This couldn"t be. Of course Sirius had given Clara this whistle precisely for her to call for help if she was in danger, but he had never imagined she would need it, at least not as long as she was at her house. Sirius jumped out of his seat and strode towards the door. He had to go and help, he had to...
"Padfoot!"
James stopped him, holding him by the arm.
"Wait, we have to think first."
"She"s in danger Prongs, there"s no thinking to have. I have to go and help her."
"Is Clara in trouble? She told me about the whistle, is it why your watch was shining and ringing?" asked Lily, her voice hoarse with apprehension.
Sirius nodded. He was slightly shaking, his heart crashing against his ribs at every beat, his head fuzzy. The only thing he could feel was fear. A tidal wave of absolute
