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He Fell

Ch. 4

"You, Peter Philip Pettigrew, are here on the charges of being in the service of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, betraying a fidelus charm of Lord and Lady Potter, the murder of eleven muggles in broad daylight, the breeching of the Statute of Secrecy, and being an illegal animagus." Department of Magical Law Enforcement Head Amelia Bones read, "How do you plead?"

"Guilty," Peter said determinedly, "On all charges." He kept sure to not make eye contact with Dumbledore's disappointed eyes, Sirius's murderous yet confused eyes, and Lucius's distasteful eyes.

Amelia shifted the papers around, "Well since you have pleaded guilty with no hesitance, we have sufficient pensive memories, and you came here willingly, you have two choices," clearing her throat, she continued, "You can serve Lord Black's sentence of a life term in Azkaban Prison or you can be subjected with the dementor's kiss."

Without hesitation, he answered, "The kiss," Whispers filled the room, "I choose this because Voldemort is not dead. He will be back one day and I'd rather not be here when that happens." Many of the Wizenmagot was looking at Peter suspiciously at this declaration.

"The Dark Lord is gone!" on Auror said, "The Boy-Who-Lived defeated him!" This was met by murmurs of agreement.

Peter shook his head sadly, "His body may be dead, but his soul isn't." Dumbledore's head swiveled around sharply at him but Peter ignored it. Amelia, who hadn't noticed this, continued and motioned for the aurors to bring the dementors in.

The courtroom got cold quickly, as if doused in icy water. Peter, taking a deep breath, looked Sirius straight in the eyes.

"Marauder's always and forever, eh Paddy?" A look of understanding passed through them. "Take care of Bambi, OK?" Sirius nodded.

Peter smiled back and the Dementor descended and lowered its hood. He could see the black hole, the dark abyss that was its mouth, and knew no more. Peter fell once more and opened his eyes.

"Long time, no see, eh Wormy?" James smirked.

Peter smiled; he was once again with his friends.

Author's Notes: * spins in chair * OMG! I finally finished a story! My first completed story, I feel so proud of myself. Yeah, it is only fours chapters, but its short and sweet and to the point. Be on the look out for the sequel to this called "He Lived" another shorty which I finished writing, but have to type. I have half-days this week, so it should be up soon. If it's not up by Friday, feel free to smack me in a PM!

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~Psycho