Only a head appeared in the fireplace flames.
If Harry had been a Muggle, the only way he would not have wet himself at the sight was if he had already emptied his bladder completely.
But Harry was a wizard and had seen this sort of thing plenty of times before, so he felt nothing in particular.
"How have you been, Harry? Everything all right?" Sirius greeted Harry first, then noticed Hermione beside him and nodded with a smile. "You're here too, Hermione."
Harry and Hermione both greeted Sirius.
Harry noticed that Sirius seemed to have rather dark circles under his eyes and could not help asking curiously, "Sirius, you don't look very well rested. Have you been busy lately?"
Harry had expected Sirius and the Order of the Phoenix behind him to be busy lately. After all, Sirius had not written to him in so long, which was hardly normal. Besides, with Voldemort resurrected, it seemed only natural that they would be busy.
"Yes, a little." Sirius nodded. "I've been running around everywhere lately, with barely a moment to put my feet up. Fortunately, we've made some progress."
"Oh?" Harry and Hermione immediately became interested.
"Well, Dumbledore doesn't really recommend that I tell you about this, but I still think you'd be better off knowing a little." Sirius looked slightly hesitant.
This was what Harry liked most about Sirius. The others, including but not limited to Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, and Professor Lupin, all cared deeply about him, but they always treated him like a child.
Dumbledore was perhaps a little better. At least he was willing to tell Harry some things. But he never wanted to give Harry anything to help with.
By comparison, Sirius was willing to tell them more and treated them like adults.
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