There's a trickle of sweat along Kell's temple and Sirius stares a moment as Kell holds onto him tight, using Sirius as a steadying force when he rights himself. It's clear this has put a strain on him already, but Sirius only nods quickly and slides his hand to Kell's wrist, holding tight as he Apparates them both the little nook Harry's made his home in the past few months.

Sirius has been here himself a dozen times since his return back from that other Darrow, since Kieren had told him of Harry's disappearance. It's looked the same every time, with not a single item displaced, no indication whatsoever that anyone's been here but himself.

And it's the same now.

Once again, Sirius feels his heart plummet even as he steps toward the little perch where Hedwig sits, watching them with some skepticism. "Hello there, Hedwig," he says as he reaches a hand out toward the beautiful creature. "Do you think you can help us find Harry?"