I actually had only an hour of homework today! So, here is the next chapter!

Backlash

"Mr. Pettigrew, were you Lily and James Potter's secret keeper?" The headmaster asked.

"Yes." Peter replied in monotone.

"Did you blow up the street, killing ten muggles in the process?" The headmaster asked.

"Yes." Peter replied.

"Take him away." The headmaster motioned to the aurors.

"I will find out how his grave misjustice occured, I promise you. Honestly, no trial? What were people thinking? How could I have not noticed?" Madame Bones moaned.

"I never have seen Aunt Amelia this upset." Susan Bones said. "Thanks for hearing him out I guess. Sorry about the ball. I was rude to you and I shouldn't have done it."

"My insanity does come in handy sometimes." James joked. "Don't worry about it; happens all the time. I am the most hated person in the entire school, remember? I do have to keep my reputation. I guess this will help. People now will think I can commit murder according to the Hogwarts gossip mill."

Susan giggled. "Want to start over? My name is Susan Bones. Pleased to meet you."

"Pleased to meet you Susan. My name is James Evans, but many people call me Crim." James mock bowed.

"So that is your actual name. I have never heard your first name spoken. Its weird really..." Susan muttered.

"Miss Bones, will you please leave Mr. Evans and I alone?" Susan quickly moved out of the hospital wing due to the Headmaster.

"I guess I don't have detention because my story checks out?" James asked weakly.

"Yes, but please refrain from causing such damage in the future. You did, however, do an act benefiting the school. Fifty points will be awarded to Ravenclaw." James was surprised. He had the impression that the Headmaster hated him, or at least, was very suspicious of him. "Mr. Black wishes to see you. He is in my office at the moment."

James rushed up the stairs before the Headmaster could give him directions (he did have the map with him at all times). "Sirius, contragulations on freedom!"

"Couldn't do it without you kid, or your girlfriend." Sirius said.

"She is not my girlfriend! Best friend, not girlfriend!" James shouted.

"Whatever you say. So, this might be a little personal, but would you mind if I adopted you? See, it was the reason I wanted to capture Peter rather than kill him on the spot. I'll give you time to think about it, if you want." Sirius said.

"What about your godson?" James blurted out.

"I'll be looking for him. I don't think he is dead. He can join us and we can become one insane family together. I got attached to you; what can I say? Plus, a kid at least deserves a parent that cares." Sirius said.

"What if I was lying to you the whole time? About everything?" James asked. He would love to be adopted by Sirius, but he didn't deserve him. He couldn't even tell the man his real name.

"You can tell me now if you like." Sirius said.

"I was lying about my name. It got changed just before I entered sixth grade." James took off the charm that made the concealment makeup stay on, and rubbed it off. "It got changed from Harry James Potter to James Evans. I think my Aunt was trying to hide me away from the wizards. It didn't work, so I am here now, just on a scholarship and under a different name."

Sirius's jaw dropped. "Well, you remind me of Lily a lot...there is some James in there. Yeah." Sirius was still dumbstruck. "So, why didn't you tell me?"

"I was paranoid. I was afraid of getting found out. I don't like a lot of attention, if someone or anyone, figured out I was the boy who lived, my normal life would be shattered. I like it just the way it is." James said.

"Okay...I guess I can understand that. I can't legally adopt you because the goblins would figure out you are Harry Potter by your blood, which is sadly used in the adoption ritul. I can however keep you during holidays. Its not like anyone would notice you in Grim Old Place." James smiled. "I would offer you this Christmas, but St. Mungo's wants to do a psychological evaluation on me that will take months. I'll be in the hospital way past Christmas."

"It's okay; I was thinking of staying in the Slytherin dormitories this year. Draco is staying behind to avoid his father, and I think he'll need some company, since Daphne is going home for the holidays." James said. "Which reminds me...I do need to apologize to Professor Snape. He helped me out in the hall. Don't say anything Sirius."

"How did you know?" Sirius asked.

"Please, that look on your face tells me all I need to know." James answered.

"Just like your mother...she had the annoying tenency to deny who she liked as well." Sirius smirked.

"I do not like Luna! She is my best friend! That is it!" James yelled. "I need to go." James applied his makeup over his scar.

It was just in time because someone decided to come into the room at that moment. "Is Sirius driving you insane yet?"

"Professor Lupin, thank god you are here!" James exclaimed.

"Don't annoy people Sirius. You'll drive them crazy." Professor Lupin said sternly.

"Remus, I can annoy whoever I want. It is the way I show I care." Sirius stuck out his tongue at him. Professor Lupin rolled his eyes.