A/N : Hey everyone, this is just a really short chapter I came up with before I start writing the Department of Mysteries chapters. Just wanted to let you know, this one has got some swearing in it. I know a few people in the comments have said that they wished for a bit more bitterness toward Dumbledore and, I for one love to read and write Dumbledore-bashing, it just never felt right to add it until now. Anyway, I hope you guys like it. if there's something you guys might like to see in a future chapter or if there was something in this chapter that you liked, let me know in the comments. Thanks so much for reading.

One afternoon in early spring, Sirius was peacefully enjoying a cup of tea in the kitchen of Grimmauld Place. Remus was out doing errands for the Order, as well as grocery shopping for the two of them. Sirius had offered to join him but Remus had refused, saying that having Sirius along in a muggle grocery store was the complete opposite of being helpful.

There was a loud noise from upstairs and Sirius reached for his wand, just to be safe. He aimed it at the stairs until he saw the familiar purple robes of Albus Dumbledore.

"Oh. Hello Professor." he greeted kindly, setting his wand down and taking a sip of tea.

"Hello,Sirius. How are you?"

"I'm fine. Remus should be back soon, if you needed him. Or did you need me for anything?" Sirius asked a bit too enthusiastically. He was definitely getting bored staying in this house 24/7.

"I actually came by to ask if you and Mr. Lupin would be okay with having another house guest join you at Headquarters?"

Sirius was disappointed but smiled politely. "Sure, Professor. Who is it this time? Another Order member?"

"It will be me. Iam, regretfully, no longer welcome at Hogwarts for the time being. Or anywhere else for that matter." Dumbledore said this so calmly, Sirius couldn't believe it.

A look of shock and confusion appeared on his face. "You … I … WHAT?" he shouted. "What happened?"

The serene smile never left the headmaster's face. "Word got out that young Mr. Potter was participating in a secret defense club. Seeing as my name was on the organization, I decided to allow the Ministry to think it was I who was running it. Professor Umbridge will take over my position. And, seeing as the Ministry wants to arrest me, I appear to be 'on the run from the law' as the kids say."

"YOU LEFT MY GODSON UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THAT HORRIBLE WOMAN?!"

"It was unavoidable. Harry must stay at school."

"Not if it means that bloody cow of a woman is in charge! She was bad enough as a professor!"

"Harry will be fine."

"NO HE WON'T! She was already abusing him in his detentions. Right under your nose, I might add. What the fuck do you think she'll do now that she has free reign of the school?!"

This was the moment Remus chose to come down the stairs, using his wand to levitate the groceries behind him.

"Padfoot, I could practically hear the yelling from down the street. What is it that's got you so mad this time?" he nodded to Dumbledore. "Hello, Professor."

"Hello, Remus." Dumbledore greeted as though nothing had happened. sirius 's face turned red. "Don't you dare be polite to him Remus. He just left Harry alone, with that awful Umbridge woman in charge."

Remus set the groceries on the table and charmed them to start putting themselves away. He looked confusedly toward Dumbledore. "What happened?" he asked calmly.

"I was forced to abandon my position as headmaster, seeing as the Ministry wants to arrest me for training my own army."

"And now he has the NERVE to ask to stay here! You just left him there! Unprotected! HAVE YOU GONE MAD?!"

"Sirius, calm DOWN! I'm sure Dumbledore has some sort of plan for making sure Harry is safe. Don't you, Professor?"

Surprisingly, Dumbledore looked a bit embarrassed. "Unfortunately, I had to leave so abruptly I was unable to coordinate any kind of protection with any of the other professors. However, Mr. Potter has had to endure far worse. I have the utmost confidence in him. He'll be fine."

Sirius and Remus stared dumbly at the Headmaster for a minute.

"YOU WHAT?!" Even Sirius was speechless as the normally mild-mannered Remus Lupin shouted this. "I don't care how talented and strong Harry is, he should NOT be forced to protect himself time and time again! He's 15 for Merlin's sake!"

After a few seconds Sirius shook himself out of his amazement and gave Dumbledore a smug grin. "I'm sorry Professor, it seems we won't be able to accommodate you as a house guest. In fact, I think it'd be best if you left. Immediately."

Once the Headmaster walked upstairs and left through the floo, Remus and Sirius shared a mischievous look. "Where the hell did that come from?" Sirius asked laughing. "I never thought I'd see the day where 'Mr. prefect' Remus Lupin would shout at the Headmaster."

Remus blushed but couldn't stop himself from laughing as well. "Yes, well … it's just … he can have you or me do whatever he wants but … Harry's 15 … he shouldn't have to deal with that yet."

All amusement left Sirius' face. "He'd never have to deal with it if I got my way." Remus nodded solemnly. "Do you … do you think he'll be okay there Moony? I hate to imagine what that woman will do to him with no one there to stop her."

"I'm sure he'll be fine, Padfoot. There are other professors there. Including McGonagall. And, Dumbledore's right, he's had to protect himself from a lot worse." Sirius nodded, although neither one of them looked convinced.