As a small boy named Harry Potter was resting underneath the staircase at number four Privet Drive, his godfather had been released from jail. Sirius only had one man to thank for that, Albus Dumbledore. He had worked for two years to prove that Sirius was innocent and finally his work had paid off.
Sirius walked up to Dumbledore's office at Hogwarts to thank him. He knocked on the door and after a few short moments an old man opened it up, very pleased to see him.
"Ah, Sirius, I was hoping I'd be able to see you soon. Come in, sit down," he gestured for him to sit at a table with him.
"I just have to say, I can't thank you enough for helping free me," Sirius said with complete gratitude.
"How could I ever let an innocent man stay imprisoned? It was only the right thing to do. How have you been since you left?"
"Much better. Azkaban is hell as you could imagine"
"Yes, I've heard many stories about other's times being tortured by the dementors," Dumbledore poured them each a cup of tea.
"Now, professor, I know you have already done so much for me, but I have something else to ask."
"Yes?" Albus asked, already knowing the answer.
"Well, you already know that James and Lily have me listed as Harry's godfather." Dumbledore nodded.
"Could I take him from his muggle relatives to have him live with me?" Sirius asked, waiting for the answer he wanted.
"I wish I could, Sirius, but it's a bit more complicated than that," Sirius felt immediate disappointment, "I have placed many spells on their house to keep him safe. It's the safest place for Harry to be right now. I'm sorry."
"Professor, are you sure?" Sirius asked desperately.
"Yes, I am. When we put the safeties on the house, we still thought you were guilty. There's no way to easily change this,," Dumbledore told him, standing from his chair, "I'm sorry to cut our conversation short, but I have other business I have to tend to." He led Sirius to the door.
"Well, if you change your mind or find another way, please tell me," Sirius said halfway out the door.
"I will," The door then closed between the two. As Sirius left Hogwarts he knew only one thing. He needed to see Harry and make sure he was okay.