Oh, oh, the hope in the last section is so palpable and desperate—and "Because," Remus says, and pulls Sirius to him, "You." Sirius shivers, and lets Remus kiss the corner of his eye, his cheekbone, his mouth; lets Remus in; and lets himself hope, just that little bit more is so, so beautiful—all those might-have-beens, and those touches like a blessing, oh my heart! This is such, such a lovely piece, and the craft of it, the language, just stun me, as always.