The train pulled up to Platform 9 ¾ at Kings Cross Station and stopped. Everyone de-boarded the train and waited patiently to get through the barrier. It was going slowly as to not attract attention. Once through the barrier they were standing around in groups of three or more waiting for their families. Harry, Ron and Hermione were discussing the possibilities of going to the burrow for part of the summer and maybe visiting Harry.

"I would really like it if both of you could visit me, but with the Dursley's around it will nearly be impossible. I'll try to figure out something and let both of you know."

Hermione spotted her parents and waved to them.

"Come on I want to introduce the two of you." Hermione said as she grabbed Ron's hand and walked over to her parents.

Harry followed along behind Hermione and Ron while grinning as he stared at their clasped hands.

"Mom, Dad I want to introduce you to my friends. This is Ron Weasley, he's smart, he's brilliant at chess, he's in Gryffindor House with me, we have the same classes, he's funny." Hermione rambled on.

Harry cleared his throat and lightly tapped Hermione on the shoulder. Harry was looking from Hermione to her parents and back to Hermione pointedly while lightly poking her.

"Uh…. sorry, this is Harry Potter."

"Nice to meet you Mr. and Mrs. Granger."

"Nice to meet you as well."

"There you are." Mrs. Weasley said.

Ron turned around to see his mom and sister walking towards them.

"Ron, I have been looking all over for you. Everyone is ready to go."

"Mum, you remember Harry, he asked how to get on to the platform. Well, I'd like you to meet my friend Hermione Granger, she's the smartest person in our year, she's in Gryffindor too."

"Nice to meet you Hermione and nice to see you again Harry.

"This is my sister…"

"Ginny, right?" Harry said while holding his hand out to her.

To Harry's delighted surprise, Ginny took his hand and proceeded to shake hands in greeting.

Vernon, Petunia and Dudley waited impatiently for Harry. They were too frightened to go get him. Vernon was feeling very uncomfortable and wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. His patience was worn thin and so he walked over to Harry and said, "We have to go, boy."

Harry grudgingly left with the Dursley's. It was silent in the car all the way to Privet Dr. Dudley had himself smashed against his door trying to get as far away from Harry as he could. Harry chuckled to himself. Once in the house, Vernon took Harry's trunk and locked it up in the cupboard under the stairs. Harry didn't care that his wand was in his trunk. Remembering about the 'wallet' and how it had felt when shaking hands with Ginny made him smile.

"What are you smiling about, boy?"

"Nothing sir."

"Go on up to your room. When we want dinner made we will call for you. By the way where is that bloody bird of yours?"

"Oh, she'll be here eventually."

"When that bloody bird gets here, you will lock it up in its cage."

"I will not lock her up! And I will not put up with your mistreatment of any of my animals or me. Not anymore."

Vernon shuddered as he remembered what Dumbledore had told him just he day before.

"Get up to your room. NOW!"

Harry didn't want to push it, so he ran up to his room, slammed the door shut and plopped on his bed.

'I have to find away to get out of here for a few hours and find a book store that hopefully will have a book on how to manually pick a lock. Once I find that I will be able to get to my stuff in the cupboard.' Harry thought to himself.

*********

Meanwhile out in Blackpool, Remus was still cleaning his house when Fawkes flew in an open window carrying a package.

Remus relived Fawkes of the burden and noticed there was letter. Once recognizing the writing he quickly opened the letter and read it.

Remus,

I talked to Amelia Bones, the head of Magical Law Enforcement. She said she would see what she could do and someone would let me know. I have received a letter from Bartemius Crouch. I will be allowed to speak with Sirius using Veritaserum with witness.

In the small box are a few bottles of the Wolfsbane potion. I hope this helps you.

Yours sincerely,

Albus Dumbledore

"YES!" Remus cried out.

This news lit a fire under his ass and he finished cleaning his house by nightfall. He was pretty wiped out even though he used magic. Remus stretched out on his couch and fell asleep.

Early in the morning Remus was woken by the sound of feathers flapping. He sat up and looked around. He saw a snowy owl sitting on the table near Fawkes. In the beak of the

Owl was a letter and there was a small pouch hanging from her leg.

Remus got up and walked over to take the letter. He did not recognize the writing. Out of curiosity Remus opened the letter.

Dear Moony,

Were you able to do anything about releasing Padfoot from the kennel? I know for a fact that he would rather have died then to sell Prongs, his flower and the little green-eyed terror out to Voldemort. I have to know if you have been able to do anything. Please send a letter back soon. The owl will stay with you until you do. There are treats for her in the pouch hanging from her leg. Thank you.

With love,

Cub.

Remus gave Hedwig some treats and read the letter again. He got a laugh out of 'releasing Padfoot from the kennel'. Remus was very curious about 'Cub'.

Remus emptied the pouch into a dish so that Hedwig could munch on her treats at her leisure. Remus knew he had to get a move on things. He only had twenty-four hours until the full moon. He took the box containing the Wolfsbane potion, put together some food in a box and apparated to the chamber he had made. He placed the box of food on the floor and opened the little box and took out one of the bottles and drank it. He put the little box, his wand and clothes in the small cubbyhole he had left for this purpose.

* * * * * * *

After Remus transformed back into his human form he got dressed grabbed the items he had brought down with him and apparated back up to his living room. He quickly wrote a thank you note to Dumbledore and had Fawkes take it to Dumbledore. He wrote a short letter to 'Cub' and sent it with Hedwig.

On Harry's second night at the Dursley's he decided to take a chance and attempt to return the 'wallet' to its original size. He was confident that he could do this. He placed the 'wallet' on the bed, closed his eyes and concentrated. Quietly he said, "Finite Incantatem".

Harry opened his eyes and was happy to see the book bag on the bed. He waited a while, when no owl came in with a letter warning him about the use of magic when underage, he smiled to himself. He hid the book bag behind his dresser for the time being.

In the morning after Harry made breakfast for the Dursley's he went back up to his room. He got into the book bag and took out some money. He put the bag back behind the dresser, put the money is his pocket, went down stairs and out the front door without saying a word. No one said anything to Harry, nor did anyone try to stop him from leaving.

Harry walked around for a while and stopped at a little market. As Harry was paying for the soda and chocolate candy bar he asked the clerk, "Is there a book store nearby?"

"Yes, about three blocks away from here." The clerk wrote down the address and the direction and handed them to Harry.

"Thank you."

As Harry drank his soda and ate his candy bar he thought to himself, 'It's too late to try and find the bookstore today. I don't want to push with my luck with the Dursley's. Tonight I think I'll try unlocking the cupboard, if that works then I won't need to get a book on how to pick a lock. If that doesn't work then first thing in the morning I will find the bookstore.'

Harry headed back to the Dursley's.

Harry walked in the front door and went upstairs without even a grunt from his relatives. Once in his room he stretched out on the bed, closed his eyes, cleared his mind and relaxed.

Hedwig flew in through the open window in Harry's room and landed on his stomach. Harry sat up to see what was going on, he was pleased to see Hedwig. He quickly took the letter from Hedwig, before even opening the letter Harry found some treats and gave her some and then she flew back out the window.

Harry quickly opened the letter and read,

Dear Cub,

Sorry it has taken so long to write back, I had a personal matter to deal with. I contacted a friend who said he would look into it. I have good news. On July 15th at 10 am my friend will be talking to Sirius using Veritaserum with witnesses. I am curious as to who you are and how you know that I am Moony and Sirius is Padfoot.

Hope you are well,

Moony

Harry read the letter several times. He was happy and excited with this news. He quickly wrote a short note to Remus,

Dear Moony,

Thank you for your help and letting me know what happened. You don't know how appreciative I am. I will send you a note after the 15th of July so that you can let me know what happened and possibly when Sirius should be released and cleared of the charges. I am well.

Cub

When Hedwig returned, Harry gave her the letter and filled her pouch with treats. Harry watched Hedwig fly out the window, up into the sky until he could no longer make out her shape.

Later that night when the Dursley's were asleep Harry quietly went down the stairs to the cupboard. He took a few deep breaths, concentrated on what he was doing and quietly said, "Alohomora". It took everything he had to stay quiet. Once again it worked. As quietly as he could he got into his trunk and pulled out his wand and a few books. He relocked the cupboard and went up to his room. While stretched out on his bed reading a random book, Hedwig came back from her hunt for a real meal.

* * * * * * *

It was July 14th and Harry was anxious, the next day Sirius would be questioned about what happened the night his parents had been murdered by Voldemort and what really happened to Peter Pettigrew. He could hardly stand it. Harry was about to write a letter to Remus when his Uncle bellowed for him to come down the stairs.

"Yes, Uncle Vernon."

"We, not you, will be going on a vacation for two weeks. Mrs. Figg is too ill to watch you so you will be staying here by yourself. If anything is broken or missing you will pay. We will be leaving in one week, between now and then you best be on your best behavior or I will lock in you in your room until we get back."

Harry just looked at his Uncle like he was mad.

"If you lock me in my room don't you think that would be mistreatment?"

Vernon went pale, looked at Petunia who was just as frightened.

"You can go back to your room now."

Harry went back up the stairs, sat on his bed and wrote a letter to Hermione.

Hermione,

Tomorrow, the 15th, my Godfather will be questioned with the use of Veritaserum and there will be witnesses. In a matter of time he should freed. I just wanted to let you know. In one week my relatives will be going on vacation and I will be home by myself. I was wondering if you would be able to come and visit for a day or two. I am also inviting Ron. My address is #4 Privet Dr. Little Winging, Surrey. I would give the phone number but I don't know it. If your parents want the number try looking in the Muggle phone book under Vernon Dursley.

Harry

Hedwig took flight with the letter and disappeared from view.

* * * * * * *

Two days later Hedwig returned. Harry impatiently opened the letter.

Harry,

My parents said that I would be okay for two day. I will see you on the 22nd. I am glad to hear that your Godfather will soon be free. After him being questioned with the use of Veritaserum and there being witnesses, there is not way that they can keep him locked up. They will have to clear his record, it would only be right.

Hermione

Harry was excited that Hermione would be coming to visit. It was going to be nice to have his friends over no matter how short the stay may be 'I just hope that Ron will be able to visit as well. If he is in trouble about the Body-Bind spell on Percy, then he might not be able to visit'. Harry thought to himself.

Harry wrote a note to Remus asking for an update on Sirius and that the owl will stay with him until he replies. Once again Harry watched Hedwig fly up into the sky and vanish from view.

* * * * * * *

Harry was out back working in the flower garden. It had been an hour out in the hot blazing sun. Sweat was running down Harry's face. He wipes his brow with his arm and returned to tending to the roses.

Suddenly something slammed into Harry's back. Thinking that it was his cousin, he turned around to hit him when he realizes that it was the Weasley's owl. Harry noticed Errol and that there was a letter in his beak. Harry quickly took the letter, opened it and read,

Harry,

I asked my mum if I could come visit you this summer. She said no. She is still pissed about the whole Body-Bind on Percy. She said that you are more than welcome to visit us at the Burrow.

Ron

Harry was disappointed that Ron wasn't going to be able to come and visit. Harry reluctantly wrote a note to Hermione and had Hedwig deliver it.

The following day, just after the Dursley's had left Hedwig returned. Harry was nervous about opening the letter for fear that Hermione would not still be allowed to come visit.

Harry,

My Parents are still okay with me coming over for a few days. It's too bad that Ron got in trouble but what he did expect was going to happen when his mom found out what he did to Percy. Even though I feel he shouldn't have done it, I still think it is funny.

Hermione

Harry was glad that at least one of his friends would be there visiting him, even if only for a few days.

Harry waked through the house to see if anything needed to be cleaned. He laughed to himself, 'Why am I looking for something to clean in a clean house. I probably should work on my room.'

Harry finished cleaning his room including cleaning out his trunk and Hedwig's cage. He noticed the time and quickly headed off to the market to get some food.

Once Harry returned, put the food away, and ate he wrote a letter to Remus.

* * * * * * *

Albus arrived at the Ministry of Magic one hour before Sirius's hearing. As he was heading to the lift he saw Barty Crouch Sr.

"Barty could I have a word with you?"

"Sure. What's on your mind?"

"I am curious as to why you sent the letter granting me the opportunity to question Sirius Black instead of Cornelius?"

"He had more pressing matters to tend to at the time. Cornelius felt that I could handle it and left the matter up to me."

"I am also curious about the request being granted so quickly. I fully expected to have to fight to get the approval."

"I felt that it should be dealt with quickly. Plus now we will have it confirmed without a doubt what he did. With this we will have cause to render a death sentence."

Albus smiled to himself. He knew that Barty and Cornelius would be made fools of instead of vindicated for rushing to judgment without a hearing in the fist place.

"Oh, Albus here is a list of questions that the Ministry wants you to ask as well as what you have in mind to ask."

Albus looked over the questions and chuckled, "I planned on asking these questions as well. I have a few planned questions but mostly it depends on the answers Sirius gives."

"Very well."

Albus and Barty took the lift down to the 2nd floor and headed down farther to courtroom 10. It was dark with a tinge of light casted by torches. The farther they went down the more it looked like a dungeon. Inside the courtroom was no different. In the middle of the room stood a chair with chains that magically hold the accused securely.

Twenty minutes later Sirius Black was brought in, led to the chair and made to sit. The chains wrapped around his arms, wrists, legs and ankles. Dolores Umbridge walked over to Sirius with a small bottle filled with a clear liquid.

"This here is Veritaserum. Before you are questioned you will drink this, even if by force." Dolores informed Sirius in her high-pitched, little-girl shrill voice.

"It's about time. You will not have to use the means of force." Sirius said as he rested his head back and opened his mouth.

Dolores emptied the contents of the bottle into Sirius's mouth. She went back to her seat, nodded to Albus that he could begin questioning the accused.

"What is your name?"

"Sirius Black"

"Did you have knowledge of the Fidelius Charm?"

"Yes."

"Did you tell Voldemort where to find the Potter's?"

"No. I couldn't. I wouldn't"

"What do you mean you couldn't?"

"I was not their secret keeper."

"Who was their secret keeper?"

"Peter Pettigrew."

"Did you kill Peter Pettigrew?"

"No. I tried to, but failed."

"What do you mean failed?"

"Before I could kill him, he blew up a gas main, turned into a rat and fled down in the sewers."

"How could Pettigrew turn into a rat?"

"He is an unregistered animagus. His form is a rat.

"Are you…."

"Hem, hem. I would like to ask one question. Is there anyone who can back up your claim that Peter Pettigrew is indeed an unregistered animagus?" Asked Dolores.

"Yes. Remus John Lupin"

"Very well. Albus you may continue."

"Thank you Senior Undersecretary. Are you or have you ever been a Death Eater or follower of Voldemort?"

"No. Never! I would rather die than follow that nutter."

"What would be the first things you would do if you were set free today?"

"Bathe. Get a haircut. Get new clothes. Find my Godson. Try to find Peter Pettigrew."

"If you were to find Peter Pettigrew, what would you do?"

"I don't know. Hopefully bring him in to face his punishment for the crimes he committed."

"Do you regret sending Severus to the Shrieking Shack?"

"I-it was a joke…I don't know…I didn't mean any harm…it was a joke."

"Thank you for your testimony. While we confirm that Peter Pettigrew is an unregistered animagus, the accused will remain in custody at Azkaban." Cornelius stated

"NO!" Sirius screamed.

"Cornelius, Sirius has given testimony to his innocence of the crimes he was incarcerated for. As you know Sirius willingly drank the Veritaserum."

"Until it is confirmed with Remus Lupin on the matter of Peter Pettigrew being an unregistered animagus, the accused will remain in custody at Azkaban."

"He told the truth. One cannot lie while under the effects of Veritaserum."

"I am very well aware of the affects Albus. But how do I know that it was actually Veritaserum you brought with you?"

"Well, I didn't bring it. The Veritaserum was brought in by Barty Crouch, Sr."

"The accused will remain in custody at Azkaban until Remus Lupin gives testimony!"

"I swear I won't try to run off or get out. Please just don't send me back there."

"The accused will be sent back to Azkaban!" Cornelius said his face was a deep shade of purple.

"Cornelius, for should I find Remus today would you hear his testimony tomorrow?"

"The testimony of Remus Lupin will be scheduled for the nineteenth of July at ten in the morning."

"Is there no sooner opening to hear the testimony of Remus Lupin?"

"No. There is not!"

Dumbledore angrily stomped out of the courtroom. He would have just apparated out but he didn't want to risk it as he was too pissed to concentrate on apparition.

Two days later Dumbledore had calmed down enough that he could concentrate on apparating to Remus.