A/N: This is not very emotional or poetic - I just wrote it quickly; kind of my view of Lupin's role in Sirius's life. (Don't get me wrong, I adore Remus...they just had some unfortunate circumstances in their friendship)

I Let It Happen

I watched as you caused trouble at school.
I let it happen.
Because I felt no need to stop it.

I watched as they called you a traitor.
I let it happen.
Because I didn't know the truth.

I watched as you were taken away to prison.
I let it happen.
Because I thought you deserved it.

I watched you while away in pain in the house you hated.
I let it happen.
Because it was the only way to keep you safe.

I watched as you fell through the archway, and passed into death.
I let it happen.
Because there was nothing I could do.