The last thing Sirius had considered in his short (and long-term) plans was getting ill and the very last thing he wanted when ill was being back at Grimmauld with Lily away. Truth be told, he'd lost track of how much time had passed from the time he'd returned and the time when he was sure he'd heard her voice again.

Feeling a hand on his forehead, Sirius shifted and moved in closer to that hand. It felt cool compared to the overwhelming heat he'd been feeling.

And, truthfully, the first touch he's had since he's gotten home. His parents weren't exactly the "hands-on" sort, after all. He attempted to open his eyes but groaned when they felt too heavy. "Wh- who...," he mumbled, his voice hoarse.