So that was it. Looking at the Invisibility Cloak in James's hands, Anduin nodded in understanding, then asked curiously, "What about Sirius? Have you heard from him? Will he be back soon?"
"He comes to visit us now and then. He's one of the few people who knows where we live, but we haven't been able to contact him either. As for whether he'll show up today, we don't know." James shook his head slightly as he answered Anduin.
James then went over to his two friends, Lupin and Peter. It had been a long time since they had last seen each other.
Lily greeted the friends around her as well. Most of them had no idea where the Potter couple had disappeared to all this time, but now that they could see them again, they came over to welcome them.
Before long, Dumbledore and Minister Millicent Bagnold arrived at the cemetery. After greeting everyone with nods, Dumbledore began to preside over the funeral and read the eulogies for the dead.
"Dear friends, today we have come together to bid farewell to our family, friends, and comrades: Marlene McKinnon, Gideon Prewett, and Fabian Prewett."
"They possessed the noblest qualities: kindness, loyalty, and courage. Their deaths have deeply shaken us. They sacrificed their lives to protect the peace and stability of the Wizarding World, and their courage is worthy of our admiration."
"I firmly believe their sacrifice will not be in vain. It has only strengthened my resolve to stand against the Dark Lord and the Death Eaters. Let us remember them always. Their beliefs will live on in our hearts."
Dumbledore's words brought tears to the eyes of everyone present. Grief hung over the cemetery, and Molly, who had been doing much better in recent days, began to cry again.