Sirius’ eyes snapped open, suddenly much more alert. One shared look between the two men was all it took for them to get properly dressed and apparate to Hogwarts. Lucky for them, the castle’s wards easily recognized them as the soul-bonded of one of its heirs and let them pass through despite Dumbledore’s wishes. They appeared within the lions’ den where they were met with the new generation of Marauders, each one seemingly comforting one another.