Aero had spent the day in Hogsmeade with the guys. The twins told her about the map they gave to Harry and she smiled. Figured Harry would get that map sooner or later.

Eventually Aero and Fred broke away from the group. They walked until they went to get Butterbeer. She saw Ron and Hermione and knew Harry was there. She sat down in the back corner with Fred, looking for privacy.

She curled into his side as they drank and relished in the warmth. They hadn't really had any alone time. Aero had been researching things…and taking care of Sirius and making sure the Minister and Dumbledore remained unaware to his location. Sirius hadn't yet told her what he wanted. She knew that something had gone wrong that night all those years ago. She knew Sirius was innocent. But she knew there was a bigger story behind this. Something had happened. All Sirius's letter had said was "I'm Innocent" in very messy, hurried handwriting before he had put it in the box and left her with Ebony.

"Aero, love?"

"Yes?"

"You've been stuck in that head of yours for a while now. Anything bothering you?"

"No…I'm just thinking about things, that's all. Probably over thinking. I'm sorry." She laughed, giving him a kiss.

They were, like many couples, tangled up in themselves, kissing and holding each other and missed the crowd that entered.

She looked up briefly when she heard Hagrid wail something. Fred pulled her back and her hands tangled in his hair. She heard the door open and looked to see the golden trio running out the door.

She ignored it and focused on Fred again. She felt like she had been neglecting him recently. She was sure she'd hear about what had happened later anyways. And she was right…

….

Aero was in the common room, watching the twins blow up dungbombs and set off fireworks for end of term. She saw Harry come in and shrank back slightly as she saw the dead look in his eyes as he looked at her.

He ran up the stairs and she kissed Fred on the cheek, following him. When she caught up with him he was sitting on his bed, looking at a photo album.

She carefully sat down on the bed, pulling the curtains around them. She watched him anxiously and took a deep breath as he stopped on a picture. It was of the Potter's wedding. Sirius was there, laughing. He had been the best man.

"When were you going to tell me…" he whispered.

"Tell you what, Harry?"

"Bloody tell me that Black," he spit the name out like poison. "Was my godfather! That he was their secret keeper! That he killed them! When were you going to tell me? Or were you just going to leave that part out?" He shouted, his green eyes hidden under building tears.

"Oh Harry…I didn't want to upset you. How did you find out?"

"Hogshead. I was there. You were there. Rosmerta, McGonagall, Hagrid and the Minister. They were talking about it." He snapped.

"Harry…honestly, what would you have liked me to say?"

"To tell me the bloody truth!"

"Yeah because you're taking it so well now! What was I going to say? Hm? Oh hey Harry, did you know my cousin, your godfather, is the one who killed your parents? Would you have liked me to say that? I think that would've gone brilliantly, don't you?" she shouted, throwing her hands up.

"I need to know the truth. How can I trust you if you don't tell me things?"

"You've kept plenty hidden from me, boy. Besides, you never asked. If you had asked I wouldn't have lied to you. I would've told you Sirius had been their secret keeper. You can trust me Harry. I would never hurt you. I would never put you in danger. I am only trying to protect you." She whispered.

Harry felt the tears running down his face and his body shake with silent sobs. Aero leaned over and wiped them away with her thumb. She moved herself, laying down on the pillows and pulling him down beside her. He clung to her, crying quietly. She put a silencing charm over the curtains and just held him. That night she watched Harry cry himself to sleep. She had never been in more pain than that night as she watched him, helpless to make him feel better.