He looks better. Well-fed, healthy. Though his eyes hold a different type of pain. It shows the most when Sirius and Bella get lost in their rants about what they’ll do when the dark lord is in power once more. He makes sure to keep a steady hand on Sirius’ shoulder. Watches it clench when Sirius shakes with manic laughter. When they say goodbye, Harry watches as Sirius catches Remus’ hand before he can leave and brings the long, scared fingers to his mouth, kissing them gently with a soft smile.