Chapter six

Remus turned up and Sirius spoke quickly but quietly to him and said he would show him proof that Harry was telling the truth, so for now he just needed help. Remus had to act like nothing was wrong and was worried about Harry like the rest of us, but he also had to keep watch on Dumbledore to make sure he didn't try to imperius anyone especially Sirius as it was him that Harry would contact if he needed to. Remus trusted Sirius, so even though he wasn't absolutely sure what was going on, he agreed to help Sirius as long as he was explained everything. The other reason he was willing to believe Harry was he knew something wasn't quite right and until he did, he was staying silent.

Remus and Sirius sat at the kitchen table talking about their plans on how to find out what Voldemort was up to when Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall and Mad-eye Moody walked in. Remus pretended to get a drink so he could stand at the back of the kitchen and keep an eye on Dumbledore.

'Any word from Harry?' Albus asked.

'Nothing, I sent Hedwig, but she hasn't returned yet. I'm hoping that just means that Harry isn't close. What about from your end, any word from anyone since you have spies everywhere Albus?'

'No, but I did speak with Stan and Ernie from the nightbus. They said they picked Harry up and brought him here. I can only assume that when Harry heard our voices he left. So I'm sure he will try to contact you again Sirius,' Albus looked around the room and noticed Remus standing quietly over at the back of the kitchen, 'Do you know where Harry learned that spell, it's very advanced?'

'As you know Remus and I gave Harry a lot of advanced spell books to help him with the DA, maybe it was in there. We never actually checked every spell, but it certainly worked. I've never tried that spell, I had no need to. What about you Mad-eye, any of your spies heard anything about my godson?'

'Nothing, I've got people everywhere keeping an eye out, but only the ones I know are completely trustworthy. We can't have word getting back to you know who about Potter being out there alone and unprotected.'

'I know you and Harry never spent a lot of time alone Sirius, but is there anything he might have said about a place, somewhere he might feel safe?' Minerva asked.

'No, he loved Hogwarts, he felt safe there and he loved the Burrow and the Weasley's. He's never been anywhere else, apart from here and with those muggles. Is there any chance he could have gotten inside Hogwarts and he's hiding there?'

'No, there is no way in without the permission from the headmaster.' Minerva said.

Sirius sighed and made a good job and making it look like he was worried, 'I didn't think so, but I thought I'd ask. Now about that blood spell Harry mentioned Albus, he said it doesn't work. I thought a bit about this last night, Harry mentioned that you know who made himself with Harry's blood, so I need an explanation on how Harry's mother's blood is protecting him if you know who has the same blood?'

'He might have used Harry's blood, but he also used bone of his father and flesh of his servant. Those two other items weakened Harry's blood. So yes, even though he does have Harry's blood, the rest of him was made up of his father and Pettigrew. The blood protection still holds, it's the only thing that will keep Harry safe from Voldemort.'

'Okay, makes sense and you do know a lot about blood spells and that type of ancient magic. I admit I'd never heard of any of this until you explained. I wish I knew where he was, but if he's wary of anyone, then he might even be worried that I won't believe him, that none of us will.'

'All you can do Sirius is try and make him think you believe him. Once he is back under his protection then we can sit with him and explain everything. Just know I've been doing everything in my power to protect that boy, from the day I heard about the prophecy, I even offered to be secret keeper for Lily and James. But I should check in with a few of my spies. Let me know the moment you might hear from him.'

'I will Albus, you do the same,' Sirius sighed again but sagged a little this time to make it look like he was worried and fully on Dumbledore's side. Remus followed the group out but made it look like he was heading to another room. Once it was all clear, Sirius got some dinner for Harry, 'Just for now moony, stay down here, he's still too scared to trust anyone and I will show you that proof right after I give him this. I'm just glad that Dumbledore hasn't taken the pensieve yet.'

'I do trust you Padfoot, but I've trusted the wrong person before. So I would like to see proof, but I noticed Albus seemed to glance my way a lot. So go make him eat, then show me what you have to.'

'Thanks Moony,' Sirius gave him a small smile and headed upstairs and into the secret room, 'Here, sorry it took so long, but Dumbledore, McGonagall and Mad-eye was here. He actually made a good argument about the blood magic, I still don't believe him though.'

'I was worried about that Sirius. See something Hermione read to me once about that. I'm not that good a research, hate it actually. But Hermione will read up on anything especially if it's important. So what did Dumbledore say?'

'That the bone from the father and flesh from the servant weakened your blood, so the protection still holds,' Sirius saw Harry's face harden, 'What?'

'Hermione, she said that those three ingredients are used for this old dark magic, but it's the blood that is the strongest of the three parts, no matter who's it is. But if you use the blood from your worst enemy, it's stronger than the rest and that blood will join you in ways that no one will ever work out. It could be the reason why I see through him, but I saw things before he used my blood, so I'm confused. But Hermione said the blood is basically him, makes him who he is, his magic, all that is more from the blood than anything. So even though it's him and not me, my blood is still the major part of him, the strongest part.'

'Again, Hermione shows how bloody smart she is. There aren't bone spells or flesh spells, not like there are blood spells. Yes you can do flesh and bone type spells, use those ingredients, but nothing that's considered dark or dangerous or even that powerful. But blood spells, there's a lot of dark and dangerous ones out there as well as powerful ones. So basically Dumbledore lied to us but unless you know about blood spells, he would have anyone convinced. Now I have to speak with Remus then I'll be back. Again you're safe, even Remus does not know about this room. We'll be gone in the morning, so try to relax.'

'I am a little, especially since you believe me, but Sirius,' Harry looked down.

'What is it Harry,' Sirius gazed at Harry and realised, 'Do it, check to make sure I'm in my right mind and not imperiused.'

Harry slowly lifted his head, 'Sorry,' Harry took his wand out and performed his charm, 'You're clean, I didn't want to do it Sirius.'

'I know, but it's smart whenever he's been near me.'

'Okay, I'll be fine until you come back,' Harry gave his godfather a small smile then watched him leave before he started eating. Harry didn't really feel like it, but he knew he had to keep his strength up, especially now they had to keep hiding.