Albus stood in shock though he tried to hide it. He never thought to see the man again. He made sure Remus understood he had to disappear. Sirius was in prison and Remus was told to disappear or he would be made to. Sirius he had known was too foolish. The man would never leave Harry willingly and he had to be gotten rid of. Remus though he could reason with. Now the man stood in the medical wing with witnesses all around and Albus couldn't speak. This could not be happening.

Harry was the only one else who was surprised. He has not been told his real uncle would be coming to school. He reminded himself that he had to act distant. Even if Uncle Moony was here, the headmaster didn't know the full truth.

Remus moved towards the bed. "You look pale Albus. Late night?"

Albus hid a growl. "I should be saying the same to you."

"Snape's potion works miracles."

They were drawn out by Poppy. "He seems to be waking."

Moody watched. "Answers soon enough."

Dung was pale. "Where am I?"

Moody smirked. "You will tell us what you were doing on school grounds now?"

Dung looked towards Albus. "I had news for him."

Albus sighed. "We all know there are enemies loose. We need information."

"I thought you were claiming you had no idea why he was here?"

Albus motioned, "I wasn't aware he was coming. I have the right to have visitors."

Minerva smirked. "Not when they pose a risk to our students."

"A risk? Minerva we both know he would not harm a flee."

Moofy growled. "Unless cornered. Or his sticky fingers."

"Is there any proof he has stolen anything here?"

Dung whimpered, "I haven't."

"If you have no proof I will escort him to the gates."

Moody went to go with him. "To ensure he is indeed leaving."

Remus watched them both go and let out a small breath. He knew the risk but he was willing to take it. They knew Albus would need to know about them eventually. The cover would only last so long. And Albus had given him the perfect entrance into school. Albus couldn't get rid of him without revealing what he had been involved in. And since it was criminal he was not about to have that revealed. Though Remus knew the man wasn't about to allow him to remain without a fight.

Minerva had been watching. She had been involved that morning but didn't know about the woods. Nor did she know the full truth unlike Poppy, Filius and Hagrid. But she had her suspicions ever since the mirror incident.

She looked at Remus, "He seemed surprised to see you."

"He thought I would be sleeping after the moon."

Minerva watched him. "I am surprised you heard so quickly I don't recall seeing you in the hall."

Remus watched the woman, "You must have already been gone from the hall."

The look on her face said it all but Minerva simply said. "I assume."

Remus motioned. "I would like to speak to my godson."

Harry was careful even if Albus was gone. "I don't want to speak to you."

Minerva looked at him. "He is your teacher Mr. Potter."

Harry reminded her. "So was he."

Minerva sighed. "From what I have seen of you, you and your godfather have much in common."

Severus went to lead Harry out. "I wouldn't go so far. Not even you have found reason to give him detention."

When alone with Remus she turned. "I am certain a more private reunion may go better."

"I have been trying for months."

Minerva went to leave but said. "I saw Harry being taken into the woods near sundown."

"Perhaps not the best choice."

"You would never put him at such risk."

"You obviously didn't think him at risk or would have stepped in. Besides it has been years."

"Harry was not alone in the woods. The student who almost took hemlock when he almost hurt Severus never would."

Remus was reminded that the woman had known. "Perhaps times change."

"Things have changed but not that." And she paused at the door. "It is nice to see your old self back."

Remus watched her leave and Poppy who had been listening came to his side. It was obvious Minerva knew more than she had been told. They knew her suspicions would be up after the stone. They knew they would likely have to tell her sooner or later. Harry may be a snake but she had shown concern for him. She had been close to not only his parents but the marauders as well.

It wouldn't hurt Harry to have more backup and she had proven she didn't follow Albus blindly. Remus headed through the floo to Severus' rooms knowing that Harry would be anxious to see him. He was not surprised to have his arms full of his nephew.

Remus kissed his head. "How are you cub?"

Harry didn't pull back. "Okay. I didn't know you would come."

"The headmaster made it possible."

Harry knew "But he knows you are the real one. He will hurt you."

Remus tried to assure him. "He can't reveal anything."

Severus added. "We will watch out for him as well."

"It would be great to have you here but don't want you at risk."

Remus held him. "The truth was going to come out. This way we can endure he can't bring in another."

"Who will take care of the chickens? And make sure Uncle Sirius doesn't ignore the paintings?"

Remus laughed a little. "Uncle Reg will babysit his brother for us."

Severus smirked. "Good term for that."

Harry looked at the man. "Jealous?"

Severus swatted him. "Watch it or I will forget you are in my house."

Remus hugged his godson and assured him he was okay. He thought by summer they would likely all come out. The secret they knew could last only do long. And they knew Harry hated lying to friends like Neville and Hermione. Remus knew though that it would be a risk to them all. Harry would rather the lies than risk the three men who were his only living family. He may have had others like the Malfoys and Tonks but it would never be the same for him. They would do everything to stay with him.

Remus went to leave but he smiled. "He has a point. I doubt you would mind some quality time with his uncle."

Harry was not the only one worried about his uncle. Neither the Black brothers had been sure about him going to the school. They knew Albus had opened the door and could do nothing about it. But that funny mean the man wouldn't try. Severus swore he would help as he cared about Remus like a brother. They just hoped they could get to the end of the year with both safe. They never tried to worry Harry but having him at school was not easy on their sleep to say the least.

Remus decided he would at least make the most of being there. He had sent an elf to clean the apartments from top to bottom. He had a spell from Moody to check for any traps by Albus. They knew the man wouldn't trust Dung very far.

He was headed out for the pitch after lunch. "One perk."

A voice came from behind. "I would be careful."

He turned to Albus "Careful?"

"You never know what is lurking."

"I am certain."

"I will find a new teacher."

Remus smirked. "Why would you do that?"

"I am rethinking having a wolf on staff."

"But you went to all that effort to ensure I could."

"We both know that wasn't you."

Remus shrugged. "But you wouldnt want anyone else to know would you?"

Albus was angry. "You have no place here."

"Ask me to leave and you can explain to the ministry and Lucius about your little stooge."

Albus was seething mad. He knew Lucius had some part in this but he had no idea why. Lucius had never has anything to do with Remus. And Severus and Remus had not been friends in years. Severus hadn't even realized there was a fake. Well until the night before and Dung being caught. He had thought he convinced Lucius when he did the silver test. He was reminded that Harry and Draco seemed to be best friends. Lucius might care about Harry for that, but a link to Remus he didn't get.

Remus watched the man and reminded himself he needed to be careful. He was willing to take the risk for Harry but he wouldn't let his nephew blame himself. He had hidden when Harry was little thinking Harry was safe. He was done hiding.

Albus didn't back off. "You should slide back under the rock you were hiding under."

"You would like that. But you know I always wanted to teach."

"I wouldn't think it would be worth risking your life."

"Harry is worth any risk."

"Didn't think so for all of these years."

"I thought he was safer where he was. Until I found out he had gone missing."

"You know they won't let you have him. They made that clear."

"I for one am happy to leave Harry right where he is."

Albus smirked. "You will sign over your guardianship of him and…."

"I don't have custody of him. And even if I did, why would I ever give him to you?"

"You know what Sirius said when I told him."

Remus smirked. "Threatening to trump up charges against me too?"

"no more prison without trial. There are easier ways to deal with you."

Remus went to leave. "You will find I am no longer such an easy target."

"He will never let you near him. He is scared of you."

"I think you speak about yourself."

He headed for the pitch where he took a seat in the stands. He may not have played but he had been manager of the team in his day. And just as he liked to watch his friends play, he loved to watch his godson fly. He knew he had to be careful and he and Harry had to watch their bond in public. But the fake had been known to practically stalk him. He was not surprised the twins came into the stands during the last part, they eyed him, but they knew the truth of the night before

Harry came out from showers after. "What are you doing here?"

"I thought we could have dinner."

Adrian smirked, "we are going to the hall."

"Hagrid invited us both."

Harry paused. "I eat with him."

"Your parents and I did in school."

Adrian and many in their house knew the truth but played along. He looked to Harry. "You don't have to if…."

Harry shook his head. "I guess dinner can't be too bad."

Fred spoke up. "He won't be alone."

George agreed, "Not going down there alone."

Adrian smirked. "Not sure we should trust lions any more than him."

Remus motioned. "I assume some company would not go amiss."

Hagrid as a bit surprised to see them all. Draco didn't come, but Adrian and the twins did. Hagrid was happy to have the real Remus at school. He had always liked the man and was happy for his company as well. Hagrid just had more food sent for. Harry was not upset by all the company as he knew it was a good cover. He would find some private time with his uncle. They didn't need Albus suspicious that Harry was suddenly okay with a man that he had been avoiding for months.

Albus was not simply stewing. "I think it perhaps time to visit prison. Sirius should be insane enough to sign what I need."

An: so Remus still school and not going any where. What does Albus mean about Sirius? And which Black brother do Remus and Harry think Severus is interested in?

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