A/N: Ok I know I said that it would be 2-3 times a week but seriously?! AFTER ONE DAY I GOT ALMOST 20 FOLLOWS, and yes I know I'm probably over reacting but this is my first fan-fic and I'm really glad people enjoy it so thank you so much for reading this and enjoy! S/O to Fairywm and donutunicorn584 for reviewing! Please review if you can, and following/faving never hurt anyone ;)

Disclaimer: All characters except for Rose Potter come from the oh so amazing author J.K. Rowling, also I used a bunch of ideas from other fan-fics, to name a few, Potters Stand United by Fairywm, and the whole Dangerverse series from Whydoyouneedtoknow. Anyways enjoy!


July 10th, Ministry of Magic Courtroom

There was an eerie silence in the courtroom as everyone waited for what would surely be one of the most famous cases ever. After all, how often do convicted mass murderers get a second chance, or in this case a first chance? All of a sudden cameras flashed and reporters started firing off questions, as Sirius Orion Black entered the courtroom. He was, for lack of a better term, skin and bones, yet his eyes held their usual twinkle that was rarely found from someone in Azkaban, especially from someone who had been there for 7 years. A look through the crowd would have identified several familiar faces including the Weasleys(who happened to be in the ministry at the time),Minerva McGonagall, Albus Dumbledore, the Abbots, Bartemius Crouch Sr., the Longbottom matriarch as well as her son, his wife and their own son, as well as countless others.

"The court is gathered to review the case of Sirius Orion Black, on the charge of 13 murders and the betrayal of James and Lily Potter. How do you plead?"

"Not guilty." The voice of Sirius Black was hoarse yet with conviction as the chains went over his wrist and neck to prevent a possible escape. As if I'd try and escape, there are at least 10 different aurors on guard and more in the crowd. Sirius thought this to himself as multiple people in the audience gasped audibly.

"Very well, we will administer the veritaserum, unless you have a complaint." The voice of Amelia Bones rang out through the courtroom thanks to a handy sonorous charm.

"I'll take it."

The serum was delivered and the questions started.

"Were you or were you not the secret keeper of James and Lily Potter?"

"I was not." Furious whispers sounded through the crowd.

"SILENCE!" The voice of Albus Dumbledore commanded.

"Thank you Albus. If you were not the secret keeper than who was?" Amelia Bones asked with a nod in Dumbledore's direction.

"Peter Pettigrew."

"Did you murder the 12 muggles found dead after the explosion, and did you murder Peter Pettigrew?"

"I have never murdered anyone, Pettigrew and the muggles included."

Sirius strained his head as people began to whisper furiously, some ignoring the idea of whispering and shouting out that he was a liar. In that moment as he swiveled his head he smelled 3 familiar smells, the first belonging to a certain Remus John Lupin, the second to his old transfiguration teacher Minerva McGonagall, and the third belonging to a rat, a rat he was all too familiar with.

"I have a request." Sirius said aloud with a renewed vigor. More whispers were heard throughout the court, most having to wonder how someone capable of such dastardly crimes could make a request.

"The court will listen."

"I request that if any rat is found in the court he be brought, and put in a cage, I also request for Minerva McGonagall to come down and examine said rat when it is found."

"Very well. Aurors search the court." 15 minutes later only one rat was found from a certain Percy Weasley who was a bit upset about losing his pet, but never one to fight authority, gave it up.

Remus Lupin stood off to the side silently watching the scene in front of him as questions clouded all other thoughts. Was Sirius really innocent? Was Peter really the secret keeper? And how did he know Peter was here? After all when the rat was brought out and McGonagall made her way down he had recognized the scent. I hope he can forgive me. That was the one thought that kept bouncing around his head as Sirius whispered instructions to Professor McGonagall.

Without a word McGonagall brought out her wand. "The court would like to inquire what you plan to do." Amelia's voice echoed throughout the chamber.

"We plan to use the reverse animagus spell on this rat, as you know if he's not an animagus it won't affect him."

"Very well, you may continue."

With the flick of her wand and a chanted "animalis transuerso" the rat in a matter of seconds turned into a certain Peter Pettigrew who was fast asleep.

Concerned murmurs spread throughout the crowd, the most noticeable being Percy's cry of distress, not able to understand how his pet of 9 years could be a supposedly dead man.

2 Aurors approached Wormtail and immediately gave him a pair of magical handcuffs which prevented him from transforming again, while at the same time stunning the criminal.

"Well then… all in favor to clear the accused of all charges?" Amelia asked clearly rattled. All hands went up, "Well Mr. Black you are hereby cleared of all charges by unanimous decision."

Sirius was in shock, he was free… free from those awful nightmares, free from those deranged screams from his sorry excuse of a cousin. But he had to stop dwelling on that, he had a mission to carry out he had to find Moony and more importantly find the twins.

A lean man with scars covering his face that had faded with time as well as sandy brown hair came up to Sirius, "Padfoot?" he choked out. Sirius, startled spun around, "Moony?! Moony! I'm sorry about everything but I have a question to ask you, where are the twins?" Sirius asked while embracing his wolfish friend.

"Sirius I'm sorry, I should've believed you, I'm so sorry." Remus gasped out nearly in tears.

"Remus look at me," Sirius commanded looking his old friend straight in the eyes, "It's not your fault so stop beating yourself up about it, now then, where are Rose and Harry?"

"I don't know Sirius, but I bet Dumbledore does."

"Good idea, let's see if we can catch him before he leaves."


10 minutes after the trial's end, Atrium of the Ministry

"Headmaster, Head-Headmaster… wait up, HEADMASTER!" Sirius Black panted much like his dog counterpart having just run a little less than a mile for the first time in 7 years.

"Ah, hello Sirius congratulations with your trial, hello Remus, how are you?" Albus Dumbledore asked with those twinkling blue eyes of his dancing in his half moon spectacles.

"I'm fine thanks Headmaster." Remus answered, "But we were wondering where Harry and Rose are, after all Sirius is their legal guardian now." The aged Headmaster's eyes flickered with an emotion… could it be, panic? No it couldn't have been. Remus thought to himself but a quick glance at Sirius showed that he had seen the same thing. How weird. Remus thought, why would he be panicked? "Ah, yes the twins are currently staying with their Aunt and Uncle at 4 Privet Drive." Dumbledore answered as he backed up towards the fireplaces, as if expecting the coming outburst.

"WHAT?! WHY WOULD YO-"

"Sirius, calm down." Remus interrupted seeing the strange glances people were giving them.

"Why would you do that, you know Petunia hated Lily and she hated magic even more. Why would you send them there?" Sirius hissed, his voice coated in venom at the less than pleasurable outcome.

"Now, Sirius, you must understand. They were there only relatives, I had to send them there." The headmaster argued, again with that slightly panicked look in his eyes. "Now I really must get going I do have lots of paperwork to take care of, good day gentlemen." And with a flash of green flames the headmaster was gone leaving a seething Sirius Black and a confused Remus Lupin.

"What, was that?" Sirius asked as he cooled down. "He looked panicked, scared almost."

"I don't know Sirius, I don't know." Remus answered with a shake of his head. "Now then let's get your wand, get some food and go get the twins."

"Sounds good, let's go I'm starving." Sirius answered happily as he entered the fireplace, a free man.