A/N: Thank you all for reading this story. It was a lot of fun to write. I'm sorry if I get this part wrong, I'm not good at courthouses or trials. Anyway, enjoy.
Sirius was almost shaking once they walked into the courthouse. He did not know why he was nervous. Maybe because he was worried that they were going to ask him about his time in Azkaban and why Remus could not take him. Harry felt Sirius tense once they walked up to the desk. However, Harry did not speak not at all. Remus knew that Harry was a little shy, but they will fix that. Sirius cleared his throat and said: "Sirius Black. I'm here for the Dursleys trial," Sirius had a small smile on his face, but it did not hide the fear in his gray eyes. The person at the desk nodded.
"Yes, it's down the hall Mr. Black," Sirius nodded as he and Remus walked down the hall and into the courtroom.
Sirius was nervous once again when they called his name. "Sirius Black come to the stand please," Sirius was not nervous when the trial started but at this moment his nerves came back, and they came back stronger than ever. "State your full name sir," Sirius nodded and looked at Remus who nodded. Sirius nodded back and took a deep breath and said:
"Sirius Orion Black," Sirius said voice shaking a little.
"Mr. Black, can you tell everyone why you could not take care of the boy over the past five years?" Sirius took another deep breath and said:
"I was put in prison for something that I did not do. They all thought that I did it," Sirius said with a mix of hate in his voice that only Remus heard.
"And your friend could not take him either," Sirius nodded and looked at Harry who smiled at his Godfather.
"That is true sir," Sirius said as he ran a hand over his long black hair.
"Good, you may sit down Mr. Black. Remus Lupin come to the stand now," Sirius nodded as he walked back over to Remus and Harry. Remus then nodded to his friend and picked up his cane. Then he stood up making a small noise in pain, but no one heard it but Sirius and Harry. Remus slowly made his way to the stand. Once he got there someone said: "State your full name sir," Remus nodded and sighed knowing that his voice is going to shake with pain. He did his best to hide it when he answered:
"Remus John Lupin," the judge nodded and asked:
"Why could you not take the boy?" Remus nodded and said voice not shaking anymore:
"I have an um, condition that makes it hard to take care of any child," Remus's voice was filled with sadness and pain.
"Can you describe it. Is that a possibility?" Remus sighed and said:
"It's hard to put into words sir," there was a politeness to Remus's tone. Sirius smiled at this.
'There's the Remus I know.' Sirius thought with a smile. The judge nodded.
"I understand Mr. Lupin. Can you tell me what happened on the day you found the boy?" Remus nodded and said:
"When Sirius was released, he wanted to get Harry right away. However, Sirius needed to be checked out after being in prison. I wrote to Harry's relatives telling them that we were coming over to pick him up, but I got no letter back. Anyway, when we arrived at the house. Harry was not there. I'm glad that someone found him or elseā¦." Remus trailed off as he ran a hand through his graying hair. The judge nodded and said:
"Thank you, Mr. Lupin," Remus nodded and picked up his cane and slowly walked back over to his seat.
The trial went better then Sirius imagined. The Dursleys were going away. Sirius knew this was going to happen, but he was just so happy that it was happening. Sirius, Harry, and Remus were all at a diner to celebrate what happened. Harry, however, was quiet ever since they walked in. "Harry, what's wrong?" Sirius asked. Harry looked at him with his big green eyes and let out a shaky breath.
"My birthday is tomorrow," Remus looked at Harry with a smile then he looked at Sirius who smiled back at him.
"Yes, it is Harry. Are you excited?" Harry was surprised that Sirius said this but then again, he was not his uncle. Harry smiled and nodded.
"Yes," Harry said with his green eyes filled with tears. Sirius did not know if it was happiness or sadness.
"Harry pup why are you crying?" Sirius asked as he looked at Remus who was eating quietly. After Sirius had said this more tears formed in his eyes.
"I never get a birthday," Sirius sighed and looked at Remus.
"Well Harry we are going to change that come tomorrow," Remus said after he took a breath and a drink of water. Harry smiled and hugged Remus. Sirius looked at him and said:
"Why don't I get a hug?" Harry laughed and hugged him also. Soon everyone smiled at the small family. Then they all went back to eating.
The next morning Harry woke to the sound of Padfoot barking and licking the new six-year old's face. "Eww Paddy get off," Harry said laughing as he tried to push the black dog off of him. Remus stood in the doorway with a smile on his face and a nice tray of pancakes in his hands. Remus then walked into the room once Sirius got off of Harry and turned back.
"Happy birthday cub," Remus said as he set the tray on the bed. Harry looked at the werewolf with tears of happiness in his eyes.
"Thank you so much, Remy," Harry said as he started to eat. Remus smiled at the boy and then looked back at Sirius.
"There's more to come pup," Sirius said as he sat down on the foot of Harry's bed. Remus did the same with a smile as they told him stories about Hogwarts.
Harry's eyes widen at the site of the presents before him. "These are all for me?" Harry asked as he picks up one. Sirius and Remus nodded as they watched as the boy sat down and opened the gift. Then another and another. Soon the living room was filled with wrapping paper and toys and gifts of all kinds around the room. There were only two gifts left. Sirius's gifts, well the two that he was saving for last.
"Two more pup. I think you'll like them," Harry smiled at his Godfather and opened the first gift. Harry had tears in his eyes when he saw the photo album. Harry saw his parents dancing around.
"The picture is moving," Harry said with happiness in his voice. Remus nodded.
"Yes, Harry that's magic," Remus said with a smile. Sirius smiled and said as he pointed to the people in the picture.
"That is your mother Lily and that is your father James. This was the day that they found out that you were going to be born," Harry heard sadness in his kind Godfather's voice, but he did not ask why for he knew the answer. "Right one more Harry are you ready?" Harry nodded with happy tears in his eyes. Remus gave Sirius a look when the present made a hoot. Remus did not know what the last present was, but he knew once he heard this sound. When Harry opened it, he had a big smile on his face when he saw a beautiful snowy owl looking at him. "What do you think?" Sirius had nerves in his voice however Harry did not say anything as he hugged Remus then Sirius.
"Thank you, thank you," Harry said as happy tears fell down his face. Remus smiled and asked.
"What are you going to name her?" Harry thought for a moment before he said:
"Hedwig," Remus smiled at this and said:
"Let's play with your stuff shall we," Harry and Sirius nodded as Harry looked at the broom resting on the wall. He'll play with that tomorrow. Harry went to bed that night with happiness as he found his home
"I have a home a real one," Harry said out loud as he closed his eyes and went to sleep.
A/N: Well that was the end of this story. Thank you all for bearing with me as I tried to type more than one story at a once. Anyway, tell me what you think. I will see you in my next story. -Captain Voxland.
