Disclaimer: No I don't own it! Happy!
A/N: This idea came to me out of the blue. I was sitting there and thinking about how I couldn't find a story that I really wanted to read, and it hit me. Oh, by the way, if anyone is actually reading this, could you tell me if you know any good fics that involve Harry being abuse/tortured and Sirius rescuing him, or Marauder MSTs, or Harry coming into his super-strong powers.
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Harry felt dread building in him as the train approach the station. He knew that the Dursleys weren't to happy with him. That's an understatement. They are going to kill me, literally, he thought. If only Sirius had been cleared. But he was safe and not a lifeless shell, and Harry was thankful for that.
He approached Vernon Dursley with fear rising rapidly within him.
"What that?" Vernon snarled, staring at the envelope Harry was still clutching in his hand.
Hope suddenly sprung up inside of Harry. They won't hurt me if they are afraid of being turned into bats by Sirius. "It's a letter from my godfather," he said cheerfully.
"Godfather?" sputtered Uncle Vernon. "You haven't got a godfather!"
Yes, I have," said Harry brightly. "He was my mum and dad's best friend. He's a convicted murderer, but he's broken out of wizard prison and he's on the run. He likes to keep in touch with me, though…keep up with my news…check if I'm happy…"
Vernon looked worried and afraid for a moment and then his mouth twisted into a smirk with his eyes glittering dangerously. When Harry saw that look, his face instantly fell.
"Well, we'll just have to make sure that he thinks you are happy," Vernon said coldly.
At those words, Harry felt fear wash over him. He knew what this summer was going to be like. They're going to kill me.
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Sirius was couldn't believe it. He was free. Dumbledore had worked hard to arrange it so that if he turned himself in, he would get a trial, and with the use of Veritaserum, he was cleared.
He was currently staying in his old house, Black Manor, which had been handed back over to him, with Remus. Now there was only one thing that could have made his life perfect.
Harry.
He had sent Harry a letter telling him of his trial and of him being found innocent and had invited Harry to stay with him and Moony, which he knew Harry wanted. Or at least I think that's what Harry wants.
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Harry hurt all over. He had been at the Dursleys for about a month, and each day had been torture. Obviously, they hadn't quite forgiven him for blowing up Aunt Marge. They had dictated all his replies to his friends, making sure that he didn't send any letters telling of his treatment without their knowledge by keeping Hedwig locked up. They intercepted all of his letters and would only read them to him and not give them to him.
Just then, his door flew open. A livid Vernon Dursley stood there. "There's another letter for you. This one is from your godfather. Listen to this."
Dear Harry,
I've been cleared! Dumbledore arranged for me to have a trial and I was found innocent! I'm currently living at my old house with Remus. The Ministry granted me guardianship of you, on account of your parents naming me your godfather, but only if you consent. So, how about it? Would you like to come live with Padfoot and Moony? Send your reply soon!
Sirius
He couldn't believe it. Sirius was free! And he was offering him a home, a real home. His thoughts were interrupted by Uncle Vernon.
"So you thought you'd frighten us with you terrible murderer of a godfather, did you? And the whole time, he was innocent. I suppose you think that now you'll be able to live with him, hmm? Well, think again. You're staying right here. And you will write in your reply to him exactly what I want you to!" Vernon laughed a horrible, cruel laugh that sent chills up Harry's spine. He knew that he was in for the beating of a lifetime.
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Sirius was sitting down at the table for breakfast when Orion, his owl, returned with Harry's reply.
"Remus!" he yelled. "Harry finally sent a reply!"
Remus saw Sirius' face fall as he read the reply. "What's it say?"
Sirius just shook his head and handed the letter over to Remus.
Dear Sirius,
I'm glad they cleared you, but I have to decline your offer to stay with you. I'm perfectly happy with my aunt and uncle. They are very kind to me.
Harry
"Something isn't right about this," Remus stated.
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A/N: Hoped you enjoyed it! Please review!
