"I'm not saying we should dump every single detail on Harry all at once, but don't you really understand?" Sirius's voice carried a hint of helplessness and urgency as he sat opposite Molly, a determined light flashing in his eyes. "He is no longer the little boy who needs us to coddle him every second. He deserves to know the truth about some things—he has grown up, after all. Besides, we are all here; I will do everything in my power to protect him."
Molly's stance remained firm, without the slightest hint of wavering: "No, Sirius, absolutely not. He is still an underage young wizard—where is your sense of responsibility as his godfather? For Merlin's sake, stop pushing him into the whirlpool of danger. None of us can predict what the future holds; in case... in case something happens to him, how are we supposed to face Lily and James?"
"It's precisely because the future is full of the unknown and variables that Harry needs to be prepared even more." Sirius ruffled his hair irritably, a hint of impatience bleeding into his voice. "When will you understand that keeping him in the dark about everything is the real danger? How could we ever put him in harm's way? I told you, we are all here! We will face it together, and we will protect him together."
Chapter 209