[a/n0]I did almost cast Flitwick as Harry's sub at the Wizengamot, but figured that's the easy choice. One reason being he's a professor who has to be neutral among the students [well that's the official line anyway]Other being JKR supplied us with lots of Weasleys. Charlie gets the job under the heir and a spare law.

[a/n1]A couple suggested claiming Narcissa, but she's got nothing to offer. 11yo Harry wouldn't care about sex. The shrewd adviser would point out the dangers of inviting a acromantula to your home. Let her work reparations for Ollivander, who I did leave out as multiple reviews observed. The Wizengamot was concerned with the code duello I guess.

[a/n]Why does that Map see so little action?

-HAPPY LEAP DAY-

Harry Does Different CCCV

Bags a Marauder

Susan Bones was bogged down with work. The Hufflepuff wasn't even paying attention to where she was in the library. She had one eye on the bookshelf and the other trying to read her own poor handwritten notes of what books she'd need for her Wizard Government project. Busily muttering the reference numbers Madam Pomfrey had provided "40…41…411…4112…4112…4114…41147…411479…AHH! BLOODY IDIOT! WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING!"

"Could say the same Suzy." A completely unaffected Harry Potter quipped at the sprawled girl, offering a hand. He whispered "Mischief managed" tucked parchment under his shirt and pulled the redhead to her feet.

She shot a quizzical look "What did you say?"

"Sorry, classified." He replied mysteriously as he flicked her nose. Then drew his wand, a simple spell reassembled Susan's armload and shrugged "Guess we both need to be more careful."

The witch licked her lips and caught them between perfect teeth "Looking good, Harry. Especially with your shirt half unbuttoned." She watched the rather absorbed wizard move off, feeling just a little insulted…heard a rustling of parchment and an oddly random phrase. Knowing her classmate's penchant for adventure, the Hufflepuff opted to follow at a discrete distance.

"Figures, snacking in the Great Hall." Harry rolled his eyes at his friend's predictability but noting on the Map "There HE is though Peter Pettigrew. I guess, to be fair, he's not the only muncher. Bulstrode, Goyle, Kinney." As he turned into the last corridor he steeled himself and drew his wand muttering "Well, Neville forgave Hermione. If I'm wrong, I'll plead temporary insanity or Imperio. Worked for bloody Malfoy."

Susan watched with eyes trained by the top ranked Auror, she too went for her wand wondering 'What could be the emergency?'

"Potter, hold up a second, I want to discuss this new Seeker move I heard about done in Japan." The team captain interrupted the younger Gryffindor's mission as soon as he entered the Great Hall.

Harry was forced to pause, he barely listened with less than an ear while his eyes scanned for his friend, and using the absolutely least likely excuse imaginable "Can I get back to you, Wood? I need Ron's Potions notes. Bye."

The burly Quidditch captain looked at the back of the retreating Third Year in immense irritation and set off in pursuit. This, unintentionally, disrupted Susan's view of what was going on. She was rapidly lost in a clot of students caused by the movement of the Gryffindors.

Ron was sitting with Dean Thomas, Lavender Brown and his sister Ginny currently in the middle of devouring an apple with one hand while turning the page of his Potions book with the other. Scabbers was curled about his neck.

"Petrificus Totalis!" Harry didn't take the time to explain or apologize, he just struck. Ron toppled like a tree, if a small one. Harry's aim wasn't quite dead on as it only hit his friend in the shoulder. The rat squealed and jumped from the falling boy, landing on the table.

By now, most Gryffindors were fairly accepting of Scabbers … at least when he was sort of part of Ron's clothes. It was another when, well let's face it, rats are considered vermin. Lavender jumped away yelping, as did a couple older girls and so did the Hufflepuffs sitting closest to the situation. Pulling their snacks with them.

All of this was occurring within a couple seconds, so Scabbers didn't have time to be especially alarmed, except for the shock of Ron toppling. Therefore he was unprepared for Harry unleashing a second, and perfectly aimed "Petrificus Totalis!"

"What are you doing Harry!" whined Lavender "Get it off the table!"

He glared at her "Shaddup. Where's a professor when you need one?"

"Mr. Potter, kindly explain yourself." Demanded the Astronomy Professor.

Harry grinned as he turned "Ah! Excellent! Someone who will listen to explanations before handing out detentions. Tell me Professor Sinistra, if I were to offer absolute proof someone supposedly dead is alive would it change some things?"

"I would assume it has something to do with stunning your friend and his pet?" the black woman demanded in cool tones.

The teen scratched his ear with his wand then tucked it away sheepishly "Well I wasn't aiming at Ron. But I know Scabbers isn't really Scabbers. Or well, he's not JUST Scabbers anyway. As to how…well…err- - "

"Never mind the hows, Potter" she commanded gruffly "that can wait for Professor Dumbledore, I imagine. I will merely address the what for now."

Harry nodded "Well, like we learned in Defense, THAT's an Animagus." He was pointing at the rat.

"Fortunately we can test for that. Sugamina!" and she twisted her wand in a series of figure eights. Even stunned it caused the subject intense pain to be involuntarily transformed. He still remained stiff as a board. She followed up "Incarcerous! You know this person, Potter?"

He nodded "Yes ma'am Peter Pettigrew. Supposedly murdered by Sirius Black."

"Let us free Mr. Weasley Finite!" and anticipating his reaction, was standing between them "Calmly Mr. Weasley, as I see it, Mr. Potter likely saved your life and the lives of many here. Now, before you do a thing or say a word I want you to spend at least five minutes thinking about what just happened. More of the staff should be arriving momentarily."

That was almost the queue for much the staff, all armed, and they were followed by hangers on. First to speak was less than charitable "Center of attention as usual Potter?"

"Wormtail? The Map? No!" on his heels was Lupin, who knew exactly what Harry's parchment was.

As of course did the two boys who heard the gasped words and looked in curiosity at the bound man on the Gryffindor table. While curious about him, the Weasley twins weren't impressed. They did look upon their Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor with much interest.

"There seems no immediate crisis" Headmaster Dumbledore said to the assembled crowd in his measured tones "So, please, Harry. I expect it has something to do with that piece of parchment."

Susan had adamantly refused to be pushed into the background. To her, it looked ordinary if somewhat ragged. She wasn't impressed.

Looking at the twins apologetically "Sorry, I'll have to." And he briefly explained "I also overheard how Sirius Black was sent to Azkaban for the murder of my parents and of Peter Pettigrew and a dozen Muggles. But then, on this I saw him running around Hogwarts. And just now, right here."

"And you felt you had to act all on your own?" asked McGonagall coolly.

Harry gave a shrug "Susan was backing me up." And gave an exaggerated wink.

To this, the redhead blushed and tried to hide.

"I believe your Head of House was referring to your failure to take your concern to ADULT authority Potter." Snape clarified rather unnecessarily.

Harry didn't reply to that instead continuing "I really didn't plan on stunning Ron. But the spell is pretty harmless. Sorry mate. Anyway, if Black didn't murder Pettigrew back, then he didn't betray my parents either. Which means his conviction was wrong and can be reversed. I can get away from the stinking Dursleys since he's my Godfather."

"That is not a certainty Harry." Said Dumbledore "Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Trials are difficult things to overturn."

Susan volunteered "Auntie would want to know about this right away. Professor Sprout? Can I use your floo?"

"By all means. Come dear." She said. Every Head office had a connection.

Dumbledore spoke to the entire Hall "Attention! The matter will be investigated. This man will be taken to an unused classroom and secured. Rest assured you will be safe in going to your classes, please have your usual day. Severus, please excuse Harry for the next period as he will be needed for quite some time."

"Special treatment for Potter never surprises me." The Potion Master growled and departed.