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Where we left off:

Everyone was quiet before Moody asked again, " Did you ever witness Serverus Snape using Unforgivable on anyone?" he asked

Malfoy was quiet. The truth serum was forcing down on his will power. He looked straight at Harry, who looked panicked

Like Snowflakes Chapter 21

Harry looked at Moody . That man was doing this on purpose. " Why are you asking him this, when we all know the answer to that question? I was there remember?" he asked, glaring indignantly.

Moody turned his normal eye at him, his magical one still on the blond. " Are you challenging my questioning style Mr. Potter. I have reasons to ask him questions. I am an auror and I don't have to give you any reason for what I do." He huffed. " However, since you are an integral part of this investigation, I will let you know that the reason I asked the question was to gather more eye witnesses who witnessed the murder of Albus Dumbledore, so Snape can be prosecuted to the fullest extent. And trust me with more than one witnesses it would be a piece of cake to convince the jury to give his soul to the dementors " Moody explained, his voice cold and lips sneering.

Harry was shocked to hear the response. He gaped at Moody his blazing. It wasn't as though he didn't want Snape punished, but he wanted to know the whole truth before. He did not want Sirius's case to be repeated all over again. In the back of his mind he also considered Malfoy's words, but he knew he had to do this for himself.

As though reading his mind, Remus voiced his thoughts. "Sirius had 13 eye witnesses Alastor," he said in a quiet voice. " And everyone present in this room knows now that he was innocent."

There was a murmer that went around the room at the comment. Moody turned to face Remus. Now both his eyes had left Malfoy and had focused on the sandy haired man, who looked tired and wary of life. " Are you comparing Black to Snape, Lupin? Have you forgotten the hatred Sirius had for the man? You were supposed to be his best friend."

Harry could tell Remus was trying hard to keep his calm composure at Moody's words. He knew they had hurt him. "Yes, Sirius was my best friend, and it is because of him I choose to investigate this until we know the full truth. If there was one thing Sirius wanted, it was that, that no man should suffer unjustly like he had for 13 years in Azkaban, not even Serverus Snape," Remus finished, locking eyes with Moody.

"I agree with Remus, Alastor," said Mr. Weasley from the other side of the table. " We don't know all the circumstances that were involved. Besides, we can't just do something rash in the spur of the moment based on just emotions."

The other Weasleys all nodded their consent. Moody looked around the room, and then sighed loudly.

" I guess that's all there is to the meeting then. The veritserum must have run out of his system by now and so it's pointless to ask any further questions. Good night" he said, and was gone with a small pop.

The order members scattered around, some still glancing warily at Malfoy, suspiciously. Harry looked for Remus and found him in the corner, talking softly with Mr. Weasley. He was about to go thank him for his support when he felt a tug in his arm. He turned around to face Malfoy who was staring at him.

" Thanks Potter," he said.

Harry shrugged his shoulders. " Don't thank me. I didn't do it for you I did it for myself, I did it to find the truth, Now if you will excuse me," He said pointing at the fingers that were still on his arm.

Malfoy let go, and nodded briefly, as though to say he understood Harry's decision.

Remus looked tired as Harry approached him.

" Hey Remus, that was really great what you did tonight," Harry said, hugging his former professor. He felt his hair being ruffled slightly by the older man.

" It was truely what Sirius would have wanted, I meant every word Harry," Remus whispered in his ears softly.

Harry felt a big lump form in his throat thinking about his god father. It still hurt to talk about him after a year, he guessed it would eventually hurt less as time went by, but it would never completely go away.

" It's alright Harry, I miss him too,"Remus said, pulling him in a tighter hug. Harry felt tears brim up to his eyes at those words but he refused to let himself cry. He slowly pulled apart, after he the moment had passed.

" Do you want to stay for dinner Remus? I am sure Mr. Weasley won't mind," Harry asked with a hopeful note to his tone.

It was great living here with the Weasleys and his friend, but at times when he needed an adult to talk to, like he had with Sirius, he wished Remus was there. Mr. Weasley was a great father, but the connection Remus had with James Potter made the bond special. And besides, like Remus had said before, he was Harry's unofficial godfather, and it was nice having family around.

Remus looked into Harry's eyes and smiled sadly. " I would love to Harry, I really would but tonight I leave on a mission," he said.

Harry was taken aback. He didn't expect Remus to leave so soon. " I..err.. Remus is it safe?" he asked knowing the answer to his question. Now that Voldermort was back no mission could be termed as safe.

Remus shook his, " I won't lie to you Harry. It's not the safest mission I have gone to, but I will be careful. You take care of yourself won't you? Be good to Ginny," he said flashing a smile at the red head who was watching them from across the room.

" I will," said Harry. He prayed that Remus would indeed be safe.

Remus ruffled his hair one more time before apparating himself.

The day had been hectic and after dinner every one headed straight to bed, who knew when sleep would be snatched from them again.

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