A/N: I apologize for not posting sooner. Yesterday was rather busy and I haven't really been doing much writing as life has been hectic. Next week's update might be later as well. Hopefully I will have everything all sorted out after that. Don't forget to review.

Harry and Remus walked out of King's Cross station where Remus hailed a cab and had it take them to an address just outside of London. They got out and Remus paid the driver. The building appeared to be an old warehouse that had been converted into flats. Remus' flat was on the top floor with access to the roof.

Harry felt a little bit nervous around Remus after hearing from Hermione that he was a werewolf. He figured that seeing as he would be staying with Remus he should find out what that would mean and what would happen when it came to the full moon.

"Remus, Hermione told me that you are a….are a werewolf. What does that mean, especially with me staying here?"

Remus closed his eyes and thought about what to say. "Well things won't be too affected by my…..furry problem. Before the full moon I will be taking a potion that makes me tame. I will spend the night of the full moon up on the roof and you will stay down here in the flat. Under no circumstances are you to come up and see me until the sun is up. I will be very tired for a couple of days before and after so you might be on your own a lot during that time."

Harry thought about this and realized that it didn't seem to be too difficult. He nodded and started looking around the flat. It was only a one bedroom but otherwise it seemed spacious enough.

"You don't mind kipping on the couch for a little while, do you Harry?"

Harry shook his head and placed his trunk off to the side of the living room. It wasn't a huge room but it was spacious enough that they wouldn't be tripping over each other. The kitchen seemed a little small but Harry figured that it seemed alright for just one person.

"Did you want something to eat?" Remus asked from the kitchen.

"Not right now, I ate on the train."

"Okay, well if you want anything just help yourself. I want you to feel at home here."

Meanwhile at the Ministry Sirius Black was walking into the Department of Magical Law Enforcement with a cage in his hand. In the cage was a rat that was missing a toe on its front forepaw.

The Aurors seemed rather shocked to see the most wanted man in Britain just walking right into their office. They started to draw their wands and were ready to stun the man when he stated, "I am here to prove that I am innocent. In this cage is the real culprit, Peter Pettigrew."

This statement brought a lot of shocked expressions from the surrounding Aurors. A rather dark man came forward and took the cage from Sirius and led him to an interrogation room.

The next couple of hours were a blur for Sirius. He had to repeat his story over and over again as the Aurors tried to make sense of what he was telling him. They tried to trip him up and find flaws in his story but after a while they finally put Sirius into a holding cell for the night.

The caged rat had been put aside for the time being. However now that Sirius story seemed to be plausible the DMLE turned its attention to the rat that Sirius claimed was Peter Pettigrew. It seemed to be a rather simple test. The dark Auror that had originally led Sirius to Interrogation, whose name was Kingsley Shacklebolt, took the cage into a holding cell. He then closed the door and opened the cage. The rat tried running away but Kingsley quickly cast the animagus revealing spell on the escaping rodent. It hit dead on and like watching a film in fast forward the rat quickly sprouted arms and legs and a head. After a couple of seconds standing in the holding cell was Peter. Kingsley cast the body bind on the animagus and left again to get the head of the DMLE, Amelia Bones.

The next couple of weeks were a blur for Sirius and Peter. Their days were filled with questions and spells. At one point they were both given veritaserum to try and prove the truth of their statements. Finally one day Kingsley entered Sirius' cell to give him some news.

"Tomorrow there will be a trial in front of a small portion of the Wizengamot. They will examine all the evidence and your statements over the last couple of weeks. After that they will decide what will happen with you and Pettigrew."

"Thank you Kingsley. I appreciate all that you and DMLE have done in trying to clear my name."

"You're welcome but we were just doing our jobs. Oh, also the Wizengamot may ask how you got out of Azkaban. They will want to close up any holes in the security."

"Of course, until tomorrow then."

The next day seemed to come faster that Sirius expected. Before he knew it Kingsley was coming into his cell and leading him to the courtroom. As he entered the room he looked around and noticed that there were only a few people there. Minister Fudge, DMLE Head Amelia Bones, Supreme Mugwamp Albus Dumbledore and a court scribe. There were two chairs with chains wrapped around the feet on a dais at the front of the subterranean chamber. In one of the chairs sat Peter Pettigrew with the chains wrapped around his legs and arms, keeping him in the chair. Around his neck was a collar. Sirius assumed that the collar was to keep him from transforming.

Sirius sat in the other chair and the chains only wrapped lightly around his wrists. He looked down at them in surprise. He was on trial, normally they would wrap around the suspect's arms and legs to keep them from trying to escape. He looked up at the officials and waited for them to start the proceedings.

Amelia stood and started the proceedings.

"We are here today to determine the events of October 31st, 1981 leading up to the betrayal and death of James and Lily Potter. We have already reviewed the interviews of both suspects that have taken place over the last couple of weeks. Now we have a couple more questions for each of you before passing judgment. We are going to administer Veritaserum before proceeding."

Kingsley stepped forward with a vial of clear liquid and forced Peter's mouth open and poured three drops on his tongue. Then he made Peter swallow the potion. Almost immediately he eyes started to glass over.

Minister Fudge started the questions.

"State your name for the record."

"Peter Ryan Pettigrew."

"Are you or have you ever been a Death Eater?"

"Yes."

"Were you the Potter's Secret Keeper and did you tell the location of the Potters to Lord Voldemort?"

"Yes, I was and did."

"What happened when Mr. Black confronted you in the Muggle street?"

"I attempted to put the blame on Sirius, when he drew his wand I blew up the street behind me and cut off my finger with a spell and transformed. I then escaped into the sewers to hide with the other rats before the Aurors arrived on the scene."

The three officials looked at each other. They seemed to be communicating with just a look. During this Kingsley gave Peter the antidote.

"Thank you Mr. Pettigrew. For your crimes, which include being an unregistered animagus, being a Death Eater and follower of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, and finally betraying the Potters that lead to their deaths and the orphaning of one Harold James Potter, we sentence you to being given the Dementor's Kiss. This sentence will be carried out on the 31st of July in exactly one week's time. Until then you will be held in holding cells here in the Ministry of Magic. Once your sentence has been carried out, your body will be transported to Azkaban prison until such time that your body dies."

At this two Aurors entered the courtroom, unchained Peter and carried him off. Peter seemed rather unconcerned with all of this. It was almost like he was resigned to his punishment. Sirius wondered if he had been spending time with some Dementors already. Once Peter was out of the courtroom the Minister, DMLE Head and Chief Warlock turned their attention to him.

"Now Mr. Black, due to Mr. Pettigrew's confession we have no reason to believe that you are guilty of betraying the Potters to You-Know-Who, however in the interest of following protocol we must still question you."

Kingsley stepped forward again with the vial of Veritaserum. Sirius willingly opened his mouth and stuck out his tongue. Kingsley smiled and shook his head slightly. He poured the required three drops of potion on Sirius' tongue and Sirius swallowed. He felt the potion take effect and looked to Amelia to start questioning him. However to his surprise it was Albus who started things off.

"State your name for the record."

"Sirius Orion Black."

"Are you or have you ever been a Death Eater or follower of Lord Voldemort?"

"No, I have not."

"How did you escape Azkaban Prison one year ago?"

"I am an animagus. I transformed and managed to slip through the bars of my cell. The Dementors could not sense me as animal emotions are less complex than humans. I then swam to the mainland."

Again the official seemed to be communicating with just a look while Kingsley administered the antidote to Sirius.

"Thank you Mr. Black for your cooperation in this." Minister Fudge continued, "As you have already served 12 years in Azkaban we shall consider your sentence for being an unregistered animagus served. However you will now be required to register yourself with the proper Ministry department."

Sirius just nodded, he had expected he would have to register. All in all he figured he was getting an alright deal. Then Dumbledore spoke.

"Although we have found you not guilty of being a Death Eater, there is one other thing that we have to discuss with you. As most people are aware you were made Harry Potter's godfather and guardian should anything happen to James and Lily. Due to your imprisonment and being an unregistered animagus we have revoked your guardianship over the young Mr. Potter."

Sirius was flabbergasted. If the chains had been removed he would have stood and possibly charged the Headmaster. Instead he chose to verbally express his objection over this turn of events.

"That is crap!" he yelled, "The imprisonment is not my fault. If it is my mental health that is the concern then I will go see a Mind Healer. I was made guardian of Harry and he will live with me no matter what you say. Now release me from these chains."

Amelia waved her wand and released him. At that point he stormed off and out of the courtroom. As he left the room Kingsley was waiting outside to escort him back to the DMLE to do the paperwork for his release. It was July 30th.

The month of July passed quickly for Harry and Remus. The night of the full moon went by without a hitch. Harry didn't even really notice when Remus went up to the roof or when he came back down. He managed to finish all his first year textbooks and theory and was nearly done his second year textbooks as well. Remus had been a big help, having been a teacher he was able to explain what Harry was reading simply enough. At the rate that Harry was learning he hope to be all caught up on his classes by the time he went back to Hogwarts in September. Although he wasn't able to actually practice the spells themselves he did practice the want movements and incantations with a twig that Remus had gotten off a tree outside.

Hermione had written Harry about two weeks into summer after she got back from France. They had arranged to get together the day after his birthday at Diagon Alley. Harry was hoping that his letter with his supply list had arrived by then. Hermione had already told him that when his birthday was and when the letters came was around the same time.

There had also been letters from Ginny Weasley and a Neville Longbottom. Harry remembered them from the train ride back to London. They had asked how his summer was going and when he was going to Diagon Alley to get his supplies. He had owled both of them back telling them of his plans to meet Hermione on the first of August. Ginny had told him how Ron was moping around the Burrow all summer bad mouthing Harry and Hermione. Harry had kind of laughed at that and realized that he had made the right decision in not trying to remain friends with the red head.

Remus had been receiving a couple letters that looked rather official over the last couple of days. Harry was a little curious as to what that was about but couldn't work up the nerve to ask. Whenever one of the letters would arrive Remus would take it into the bedroom to open and read them.

On the last day of July another one of those letters arrived late in the afternoon and as usual Remus took it into the bedroom and closed the door. Shortly after Harry heard a whoop from behind the door. He went and knocked on the door.

"Are you okay in there Remus?" he asked.

Remus opened the door and looked at Harry, "Yes everything is perfect. Is there anything special that you want to do tomorrow besides going to Diagon Alley?"

Harry shook his head.

"Alright then. Would you be alright if we met a friend after we finish shopping?"

"Sure, is it someone that I should know?"

"Yes but he will understand if you don't remember him."

"Okay then, well I'm going to go and finish up my reading then head to sleep."

"Good night then Harry."

"Good night Remus."