The Map Never Lies
Chapter 1: Pettigrew alive?
Disclaimer: I do not own any place or person mentioned in this fanfiction. It's (unfortunately) all Jo's. (Joanne Kathleen Rowling, if you're in doubt )
Summary: What happens when Remus confiscates The Marauders Map from Harry Potter, and finds Peter Pettigrew on it? What happens when he realises that Sirius might be innocent?
This ff will be two chapters long. Contains RemusXSirius – slash! There might be some minor changes, but I try to stick closely to Jo's storyline. Please R&R!
Remus watched as Harry made his way towards the Gryffindor tower. He still didn't quite believe what the famous boy had just given him. How had The Marauders Map ended up in the hands of this boy? He was James Potters son, sure, but James had never had the chance to give it to him, and Dumbledore wouldn't have done so either.
He shook his head, and slowly turned to walk back to his office. To come back to Hogwarts had been hard, memories had overwhelmed him. The fact that Sirius Black had just escaped and everyone talking about it had made it harder, and now this map…
Memories of a joyful past, fought their way from the subconscious part of his mind, where he usually kept them. Memories of wandering around the castle with the map in his hands, just as he did now. But it wasn't night, he was alone and he didn't even use the map.
He remembered how all four of them had been hiding under the invisibility cloak, even if they were too big, and how they had fought to cover themselves while Mrs. Norris walked by. He remembered how Peter had been scared to death, and how Mrs. Norris had stopped, sniffing in the air, which made them all feel uncomfortable. And he remembered how Sirius had kissed his neck, while James studied the map and Peter watched Mrs. Norris. A tear fell down his cheek, a bittersweet feeling spread in his body. He drew his wand, looked back, and tapped the map: "I solemnly that swear I am up to no good." A sad smile appeared on his face. Those words… Until now he had thought that he had forgotten them. Guided by the map, he walked back to his office without meeting a single person.
Remus entered the office belonging to the Defence teacher, he locked the door, shot a last glance on the map - and froze. By the fire in the Gryffindor common room he saw four dots named Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ronald Weasley… And Peter Pettigrew! "Impossible," he whispered, while sinking into an armchair. Harry hadn't been mistaken.
The map had never lied, but how could Peter be alive? And how could he be near the trio, without them taking any notice? Even if he was in his rat-form, somebody would definitely discover him. But them he remembered… Ronald Weasley had a rat! Was it possible? Could Peter Pettigrew be Ron's pet-rat? Remus didn't dare to follow the train of thought. If Pettigrew was alive, all he knew was false, and if it was… "Sirius," he whispered. And for the first time in twelve years, he allowed himself to believe; believe that his boyfriend might be innocent.
A/N: Short chapter, I know, but if it had been longer it would've been bad. One more chapters coming up, hope I'll be able to update quick. Hope you enjoyed it! And I looove reviews If you give me more than just a few words, I'll promise to answer!!