A/N: Hey guys, three chapters in a week I'm on a roll! I hope you enjoy it :3 please leave a review:')
"Harry... At the Dursley's? You can't be serious!".
Sirius stood and began pacing, anger clear on his face.
"And I'm assuming it was Dumbledore's idea to send him there," he asked, and Remus nodded gently.
"Yes, you were in prison, and Alice and Frank Longbottom are in St mungo's. There was no one who could really look after him and Dumbledore wanted to keep him away from our world in case any death eaters came looking for him. Putting him with muggles was the only choice since no one would be able to find him there". Sirius pinched the bridge of his nose before sitting back on the couch.
"We have to go check on him. To make sure he's okay". Sirius stood up again wand in hand and headed for the door before looking back at Remus.
"Are you coming or not?" Remus stiffened for several seconds clearly not knowing what to do. He couldn't let Sirius go out and do this on his own, he'd end up doing something stupid. Sighing, he slowly stood up.
"I'm only coming to keep you out of trouble. Now change forms, we're taking the night bus". Remus calmly walked past him and out the front door and Sirius followed in dog form.
30 minutes later found Remus, lupin and Sirius black standing in a park, just to the side of wisteria walk. It was getting quite late and they couldn't chance anyone seeing them. Remus looked at his surroundings carefully. Despite his hesitation to come, he was thirsting for knowledge about Harry. Did he come to play at this park with his friends maybe? He thought to himself. Suddenly, a small dark figure sat down on the kerb just outside the park's fences. With his enhanced vision, Remus could clearly make out the form of a small boy with messy black hair. Gasping lightly, Remus realised that the young boy was Harry. Well, what the bloody hell is he doing outside on his own at this time? He thought to himself. He went to take a step forward but before he could, Sirius ran off.
"Padfoot!" He hissed quietly.
"Come back, what are you doing?" But it was too late, as Sirius had already trotted over to Harry. Muttering to himself, Remus walked out slowly and went to join them.
Harry looked up at him as he got closer, the first thing that stuck out to him were his bright green eyes. Just like his mothers. He smiled gently. Next was the famous lighting bolt scar, just about covered under a mop of unruly black hair. The next thing he noticed was the ratty clothes Harry was wearing. They were covered in dirt and were several sizes too big for Harry's small frame. Warning bells rang in Remus head and he frowned slightly. The Dursleys obviously hadn't been taking very good care of him - he was very malnourished. He realised he should probably say something, he'd been stood there for a little while and he didn't want to scare the poor boy.
"I think my dog likes you" he said, a small smile on his face as Harry cracked a grin and carried on stroking Padfoot.
"I like him too" Harry said quietly. Remus had no clue what to do in this situation. Do I play the stranger or should I tell him I know who he is, he wondered fruitlessly. Sighing gently he decided to tell him the truth, one way or another. The boy obviously wasn't being treated properly and Dumbledore hadn't taken any notice of the fact. He cleared his throat nervously as Harry glanced back up at him.
"Actually, there's a reason we're here". Harry was suddenly on guard staring at Remus accusingly.
"Look, we're not here to hurt you, we knew your parents you see and, we wanted to meet you" he smiled slightly hoping it would make Harry relax and it did. A smile slowly graced his face as he stared at Remus.
"You knew my parents"? The hope in his voice almost broke Remus' heart and Sirius whined gently.
"Yes, we did. We were your dads best friends". The smile on Harry's face grew before he frowned and looked at Sirius before glancing back up at Remus.
"You're saying one of was dads best friends was a dog"? He asked incredulously startling a laugh out of Remus.
"Well, yes and no. This is Sirius, and he's an animagus. I imagine you've met at least one, professor Mcgonagall at Hogwarts is one" he smiled gently at Harry before taking a seat next to him on the curb.
"Well, why doesn't he change back"? He asked in confusion. Remus shook his head gently in Sirius' direction, telling him not to change.
"It's a bit complicated" Remus admitted.
"I'll explain but first, could you tell me why you're outside on your own at this time? It can be very dangerous out here you know" he said. Harry blushed slightly and sighed.
"Well, I didn't want to live with my uncle and aunt any more. They don't like magic" he shrugged. "I left. I got expelled from Hogwarts today and I couldn't stand living there any more so I decided to leave. I figured I've got enough money in my bank account to pay for somewhere to stay". Remus stared at him for second. What 13 year old boy should be put through this. He should've been loved, and nurtured. He's just a child. Remus thought sadly.
"Obviously you've only just met me. But I can't just let you stay out here on your own. I've got a spare room you can stay in if you'd like. And Sirius and I will tell you everything you want to know" he said. Harry thought about it for a second before nodding slightly.
"Alright, thank you". He said, a tiny smile on his face. The only way they were going to get back was to apparate.
"Have you apparated before?" He asked. Harry thought for a second then shook his head.
"Alright, it's a form of magical transportation. It'll feel a bit weird, and you might feel slightly queesy but that'll pass". The three stood up and Remus grabbed onto Sirius neck before holding his arm out for Harry.
"Just grab onto my arm". Harry did so, and within seconds the trio were gone. However, they never noticed the pair of blue eyes that were staring at them maliciously from in the bushes.
