lot more anxiety. She tried not to react in return and simply shifted, huddling to him more tightly in an offer of comfort for his unseen troubles. She hoped that it would do him good to think about the children in his life at the moment and not the children that were to come. Or not.

Though he had much on his mind Sirius was still quick to praise her child, and it felt good to know he thought so highly of her. Not that anything he said wasn’t true. All of her children were impressive in their own ways. ”With your guidance I'm sure she could do anything” She told him honestly, not forgetting his earlier question or the look that flashed in his eyes. Deathbelle leaned down and nuzzled him again, uncertain of the path his thoughts took.