Chapter 31 – Second Year – Sirius Returns

Sirius fails to return to Hogwarts on the train, leaving James, Remus, and Peter increasingly worried about his absence. When he finally reappears, they’re shocked to find his long hair brutally shaved off as punishment from his family after a tense Christmas. Sirius struggles with the aftermath of his strained relationship with the Blacks, revealing threats of being sent to Durmstrang and hinting at deeper conflicts at home