When Snape is called to the Dursleys' by an urgent message, he does not find what he expects to find. Chapter 28: Food arrives, and some unexpected visitors as well. Chapter 29, the revised ending. Chap 30, a lagniappe explaining Snape's background.

Harry gains an unexpected mentor and learns more about himself than he may have wanted to know. The secret to defeating Voldemort was there all along, will he find the strength to use it?. Cannon until Book 4.

Synopsis: 5th year at Hogwarts. Remus Lupin returns to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts, bringing his dog Snuffles with him to help patrol the Hogwarts grounds. Featuring Aurors, dementors, PTSD, longlost siblings, and reconciliations.

Complete Sirius caught Wormtail, he goes to the Weasleys to get Ron's help to deliver the rat. What happens when the twins see Sirius? What will Ron and Hermione have to do to ensure their friends security? How will Harry react when he finds out?