"Doesn't have to be evil. But it is more often than not." Sirius shrugged, frowning as he looked up into the leafy green of the tree, this time not demanding Severus' attention. "Maybe dark is more intense, but I don't know if that's a good thing. Extremes rarely are."

He said it, wisely, even though he was someone who often fluctuated between extremes. Sirius sighed, running a hand through his hair. He didn't feel at ease any more and he felt the urge to go and touch base with James. The day felt less sunny suddenly and James could always chase the darkness away.

"...anyway, maybe I should get a girlfriend." There, topic changed.