Sirius said, "As I was saying… where was I… Oh yes, we became animagi to help Remus during transformations. Sometime during our seventh year Peter changed sides. I didn't notice and I don't think James or Remus did either."

Remus shook his head, "I didn't notice any change are you sure it was during seventh year?"

Sirius said, "Yes, during his trial he said he had been a death eater two years less than he had been an animagus. Like I said, none of us noticed. A few years later James and Lily had gotten married and Lily had a beautiful baby boy, she named him Harry and they made me his Godfather. Later when they found out he was in danger they asked me to be their secret keeper."

Remus said, "They asked in an order meeting in front of everyone in, including Peter. We knew there was a spy in the order but not who, they hoped this would draw them out and they would try to take Sirius."

Sirius said, "Of course I agreed and we decided to do it the next day. Peter had been working on me for several months trying to convince me that Remus was the spy that we were looking for. He pointed out that night that even James and Lily must think so to exclude him by doing it on a full moon. I was stupid and listened to him. The next evening when we were going to do it Peter suggested a switch. He said everyone will be looking for me, everyone knew I was the secret keeper, including the spy most likely. So they should have Peter do it and the secret would be safe even if I was captured. He said it would be a great prank on You-Know-Who."

Remus said, "It was a perfect set up. So a few days later when James and Lily were dead everyone knew Sirius was the one who did it. We even felt sorry for Peter and thought he was very brave to stand up to Sirius. We held a very nice memorial service for him."

Sirius said, "He had cut off his finger, blown up the street killing thirteen muggles and he snuck off into the sewers with the rest of the rats. Only to be found some months later by a nice little boy who wanted a pet rat."

Remus said, "Sirius was taken straight to Azkaban, without a trial because we all knew he had killed them. What I don't know is how you knew Harry needed you Sirius."

Sirius said, "My last night in Azkaban I had a dream. I was sitting in a hospital room and there was a small boy with black hair in the bed and he was in bad shape. Then a nurse came in and turned off some beeping machine and said sleep well Harry we need you to wake in the morning you've been unconscious for three days. Later a large man came in and threatened him. Then the same man came back in with a woman and they sounded so concerned about the boy that if I hadn't heard the threat I would never have known. I realized it was my Harry and I vowed to escape and save him. I woke up the next morning and set out."

Harry said, "And you succeeded."

Sirius said, "Yes but not without help." Sirius finished the tale of the boat up to seeing Harry in the Hospital room.

Harry said, "I wonder who the fisherman was?"

Sirius said, "I went to find him and tried to pay him for saving my dog, who had fallen off our boat during a pleasure trip and he refused my money. He said the dog had already paid him back many times. He credits snuffles with saving all the lives of his crew and for saving his boat. I'm not sure I did all that much."

Just then the fire flared green and Albus' head popped into the fire, "Good you're all together, mind if I come through?"

Sirius said, "Come on, the more the merrier."

Albus stepped through the floo and sat down, "Is everyone having a happy Christmas?"

Harry said, "Yes sir. I finally got one of my wishes. I understand why everyone accused Sirius now."

Albus said, "Sometimes information is enlightening, other times it is just scary."

Harry looked at him, "Is this one of those times where you come bearing scary information and want us little kids in bed?"

Albus nodded and Harry got up and stretched, "Fine but please bear in mind that I have more questions and the four of us will need to know if any of the scary information is about that thing or others like it."

Sirius hated it when Harry got in his leader mode like that. He sounded like he was an adult instead of a five year old kid.

Albus said, "Well what other questions do you have?"

Harry said, "The most important question I want answered is why did Voldemort choose me?"

Albus blinked, "You use his name?"

Harry said, "I see no reason not to. He is just another human after all."

Albus said, "Indeed he is. I will see if I can get you an answer for your question."

Harry and the other kids left to go to his room to play. Bill said, "You left really easily what are you thinking?"

Harry smiled, "Kreacher."

Kreacher popped in, "Yes Master Harry."

Harry said, "Just Harry no Master. Could you do me a favor. The adults are talking and it may be about something like the locket. They think we're too young to hear and we'll get scared. We need to know, you know we have to destroy all of the others like we did the first one."

Kreacher bowed, "Yes Master Harry, I knows you will. I will let yous know at a safe time when they are not listening."

Harry hugged Kreacher, "Thanks, you're the best."

Kreacher popped away and listened to the adults as the kids played their games. Fred said, "I always thought George and I were the devious ones in the family. But you have us beat."

Harry said, "Maybe but I'm not as creative about it as you two."

Back in the living room Albus said, "I know what were dealing with now. I don't want to tell you because I'd really like to be the only one who knows less chance of a leak you know. But alas your children are the ones going to be dealing with it. It's not secure enough here for me to tell you so I will have to set a location that is. But I will be asking each of you to make an unbreakable vow not to tell anyone what I tell you. Chris, Jane, that is a vow that if you break it you will die."

Chris and Jane whispered for a moment then he said, "I think we would rather not know the specifics. We cannot protect ourselves against wizards. While we know Hermione will have to deal with this, she has shown to be able to handle it already. We can't help her, so we don't want to hinder her. We trust that you all will do what you can for all four of them. I remember the prophecy a broken circle will be destroyed. All we can do at this point is trust you to do your best. We have done everything we can do just by moving here so they can stay close. I wish we could do more."

Albus nodded, "We are all fearful for them. They have a dangerous path to follow. I am endeavoring to keep them children as long as possible. Too much information will end it for them."

Sirius said, "Do you know why Harry was chosen?"

Albus said, "Yes, I will let you know that later. This is one piece of information I'd like to keep from Harry as long as possible. Nothing will end his childhood as quickly as that will."

Albus stood to leave and Remus said, "I would like to be included as a representative for Hermione. Harry has Sirius, Ron and Ginny have their parents. Hermione will need someone to talk too and vent too like the others. I am volunteering for that spot since Chris and Jane cannot do it for her."

Albus said, "If they agree."

Chris and Jane looked at each other and nodded, "That would be very much appreciated. I think you are a good match for her. She's a thinker like you. She doesn't have a Godfather and if it's ok with you we would like to make you her Godfather."

Remus was speechless, but he nodded and Albus said, "I'll set up the paperwork do you want this only in the magical world or in both?"

Jane said, "Both."

Albus left and the adults continued their conversation.