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"Were you the secret keeper for the Potters?" |
"Yes." Fudge paled at this revelation. He had held out a small amount of hope, but now... |
"Did you tell you know who the whereabouts of the Potters?" |
"Yes" No one missed the growl that came from Remus. Moody raised his wand just in case the need to stun Remus was needed. |
"How were you able to frame Sirius Black?" |
"After I was cornered, I cut off my finger. I yelled that Black had killed Lily and James. I threw a blasting hex at the building we were next to, and went down the sewer as a rat." |
"Has he who must not be named returned?" |
"Yes. I helped to bring my master back through a ritual involving the Potter boy. He now has a body again. He is coming for you all." After that, she signaled for the antidote. All in the room were shocked and to be honest frightened. They each gave each other solemn looks. The last war took so much from so many. But R... |
"HOW COULD YOU!!!" Remus shouted. Moody prepared to intervene. But Bones shot him a look. Moody stayed at the ready just in case it was needed. |
"My dear Remus." Peter taunted. "Always so afraid of the wolf. You were always so smart and careful. Scared of the beast that you are. You should have taken the Dark Lord up on his offer. He would have made you king among wolves. The Dark Lord rewards his faithful servants. And really Remus what would you have me do? H... |
"I! WOULD! HAVE! DIED! YOU SON OF A BITCH! DIED RATHER THAN BETRAY MY FRIENDS!" Remus attempted to gain control of his emotions. The wolf was coming closer to the surface. "You were our friend. Our brother in all but blood. How could you Peter? We loved you. We..." and then Remus lost his emotions. The pain still so ra... |
Amelia took a look at the shaking Remus and made her decision. "Peter Pettigrew. You are hereby remanded into the custody of the Ministry of Magic until a trial in two days time. Auror Jones. Escort the prisoner to an appropriate cell, and be sure to account for his ability to transform." After Pettigrew was led from t... |
Remus looked up at her with tears in his amber eyes. "We trusted him. He was like family. And he betrayed us." |
"I know this hurts Mr. Lupin, but in my official capacity, I must remain neutral. Minister Fudge. May I presume that a full Wizengamot will be convened to hear of Black’s innocence?" Amelia raised an eyebrow at the Minister who was clearly stalling a response. |
Fudge sputtered. "This. This...this could destabilize the Ministry! You have no idea what you are asking!" Fudge nearly screamed. Alastor put a hand on Remus’ shoulder in an attempt to calm him as he heard him growl. |
Madame Longbottom was not pleased either and stood to her feet immediately."Either you call a full emergency meeting, or I will invoke The Right of Merlin!" Lady Longbottom always stood with all of the poise of a Lady of an Ancient and Noble house. As old fashioned as the British magical society was, sometimes the wome... |
"And I will second that motion. Trust me when I say Cornelius, you do not want that to happen." Lord Greengrass stood side by side with Lady Longbottom with a wild stare at the Minister and an even more devious smile on his face. "Consider this Minister. Even the Pureblood "traditional’ houses would consider this a fut... |
Fudge knew when he was out maneuvered. The two of them held an alliance of the neutral and light families that, could become a serious problem to his career. He went into politics mode quickly. "Very well Augusta it shall be done. In two days time there will be a trial for Peter Pettigrew, and Sirius Black. The Kiss on... |
"Sirius. Doggy Playhouse now if you please. No time for twenty questions. And bring Kevin." He sent it off knowing Sirius would get himself presentable for formal company if Kevin was needed. Knowing Sirius, he was probably naked at the moment. Fudge made a hasty exit as soon as formalities permitted. |
"Madame Bones. I request that Mr. Moody and yourself accompany me and please bring the Veritaserum, as he insists on it. He is even willing to take a wand oath on his life and magic. He wants this nightmare behind him." Lupin said. |
The two Aurors looked at each other and agreed. Wands at the ready. According to the school of Moody, one could never be too careful. He handed them each a piece of parchment as they went to the floo. |
Amelia called out "176 Willson drive London" She dropped the floo powder and was gone in a swirl of green. She emerged at the other side, and immediately had her wand at the ready. Followed by Remus, and then Moody also at the ready. They were greeted by a female house elf, who jumped around so much it was possible she... |
"Master Remmy! You is back!" She jumped in excitement hopping from one leg to the next. |
"Yes Poppy I have returned. But only for a few minutes." |
"But Master Remmy, I’s baked the chocolate muffins you said you liked." She looked up at Remus with watering eyes and could sense his resolve. Then she hung her head so low it nearly touched the ground. "Master Remmy do not be liking Poppy’s chocolate muffins?" And then she proceeded to wail. Remus intercepted her when... |
"Poppy your chocolate muffins are amazing. I especially liked the chocolate filling. However" He gestured to Madame Bones and Alastor. "These people are hear to help Sirius gain his freedom. We cannot stay here long enough to try them." He tried to let her down easy. Of course this just made her wail harder. Then to th... |
"Master Siri is a good Master. Yous help him Master metal leg?" She poured on the elf version of puppy dog eyes. Madame bones didn’t know whether to interrupt or burst out laughing. Moody glared at Bones before he looked down at the elf. |
"I will do my best to help Sirius lass. You can count on it." Alastor, who was not above using everything and every creature to his advantage leaned down close to the elf. "I wouldn’t be against tryin some of those muffins either." Poppy looked up at Remus with pleading in her eyes. |
"Poppy." Remus started. "We are going to the Doggy Playhouse. I would be delighted if you would bring us some of your delicious muffins. But I will need you to seal off the floo to either mine or Sirius’ magical signature when we leave. Can you do that?" |
"Oh yes Master Remmy sir! I’s can do that." And then she was gone. |
"Forgive her. She is even more excitable than a normal house elf, but she is young for an elf. She saw her family massacred. She is the only surviving elf from the tragedy that happened with the Longbottoms." Remus shook his head. Amelia and Alastor just sighed sadly. The many scars on his face reminded everyone how lo... |
Remus handed them the new charmed parchments. Poppy would take the muffins first to the Doggy Playhouse then come back to this house and seal it as told. |
Madame Bones went through the floo first and read the parchment."The Canine Castle is found at 3984 Ledel Road." She was gone in a rush of green flames. She landed in a nicer home than the last. Nevertheless, she had her wand at the ready. She was followed by Remus, then Moody. They heard the soft pop of an elf coming ... |
"Welcome back Master Remmy. Lord Black is expecting you." The old elf bowed low. Remus just chuckled. "Arned. I told you I am no ones Master. Just call me Remus." Remus shook his head. |
"My apologies Master Remus, I’m sorry I’s forgot. This way please." The old elf gestured for them to follow. Remus just shook his head. |
The elf led them to the sun room. There before them was Sirius black dressed in formal robes. Clean shaven and looking like the pureblood he was raised to be. You could still see what the years in prison had done to him, but it was less pronounced. Next to him was a tall, well built man in his forties. He stood proud n... |
"I thank you for giving me this chance to prove myself Lady Bones." Sirius walked forward slowly, bowed, and kissed her knuckles. Putting into action all of the lessons of his youth. "You honor me with your presence." He finished the greeting. He turned to his old mentor. |
"And Mr. Moody. Always a pleasure." He shook the man’s hand. |
"Don’t give me that shit Black. I trained your sorry wet behind the ears ass. Lot of blood sweat and tears there were. Let’s get this over with so I can beg my apologies from ya." Alastor took the other man’s hand in a firm shake. But then Sirius drew his wand. |
"What was the first thing you said to me during the one on one testing for stealth training?" Madame Bones trained her wand on Sirius. Remus had his trained on Bones. |
"Take those blasted muggle shoes off, before we all get killed! Then I proceeded to remind you of why it was called STEALTH training. Gave you and Potter fifty laps that day." Madeye said with a grin. Moody still had his wand trained on Sirius. "What was your response lad?" |
Sirius didn’t even blink. "But Moody! They look wicked brilliant with my robes!" Sirius said in a mock whine. He stepped forward and embraced his old mentor. But only for a moment. Moody wasn’t hugger. |
"I would gather, old man, that since she is with you that she is who she claims to be. You never lost that paranoid streak I presume?" |
"I got your old man, you little tyke." Moody put Sirius in a headlock and then released him. "But you know me too well. Constant vigilance I say. Been testing the lass since we first met up today." Moody said with a crooked grin. |
Amelia Bones cleared her throat as she lowered her wand. "Gentlemen. If we are done with the male bonding." She looked between them. |
"Let’s get this over with." Madame Bones turned to the other male in the room. "And you are?" She raised an eyebrow. |
"I am Kevin Forlow. Solicitor for Lord Black." he said with a bow. |
"Lord Black is it?" Madame Bones said with a raised eyebrow. She was of course well aware, as was most everyone, the rift that Sirius Black and the rest of the Black family had when he was sorted into Gryffindor. |
"That is an explanation for another day, as Mr. Forlow is pressed for time. For the record though, I Sirius Orion Black, do swear on my magic and my life, that what I am going to say will be the truth to my knowledge and abilities." A deep gold color surrounded him. He then smiled. He took a seat near the fire place. B... |
Remus, and Madame Bones watched as Moody let three drops hit Sirius’ tongue. At seeing the telling glaze of the potion. Madame Bones began the questioning. |
"State your full name." |
"Sirius Orion Black" |
"What is your occupation?" |
"I am unemployed at this time?" Moody rolled his eyes. |
"Your previous occupation Mr. Black." |
"I was an Auror." |
"Were you the secret keeper for the Potters?" |
"If not you than who? And why were we all led to believe that you were?" |
"Peter Pettigrew was chosen as a decoy. I would be too obvious." |
"Were you ever or are you now a follower of Voldemort?" |
"Never was. Never will be." Amelia nodded and the antidote was administered. |
"Mr. Black. You are cleared of all charges. There will be a full hearing in front of the Wizengamot, in two days. It is only a formality. Something that should have been granted to you long ago. A notice will be put in the Evening Prophet very shortly." Amelia took on a look of sadness to her old colleague. The normall... |
Sirius held up a hand towards her. "Amelia. Don’t. You were not to blame. It was hard times then and you had little power. You were always the one to do what is right." He extended his hand, and she shook it. "Hard times are here again but I want to see that we don’t lose so many this time." Sirius thought of his long ... |
"I know that you had your hands full, old man. I don’t blame you. You are after all so paranoid, that your twirling eye is even scared of you!" Sirius said with a grin and waggle of his eye. |
Mad eye went to cuff Sirius on the side of his head. "You bastard. Don’t make me have you drop and give me twenty!" Sirius embraced his mentor quickly once again. He turned back to Amelia again. |
"Now. I want to know how little Suzie is! Is she as outgoing and crazy as her mother was? I want to hear all about her! I hear from Harry she has turned into a nice young lady." Sirius always knew how to change a mood when people where down in their feelings. |
The following week was a whirlwind and a lesson in insanity. With the kiss on sight lifted, Sirius made it to the Ministry without any problems. He had his trial and was there when Peter got his trial. The rat squirmed at the looks in the eyes he received from his former best friends. Peter was sentenced to The Kiss, a... |
Sirius was blocked at every turn when it came to the custody of Harry. Apparently it was more important for the boy who lived to be with an upstanding wizarding family rather than just anyone. And by upstanding, Fudge meant rich ones who lined his pockets. Which to be honest, Sirius did not understand. Harry had been l... |
"Absolutely. I agree that I should get medical attention. And I am also thankful to the Ministry for taking on all costs for said treatment, along with the 500,000 galleon compensation I just received. After all, it was the Ministry who was responsible for the unjust incarceration of a descendant of a Most Ancient and ... |
"However. I will seek treatment outside of England, as we all know that those in employ at St. Mungos can have loose lips." Sirius leaned back in his chair and took great pleasure in making these worthless bastards squirm. He got the sense that most of the problems that he was facing had not to do with Harry the teen, ... |
Sirius had a long discussion with Remus about what Remus knew about Harry’s life and the conversation was not pretty. Sirius was insanely pissed off at the ministry for many reasons. But none so much as how they lauded Harry as a savior one minute, and tried to destroy him the next. Remus suspected at the least neglect... |
Even more frustrating was Dumbledore’s involvement in all of this. Or more precisely, his almost utter lack of involvement of when it mattered the most for Harry. He has been bullied by teachers and students alike. Ridiculed by the public, called an attention seeker by the Minister of magic no less. And now this latest... |
One thing that Sirius knew for certain, was that the time for being on the sidelines was over. His pup needed him. He needed an adult that he could trust on a regular basis. Someone to believe in him, to nurture him. To guide him. Sirius knew that it was going to be a massive undertaking but Harry was worth it. Yes he ... |
Albus Dumbledore was not a happy wizard. Sirius Black was on his way to Hogwarts and it put Albus on edge. First and foremost Sirius was a Black. He knew Sirius never subscribed to that mad woman posing as a mother’s beliefs but he was a Black nonetheless. But old prejudices aside, he was worried about Harry and Black'... |
James and Lilly. How could he have been so wrong? He was so sure that the plan was perfect! But to his everlasting shame and regret he was wrong. As he reached for a lemon drop he knew that the pangs of regret would haunt him for the rest of his days. |
Sirius was due any moment and he knew the conversation would be explosive. At the best of times Sirius’ temper could control him, and with years spent in Azkaban the coming conversation did not bode well for him, but he stood firm in his beliefs. He needed Harry to remain with his aunt. Harry’s safety was paramount. Th... |
Right at the agreed upon time Sirius Black followed by Remus Lupin emerged from the floo in Albus’ office. Sirius was not an idiot, no matter how many times Remus called him that when he was about to do something "monumentally stupid" as Moony loved to point out. Sirius made a vow to himself to his long dead brother in... |
"Welcome Sirius. And Remus this is a pleasant surprise I was not expecting you." Albus shook both men’s hands warmly. "I must say, you are far more punctual than I remember you being in your youth." Dumbledore chuckled lightly. "I was wondering if we could have a chat before Harry came here to see you." Dumbledore gest... |
Many people could say whatever they wished about Sirius. However much he disagreed with his family’s pureblood bigoted beliefs, however much he joked and loved to be the life of the party, Sirius was indeed a Black. He may have hated his family’s party line, but he was taught to read people, and at this moment he could... |
"Of course Albus." Sirius said as he made to have a seat in front of the headmaster and Remus followed suit next to him. Sirius was still not happy with the Headmaster because of his interference with Sirius’ custody efforts of Harry. Not to mention never getting him a trial after all that he had done for The Order. |
"Sirius. I must insist that Harry remain with his relatives for the summers that he is not in school. There are many protections on the house on Privet Drive that help to shield Harry from those who would seek to do him harm." Dumbledore looked at Sirius dead on. "He is safest there." |
Sirius didn’t know whether to cast Fiendfyre at the old man or laugh hysterically. He called upon all the training he had shied away from as a child and teenager and took up the mantle of Lord Black. |
"There appears to be a misunderstanding Headmaster Dumbledore. You are under the impression that you have a say as to where Harry must live. Tell me Headmaster, what in your capacity as Headmaster allows you such liberties?" Sirius made sure to emphasize his title as Headmaster. |
Dumbledore could honestly say he was taken aback at the tone. "Sirius there are many things which have not come to light yet. Harry’s safety is critical to our survival. Think what you will Sirius, but as Headmaster, I do care for all of my students. But Harry is special. We all know that. I simply want to protect him ... |
Sirius looked at Dumbledore in deep consideration. His face a complete mask hiding his true emotions. He sat back in his chair and steepled his fingers in front of his chest while resting his elbows on the arm rests. "What has come to light Albus? Aside from some prophesy that is." Sirius had known about the prophecy f... |
Albus rose his brows slowly. "You know of the prophecy?" |
Sirius almost rolled his eyes. He wanted to scream "James was my best friend you barmy old codger!’ |
"I know of a prophecy. James was not given the specifics apparently. He was told that too much information getting out could be deadly. He knew only that it was real and that they should go into hiding. We see how well that turned out." Sirius deadpanned. |
"Sirius I understand your frustrations, I truly do, but you must see reason my dear boy. We must think of Harry’s safety, and not your own..." |
Sirius stood quickly with all of the grace and majesty he could muster given the fact that he was livid beyond belief. He placed his hands on the headmaster’s desk, raised his occlumency shields, and stared the Headmaster down. "Albus I have learned the lessons of my youth. From now on the only thing that matters to me... |
Remus sat there in a mixture of pride and amusement. It would seem that his best friend was finally taking some responsibility for Harry’s life and by extension his life, as he should have done all of those years ago. He knew Sirius would always have some of that overgrown kid in him, but for now he was glad to see tha... |
It was at that point the door to the office opened. Sirius saw it and Remus could smell it as well as see it. Despair. Pure despair and raw terror. Sirius, without a word, opened his arms and Harry rushed to him. |
Day break loomed on the horizon for the inhabitants of the castle. But for Harry there was no peace to be found. He had watched another student die, Harry was lost in his grief and anguish and how once again, it all came down to him. People around him always got hurt or killed. If it wasn’t for his twin menaces, he did... |
Harry started dating the Weasley twins shortly after school had started. They began to spend a lot of time together at the Burrow while Harry was staying there over the summer. Ron had managed to do something completely stupid and argue with his mother about his grades up to that point. Mrs. Weasley proceeded to ground... |
With Ginny spending most days at the Lovegood’s home, that left Harry to his own devices. But Harry didn’t mind one bit. Anything was better than being at number 4. |
Harry began spending more time with Fred and George and actually found them to be fascinating! They were smart, funny, and loyal to each other to an almost scary level. They started sharing their secret dream of owning a joke shop, which Harry thought was brilliant. The twins could be seen helping Harry with his potion... |
Harry knew exactly the moment when it happened that he noticed them. It was a particularly warm day, and the trio decided to go swimming. They splashed around like complete lunatics for a while until they decided they had had enough and wanted to have some drinks in the shade for a bit. Harry was just glad that his gla... |
They had been sitting in the shade drinking iced pumpkin juice, (Harry was beginning to wonder are there any other types of juice in the wizarding world) when George stood up to stretch and grabbed a tree branch that was above them and did a pull up. The way his muscles stretched and pulled. His back angling into a per... |
"Harry?" Fred asked. But Harry hadn’t heard him. Fred cleared his throat and tried again a bit louder. "Harry?" |
Harry, whose mouth was still formed into a perfect o staring at George, who was now looking at Fred having a silent conversation snapped his head to his left and looked at Fred. Blushing furiously. |
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