Chapter 3: Meeting Mooney and Padfoot

Harry stayed out of the Dursleys way for the rest of the night. He decided to stay in his room and work on a letter to Remus Lupin. He didnt know what he wanted to say so it took him quiet a few sheets of paper.

Dear Mr. Lupin,

I dont know if you remember me. But I was told that you were friends with my parents. I was wondering if I could meet you. There are somethings about their will that I would like to talk to you about and I would really appreciate it if you didnt tell Proffessor Dumbledore that I have been in contact with you.

Thank you,

Harry J. Potter

Harry wasnt sure what he was expecting but he sent the letter with Hedwig that night wondering when or if there was going to be any reply from Mr. Lupin. Once Harry knew that everyone was asleep he went down to the back door and let Padfoot in.

"Come on boy we need to get you up to my room and not let any one know your here." Harry said and walked the dog up to his room. Once there both dog and boy fel asleep quickly. When Harry woke in the morning, he noticed that everyone was already up and that Padfoot was still in his room. He groaned not knowing how to get Padfoot out the door with out any one seeing him. Harrry was brought out of his thoughts by a tapping on the window. Harry jumped up and opened the window before anyone down stairs heard anything. Hedwig flew to his bed and landed on the end of it. The was a letter attacted to her leg.

Dear Harry,

Of course I remember you, though I don't know if you remember much of me. Yes I am was friends with your father and mother. I went to school with them and we were very close. I will follow your wish that I dont tell Dumbledore that we are speaking. You said that there is something that you wanted to tell me about your parents will? If you dont want to do it in a letter pick a place and time and I will be there to meet you.

Your Friend,

Remus Lupin.

Harry smiled. He was glade that he would be able to meet the man that could tell him about his parents. Harry sent a reply back immediatley. Park in Little Whinging Surrey. Today 3pm. Was all he said. Harry sent the letter off and tried to figure out how to get Padfoot out of the house, so that no one would see him. At this moment Padfoot jumped up in the window looked down and jusmped. Harry turned around just in time to see him do this.

"Padfoot, are you crazy. You could have gotten hurt." Harry said out the window to the dog. He watched Padfoot shake requickly then trot over to hedges to hide for the day. Harry quickly dressed and went down stairs to find something to eat before doing his chorse that he was sure to have from his aunt and uncle.

"Finally you lazy boy. What do you think that you can sleep the day away?" Marge asked as she stuffed her mouth with breakfast.

"You have a list of chores to do. Better get them done. We are having guests here and we want all of this done before five o'clock." Vernon said as he passed Harry a list that was a page long. Most of the things were very quick where he had done most of it a few days before and just needed touch ups in the garden and washing the kitchen floor. Harry knew that it wouldnt take him long to finish all of them. He looked at the clock and noticed that it was elven already giving him four hours till he had to meet with Mr. Lupin. He started his chores and worked at them as quickly as he could. Every so often either Marge or Vernon would walk past him and glare. Telling him a few times that he was doing it wrong. Harry was glade when he finished everything on his list and was able to go up to his room. When he looked at his alarm clock he noticed it was almost time to go and meet up with Lupin. He changed his clothes quickly and headed down the hall. Once he reached the hallway he came face to face with Marge.

"Where do you think that you are going?" She asked grabbing his arm.

"I have a meeting with someone. I have finished all my chores so I am good to go." Harry said in a calm tone.

"You think you have finished all your chores. You still have to walk Ripper." Aunt Marge said with a smirk. In her mind all she wanted to do was make the boys life hell. She didnt think he had done enough for Vernon and Petunia, since they took him in.

"I will take Ripper with me. I am only going to the park to meet the person." Harry said trying to get out of the house as soon as possible.

"You are not taking my dog near any of your little friends. They would probably kill him. You will bring him for a walk now." Marge said handing the leash over to Harry.

"Its not any of my little friends as you say. It is one of my teachers. There was some home work that I am supposed to do and he is delivering it to me. Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon dont like having people associated with me coming to the house. So I told Mr. Lupin that I would meet him at the park." Harry explianed getting mad.

"Dont you dare take that tone with me boy. Fine go get the homework. But if anything happens to Ripper then it will be you who pays for it understand?" Marge said taking off down the hall leaving Harry and Ripper standing there. Ripper started to growl at Harry, he sighed and brought the dog outside. Once he rounded the corner, he whistled for Padfoot to join him. Ripper began growling louder when before. Harry pulled on his leash to make him stop and Padfoot growled at him once and Ripper stopeed. The three went downn the road in silence, Ripper looking at Padfoot everyonce in a while. The three arrived at the park and Harry looked around trying to figure out if Lupin was there yet. Then he heard someone calling his name from behin him.

"Harry?" Harry turned around and saw a man with sand brown hair coming up to him. When he was closer Harry could tell that the man was very skinny and underfed like he was and hadnt slept much by the dark shadows under his eyes.

"Are you Mr. Lupin?" Harry asked.

"Yes, though you can call me Remus. I dont know if anyone has told you but you look exactly like your father except your eyes you have your mothers eyes." Lupin said, walking up to Harry. He looked at the two dogs that were standing next to Harry. Ripper growled at the man and Padfoot just stared.

"So how did you know my parents? And do you know Siruis Black? Or what happened to him. He was supposed to be my godfather and take me not my aunt and uncle." Harry said as they started to walk.

"I was in the same house as your parents as was Siruis, we became friends with your father first. Ever since the first year, we didnt become friends with your mother till the later years. Your mother thought that James was a bit arogent. They always bickered till their seventh year that is when they got together. Sirius, James and I were very close friends we were the Mauraders. The night that your parents died, a person that we thought was our friend had betrayed us. His name was Peter Pettigrew. Sirius went after Peter and killed Peter, they sent him to Azkaban, where he has been till recently." Remus explained. Harry was confused and hurt. 'How can anyone betray their friends.' Harry thought.

"Where is Sirius now if he is not in Azkaban." Harry asked curious.

"Well there is something that you need to know first. I found out recently that Sirius did not kill Peter. Peter is able to turn in to a rat. He is an animagus. Just like Sirius and your father. Peter is the one who blew up the street and cut off his own fingur. Sirius went to Azkababn with out any trial. He is innocent." Lupin said looking at HArry closely trying to judge his reaction.

"Why would the send him to Azkaban with out a trial. Even in the muggle world they wouldnt do that." Harry commented.

"No one knows why. You remember that I told you your father and Sirius were animagus' right?" Lupin asked nervously. Harry nodded so he continued, "Sirius' form is a large dog Harry. Looks a lot like the grimm." Harry let the words set in before he looked down at Padfoot then back at Remus.

"Are you saying that Sirius looks like my dog?"Harry asked. Remus shook his head.

"I am saying you 'dog' is Sirius." Remus said with a smile. Then turned to Padfoot.

"Hey padfoot. Why dont you and I bring Harry some where you can change?" He suggested. Padfoot barked happily. Harry smiled.

"I would but I have to get Ripper back. Uncle Vernon will be yelling already that I havent been back yet. I will try and get out after everyone has gone to bed. Then we can. For now Padfoot can stay with you so he dont get caught around my house." Harry offered.

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